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HomeRunsNewsletter of the Hobson’s Bay Running Club Inc, Melbourne

December 2018

Steve’s Egg 12 Years In

The Making

Train with The Hobos

Winning His first Kenyan

Egg since 2006

Hobson’s Bay Home Runs 1

HomeRunsNewsletter of the Hobson’s Bay Running Club Inc, Melbourne

October 2006

Now or NeverAfter months

of training Steve says

it’s time

Melbourne Marathon

Pain and Glory

From the Editor’s DeskIn this IssueFrom the Editor’s Desk 3 Nutrition 4President 5 Christmas Gift 6-7 November Handicap Report 8-9Greenwich/Ted Joy Cups 10-11 Helpers 11 Hobos Gear 12 Train with the Hobos 12

President:Rob FalloonSecretary:John GrayTreasurer:Peter Buissink [email protected]:Mick BeasleyEditor:Michael Slee9687 [email protected] Members:Alison McAleese, Aaron McAleese,Ann Girvin, Kieran Leonard, Brian Armstrong, Terry Pearce, Phoebe Gray, Gareth Coakley,Jason Rees, Martin Mankowski,Andy Grant, Adrian Boyle

Patron:John Condon

Website:www.hobos.org.au Email: [email protected]

Newsletter Design: Mark Maloney

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Membership FeesFees are as follows:Single $40Family $80Concession $20

Non financial members must pay a guest fee to enter the monthly handicap and are not eligible to win the PRIZED KENYAN EGG

WEBSITEDon’t forget our Website. It’s a great way to share information or gossip, rather than waiting for the newsletter.Check it out, contribute and be part of www.hobos.org.au

NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONSDon’t miss out on getting your story in, contact Michael today

The NEW Club Colours

As the calendar year draws to its inevitable close it is natural to reflect on your year.

Personally, I have enjoyed my running but have endured some nagging injuries and soreness. I am managing them with help (thanks Abby) and hope to regain some of my speed and endurance.

At club level I have been thrilled at the increased involvement of the HBRC at a community level. The growth of the Phar Lap 2 Mile as a community event is very promising. The 2018 Christmas Gift 1500m saw the first tentative, yet important, steps of an event uniting the three tenants of the Newport Athletics track – Williamstown Little Athletics, Williamstown Athletics Club and the Hobsons’s Bay Running Club. We can be extremely proud of our club committee’s vision and work ethic that has progressed the idea so far.

Club Patron, John Condon, deserves our thanks for all that he does for us. Training nights, handicaps

and other events – John is always there. Thanks John, from all of us.

The final issue of our Newsletter, Home Runs, is the perfect place to acknowledge our sponsors, John Ayton at Sport Power in Douglas Parade, Williamstown and Abby Speakman at Running Physiotherapy in Ferguson Street, Williamstown. Both are long time supporters of the Hobos and appreciate your support in return.

A special mention to Abby who had a ‘waterfall coming through her treatment room ceiling’ during the recent heavy rains. We hope the clean up was quick and it is good to see that ‘normal service has resumed’.

A big THANKYOU to all who have contributed articles and photos to Home Runs in 2018. A particular debt of gratitude to our regulars in particular - Ali McAleese, Abby Speakman and Rob Falloon. Your copy provides the monthly structure and we enjoy your slant on things.

Now, Home Runs would not be the

production it is without the skill of Mark Maloney. Thank you, you’re a champ!

Finally, our year’s end reflection feeds the setting of goals for the coming year. Be realistic and challenging. We will all have our personal running targets but please give some thought to what you can do to help others and the club. If you have never been involved, try it. Write a newsletter article. Take some snaps and post them on our facebook page or send them to me. Help at a handicap, cook a BBQ, join a sub-committee. It is your club – help shape it.

Thanks for a great 2018. Look out 2019…

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with Michael Slee

Fees due from January 1 2019

Committee Meetings(Tuesdays after track)Committee MeetingJanuary HandicapDaylight Saving Series

Forthcoming Events 22nd January 2019 26th January 2019 Summer Challenge 1000 metres Tuesday 12th Feb Easter Gift 1500 metres Tuesday 2nd April 2019

Abby Speakman our physio sponsor sends her best wishes for Christmas and NewYear.

