SRC E-News March 23

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Celebrating 40 years of SRC – 1979 – 2019

 

Club News

Athletics Track – The Shepparton Runners Club has booked the athletics track for the following Tuesdays for our training session.

  • March 27
  • April 3
  • April 10
  • April 17
  • April 24

At this stage the club doesn’t anticiapate any further bookings until Sprng. If this changes we will let you know. So get in now and make use of this opportunity.

Useful links – Do you want to know where the closest 50 parkruns are to you. And it works if you are travelling anywhere in the world. Click on this link and fill in the parkrun name

https://touristtool.mybluemix.net/#r1x3h8t59x4h

Well done to everyone that ran at Numurkah this morning. We had the following podium finishers;
Jarrod Minogue – 2nd in the 5km
Gerard Montgomery – 3rd in the 10km
Hayden Reynolds – 2nd in the under 16 10km

In addition, Shepparton Runners Club came second in the 5kms team’s event. (Next year!!!)

Run the Course – On Labour Day last Monday, Tara and Sam did the Run the Course fun run at Seymour. This was a 7.5 km run through the shady golf course. Along with Allan, Kerry and Mairead, SRC was nicely represented. Every finisher received a medal made from a gold golf ball and a bag of goodies. We then took advantage of a bike ride on the Great Victorian Rail Trail nearby. bt Sam Daniel

Murray Marathon Running Festival – Albury

Name Distance
Kathy Fuller Marathon
Narelle Pell Marathon
Steven Trevaskis Half Marathon
Sam Daniel Half Marathon
Tara Callingham Half Marathon
Melanie McAuLiffe Half Marathon
Mairead MacDougal 10 km

NB. Kathy and Narrelle will be running their 3rd marathon this year to raise funds and awareness for GVCASA and the prevention of child sexual assault.

Despite training for the marathon Steven Trevaskis has downgraded to the half marathon due to a knee niggle that has reduced his training.

Remember to check Strava and Facebook from 10 am onwards to see how #sheppresent went.

Cadel Nicholson AKA Delly Nick

Cadels ran 137 Parkruns in Shepparton to make his total 150 parkruns. Congratulations Cadel on 150 parkruns.

Year and Pbs

  • 2015 24:32
  • 2016 24:40
  • 2017 23:27
  • 2018 23:45

Well done Cadel! Massive achieving. You have pretty awesome parents that help make this happen for you! Cudos to these two Chelsea and Chris Nicholson. (QUOTE from Kathy Fuller on Facebook)

 I didn’t organise myself enough to get a runner profile for the week. So instead I did this!

Runner Profile

A less know elite runner in Lee Troop

Lee Joseph Troop (born 22 March 1973) is an Olympic marathon runner from Geelong, Victoria, Australia. He started out as a long-distance track runner and he represented Australia in the 5000 m at the 1998 Commonwealth Games and attended his first World Championships in Athletics the following year. He broke the Australian record in the 5000 m in 1999 and changed to the marathon distance in 2000.

He made his Olympic debut in the 2000 Olympic marathon race in Australia but finished in 66th place after an injury. Further injuries interrupted his next two seasons, but he returned and finished in 17th in the marathon at the 2003 World Championships and 27th at the 2004 Athens Olympics. He qualified for the 2008 Beijing Olympics but despite his aim of making the top-ten, he finished in 60th place.

Best Results
2K 1:00:46 2009 2009 Great Australian Run
5K 0:15:24 2014 Balyang Sanctuary parkrun #99
10K 0:29:03 2011 Lauceston 10km 2011
Half Marathon 1:02:56 2008 2008 Gold Coast Airport Marathon
Marathon 2:10:31 2007 real,- BERLIN-MARATHON 2007

Kate and Paul Dainton

Not bragging but it’s not every day you visit rice terraces and temples, eat a buffet Asian lunch on the edge of a volcano and drink Luwak coffee (Google it). But that’s what Kate and Paul Dainton are doing.

From the Performance Project

THE PROBLEM WITH NEW YEARS RESOLUTION –

I thought about writing this article a while ago, but found it pointless, as it wouldn’t resonate as many people as it would now. Now lets not kid ourselves, we all know that we have stopped striving for our resolution, whether being fitter, wealthier, more compassion. And don’t be disappointed about that as the whole resolution thing has failed us, it’s an impossible mission that only the 1% can achieve.

