CWD : 10th March 2018
Last Sunday, Orange Runners Club had its monthly trail run at Kinross Forest, where 15 runners undertook a challenging 8.75km route. Tim Murphy (50:20) and Mitch Essex (51:10) were the first two men home, whilst the first two ladies were Alicia Ross (61:15) and Alison Spurway (71:00)
Later in the morning, The Club had its regular weekend run at Lake Canobolas, where 59 runners had the choice of 1 to 4 laps of the 2.5km course around the lake and across the dam wall. The first 3 finishers by gender for each distance are as follows:
1 Lap (2.5K) – Female: Kerrie Lindsay (14:22), Julie Chapman (15:47) and Renai McArdle (16:03). Male: Tim Murphy (10:21), David Gibson (12:04) and Alex Irwin (14:32).
2 Laps (5K) – Female: Lily Craig (24:33), Belinda MacCauley (28:24) and Mia Postlethwaite (30:09). Male: Noah Lamrock (22:31), Alistair Merrifield (22:53) and Hugh Daintith (23:19).
3 Laps (7.5K) – Mixed: Iain McLean (32:24), Anthony Daintith (36:59), Richard Eggleston (44:00) and Anna Daintith (57:35).
4 Laps (10K) – Female: Kelly Gleeson (55:33), Kim Jarvis (63:28). Male: Sam Collins (43:09), Joel Kitto (48:50), Daryl Roweth (50:05).
A big thumbs up to all who participated, Kim Jarvis was declared the winner. Tim Murphy clocked the fastest lap of the day, circulating the 2.5k course in 10:21 on his only lap.
On Wednesday , 72 competitors took part in the regular 3 lap handicap event, under cooler conditions. The fastest ladies were Leanne Corcoran (11:38) Ella Lamrock (11:50) and Hanna Gross (14:11). The fastest men were Rikky Bangert (10:38), Anthony Daintith (11:15) and Noah Lamrock (11:40). Fastest lap of the Elephant Park circuit was clocked by Rikky Bangert at 3:19 for his first lap. PBs were achieved by Ella Lamrock (4s), Anna Daintith (52s), Kelly Jurd (25s) and Mitchell Leathem (8s). Well done to all who took part, Anthony Daintith was declared the winner.
This Sunday sees the club back at Kinross Forest at 9am, where there will be a choice of 2k, 4.8k or 9.1k events. Directions can be found on the club’s new website. This coming Wednesday sees the regular 3-lap handicap event at 5pm.
Orange Runners Club wishes to acknowledge the ongoing participation of the following members in club events. It is the ongoing attendance and support of club events by members that ensures the ongoing strength of the club. Thank you.
Kelly Jurd (25 runs), Max MacLean (25), Olivia Martin (25), Thomas Gibson (50), Edward MacLean (75), Naomi Sunderland (100), Andrew McArdle (200), Kim Roweth (500), Anna Daintith (500), Daryl Roweth (600), Anthony Daintith (600), Graham Fahy (600).
In a very exciting development, the club has launched a new website, with improved functionality and clarity. Members should check out the all-new results database to see their complete running history with the club (going back to at least 2001!) Many thanks to all those who assisted in developing the clubs new on-line identity.
Members should visit the club website on www.orangerunners.com.au or our Facebook page for further details on these and upcoming events. Those interested in joining our club should visit the club website for further information.
Yours in running
Richard Eggleston
Photo of those who received attendance/participation medals this week.