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And so, the end of 2018 and a short rest break for many is almost upon us. I hope it’s been

a good year for you and that you enjoy your end of year celebrations whether that be a family Xmas get together, a raucous New Year celebration, reunions with friends, time at the beach or longer trips further away or just some quiet time at home with your feet up. Don’t forget to sneak in a run now and again for your health and well-being.

For those who couldn’t make it, the AGM resulted in the status quo pretty much being maintained for the coming year with Peter, John and I continuing to hold our existing executive positions. Luckily, we continue to have a large group who volunteered to assist on committee during 2019 (thanks guys and gals) which will be a busy year. For the club to remain vibrant, the aim should be for general committee members to cycle through the executive positions, so please let us know during the year if you are interested in stepping up. The first club committee meeting for 2019 will be held on Tuesday 22nd January.

From the feedback I’ve received, the 17 club members who attended the AV Level 1 Run Leader coaching course found it a very rewarding and enjoyable experience. You will notice at Tuesday night track a few minutes of warm up exercises are now included immediately prior to the main session and a slow group warm down afterwards, so please factor this in when you come for the session. You are also encouraged to arrive early enough to complete a few minutes of slow running to gradually loosen up those muscles plus increase your blood flow and heart rate prior to the exercises and the main session.

Expect more developments on the coaching and mentoring front as our run leaders progressively

develop their skills to better cater for the expectations of all club members in our diverse group from wide and varied backgrounds and capabilities. During 2019, some who completed

Date:

Signed:

Jill TaylorNational Coaching Development Manager

This is to certify that

has successfully completed all requirements and meets the competencies of the following

levels of accreditation.

Robert Falloon

15 December 2018Date:

Signed:

Jill TaylorNational Coaching Development Manager

This is to certify that

has successfully completed all requirements and meets the competencies of the following

levels of accreditation.

Robert Falloon

15 December 2018

the Level 1 course will undertake to advance to the next level.

The Xmas dinner was a very enjoyable night and well attended by around 30 people. Thanks to the social committee for organising another successful event.

2019 will see 2 major club milestones at mid-year – the 25th anniversary of the club and the 300th Saturday Handicap so expect lots more info on this over the coming months. If you maintain contact with any former or semi-retired members of the club, make sure you let them know and keep them informed on details, as we would love to see them return for the festivities.

The Daylight - Saving Series is ticking over nicely, and the way the points are set up literally anyone can win it who has competed in one event so far.

The Xmas Gift on 18th December will probably be run and won by the time you receive the newsletter. For those who didn’t make it, you will have to view the results on Facebook to see who won the shield and how things stand once the DSS points table is updated.

December 29th is showdown time for the Cups and it’s almost impossible for Kieran to be unseated from his winning position. That said the placings are still up for grabs so do come along and enjoy our last run of the year.

And lastly, an unofficial club weekend has been proposed at Falls Creek for the weekend of 1st/2nd February 2019. If you’re keen to enjoy some socialising, clean alpine air plus a bit of altitude training please register your interest on the Facebook post as there is still plenty of space. The number who have registered interest so far, indicates it’s a goer, so expect further advice.

Rob FalloonKieran Leonard will win the Cup but who will take the placings?

President’s Monthly Musingswith Rob Falloon

Did you know that runners have higher iron requirements than average? Iron is an

important part of our blood that enables oxygen to be circulated from the lungs to the muscles. Iron deficiency, called anaemia, causes low energy levels, as the body cannot efficiently transport oxygen around. For the runner, the reduced oxygen to the muscles will affect performance and additionally the fatigue may impact on training.

Interestingly runners have higher iron requirements than others due

to increased loss. The ‘foot strike’ action damages red blood cells in the feet and extra iron is required to replace the lost red blood cells. Iron is also lost through sweat.

A simple blood test ordered by your GP can determine if your iron status is adequate. Any unexplained signs of fatigue could possibly be iron deficiency and should be discussed with your doctor.

In some cases iron supplements are required, in the short or long term, to boost iron levels and

your doctor can advise you about this. However, most people can consume enough iron in their diet to meet their needs. We absorb iron from meats easily but vitamin C can assist absorption of plant-based iron, which is harder to absorb. This can be achieved by eating fruit or vegetables (preferably uncooked) alongside iron containing foods. Avoid drinking tea with meals as it can reduce iron absorption. See list below for examples of iron rich foods.