I wouldn’t expect you to go from A to B straight away, but the resolution makes it sound like that with no struggle, no hardship, hence why everyone makes one and feels good about it.

So why is it so hard? Why is it a plan for failure? Answer → Motiviation.

Motivation is overrated, it comes and goes and is very unreliable. Its that 1% who are motivated everyday and can create change in there life and stick to it. But for the majority, we are motivated for one month, one week, one day and then CBF the next!

SO, what can we do instead? Firstly, drop the tag of resolution, its not a diet that you try for a while then change to the next one, this is a lifestyle/habit change, its lifelong!

Secondly, lets be super, super clear on the end result, the final product, and what sort of emotions are behind it. There is a difference between toning/losing 5 kg, and losing 5kg, dropping 5cms of your waistline to fit into your wedding dress/suit. OR earning 100k in the financial year, and earning 100k to have more financial freedom to do more of things you love or to help disadvantage people.

Thirdly, there is a process to creating a behavioral change, from creating a routine → habit formation → behavioral change. This is the most important part, and where most people fail as they skip the routine and habit formation straight to behavioral change. So, how do we create this routine?

It starts with having a plan, structure and time management around the routine, as people are mostly time poor and excuses will come through not having time. So for example your trying to lose weight, and you know your don’t get home till 8pm, your tired from a long days work, I know for sure the last thing you want to do is cook a healthy meal.

BUT, what if you knew that, and were in the routine of meal prepping when you had time to prepare it all. And in the routine of going to the gym at a specific time each day, or you make adjustments knowing your schedule. Fail to plan is a plan to fail.

When you get really good at structuring and planning your life out for what’s important for you, it becomes habitual, then ultimately a behavior.

 

SRC E-News March 16

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Club News

March Handicap – March 8, Athletics track, 8 am to 10 am. Three 1600 mtrs races.

Event will be created on Facebook shortly. For more information please see Chris Armstrong.

After the handicap we will head back to the clubrooms for a working bee in the garden. Hopefully we will get enough number to make this a fun and quick activity.

Julz Mulcahy

Within the next few weeks, Julz Mulcahy will be leaving the Goulburn Vally for Bendigo. We would all like to wish her well in her new adventure.

Shepparton Runners Club Facebook.

If you go over to the official closed SRC FB page, and click on the events tab, you will see a list of upcoming local races. Also, any races out of town that are of interest will be here as well.  HERE 

By the way, we have just clocked over 400 followers on this page. With 390 on the social page and over 150 newsletter subscribers. Well done us.

Numurkah Fun Run

Numurkah Fun Run – Sunday 18th March 2018

Facebook event page

Run For The Kids

March 18

Website 

Runner Profile

Tom Avram

Not everyone will know Tom. Tom has been on the running scene and recently the triathlon scene for about 20 years. Tom has always been a very tidy runner before moving over to triathlons and now focusing a bit more on running with parkrun and the SRC sessions Chris has developed with in the club. One of Tom’s most active years of late when he was in his late 40s he completed the following in 2013

  • Ironman 70.3 – Shepparton 4:42:28
  • IRONMAN Western Australia 10:47:24
  • Shepparton Running Festival (HALF)  1:25:38

From 2014 – 17 Tom has run un 19 minutes every year at Parkrun.

Age 54

PB’s

5km 17.40

10km 36.15

Half Marathon  81.15

Marathon  3.14

What are your best Triathlons that you have done?

Triathlons,

2013 Shepp 70.3 Ironman

time 4.41,  2nd in age category world championship qualifier.

 

2014 Melbourne Ironman

time 10.41,  (with limited training)

 

What inspired you to start running?

A healthier lifestyle change

How many years have you been running?

22 years

What does a typical training week look like for you?

Weekly training

20-25km run

50- 60km bike

500m-1km swim.

for now,

subject to change soon,

What are your running goals for the next 6 months?

knock some time off the parkrun pb

couple of half marathons, and possibly the Shepp Marathon

Have you had a breakthrough in your running, if so, what was it?

Train Hard, race easy.

(An Old Cliche)

Where is your most enjoyable place to run?

The Tan

Melbourne

If you could run in any event in the world, which event would it be?

New York Marathon

Who inspires you to run?

