April 2012

The Rundown On Members

“Woodstock Runners invades Canberra” could well have been the headline of The Canberra Times last weekend. 20

Woodies headed down Saturday morning on Joe’s bus with our new “Woodstock Runners” signs decorating each

side. We cheered on our members, along with every other runner in the 10k, Saturday arvo, then enjoyed dinner

for around 30 of us in the evening. Sunday saw most of us taking part in the Half, Marathon or Ultra, with cheering

provided by Saturday’s runners. Lunch at a Lake George winery on the way home was delicious and completed a

fabulous weekend.

Each of us is most appreciative of the incredible efforts of Angela in organising such a brilliant weekend. Thanks

Angela and congrats on your PB. Joe’s great driving is always a highlight, along with his camaraderie (and muffins).

Martin’s comedy throughout the weekend is a source of amusement for all and he is also a top barracker.

Congratulations to everyone on their runs, especially Kathryn and Frank who ran wonderful times in their debut

Marathons; Tym, a top debut Ultra Marathon; and lots who recorded PBs. Thanks to fellow members who sent good

wishes via Facebook. All results are later in this Rundown.

Now over to France where Chris ran 3.20 in Sunday’s Paris Marathon, a great effort, Chris and a just reward for all

your training. Now you and Jess can enjoy a wonderful holiday.

To Italy and we eagerly await news from Brendan’s race in the World 100km Championship next Sunday, where he

will represent Australia. Good luck Brendan and the Australian team.

John Dawlings is opening up his new home in Birchgrove to host a Breakfast Run on Sunday April 29. More details

further on. It’s a great way to catch up with fellow members whom you may not meet on regular runs. Thursday next

week will be TNT’s 2nd 5km Time Trial for the year and Tuesday May 8 is our AGM which is an opportunity for

everyone to offer suggestions etc to benefit your Club. Hope to see lots of people at these events.

We welcome a number of new members in the last month and trust you will enjoy your time with Woodstock

Runners, improve your running and produce some PBs in the foreseeable future. Happy holidays to Ray Dean jet-

setting and cruising across the world; Barry Crisp off to Thailand and Cambodia; and Bev, caravanning and camping

around Oz.

Happy running and walking,

KerryK erryK erryK erry

April Birthday CelebrantsFiona McIntyre 3rd, Max McGown 6th, Aaron Green 11th, Nick Spasevski 13th, Frank Hidvegi 14th, Jeff Morunga 18th, Chris Lawrence 19th, Rebecca Bangura 26th, Helena Amaro 28th, Lisa

Linssen 30th, Graeme Tutt 30

TheTheTheThe WOODSTOCK RUNDOWNWOODSTOCK RUNDOWNWOODSTOCK RUNDOWNWOODSTOCK RUNDOWNInternet address: www.woodstockrunners.org.au Email: info@woodstockrunners.org.auFacebook Group: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=30549208990Email Results and Contributions to: rundown@woodstockrunners.org.auMemberships: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=66Uniform Orders: https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=503Postal Address: PO Box 672, BURWOOD NSW 1805

Welcome to new members Alan Wigg, Tennille Yeoh, and Tony Lloyd. Please feel at home with the Woodies and don't forget to get your uniform from our uniform officer, Dot.

Letter from the editorLetter from the editorLetter from the editorLetter from the editor ����Dear Woordstock Runners,

What a good team effort at the Australian Running Festival down Canberra!! So much Pbs!

Also fresh from the press, congratulations to Brendan Davies who placed 11th at the 100KM Ultra-Running World Championships at Italy! Such a good inspiration to the club..

Weather has already changed and the DST has been reverted back, its been mix feeling and or adapting running in the dark, in a colder temperature or in the rain lately. We will be seeing number of us again doing some races. And there are some number of out-of-town trips runs with Joe's Woodland tours being organized. Please read through the newsletter for details.

I'm attending an 8 week running coach session from a voucher I got drawn from a Sri Chinmoy race. Let's see how it goes and I will try to learn and absorb what's coached and would love to share it to the interested members :). -Editor

Teams Update!Teams Update!Teams Update!Teams Update!1. “Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon” http://www.smhhalfmarathon.com.au/Follow the same procedure as above, then select the appropriate team:• Woodstock Runners – MalesAny male members under the age of 40• Woodstock Runners – FemalesAny female members under the age of 40• Woodstock MixedThis category is for our strongest team possible and you will be advised if needed shortly.• Woodstock Runners - VeteransAny member, male or female, aged over 40 yearsNot enough members who registered for an internal competition - Contact Brendan, Teams Coordinator

2. .Anzac Fun Run - http://www.macarthurlions.com.au/2012.prospectus.forweb.pdfTEAM CATEGORIES• 5km Primary School- ages 8 to 11 years• 5km Open•10km Open• A team must have a minimum of four members.The combined times of the first three membersof the team to cross the finish line will be used to determine the results.• There will be no team entries accepted on the day.• You can only be a member of one team.Contact if interested Brendan Davies

3. Bondi Barefoot- 10 and 4, Team Event: http://www.bondibarefoot.com.au/A team shall consist of four runners per team. A Team can be made up of male and/or female of all ages and all will compete in the Open Team event only. All team members will be required to comply with the same rules and terms and conditions as indicated in the 4km and 10Km race.Contact - Chaia Patacsil

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Race ReviewRace ReviewRace ReviewRace Review: Australian Running Festival: Australian Running Festival: Australian Running Festival: Australian Running FestivalBy: Sandra Bogun

After a full trip to Orange the month before it was no surprise that there was a full bus heading to

Canberra and a large contingent making their own way down. We were away on time, mindful of those

on board who would be running later that day. First stop was meant to be Goulburn but Chia got to do

some impromptu hill training before we were halfway there. El Prez had a second sound machine to

entertain us with but the “undies” incident was the highlight of the morning!