Ironing out your running

Eat Well, Live Well, Run Wellwith Ali McAleese


A great turnout from the co-tenants of Newport athletics track made the Christmas Gift

a night to remember and a taste of what could be!

Members of Williamstown Little Athletics, the Williamstown Athletics Club and the Hobson’s Bay Running Club were joined by the general public who just wanted to run. There were life-savers from both sides of the bay and also the west coast.

3 events: 120m sprint, 400m and 1500m.

An appreciative crowd cheered the runners on and stayed around for the presentations.

120mYours truly lined up in the first of

the 4 heats of the 120m dash. The field was a mix of little athletes, budding sprinters in their late teens and a proud senior. The line-up was the perfect example of what we were hoping for – all comers competing together for the fun of it. I was in the pink colours and

was off 35m, in the lead from the get go. At check in I was warned by handicapper David Jamieson, “If you win by more than 5m you’ll be shot!” There was no chance of that happening. The gun fired and I led for half the distance then the youth caught me, or was it ‘my age caught up with me?’ Regardless it was fun and got the night off to a great start. The 120m final was taken out by the winner of my heat – Jack Wolff.

1500mOur Christmas Gift 1500m was

the next event on the program. 31 competitors, perfect conditions. Being a handicap there was a steady stream of runners taking off at their allotted time and the early starters had completed their first 400m before the back markers had even commenced the chase.

The winner was our very own President, Rob Falloon, maintaining his excellent handicap form. John

The field for the 400 metres.

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Rob Falloon races to the finish in the 1500 Gift

Eligible1. Rob Falloon 8:39.2 2:35.0 6:04.2 1:10.0 (1:33.3) 1:39.4 1:37.4 1:37.32. John Ayton 8:46.1 2:10.0 6:36.1 1:12.2 (1:36.3) 1:47.4 1:51.2 1:45.13. Eero Keranan 8:51.6 3:20.0 5:31.6 1:02.4 (1:23.3) 1:27.9 1:30.0 1:31.24. Adrian Boyle 8:55.1 4:15.0 4:40.1 0:55.2 (1:13.7) 1:16.1 1:15.6 1:13.05. Brian Armstrong 8:57.7 4:00.0 4:57.7 0:56.0 (1:14.7) 1:21.5 1:22.2 1:17.96. Kate Milnes 8:58.6 3:10.0 5:48.6 1:04.8 (1:26.4) 1:30.1 1:36.0 1:37.67. Tameka Day 8:59.6 3:45.0 5:14.6 0:59.4 (1:19.2) 1:24.8 1:26.8 1:23.48. Kieran Leonard 9:03.1 3:50.0 5:13.1 0:57.6 (1:16.9) 1:25.3 1:26.3 1:23.79. Graeme Dewerson 9:03.4 3:10.0 5:53.4 1:02.6 (1:23.5) 1:33.5 1:38.5 1:38.710. Kjetil Wormnes 9:08.6 3:30.0 5:38.6 1:05.4 (1:27.2) 1:34.4 1:35.5 1:23.211. Jo Hammet 9:10.6 3:10.0 6:00.6 1:03.6 (1:24.8) 1:35.4 1:41.0 1:40.512. Peter Parks 9:11.2 4:20.0 4:51.2 0:52.9 (1:10.6) 1:19.9 1:22.3 1:16.013. Terry Pearce 9:15.4 4:00.0 5:15.4 0:58.3 (1:17.7) 1:24.9 1:27.2 1:24.914. Michael Reif 9:23.8 3:30.0 5:53.8 1:04.2 (1:25.7) 1:35.2 1:38.9 1:35.315. Russell Johnson 9:27.5 3:10.0 6:17.5 1:08.9 (1:31.9) 1:43.1 1:44.4 1:40.916. Phoebe Gray 9:30.6 1:45.0 7:45.6 1:23.1 (1:50.9) 2:04.5 2:11.5 2:06.317. Carlo Sgro 9:35.0 3:40.0 5:55.0 1:05.2 (1:27.0) 1:34.5 1:36.5 1:38.618. Diane Donaghue 9:36.3 0:20.0 9:16.3 1:34.0 (2:05.3) 2:33.0 2:37.1 2:32.019. Michael Slee 9:40.6 2:50.0 6:50.6 1:15.1 (1:40.1) 1:50.0 1:55.3 1:50.2