Every runner out there having a crack provides plenty of inspiration.

Runners to watch –

Chelsea Nicholson & Kate Dainton

Kate with only 74 parkruns over 3 years improves 1 -2 minutes every year. Kate has 18 PBs . Not to be outdone Chelsea has only 78 parkruns over 3 years and is smashing it year after year. Chelsea has 13 PBs

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Year (Kate) Best time
2015 27:34
2016 25:17
2017 23:22
2018 March 22:22

 

Year (Chelsea) Best time
2015 33:04
2016 32:41
2017 30:43
2018 March 28:54

From Facebook

Simone Masters Well done Chel’s, I still remember your posts about hating running. Awesome effort x

 

Chelsea Nicholson Haha… I know…. but I think joining the runners club was the trick…. love the the people and the support they give…..plus my archellies have stopped hurting… so its easier to enjoy when it doesnt hurt 

Simone Masters Chelsea, they are great people.

Shepparton Parkrun

Welcome to another edition of parkrun weekly news
https://www.parkrun.com.au/shepparton/?p=1080

It was a big week of PB’s, tourism and celebrations. Read all about it in this weeks newsletter.
We are also chasing some more volunteers for the coming weeks. If you can help please contact us!
We look forward to seeing everyone again this Saturday for event 214. Don’t forget your barcode!

No Food Processor Protein Balls

These healthy no food processor protein balls just require a mixing bowl! Easy, gluten free, can easily be made dairy free and vegan.

 Course Snacks and Bites
 Categories dairy free, egg free, gluten free, paleo, vegan, vegetarian
 Prep Time 30 minutes
 Servings 25 small balls, approximately

Ingredients

  • 1 cup peanut butter – smooth, 100%. Or use a different nut or seed butter
  • 1/4 cup honey or another liquid sweetener of choice
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats – gluten free
  • 1/4 cup desiccated coconut
  • 1/2 cup protein powder – I recommend vanilla or chocolate flavour
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut EXTRA for rolling

Instructions

  1. Place the peanut butter and honey in a large bowl and use a spoon to mix them together a little.
  2. Add the oats, 1/4 cup of desiccated coconut and 1/4 cup of the protein powder to the bowl (i.e. only add half of the protein powder to begin with).
  3. Using a wooden spoon or a sturdy spatula, start combining all of the ingredients together. They should form a slightly sticky dough, with a consistency where it can be rolled into balls. Once the mixture has largely come together, you can test it by rolling a bit into a ball with your hands. If it’s too wet, add extra protein powder until it reaches the right consistency.
  4. Roll heaped tablespoons of the dough into balls, and then roll in the extra desiccated coconut to coat.
  5. Place the balls in the fridge to firm up a little. Leave them stored in the fridge in an airtight container, or alternatively freeze them for a longer life (where they should keep for about 3 months).

Recipe Notes

*Other liquid sweeteners you can use in this recipe include maple syrup, rice malt syrup, coconut syrup and/or date syrup.

*You can use plain rolled oats, sometimes called “jumbo oats”, or porridge oats (which are slightly more finely milled) in this recipe, either should work just fine. Plain rolled oats will give you a more chunky texture.

*Choose a good quality protein powder! The quality and flavour of your protein powder will greatly influence the end result here. I really like vanilla in mine, but occasionally swap it up and use a cacao-containing protein powder for a chocolate hit.

Moist Carrot Cake With Lemon-Vanilla Frosting

Ingredients makes enough for 1 small loaf pan:

  • 2 cups pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
  • 1 1/2 cup unsweetened plant-based milk
  • 2 cups shredded carrot (about 3 medium sized carrots)
  • 2 cups oat flour (or put oats in a blender and pulse until it becomes completely ground)
  • 2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp vanilla essence
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1 tsp nutmeg
  • 1 tsp cloves
  • 1 tsp ground ginger

For the frosting*:

  • 150g organic silken tofu
  • The juice of half a lemon (optional)
  • Vanilla essence to taste
  • 1/2 cup pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup dried apricots (or use additional dates)
  • additional roughly chopped walnuts on top (optional)

Directions:

  1. Combine the dates, apricots, raisins and milk in a high speed blender/food processor and blend until it is properly chopped (if you like raisins in your carrot cake you can add in the raisins whole later). In a separate bowl combine all the dry ingredients, except the carrots, and mix thoroughly. Pour the wet ingredients into the bowl and stir this for about a minute, or until its all well combined before adding in the shredded carrots and optionally the 1/2 cup chopped walnuts. Taste a little bit and add more spices if you find it necessary. Spoon the mixture into a loaf pan, or whatever pan you are using, and place in a preheated oven at 190 degrees Celcius/375 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-60 minutes, or until properly firm. As you can tell by the pictures the cake will be quite moist and chewy, but it should still hold together nicely.
  2. While the cake is in the oven you can start making the frosting. Combine all the ingredients in a food processor, and blend until the dates and apricots are properly smooth and there is no visual chunks left. Taste a bit of the glaze before you decide to add it on the cake because the taste might be slightly different depending on what brand of tofu you are using, so better safe than sorry. After you have evenly spread the frosting on the cake throw on a small handful of roughly chopped walnuts. It is important that you let the cake rest in the pan for about 10 minutes before cutting it into squares.

Some other ideas for topping instead of lemon-vanilla frosting is to make a vanilla frosting: just skip the lemon, add additional vanilla essence and a dash of soy milk, and throw some chopped walnuts on top.

If you do not finish the entire cake you can store it in the fridge when it is properly chilled. This will also allow the glaze to firm up, and my sister even preferred it after it had been in the fridge for a couple hours.

As always I hope you guys enjoyed this recipe, and be sure to let me know what you thought of it!

SRC E-NEWS Chris Armstrong runner profile and races

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Club News

On Wednesday, March 7, Melanie and the committee discussed plans for the SRC 40-year celebration. Planning is in the real early stages. The committee is kicking around ideas on creating a pictorial book with interviews in it. We are also looking for a venue to hold a celebration.

We are also looking at a physical promotion the 40th year in the clubrooms, and also a promotion on social media.

If anyone has got any ideas, please contact Melanie.

Sunday training 

  • Mt Major
  • 8 am start
  • Coffee afterwards
  • Those running for 2 hours, Sam, Tara, Steven
  • 7:30 am leave car park near the library

  • All welcome

Runner Profile – Chris Armstrong
Name – Chris Armstrong

Age – 35

Current PBs – 5km – 16:33
10km – 35:46
15km – 54:47
Half Marathon – 1:16:45
Marathon – 2:48:54

What inspired you to start running? – I used to do cross country in primary school and really enjoyed it, running to my friends places on weekends was the fastest way to get there because i didn’t have a bike.

How many years have you been running? – I played AFL and Cricket into my late 20s, but started to get serious about running again in 2010 – this is an excerpt from a blog i wrote about “exercise and mental health” in 2014 which will give you a bit more understanding

In 2010 one of my best friends who I played AFL (Aussie Rules Football) with in my local town Finley growing up committed suicide. I was devastated, sad and angry. I had fallen out of contact with Nathan as we had both moved away some 12 months earlier, but we kept in contact enough for me to know that he was sad and not his normal happy self. I didn’t have the courage to say…. “Hey Nath, are you ok mate? Did you want to have a chat?” Nathan and I had made a pact that we would run a marathon together, we did all our summer running together for pre season, and felt this would be a great thing to do, something we could achieve together. We kept saying we would do it next year, and then next year and then….. he was gone.

I was devastated to lose a friend, I was sad that there would be no marathon, I was really angry at myself because I was complacent and thought…. “He’ll be OK, Nath is always happy!” I’ll never know if I could have made the difference, but shit I wished I tried. When Nathan passed I vowed that I would run a marathon that year and try to live life to the full, and not to take anything for granted.

blog link here if you want to read the full article – https://chrisruns4fun.wordpress.com/2014/07/28/exercise-mental-health/

What does a typical training week look like for you? – at the moment not much as i’m rehabbing injuries, but a “normal week” when things are going well looks a bit like this:

Monday – rest day
Tuesday – 50 minutes at heart rate – 135 bpm or below
Wednesday – Quality Session – 4km warm up, 7 x 1km reps at 10km effort, 1 minute recovery, 4km cool down
Thursday – 50 minutes at heart rate – 135bpm or below
Friday – rest day
Saturday – 5km warm up – 8 x 400m hard with 200m float recovery (during parkrun) 4km cool down
Sunday – 25km at heart rate – 135-140 bpm

What are your running goals for the next 6 months? – I just want to run pain free, i don’t care how far or how long, i just want the pain gone from my hip, back and hamstring.