A good trip after lunch saw us in Canberra by 1.30, unfortunately a little too late to see Fiona run the

5km race, but the thought that we might just be watching kept her motivated and she did a PB. After

dropping everyone at the various hotels and apartments it was off to collect race packs for some, to buy

beer for others and the last of us to secure pole position at the finish line with the Woodstock sign.

Marty was our next runner in the 10km dash, it is a great course for spectators with runners passing the

finish area a total of four times in the run. Our favorite runner was a dashing young man dressed in a

blue wig, blouse and skirt and two strategically placed balloons to complete the outfit, it didn’t affect his

running and he finished 5th overall, Marty coming in shortly after.

Terry, Dot and Maree headed off at 4pm for the 10km fun run, thankful that it was not as hot as last

year’s Saturday races had been.

Dinner was a lively affair with all the self drive runners and the Blackwell family joining in and the

restaurant managed to feed us all in a little over an hour despite being packed to the rafters. Angela

had arranged cake and candles so we could celebrate Frank’s birthday which he thought he had managed

to keep secret.

I was in what had been termed the “oldies” unit with Teresa, Graham, Lawrence, Maree, Kevin, Joe and

Therese but that didn’t stop us have some after dinner fun culminating in a lively discussion about where

to carry gels (the little pocket in the back of the running shorts was the obvious choice) and various

vasaline techniques for the boys.

It was very welcome the next morning to see that we were not going to get wet this year, it was in fact

a perfect day for running with a gentle cool breeze and some cloud cover. A short walk to the start line

and we soon found the other runners for some pre race well wishes, especially for our debut marathoners

Kath and Frank. It was a beautiful run and the sights of Canberra were well showcased, early morning

mist over the lake, hot air balloons above, rowers on the river and a good crowd out, but none better

than the Woodstock cheer squad who were larger and loader than anyone else.

The great conditions saw PBs for Sandra, Angela, Lawrence, Graeme, Bridget and Chaia in the half

marathon, excellent marathon results of 3:45 for Frank and 3.50 for Kath (who was sporting a head

cold), Tym completing the 50km and a PB on his Marathon distance and Jeff finishing his 53rd marathon.

The club was certainly well represented with someone taking part in each of the six running festival

events. Early finishers had time to get back to the apartments to shower, change, sympathise with Joe

who had not taken note of the lubing advice from the night before, pick up a cold beer and make it back

in time to cheer on the marathon runners. Once we had seen our last runner across the line it was on

the bus and heading for lunch.

We returned to the Lerida Estate vineyard for some pre meal wine tasting and lunch and managed to

pick up a few bottles to bring on home. The plan was to drive non stop back to Sydney but a few of us

didn’t make it and there was a second hills training session on the way back – much more difficult to

complete after a race I can tell you!

Thank you to Angela for the organisation and Joe and Therese for getting us there and back safely. If

you have not been on a Woodies weekend away before there are several more being planned – see the

notice in this rundown.

Woodland and Woodie Running tours

1. Queens Birthday Weekend: 9-11 June Maclay River / South West Rocks $160 bus and accommodation

Depart 8am Saturday 9thfor South West Rocks, Run Sunday morning, return to Sydney Monday. Confirmed to date:

Joe & Therese, Paul Whiteway & wife, Debbie Rutherford, Fiona McIntyre, Rebecca Bangura, Sally, Frank & Kath,

Chaia & Terry – 4 spots remaining.

Distance: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km

2. Tacky Tracky Tour to the Hunter Valley 20-22 July $TBC

This trip is more fun focused than race focused and will be leaving Sydney Friday night, incorporating winery tours

on the Saturday and returning after the run on Sunday. To honor the trip last year, you will need to be wearing a

tacky matching tracksuit on the bus (your local op shop can help here).

Distance: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10km

3. Dubbo Zoo Inaugural Running Festival 1-2 September $TBC

Be the first to run through the Western Plans zoo in Dubbo.

Distance: Half Marathon, 10km, 5km

To register your interest email or call Sandra (sandra.bogun@yahoo.com.au / 0435305463)

GUESS WHO GUESS WHO GUESS WHO GUESS WHO WOODIE?WOODIE?WOODIE?WOODIE?

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The team at Australian Running Festival

Woodies around the world

Member's ProfileName: Chris Lawrence

What is your occupation? Physiotherapist/Traveller

Running age group? Young enough not to have a category yet!

Do you have family? Yes! My wife Jess, my parents and one younger sister.

My Dad is a runner too. His one piece of running advice to run the perfect

marathon: "Start slowly and then taper off"

How long have you been a Woody? About 6 months

Why do you enjoy running? I find it very freeing. It's a great way to unwind

and a great way to work towards a goal. And of course the social aspect is

awesome!

What is your favourite running distance, course, event and why? I'm

scarily beginning to like half marathons- long enough to be a big challenge while

still being able to walk the next day!

What has been your running highlights? Definitely finishing the two marathons

to date!

Any lowlights (injury etc)? Thankfully none yet! I'm told physios aren't meant

to be injured!

What was the last race you went in and how did you go? Paris Marathon- one

day ago, still recovering.

Anything funny/unusual ever happened to you while you have been out

running? When I was in high school I went in a fun run near my house, so I cycled there. It was sponsored by

the local hardware store, I managed to win one of the spot prizes, which strangely enough was a ladder. Not

easy to take home on a bike. I rang Mum to pick me up and she laughed because she thought I was making up a

ridiculous excuse to get picked up because I was tired after the race!

What other sports/hobbies are you involved in? I play touch rugby

Favourite food/beverage? Either Mum's home made lasagne or a nice cold apple cider

Where would your ideal holiday be? Turkey- I think its the most ideal blend of amazing history, culture and

food

Interesting things we may not know about you? I have one toe on each foot that has never touched the

ground. Maybe its slowing me down?

What's your current running goal? Very good question. I'm still in the post-marathon I never want to run

again in my life phase. Give me a few days and I might have discovered something new to work towards!Thanks Frank for sharing! Hope the Canberra training is going well! - Ed.