Ineligible1. Liam Johnson 8:43.7 3:20.0 5:23.7 1:03.3 (1:24.4) 1:28.3 1:28.2 1:23.92. Erika Gosney 8:44.3 2:45.0 5:59.3 1:07.4 (1:29.8) 1:38.2 1:41.4 1:32.23. Will English 8:56.6 3:20.0 5:36.6 0:59.5 (1:19.4) 1:28.6 1:35.1 1:33.24. Riley Parks 8:59.2 3:05.0 5:54.2 1:09.1 (1:32.1) 1:35.4 1:38.8 1:30.75. Darcy Conquest 9:05.8 3:50.0 5:15.8 0:57.4 (1:16.6) 1:20.9 1:30.0 1:27.46. Claire Johnson 9:08.6 3:50.0 5:18.6 0:58.9 (1:18.5) 1:25.7 1:26.1 1:27.87. Natasha Rourke 9:11.4 3:45.0 5:26.4 0:59.4 (1:19.2) 1:30.3 1:31.5 1:25.28. Aidan Whitfort 9:12.3 3:50.0 5:22.3 1:01.1 (1:21.5) 1:26.1 1:28.2 1:26.89. Katrina Muir 9:48.9 2:30.0 7:18.9 1:17.5 (1:43.4) 2:02.6 2:01.7 1:56.910. Dominique Tanner 10:50.9 3:00.0 7:50.9 1:30.5 (2:00.7) 2:09.0 2:10.7 2:00.511. Andrew Collier 10:51.7 3:00.0 7:51.7 1:33.1 (2:04.2) 2:10.1 2:08.6 1:59.712. N.N. 979 11:02.4 11:02.4 6:01.3 (8:01.8) 0:43.7 1:27.2 2:50.1

Number of records: 31

Hobos Xmas Gift 2018 - 1500mFinisher ListTotalRank Name Finish Handicap Net Time Lap 1 (Pace) Lap 2 Lap 3 Lap 4

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Ayton came in second, bettering his Spring 1500m time and Eero Keranen took third place.

400m The final event had a field

of 9 male athletes: 6 little athletes and 3 much bigger and much faster young men. The big boys had a lot of ground to make up (nearly 85m). They managed to reel the juniors in by the home straight then fought it out to the line.

The Hobos did what they do best providing a BBQ with salads, fruit, fresh bread and drinks to the delight of the competitors and their families and friends.

Robbie Spencer, a member of Williamstown Athletics Club and a junior coach was the key organiser on the night and he did a great job. Robbie and our very own Peter Buissink made the presentations for each of the three events. There were cash prizes for the first 8 in all three events, open to all comers.

As Robbie said on the night, it exceeded our expectations. All three clubs agreed that tonight was a great start and hopefully next year it will be bigger and better, now that we are getting to know each other. There should be more of it.

Michael Slee


November Results

This handicap report is all based on anecdotes from others but by all accounts I missed a

beauty. Here is how it unfolded to me.Graeme Dewerson was the initial

winner of the November handicap. I think the term is ‘provisional’.

Steve Glover was the first member across the line but was originally thought to be ineligible.

On review, he was eligible and was declared the ‘official’ winner of the November 5km Handicap. A time of 21:18, 37 seconds outside his AGPB.

Graeme was in 2nd place with a time of 22:32, a PB by 33 seconds and Kjetil Wormnes finished 3rd in a time of 21:26, a 10 second AGPB. Great race running.

Other good times were by Jo Hammet 21:49 (-0:02), Rob Falloon 22:32 (-0:12), Diane Donaghue 34:09 (-1:00), Tom Glover, 18:16 (-0:18), Kaylee Jordan 20:27 (-0:13) and Grant Jordan 22:04 (-1:09).

A delicious quote from Steve at the Hobo’s Christmas function at The Prince Albert Hotel summed it all up, “It’s been 12 years and 2 months and 12 kilos, since I have won an egg – but who’s counting!”

A very worthy winner. Congratulations Steve. It was great to see you back.

Phew – but wait there’s more to the story of the November event.

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Peter Buissink presents Lachlan Welch with the prized Kenyan Egg.

put in very good runs, each earning the exact same number of points – 27. That should have ensured little change on the overall tables. Not so!

With his November run, Kieran completed his 8th handicap for 2018, and consequently leaped to the top of the table, over a small group of contenders - Rob, Terry and John – who have not missed a handicap all year. Because of this fact, total points are more difficult to improve at the pointy end of the season.