What is your biggest challenge and what do you do to manage that challenge? Getting out of bed at 4:45am on a Wednesday in the middle of winter to start prepping the body to go out and do a quality session before work. I set my gear out the night before, and i try and embrace the challenge. It’s not easy, but nothing worthwhile ever is, plus i know Brady will be checking strava, so no hiding.

Have you had a breakthrough in your running, if so, what was it? – I think 2017 was huge for my confidence, I’d wanted to break 17:00 for 5k and 2:50 for a marathon for years and last year I finally did both.

Where is your most enjoyable place to run? – The Gold Coast in the middle of winter. You run for weeks on end at home in multiple layers in the dark and freezing cold and see virtually nobody. Then you get up there, it’s shorts and t shirt weather, everyone is happy, at 6:30 the sun is up and people are exercising everywhere, i love it.

If you could run in any event in the world, which event would it be? – The Boston Marathon, I love the history behind the event, and two people i find inspiring also have a rich tradition at the Boston Marathon – Dick and Rick Hoyt – I’d love to get a photo with their statue at the start line and show as much determination as they do.

Who inspires you to run? – I run because I love it, it makes me happy and i love being able to help others achieve their goals. Seeing someone else smile and be proud of their own efforts is a powerful motivator and also serves a reminder of how rewarding running can be.
If i feel down or need a reminder I watch these two videos about Dick and Rick Hoyt, and if you have a spare 10 minutes I encourage you to do so.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDnrLv6z-mM – Rick and Dick Hoyt complete the Hawaiian Ironman – 3.9km swim, 180km cycle, 42.2km run

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBXy1EH4nYc&t=23s – The Story of Rick and Dick Hoyt

What was the best advice you were ever given? – “Don’t waste your time comparing yourself to others, put that energy into being the best version of yourself you can be and you’ll never have any regrets”, and “Tomorrow isn’t promised, don’t take today for granted”

Any funny or awkward moments running? – Just before the Gold Coast marathon one year, i entered the portaloo truck, sat down did what i had to do and tried to flush the toilet… it was blocked and steaming turds started flowing out the bottom of the toilet… i left the cubicle, there was a massive line and the next guy went to use it, i just looked him in the eye and said “it was like that when i went in” and he screamed, i was trying not to laugh out loud and got out of there as fast as i could.

Parkrun

Welcome to another edition of parkrun weekly news
https://www.parkrun.com.au/shepparton/?p=1075

Park Run Australia

On International Women’s Day, we are putting the spotlight on our amazing volunteers.

Did you know? Women make up 58% of registered parkrunners in Australia 💚🏃‍♀️

#IWD2018 #loveparkrun

MORE HERE 

Murray running festical – Albury

March 25

SRC MEMBERS GOING – Tara Callingham, Sam Daniel, Steven Trevaskis, Melanie McAuliffe, Kathy Fuller, Narelle Pell.

Gold Coast

We look forward to seeing everyone again this Saturday for event 213. Don’t forget your barcode!

Did you miss out on entering before the Early Bird price increase?

Check this out….until midnight Sunday 11th March when entering any event at this years 7 News Gold Coast Running Festival you will save 10% off all entries (early bird price).

HOW QUICKLY DO YOU LOSE FITNESS WHEN YOU STOP RUNNING?

Article added January 17, 2018 Categories Featured News, Health, Motivation, Training
Written By: Scott Douglas

Tour-de-sponsor with Melanie

Can anyone do better than Melanie? This week she ran to and took a selfie at 5 of our sponsors. The sponsors she visited were Freers, McDonalds, Lakeside Podiatry, Sportsmans Warehouse, and Fix. Can you do better? Remember if it’s not on Strava it did not happen.