Brendan Davies in Turkey: L: Another day another beautiful run, this time around the Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia— in Göreme. R: Running around Pamukkale, Turkey - UNESCO World heritage site, Calcite Terraces — at Pamukkale.

(((( ))))Thursday Night Track Thursday Night Track Thursday Night Track Thursday Night Track TNTTNTTNTTNT

Training by Level 2 Athletics Coaches - Brendan Davies and Martin Amy is looking forward to seeing you all down at

Campbell Athletic Field, on Thursday's Interval trainings.

The venue is part of Canterbury Park, Princess St Ashbury. Car park access is of Andrews Ave. Session starts at 6:30pm

and are finished by 7:30pm. Why not come down and check us out! You won’t be disappointed. For more

information, contact Brendan on 0422 233463 or email at bjdavies2000@yahoo.com.. * last TNT of each month, drinks

and/or dinner at Summer Hill Hotel after each session

No charge for Woodstock members. All visitors most welcome. Cold drinks provided. Toilets available.

5KM Time trial - Series 2 Time to to burn off all those Anzac Cookies!!!

Location = Campbell OvalRace Time = 6:45 sharp, so be there in good time to warm up!After Party = 8:00pm = Ashfield Bowling Club (bring a change of clothes, as by all accounts it is a reputable establishment even though some of the Woodstock locals frequent it regularly!!!)

Entry =$2 - members$5 – non-members

Please make sure you bring the gold coin from your car to the Oval!!

The results are based on an age-graded system. With 25points on offer to the best, good chance to rise up the leaderboard and stand you in good stead for line honours come the back end of the series....

If you are definitely racing, or not too sure, please LET ME KNOW ANYWAY!

The system at the moment is that it is easier to remove people on the night than add them!!

SO PLEASE REPLY TO THIS WITH –

NAMEESTIMATED TIME YOU EXPECT TO RUNDATE OF BIRTH

Would be VERY, VERY, VERY grateful if you could reply ASAP. It makes my life so much easier, please do not rock up on the night as it is so messy for all Vollies helping out.

Leading into, and asking for anyone who is unable/not planning to race/has a running widow, VOLLIES are needed to help with lap counting and timing. Not least also to encourage your fellow Woodies! If you’re able to help that would be awesome, again please let me know. You’ll get special mention and thank you, not least Km’s for Logbook awards!

So all that is left is for you to reply!

EL Prez

Dawlo's Breakfast RunDawlo's Breakfast RunDawlo's Breakfast RunDawlo's Breakfast RunA run around the streets of Balmain

and the harbour of SydneyWhen: Sunday 29 April

Meet at 7.20 am for 7.30 am startWhere: 96/8 Water Street, Birchgrove

Entrance in Water Street close to Birchgrove RoadDistances: 5, 9 or 15 kilometres

Maps provided and courses marked with chalkCost $3 for breakfast

See John Dawlings for further details or call on 9810-7619 (h) or 0422 819 468 (w)

Woodstock Winter Training Calendar Woodstock Winter Training Calendar Woodstock Winter Training Calendar Woodstock Winter Training Calendar Tuesday Runs

6pm @Woodstock, BurwoodThursday Night Intervals6:30pm@Campbell Oval,

Ashbury.

Saturday Runs7.20am at Brett Park,

Drummoyne

27/03/2012 Parks Run 10km 29/03/2012 Beep Test & 400m rep's * 31/03/2012 Five Dock 7km

3/04/2012 Concord 9km 5/04/2012 Telford Fartlek 7/04/2012 Balmain Shores 7.5km

10/04/2012 Canada Bay 11km 12/04/2012 Standard "Distance" Pyramid

14/04/2012 Woolwich/Hunters Hill 9/14km

24/04/2012 Campsie 9km 26/04/2012 5km TT # 2 * 28/04/2012 Balmain 9km

1/05/2012 Burwood Park 10km 3/05/2012 Long Hill / Short Hill Repeats

5/05/2012 Timbrell Park 8km

8/05/2012 Woodstock Fun Run 8km (AGM Night)

10/05/2012 S & B's 12/05/2012 Handicap # 2 7km

15/05/2012 Concord 9km 17/05/2012 Mona Fartlek 19/05/2012 Drummoyne 9km

22/05/2012 Canada Bay 11km 24/05/2012 Parlov 300m x 14 26/05/2012 Five Dock 7km

29/05/2012 Homebush Run 10km 31/05/2012 Beep Test & 400m rep's * 2/06/2012 Balmain Shores 7.5km

5/06/2012 Campsie 9km 7/06/2012 Standard "Time" Pyramid 9/06/2012 Woolwich/Hunters Hill 9/14km

12/06/2012 Jak's Strathfield Run 8km

14/06/2012 3mins x 6 16/06/2012 Hell Hill 8km

19/06/2012 Burwood Park 10km 21/06/2012 Mile Down Inverse Pyramid

23/06/2012 Balmain 9km

26/06/2012 Concord 9km 28/06/2012 5km TT # 3 * 30/06/2012 Timbrell Park 8km

3/07/2012 Canada Bay 11km 5/07/2012 Telford Fartlek 7/07/2012 Drummoyne 9km

10/07/2012 Homebush Run 10km 12/07/2012 Standard "Distance" Pyramid

14/07/2012 Handicap # 3 7km

17/07/2012 Campsie 9km 19/07/2012 3mins x 6 21/07/2012 Five Dock 7km

24/07/2012 Burwood Park 10km 26/07/2012 Beep Test & 400m rep's * 28/07/2012 Balmain Shores 7.5km

31/07/2012 Concord 9km 2/08/2012 Long Hill / Short Hill Repeats

4/08/2012 Woolwich/Hunters Hill 9/14km

7/08/2012 Canada Bay 11km 9/08/2012 S & B's 11/08/2012 Hell Hill 8km

14/08/2012 Appian Way/Woodstock Fun Run 9.6km

16/08/2012 Mona Fartlek 18/08/2012 Balmain 9km

21/08/2012 Homebush Run 10km 23/08/2012 Parlov 300m x 14 25/08/2012 Timbrell Park 8km