The upshot of all this is, Kieran can only be caught by Rob if Rob

wins the December Egg with a PB and Kieran does a really dodgy job assisting at the final handicap of the year.

So the stage is set for a super final 5km run for the year. Come along and watch it unfold in person. Bring your friends and family. Bring the dog. After November and its repercussions, I’m not going to predict anything.

What’s that saying ‘Truth is stranger than fiction’?

It sure is right on the money, as you couldn’t make this stuff up.

Michael Slee

Steve won his first Kenyan Egg for 12 years.


1. Kieran Leonard 30 30 17 30 28 29 27 27 218 e2. Rob Falloon 18 20 31 11 20 28 24 (20) 28 32 27 210 e3. John Gray 20 19 28 (20) 27 31 30 32 16 19 16 207 e4. Terry Pearce 22 23 23 10 (20) 20 31 28 23 25 23 198 e5. Sue Walker 26 (20) 23 24 10 20 16 16 25 170 e6. David Walker (20) 11 14 17 7 32 25 15 31 165 e7. Phoebe Gray 32 (20) 30 21 16 7 13 21 10 10 163 n8. Graeme Dewerson 10 10 19 9 32 20 23 31 154 n9. Brian Armstrong 6 (20) 26 23 8 (10) 11 10 31 16 147 n10. Jo Hammet 10 14 10 27 28 28 117 n11. Kjetil Wormnes 22 (20) 21 10 10 30 113 n12. Carlo Sgro 22 10 (20) 5 5 14 12 18 106 n13. Aaron Mcaleese 11 18 29 21 (20) 5 104 n14. Gareth Coakley 10 10 32 12 5 7 (20) 96 n15. Peter Buissink 9 14 10 (20) (10) 11 (10) (10) (10) 10 95 e16. Michael Slee 5 8 5 22 21 5 (20) 5 5 91 e16. Mick Beasley (20) (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) 11 10 91 n18. Martin Mankowski 31 32 5 (20) 88 e19. Dolores Mc Laughlin 10 (20) 26 10 10 10 86 n19. Jason Rees 26 (20) 25 15 86 n21. Ann Girvin 7 15 26 5 15 7 9 84 e21. Laura Smethurst 13 8 26 11 8 18 84 n23. Steven Turnbull 11 6 10 17 21 11 7 83 n24. Ken Smith 5 7 11 (20) 19 10 5 5 82 e25. Graham Edwards 5 5 5 5 24 10 5 5 10 17 81 e26. Eero Keranan (20) 10 5 5 20 10 10 80 e27. Lachlan Welsh 10 18 11 8 32 79 n28. Jane Whitmore 10 19 20 22 71 n29. Diane Donaghue 10 20 20 17 67 n30. Don Hampshire 5 5 10 5 5 6 10 (20) 5 5 66 e31. Robyn Dols-Ringleben 5 6 29 (20) 5 65 n32. Ildiko Plaganyi 10 5 5 5 (20) 9 5 5 64 n33. Russell Johnson 19 17 17 5 5 63 a34. Dominique Tanner 10 6 14 31 61 n35. Vanessa Coutts 10 10 (20) 20 60 n36. Michael Musgrove (20) 5 5 5 5 5 5 9 59 e36. Tammy Gonzalez (20) 5 17 10 7 59 n38. Peter Parks 10 16 5 17 5 53 n39. Adrian Boyle 19 12 21 52 n39. Diana Watson 5 5 17 (20) 5 52 n41. Steve Glover 9 15 25 49 e42. Tameka Day 10 20 (10) 8 48 n

Hobos Greenwich and Ted Joy Cups 2018Current Standings - Greenwich CupPlace Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Best Eight Notes