SRC E-news Wangaratta Marathon & Fun runs

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Wangaratta Marathon & Fun runs

Marathon

Name Time Age Group.
Trevor Dainton 3:59:03 40+
Kathy Fuller 4:01:07 40+ 3rd
Narelle Pell 4:09:36 40+

Runners known to SRC members

Stacey Barrot 1:21:57 half 18-39 1st
Anthony Nicolaci 1:30:40 half 18-39
Brady Threlfall 34:29 10km 18-39 1st
Megan Wood 22:25 5km 18-39

Half Marathon

Grant Hicks 1:26:47 ……..40+ …… 4th

Chris Nicholson 1:51:03 40+
Kate Dainton 1:51:03 18-39
Mathieu Ryan 1:52:47 18-39
Louise Secomb 1:59:55 18-39
Jarrod Minogue 2:15:35 18-39
Steven Trevaskis 2:24:37 40+

10 km

Steve Monk 46:47 40+
Lydia Monk 46:47 18-39
Sam Daniel 53:44 40+
Cadel Nicholson 54:14 U18 6th
Natalie Hicks 51:11 18-39
Melanie Mcauliffe 57:27 40+
Tara Callingham 1:00:24 18-39
Chelsea Nicholson 1:08:26 40+

5 km

Justine Ryan 36:45 18-39

Kate, Chris , & Mathieu just before the start of the Half Marathon

The happy couple expecting child No 4 in September

An early morning start at the Wangaratta Marathon and Fun runs 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Trevor Dainton getting ready for Marathon No1 at Wangaratta 2018.

Race report

By Kate Dainton

It was like a Sunday long run, but with an added bonus of a pacer ( how lucky am I!)  Steady pace until 15-16km when I was going to accelerate… but boom consistent toe & leg cramps (inappropriate words may have passed my lips) No way was I going to stop! Chris Nicholson paced me home and even gave me his last gel as mine had dropped out. Happy dance of a 5min PB. We had a group that tagged onto Chris pacing – which was really cool.

Race report

By Mathieu Ryan

I’m going to admit it straight up. I went into Wangaratta Half Marathon with not enough long runs. Seems to be a reoccurring issue with any event in the first 2 months of the year.

I went out too fast too early, I was caught in that running hype with other runners at the start line. Whoops. The groin and hips paid the price once I hit 16km.

Enough of the negative… let’s get to the positive!

It was super supportive with everyone from SRC supporting one another. Seeing Kath, Narelle, Chris N, Kate, Steve, Grant and Louise with positive words on each pass (Kate not so much towards the end) was motivational. Kate and Chris caught up to me and helped me along for 2kms towards the end which helped me significantly mentally.

It was very proud to have the club supporting one another. Even towards the end, we all stuck around and waited for the last person to cross. Once we caught glimpse of Trevor, Kath and Narelle we all banded together and gave them a shout

Comradery Lydia and Natalie

Race report

Wangaratta half Marathon

By Steven Trevaskis

I am training for the Murray River Marathon in Albury on March 25th. The Wang half was just a test run to see where I was up to. Chris Armstrong has been following my training on Strava and reading my weekly comments on a FB page. On the Saturday before the Wangaratta half marathon Chris said to me, good luck and be kind to yourself. I think he knew if my time shot out to one I was not happy with due to my knee niggle I would be disappointed and hard on myself.

Sunday came and as per normal I left Shepparton with no time to spare if I needed it. I got to the start line just in time to see Trevor, Kathy, and Narelle off in the Marathon. I then had 15 minutes to get my race number and go to the loo before the half started.

Dotted throughout the half marathoners I spotted the Shepparton Runners as we all had our SRC purple tops on. As the race started I tried to settle into a 6:30 min/km pace. After about 3 km I knew I wasn’t going to maintain this so I slowly let it slide to 6:40 min/km. After 5 km I locked my pace into that of the blind runner and his guide runner. We changed positions about 10 times never getting more than 50 mtrs in front of the other. We spoke to each other as we passed. How the hell did he know it was me passing him. With 3 km to go with the average now at 6:50 min/km I picked up the pace. I crossed the line with a time of 2:24:00 and an average pace of 6:48 min/km, 15 minutes slower than last year.

I was happy with the result. I ran all the way, with only one scheduled walk break at 11 km. And I got to chat to the blind runner when he crossed the finish line.

 

A couple of things that I was pleased with on the day after I crossed the line. Every SRC member was in their purple top. Not that that was compulsory, but it was good to see. Also after I crossed the line, everyone waited for what turned out to be an hour to see our marathoners run across the line. The coffee and donuts supplied by Kate kept us nourished just in case we had to wait a long time.  Well done to Trevor, Kathy, and Narelle. I think Kate still has a tear in her eye.