28/08/2012 Campsie 9km 30/08/2012 5km TT # 4 * 1/09/2012 Bay Run 7km

4/09/2012 Jak's Strathfield Run 8km

6/09/2012 Standard "Time" Pyramid 8/09/2012 Drummoyne 9km

11/09/2012 Burwood Park 10km 13/09/2012 3mins x 6 15/09/2012 Five Dock 7km

18/09/2012 Concord 9km 20/09/2012 Mile Down Inverse Pyramid

22/09/2012 Balmain Shores 7.5km

25/09/2012 Canada Bay 11km 27/09/2012 Beep Test & 400m rep's * 29/09/2012 Woolwich/Hunters Hill 9/14km

02/10/2012 Concord 9km 4/10/2012 Telford Fartlek 6/10/2012 Hell Hill 8km

The Handicap events start from Brett Park (opposite the Drummoyne Rowing Club) from 7:30am.

Committee AnnouncementCommittee AnnouncementCommittee AnnouncementCommittee AnnouncementWhat: AGM Meeting

When: 15/5/2012 -or- 8/5/2012 (Tentative please mark your calendars )Where: Woodstock Community Center, Burwood, 7:30 after Tuesday Run

There will be Nomination forms that will be passed around soon for AGM Committe nominees, please prepare your nominations for the following positions:

President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, Social Officer(s), Uniform Officer, Members representative, Walker's Representative, Web administrator, Publisher/Editor

Below is the nomination form, please submit to any current committee member.----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of President, I, ................................….…nominate..……………….........................Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ........................................................., accept nomination for the position of President.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of Vice President, I, ....................…................. nominate………...….........................Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ........................................................., accept nomination for the position of Vice President.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of Secretary, I, ................................………... nominate .….....................…….........Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ........................................................., accept nomination for the position of Secretary.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of Treasurer, I, ................................…...nominate ............................……….......Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ........................................................., accept nomination for the position of Treasurer.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of Team’s Co-ordinator, I, ................…...…...nominate ….................…………....Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ........................................................., accept nomination for the position of Team’s Co-ordinator.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of Walker’s Representative, I, ....................……....nominate .…....………….........Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ...................................................., accept nomination for the position of Walker’s Representative.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of Social Secretary, I, ...........................…….......nominate ......................…………Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ..............................., accept nomination for the position of Social Secretary.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of Uniforms Officer, I, ............................…….....nominate ...................……………..Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ......................………………………. accept nomination for the position of Uniforms Officer.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of Publicity Officer, I, ..............................……...nominate ........................………..Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ........................................................., accept nomination for the position of Publicity Officer.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

For the position of Welfare Officer, I, ....................……............nominate ........................………….Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ........................................................., accept nomination for the position of Welfare Officer.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the position of Website Administrator, I, ....................……....nominate .…....…………….........Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ......................................................, accept nomination for the position of Website Administrator.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of Rundown Editor, I, ....................……....nominate .…....…………….........Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ......................................................, accept nomination for the position of Rundown Editor.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For the position of General Committee Member, I, ....................……....nominate …....……………........Signed: .................................................... (Nominator)I, ......................................................, accept nomination for the position of General Committee Member.Signed: .................................................... (Nominee)

Membership Form – 2012-2013

Due: 31/03/2012Name:_____________________________________________________________________________Address: ___________________________________Suburb: _________________Postcode ________Telephone Home: ___________________ Work: ____________________ Mobile:__________________Date of Birth: ____________________ Email: _______________________________________________I wish to join/rejoin as a financial member of Woodstock Runners Inc. for 2012-2013 as indicated below:Part A - Club Fees:Existing Members _____ Adults $50.00 _____Concession $25.00New Members New Member Fee includes either a Club cotton T-Shirt, or a Hot Designs singlet/short sleeve shirt

Cotton T-shirt _____ Adults $50.00 _____ Concession $25.00 Membership - Hot Designs Singlet/Short Sleeve Shirt _____ Adult $70.00 _____ Concession $45.00NB. Any non-members are welcome to run/walk with us for one month prior to joining. The TNT sessions are free for members, and $5 for non-members. Any TNT fees paid by non-members will be credited against the cost of membership when joining.New Member PB’s (optional, but will be recognised in our Club Rankings-include date and finish time):10km: ________________________________________City to Surf: ____________________________________½ Marathon: ___________________________________Marathon: _____________________________________Part B – Club Gear (Qty/Size)Cap $20___ / ___ Singlets (M/F) $45____ / ___ Bra Top $66___ / ___ Short Sleeve $50___ / ___ Long Sleeve $60____ / ___ Total$_____________________Please tick as appropriate (leave if not required):

_____I require a paper copy of the “Rundown” (Club Newsletter issued monthly)._____I do not consent to my contact details being included in the Club Member List._____I do not consent to my results and/or photos of me being published (Rundown and website)

Please return to: Treasurer - Woodstock Runners Inc. PO Box 672 BURWOOD NSW 1805

Cheques should be made payable to “Woodstock Runners Inc”.

I will always listen to my coaches. But first I listen to my body. If my body doesn't feel good with what they say, then always my

body comes first - Haile Gebrselassie

100K World Champs - The Main Contenders100K World Champs - The Main Contenders100K World Champs - The Main Contenders100K World Champs - The Main ContendersBy: Brendan Davies

Thanks to it being de rigueur to be a runner and have a blog these days, I've been able to track down some of the entrants for the World Champs. Looks like it will be very competitive at the pointy end. I'm not in the same ballpark as some of these guys, but it will be great watching some of them sail off into the distance.

The US have an extremely strong team, made up of seasoned trail and road ultra runners. They have the benefit of regularly racing over the 50 mile distance (80k), a popular distance in the imperial system USA. Here are the main contenders:

Giorgio Calcaterra (ITA) - The reigning 100k World Champ, World Ultra Runner of the Year and an astonishing athlete. Just a quick browse on his blog left me pretty speechless. In 2000, he ran 16 marathons under 2:20. He has a marathon PB of 2:13 and a 100k PB of 6:25. He won last year's World Champs by 15 minutes; that's how dominant he is over the distance. Will definitely be the favourite on his home soil.