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1. Kieran Leonard 30 30 17 30 28 29 27 27 2182. Rob Falloon 18 20 31 11 20 28 24 (20) 28 32 27 2103. John Gray 20 19 28 (20) 27 31 30 32 16 19 16 2074. Terry Pearce 22 23 23 10 (20) 20 31 28 23 25 23 1985. Sue Walker 26 (20) 23 24 10 20 16 16 25 1706. David Walker (20) 11 14 17 7 32 25 15 31 1657. Peter Buissink 9 14 10 (20) (10) 11 (10) (10) (10) 10 958. Michael Slee 5 8 5 22 21 5 (20) 5 5 919. Martin Mankowski 31 32 5 (20) 8810. Ann Girvin 7 15 26 5 15 7 9 8411. Ken Smith 5 7 11 (20) 19 10 5 5 8212. Graham Edwards 5 5 5 5 24 10 5 5 10 17 8113. Eero Keranan (20) 10 5 5 20 10 10 8014. Don Hampshire 5 5 10 5 5 6 10 (20) 5 5 6615. Michael Musgrove (20) 5 5 5 5 5 5 9 5916. Steve Glover 9 15 25 4917. John Becroft 5 17 8 10 5 4518. David Wells 10 10 14 5 3919. John Ayton 5 5 12 15 3720. Ray Barnard 10 10 10 3021. Mark Maloney 5 5 18 2822. Patrick Slee 5 6 5 5 5 2623. Aidan Keranen 5 10 10 25

(p) Have not completed 40 runs/walks but could still do so by the end of 2018

Points for Helping are shown in brackets - e.g. (20)

Number of records: 23

Hobos Greenwich and Ted Joy Cups 2018Current Standings - Ted Joy CupPlace Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Best Eight

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The Greenwich Cup The Ted Joy Cup

2018 Handicap Month HelpersMONTH HELPER 1 HELPER 2 HELPER 3 HELPER 4 July Ildiko Plaganyi Kieran Leonard Peter Park August Michael Slee Martin Mankowski Robert Falloon ( Bunnings) Peter Buissink (Bunnings)September Ray Barnard Laura Smethurst Don Hamphire October Diana Watson Katrina Lange David Walker Katrina LangeNovember Michael Beasley Gareth Coakley Russell Johnson December Kenneth Carter Graeme Dewerson Adrian Boyle ** Please note that you can swap months with consent with those assigned to that month. ** You must officially assist at least once per annum to gain points for the Greenwich Cup.

12 Hobson’s Bay Home Runs

Hobos Gear At Special Prices

Singlet Special Price $42 (mens and womens styles)

T Shirt Special Price $48 (mens and womens styles)

Long Sleeve T Shirt Special Price $53

(mens and womens styles)

Train With The HobosOur club trains as a group

on three occasions during the week. Tuesday and

Thursday evenings mid-week and also Sunday mornings. You are welcome to all or you can choose the session that best suits. All we ask is that you are a paid up member (just $40 per year), which helps the club pay rent and insurance. It also makes you eligible for our monthly 5km handicap, run on the last Saturday of each month.

Tuesday Night Track: from 6:15pm (warm up) at the athletics track next to the Newport Power Station. Join in a variety of track interval sessions where the focus is on improving pace and stamina. Typical sessions are 8 x 400m, 5 x 800m or 3 x 1600m. Participation in these training sessions allows you to discover a new side to running and certainly provides a challenge. We run in two groups for advanced and less advanced runners and there is a wealth of advice available from some very experienced and approachable people.

Thursday Night Timeball Run: we meet at the Newport Athletics track and head off as a group at 6:30pm (note the slightly later time!) running along the shared path to the Timeball Tower and back

(7km). The group usually settles into smaller groups of similarly paced runners and some stretch the distance to 10km by turning at the Willy Football Ground. A great run with fantastic views of the bay and the city skyline and of course the occasional container ship coming up the river. Not to be missed! The track is also open for those who would prefer to do their own track work. Let us know, as there may be others interested in this option as well.

Sunday Mornings: a group meets at 8:00am at Newport Lakes for a bush run on a lap course starting at lookout point 1. If you arrive late just wait at the lookout and runners will regularly pass the starting point and you can simply join in. We run multiple laps so you can run any distance you wish, with some folk running 15km or more.

There is also a group that leaves the Old Gatehouse, at the rear of

the Newport Athletics track. Brian Armstrong leads this group, which tends to do long runs along the bike paths around the bay offering a very scenic flat run.

Sometimes on a Sunday a group will head to the You Yangs Park to do some training on the big hills.

All of these runs will be put on the Club’s Facebook Page prior to the day so that people can plan their running. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Hopefully we have something for runners of ALL abilities when it comes to training. Any of these sessions will dramatically assist your running. The social aspect of training with others and its impact on wellbeing is well known.

So, make ‘Training with the Hobos’ part of your weekly running routine.

Michael Slee

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