Counting cost of trip to Blackmores

Another weekend which saw runners divided between 2 events, the local run at Lake Canobolas and the Sydney Blackmores Running Festival. At Blackmores there were a lot of great performances, a lot of enjoyment with the atmosphere and picturesque surroundings and in some cases a little bit of cash spent shopping.

At the Lake, Kyle Ostini was a standout, winning the 1 lap (3.41k) run in a fast 13:59, which also saw him pick up the overall winner on the day. Jack Daintith and Mitchell Cooper finished 2^nd and 3^rd respectively in the 16 man field. With 18 starters in the ladies field Amber Rich (15:30) got away at the front as Lily Craig and Aimee Coulson-Knight led the chase group in.

Another 18 men and women took on the 2 lap run (6.82km), with the consistent Mark ‘Deek’ Chapman (30:14) finishing just in front of Mitch Essex, with Anthony Daintith holding off a fast finishing Joel Kitto for third. Of the ladies ‘Ironwomen’ Jess Richards (34:11) Cleared away from Kim Jarvis, Suzanne Coulson-Knight and Julie Chapman.

Numbers (66 starters) were down a little on Wednesday night at EP with school holidays in full swing. A nice warm afternoon saw runners struggle a little with the change, with Anthony Ellison 10:41 setting the fastest time, just ahead of Mark Chapman. Lynda Jones ran a very consistent 15:33 to take out the overall winner, while PB’s were ran by Clare McMillan 4s and Ava Peterson 5s.

This Sunday we will venture out to Clergate school with 3k, 5k & 10k distances available.

BLACKMORES RESULTS

IN FINE FORM: Kyle Ostini