Mike Wardian (USA) - 2nd at last year's World's; this guy races everything from 100mile trails to marathons dressed as Spiderman. Has a schedule this year that leaves any runner green with envy; Comrades, Western States and UTMB!!! Geesh.

Andy Henshaw (USA) - 3rd at last year's Worlds; young trail runner who likes to run 150 mile weeks in the build up to big races. Yikes!!

Pieter Vermeesch (BEL) - 4th at last year's Worlds; seems to be getting faster the older he gets according to his very detailed progression charts on his blog. Is surprising himself and is harbouring hopes of getting the A qualifier to run for Belgium at the Olympics. Good on him.

The IAU have released the complete starters list for Sunday's race. Which you can find here: http://www.iau-ultramarathon.org/images/file/2012%20IAU%20100K%20WORLD%20CHAMPIONSHIPS%20PEFS%20AND%20FEFS%20120411(1).xlsx

Apart from the big names already mentioned in the previous post, it was very pleasing to see the Greek God of Ultrarunning (he's an Aussie too!), Yiannis Kouris in the field. If you don't know about Yiannis' achievements in the sport of Ultrarunning, you must check them out. Some phenomenal achievements, especially on the road and the track.In the women's field, UKs Lizzie Hawker will be the one to watch but there are so many other fast European ladies in the field as well.

I've had a very busy taper period. For the last week and a half I've been travelling around Turkey with Nadine. We have been to so many places and seen so many wonderful things, so lots of walking around. I've been able to fit in some 1 hour runs on most days. There have been some very memorable runs and I believe running around a foreign land is the best way to see the country and the sights. I've taken my camera out on most runs and captured some fantastic scenery and culture. Some of the highlights have been running along the Mamara Sea coast in Istanbul, running through the lunar landscape of Cappodocia and I've even managed a few little mountain runs in too.

Turkey is a fabulous place to travel. One reason is the food. I've been really impressed by the local diet; all fresh food; fish, lamb, salads, olives, tea, bread, fruit and very little alcohol, fast food or sugar. On the whole I've eaten very well and am actually the lightest I've been in a long time-perfect for a big race. However the temptations, especially in Istanbul are all around! This is the land of Kebabs (locally Kebaps), baklava, and Turkish Delights.

Tomorrow, I leave for Italy and race headquarters in Seregno will be the first stop before heading to the athletes village. Then I will start my carbo-loading and final preparations for the race. I still have the goal of a sub 7 hour time very much in mind.Note: Follow Brendan's running at http://runmrd.blogspot.com/

Temptations are everywhere!

Paris MarathonParis MarathonParis MarathonParis Marathon: A Marathon Effort: A Marathon Effort: A Marathon Effort: A Marathon EffortBy: Chris Lawrence

Let me say to begin with: Paris gets cold. Really cold. As I left our apartment on marathon morning it was a mere 6 degrees, and I was looking ridiculous. I hadn’t organised a bag for the official baggage transfer, so I was wearing my running gear, a hugely oversized white plastic poncho for warmth, and a Paris Marathon-branded bandana tube that could be used to warm the neck or rob a bank to equal effect. As a side note, I have another three of these bandana things; if you’re robbing a bank anytime soon, let me know.

You can follow Chris and Jess at: http://singaporetosantiago.blogspot.fr/

The race started near the Arc de Triomphe on Champs de Elysees. What a beautiful place to run! Off we went: me and 43,000 others. The atmosphere during the run was just electric, with thousands and thousands of Parisians shouting, singing and playing music along the way. There were lots of local French bands playing their music, electronic DJs and a slightly bizarre man dressed in a joker suit yelling out some Lady Gaga.

My aim was to finish in 3 hours 20 mins, but I thought that anything under 3.30 would be pretty good. The only other time I had done a marathon had taken 3 hours 57 mins, so I was keen to take a good chunk off this. The first 20 kilometres were extremely enjoyable - no pain, no discomfort and great sights everywhere. Over the next 17kms the pain started setting in but I got a great

lift at the 35km mark from seeing Jess cheering for me and simultaneously being given 3 cubes of sugar! Terrible for my teeth but GREAT for my energy levels! The last 4km were really hard work; I knew I was close but there were lots of people stopping to stretch or to have a rest. It looked so tempting, but thought if I stopped I would probably never start again! I managed to do what felt like a lightning fast last kilometre to finish in 3.20.51. Absolutely stoked!!

a nightmare! We don’t have cellphones to contact each other, and the marathon organisers had decided not to have any signs for the “meeting area” that had been discussed in the pre-marathon guide. Our backup option was for both of us to take the train home separately...but I had dropped my train ticket at kilometre 3. I HAD to find her! After 40 long and very cold minutes searching through literally tens of thousands of people, we finally found each other. I told her that I’d never been so happy to see her. On came the beanie, the extra layers of clothes and a greatly deserved chicken kebab. And then a hot chocolate. And then a chicken wrap and chips. And then tiramisu. I slept absolutely amazingly that night; the only slight problem was needing help to get out of bed the next morning.

A word of post-marathon advice: walking down two flights of stairs carrying a 23kg backpack to exacerbate my excruciating leg pain is not to be recommended. I guess I’ll just consider it to be my reminder of a great achievement!

“Near mile 20, someone shouted that I was in sixth. I knew if I “Near mile 20, someone shouted that I was in sixth. I knew if I “Near mile 20, someone shouted that I was in sixth. I knew if I “Near mile 20, someone shouted that I was in sixth. I knew if I went too hard, too soon, that I would cramp up. I saw the guys in went too hard, too soon, that I would cramp up. I saw the guys in went too hard, too soon, that I would cramp up. I saw the guys in went too hard, too soon, that I would cramp up. I saw the guys in front of me and I thought, ‘Let me get fifth.’ Then I passed the guy front of me and I thought, ‘Let me get fifth.’ Then I passed the guy front of me and I thought, ‘Let me get fifth.’ Then I passed the guy front of me and I thought, ‘Let me get fifth.’ Then I passed the guy in fourth and I thought wow, ‘I could get fourth.’ When I saw the in fourth and I thought wow, ‘I could get fourth.’ When I saw the in fourth and I thought wow, ‘I could get fourth.’ When I saw the in fourth and I thought wow, ‘I could get fourth.’ When I saw the guy in front of him, I thought, ‘Wow, I could get on the podium.’” guy in front of him, I thought, ‘Wow, I could get on the podium.’” guy in front of him, I thought, ‘Wow, I could get on the podium.’” guy in front of him, I thought, ‘Wow, I could get on the podium.’”

- Wesley Korir, Boston marathon Winner- Wesley Korir, Boston marathon Winner- Wesley Korir, Boston marathon Winner- Wesley Korir, Boston marathon Winner

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Sat 21 Apr STOCKTON TO BIRUBI BEACH WALK32km beach walk leaving from Stockton Breakwall at 6.30am and walking along the sand to Birubi Beach to raise money for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service. $60 registration fee includes drinks, snacks, T-Shirt, merchandise pack and full BBQ lunch at the finish line. Participants are encouraged to fundraise a minimum of $150 and will be supplied with a fundraising pack after registration, including raffle tickets to assist. Registrations close 7th April 2012. contact: Scott Cooper 0417 675 772. email: site@caltexmaryland.com. Visit http://www.rescuehelicopter.com.au/ for more details.Sat 21 Apr WINTER SERIES - SYLVANIA TRACKHosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 4km (2.30pm) & 8km (3.00pm) starting at Sylvania Waters Athletics Track, Belgrave Rd, Sylvania. The runs are fairly flat going out of the stadium around the surrounding grounds and parks. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! Senior Scratch Championship Race. Handicap points apply for everyone every week. contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit the http://www.sutherlandathletics.com/ for more details.Sat 21 Apr NARRATHON MULTI-DISCIPLINED EVENTThe Narrathon is a multi-disciplined event involving a ski paddle on Narrabeen Lagoon, beach run, ocean swim and ocean board paddle. The event can be completed by individual competitors or as a team of up to four people, and is open to members of the general public as well as members of the Surf Life Saving movement. The Narrathon can be won by any individual competitor using SLSA spec equipment only. contact: Fiona. email: admin@narrathin.com.au. Visit the http://www.narrathon.com.au/ for more details.Sun 22 Apr OATLEY PARK FUN RUN 5KM, 2.5KM & 1KM FUN RUN & WALKUnbeatable location on the banks of the Georges River within Oatley Park. Fully sealed road circuit, 5km, 2.5km or 1km options, walk or run. Prizes, age categories, certificates for finishers, post run BBQ, pancakes and refreshments. Children's playground on site or take a short bushwalk while your friends and family run. Enter online from January 2012. Event hosted by the JORG running club of Oatley. All proceeds to local charities. contact: Jim Owens 0408 462 617. email: info@oatleyfunrun.com. Visit the http://www.oatleyfunrun.com/ for more details. Sun 22 Apr SMC ROAD RACEHalf marathon, 10km, 5km run and 5km walk. Half marathon and 5km walk start at 7:00am. 10km starts at 7:30am. 5km run starts at 7:35am. All events start from Rosford Street Reserve, Smithfield. Run on sealed roads on an Athletics Australia certified course with accurate markers every 1km. Electronic timing tags for everyone. Regular drink stations with water and sports drinks. Fresh fruit, hot showers and hot drinks available afterwards. The series is a friendly and sociable group for runners of all ages and abilities. Visit the website for more details. contact: SMC Enquires. email: smcroadraceseries@gmail.com. Visit the http://www.sydneymarathonclinic.org.au/ for more details. Sat 28 Apr FLYERS MIDNIGHT MADNESS MARATHON AND RELAY (ACT)Weston Creek Athletics Club announces Flyer's Midnight Madness Marathon and Relay, a fundraiser to assist club member Martin Fryer to race in the Unix 6 day race in Hungary from May 9th-May 15th where he will be attempting to top the world rankings for the event. An off-road, night time, trail marathon consisting of fire trails and single track at the iconic Stromlo Forest Park in Canberra on a lapped course and A relay race for teams of 2 to 7 people on the above course. A unique experience! Start 7:00pm, cut off time: Midnight (strictly enforced) Online entries only. contact: Vince Craig. email: vince.craig@anu.edu.au. Visit http://www.westoncreekathletics.org.au/ for more details. Click https://www.registernow.com.au/secure/Register.aspx?ID=6111 for an entryform.Sun 29 Apr MACARTHUR LIONS ANZAC RUN - CAMDENMacarthur Lions Club are holding their 5th fun run fundraising event on 29th April, 2012. The venue is the beautiful Bi-Centennial Equestrian Centre, on the outskirts of Camden township. 5km run and walk and 10km run; Individual and also Team Events; All Welcome. contact: Lion Ron Bishop or ion Marge Ollis. email: anzacrun@macarthurlions.com.au. Visit http://www,macarthurlions.com.au/ for more details. Click http://www.coolrunning.com.au/calendar/public_html/2012/2012e022.pdf for an entryform. MAY 2012Sat-Sun 5-6 May WILDENDURANCE 100KM TEAM CHALLENGE | 36HRSWildEndurance is a 100km team challenge through the Blue Mountains that gives teams 36 hrs to complete either the full 100km course or the 50km option. contact: Sarah Rimmer. email: wildendurance@wilderness.org.au. Visit http://www.wildendurance.org.au/ for more details.Sat 5 May WINTER SERIES - COMOHosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 5km (2.30pm) & 10km

(Continuation Upcoming Events) (3.00pm) starting at the railway bridge and proceed over the bridge into Oatley. Runs are undulating. Senior Scratch Championship Race & Junior Club Championship Race. Handicap points apply for everyone every week. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit http://www.sutherlandathletics.com/ for more details.Sun 6 May NAILCAN HILL RUN36th Running of the Nailcan Hill Run. 11.3km aver the Nailcan Hill range from Lavington to Albury. contact: Mike Kirby. email: mike.kirby@atel.com.au. Visit http://www.nailcanhillrun.com/ for more details. Click http://www.coolrunning.com.au/calendar/on%20website for an entryform.Sun 6 May SRI CHINMOY SYDNEY 2012 SERIES RACE 3 - COOKS RIVER 16 KM, 8 KM & 4 KMEwen Park, Tennent Parade, Hurlstone Park. This inner-west haven follows cycle paths along both sides of the Cooks River, between Hurlstone Park and Earlwood - a tranquil, friendly and intimate course with tree-cover for most of the way. Treat yourself to something special, then reward yourself even further with a post-race pancake breakfast. Parking in car parks on Ewen Parade, only 500 metres from Hurlstone Park Station. On-the-day registration opens at 6.45 am and closes at 7.55 am, with races starting from 8 am. contact: Prachar Stegemann. email: sydney@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/sydneyraces_12 for more details. Click http://au.eventdirector.net/Register.aspx?EventID=4878 for an entryform.Sun 6 May CHARLES STURT UNIVERSITY BATHURST HALF MARATHON & 10KGreat compact, flat, fast course. Entry includes the famous sausage sizzle at presentation. Excellent random draw prizes on offer. A great country atmosphere. email: email@bathurstrunning.com.au. Visit http://www.bathurstrunning.com.au/ for more details.Sun 6 May MEMORY WALK & JOGThe Memory Walk & Jog raises awareness and much-needed funds to support people and their families living with dementia. This year funds raised will also go towards keeping our vital service, The Memory Van on the road. Join Alzheimer's Australia NSW and participate in the Memory Walk & Jog at the Bay Run in Lilyfield. So bring your family, friends and colleagues and enjoy a fun day out! contact: Alzheimer's Australia NSW. email: events@alznsw.asn.au. Visit http://www.memorywalk.com.au/ for more details. Click http://www.coolrunning.com.au/calendar/public_html/2012/2012e026.pdf for an entryform. Sun 13 May SRI CHINMOY YERRABI/MULLIGANS FLAT MULTI-SPORT (ACT)A fun introduction to multi-sport. Run/paddle/mountain bike/run for solo athletes or relay teams. Relatively flat and fast courses through natural bushland, starting and finishing at Yerrabi Pond District Park in Gungahlin, Canberra. 10 am start. Online entries open now or enter on the day for a higher fee. Short course is 2.5 km run/2.5 km paddle/14 km mountain bike/3 km run. Long course is 4 km run/5 km paddle/27 km mountain bike/4 km run. contact: Prachar Stegemann. email: canberra@srichinmoyraces.org. Visit the http://au.srichinmoyraces.org/events/canberramultiseries/yerrabimulti for more details. Click http://au.eventdirector.net/Register.aspx?EventID=4892 for an entryform.Sun 13 May SYDNEY DOMAIN MOTHER'S DAY CLASSICThe Mother's Day Classic is Australia's largest national fun run. It takes place every Mother's Day to raise funds for breast cancer research. Whether running, walking or just cheering, enjoy a fun, healthy morning with entertainment for all ages. The Sydney Domain event involves a 4km and 8km walk and run around The Domain. contact: 1300 762 241. email: domain@starttofinish.com.au. Visit http://mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/nsw/sydney-domain for more details.Sun 13 May SYDNEY- PARRAMATTA MOTHER'S DAY CLASSICThe Mother's Day Classic is Australia's largest national fun run. It takes place every Mother's Day to raise funds for breast cancer research. Whether running, walking or just cheering, enjoy a fun, healthy morning with entertainment for all ages. The Sydney - Parramatta event involves a 4km and 8km walk and run around Parramatta Park. contact: 1300 762 241. email: parramatta@starttofinish.com.au. Visit http://mothersdayclassic.com.au/event/nsw/sydney-parramatta for more details.Sat 19 May WINTER SERIES -Hosted by Sutherland District Athletics Club every Saturday afternoon. Races at same time every week - approximately same distances - this week - 1km (1.50pm), 2km (2.00pm), 3km (2.15pm), 5.3km (2.30pm) & 10.5km (3.00pm) starting at the end of The Avenue where it meets Jacana Grove, East Heathcote. This is a tough hilly course along a rocky trail in the National Park. INTERVAL START. Senior Scratch Championship Race. Handicap points apply for everyone every week. Casual and new members of all ages/abilities, novice-elite welcome every week. Just turn up and sign up! contact: Sally Luxton. email: publicity@sutherlandathletics.com. Visit http://www.sutherlandathletics.com/ for more details.Sat-Sun 19-20 May YMCA OF CANBERRA HALF MARATHON (ACT)YMCA Of Canberra Half Marathon 21.1k Incorporating 43rd Annual Rex Foulkes Memorial Half Marathon. 8AM Sunday 20th May Lennox Gardens, Yarralumla Canberra ACT. Saturday 19th 2.30pm 1.6k Mini Jog for children under 12 years. 3pm 5k Fun Run. Full details including quick links to online entry under Events on website. contact: Ken Eynon. email: kene@incanberra.com.au. Visit http://www.canberrarunner.org.au/ for more details. Click http://www.coolrunning.com.au/calendar/public_html/2012/2012e035.pdf for an entryform.

(Continuation Upcoming Events) Sun 20 May MANLY SCENIC FUN RUN & WALKThis is the third Manly Scenic Fun Run held in scenic Manly NSW. It winds its way along the beach & cliff fronts, via bushlands with sweeping views across Sydney Harbour & back through the St Patric's Estate. There is some elevation change - from sea level to North head. The event is conducted by the Rotary Club of Manly Sunrise - an all volunteer organisation. 100% of funds raised goes to local charities & Rotary projects. This year the event starts & finishes in The Corso. contact: R. Steffens. email: manlysunrise@yahoo.com.au. Visit http://www.manlyfunrun.org/ for more details. Click http://www.manlyfunrun.org/ for an entryform.Sun 20 May BLACKTOWN CITY GAMES FUN RUNThe Blacktown City Games Fun Run will be held in conjunction with the 6th Blacktown City Games and Blacktown City Festival Week. There will be a 10km Fun Run & Walk and a 4km Fun Run & Walk. The cross country style course will take you through Blacktown International Sports Park, Charlie Bali, Nurragingy and Kareela East Reserves. The first 50 entries received will be sent a free sports hand towel and all finishers on the day will receive a commemorative Blacktown City Games Fun Run T-shirt & Certificate. Blacktown City Games Medals will also be awarded to open and category placegetters. Prize money will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in the 10km Fun Run and 4km Fun Runs. 10km Fun Run/Walk entry costs $15 per person and 4km Fun Run/Walk entry costs $10 per person. contact: Mark Gibson (02 9839 6075) during business hours. email: mark.gibson@blacktown.nsw.gov.au. Visit the http://www.festival.blacktown.nsw.gov.au/blacktown-city-fun-runs.cfm for more details.Sun 20 May SMC ROAD RACE25km, 10km, 5km run and 5km walk. 25km and 5km walk start at 7:00am. 10km starts at 7:30am. 5km run starts at 7:40am. All events start from Rosford Street Reserve, Smithfield. Run on sealed roads on an Athletics Australia certified course with accurate markers every 1km. Electronic timing tags for everyone. Regular drink stations with water and sports drinks. Fresh fruit, hot showers and hot drinks available afterwards. The series is a friendly and sociable group for runners of all ages and abilities. contact: SMC Enquiries. email: smcroadraceseries@gmail.com. Visit http://www.sydneymarathonclinic.org.au/ for more details.

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MT ANNAN CHALLENGE WALK Sun 11/3/126 KMEddie McLean 55.29 (3rd M80)

MASTERS / POLICE GAMES BLACKTOWN OLYMPIC PARK Sat 31/3/125000M TrackBrendan Davies 16.20 (1st M35)Dot Siepmann 28.08 (1st W65) 800M TrackBrendan Davies 2.28 (1st M35)Dot Siepmann 4.04 (1st W65) 200M TrackBrendan Davies 30.8 (3rd M35) Sun 1/4/1210,000M TrackBrendan Davies 33.19 (1st O/All,1st M35&10 Km PB) Dot Siepmann 60.09 (1st W65) 1500MDot Siepmann 8.06.2 (1st W65) 400MDot Siepmann 1.50.0 (1st W65) LINDFIELD FUN RUNSun 1/4/1210 KMJohn Dawlings 44.36 (3rd M50)Angela Haynes 64.46Charissa Patacsil 48.50 (8th W30) ST PETERS PARKRUN5km31/03/2012 Tym Blackwell 18:18 4th Oall 24/03/2012 Tym Blackwell 18:33 5th Oall Anita Doig 21:13 PB 2ndF/Age Cat 18/02/2012 Anita Doig 22:04 1st F11/02/2012 Anita Doig 22:16 1st F04/02/2012 Anita Doig 23:20 2nd F

AUSTRALIAN MASTERS ATHLETICS CH'SHIPS / MELBOURNE APRIL 6-9, 2012 10,000M TrackDot Siepmann 56.17 (2nd W65)800MDot Siepmann 4.03.02 (4th W65)1500MDot Siepmann 7.51.86 (4th W65)5000MDot Siepmann 27.08 (3rd W65)8 KM CROSS COUNTRYDot Siepmann 49.51 (3rd W65)

AUSTRALIAN RUNNING FESTIVAL14/15 APRIL 2012 42.125 KMTym Blackwell 3.23.59 PB(00:02:00)Kathryn Bolitho 3.46.36 (Debut)Miriam Herold 4:34Frank Hidvegi 3.40 25 (Debut)Phil Lobsey 3.33.56Jeff Morunga 5.08.31 50 KM ULTRATym Blackwell 4.27.52 (Debut) HALF MARATHONBridget Akers 1.55.44 PB(00:03:26)Joe Ayoub 1.59.30 Rebecca Bangura 1.59.47 Sandra Bogun 2.00.09 PB(00:04:09)Kerry Bray 2.08.51 (4th W60)Peta Bray 2.10.29Rick Collins 1.57.42Angela Haynes 2.10.31 PB(00:03:01)Sally Johnson 2.07.11Charissa Patacsil 1.43.20 PB(00:00:35)Emma Pryor 2.03.32Graeme Tutt 1.54.14 (PB by 1.32)Lawrence Ullio 1.51.20 (PB)Teresa Wood 1.58.3510 KMMartin Amy 39.40 (10th M30)Maree Lucas 63.32 (8th W60)Dot Siepmann 58.01 (2nd W60)Terry Vohradsky 53.145 KMFiona McIntyre 35.31 PB

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Recipe: Turkey Rissoles with Salsa and steamed Asparagus

Ingredients:RissolesTurkey Minced1 big onion Onion finely chopped4 cloves of Garlic finely chopped1 cup dried desiccated coconut

Salsa1 Tomato finely cubed 1 tablespoon Mirin1/2 Capsicum finely diced Coriander finely chopped1/4 cup Sesame seeds1 whole Avocado - diced

Asparagus

Method:Rissoles1. Mix all rissole ingredients in a mixing bowl. Add SaltAnd pepper and herbs of your liking2. Form into balls3. Heat pan, pour two table spoon full of oil enough for pan frying, when oil is hot enough place rissole balls in pan and flatten them. Cook in low-medium fire turning each side till cookedSalsa1. Mix all ingredients

* Steam Asparagus for 4 mins

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