 

 

Race report

By Trevor Dainton

Well done to everyone who competed at Wangaratta and in particular all those who did a PB.

As a member and competitor the support from SRC people during and after the events was fantastic.

During the event our members stood out in our new colours and it made it easier to give support to fellow runners as we passed each other.

Congratulations should also go to Justin and Sharon for what was a well organised and successful event.

Personally I learned a lot from the event and in particular how not to run a marathon and I look forward to smashing my time at my next marathon at either Gold Coast or Shepparton.

It also emphasised to me just how impressive Kathy Fuller and Narelle Pell have been in turning out marathon after marathon.

My knees were screaming at me for the last 10kms and have asked for and will be rewarded with a well earned rest this week.

Good running.

Trevor Dainton

Race report

By Tara and Sam

On Sunday, Sam and I took on the 10km run at Wangaratta. After an unpleasantly early start from Shepparton, we got to Wang in time for multiple loo trips and to see the start of the full and half marathons. As we lined up for the 10km start I was busy chatting to Natalie and Mel and completely missed the starter gun so was swept up with the crowd! I have a habit of going too hard too fast and being overexcited then dying at around the 2km mark, so I really forced myself to slow down and go at my own pace, which was super hard, but I was rewarded with feeling pretty comfortable the whole way and getting myself a PB, not quite the sub 60 minutes I was dreaming of but it was pretty close! Sam took it easy and enjoyed the run, cruising to a comfortable finish time of 53 minutes…which is what he planned! It was a great day with heaps of SRC purple singlets making a big presence, it was awesome to be able to spot the shirts in advance and cheer people on!

Wangaratta Marathon and Fun runs community teams result.

Please see the you tube link below. Despite SRC punching about our weight again we didn’t win under the rules and we didn’t get the second draw prize.

Runner Profile

Norah Armstrong

Name: Norah Armstrong

Age: 33

Current PBs:

5km 26.04, 10km 56.42, 21km 2.15

What inspired you to start running?

I wanted to do a fun run so signed up for the 10km at Numurkah Fun Run. A volunteer and his young son rode their push bikes next to me and picked up the witches hats. The son asked his dad if I was the last runner? “Yes mate, he replied.”  Chris met me with 1km to go ready with encouragement. I gave him nothing and kept going. I came dead last.

I came away from that very determined to get better.

How many years have you been running?

4 years

What does a typical training week look like for you?

Tuesday and Thursday SRC training

Saturday parkrun

Sunday long run

What are your running goals for the next 6 months?

Numurkah 10km

Gold Coast 21km

Shepparton 10km

Melbourne 21km

What is your biggest challenge and what do you do to manage that challenge?

Initially it was self confidence. I didn’t want to run with anyone. Going to parkrun changed that. Everyone is so supportive. Thank you Allan & Kerry Connolly.

Have you had a breakthrough in your running, if so, what was it?

Running more than once a week, listening to Chris, executing the plan and pacing.

Where is your most enjoyable place to run?

Angelsea along the beach and trails

If you could run in any event in the world, which event would it be?

Sanfrancisco

Who inspires you to run?

Chris because he is so patient and even when I tell him I can’t he’ll try to help.

What was the best advice you were ever given?

You don’t have to run fast all the time

Is there anything else you’d like to share like a funny moment, or something inspirational?

I want to thank the SRC. Since coming on board 12 months ago and seeing the progress everyone has made has been great. It’s been hard work but rewarding to see the progress, PB’s, photos and smiles.

Regards

Norah Armstrong

 Sportsman’s Warehouse

Shepaprton Runners Club are excited to be partnered with Sportsmans Warehouse (SW) for 2018. SW are offering 10% off Full Priced Footwear and Clothing for all members who are SW Chase the Feeling (CTF) Rewards Members (plus earn points on every transaction).

We are currently in the process of building the database for Sportsmans Warehouse. Can you please let Mathieu Ryan know if you are a member or not so everyone can start receiving your discount.

FIX MP EXTENDED YOGA OFFER

The team at Fix MP have extended their Yoga offer for another 3 weeks.

For the next 3 weeks, Shepparton Runners Club members have access to Yoga sessions on Tuesday morning at 6:15am for FREE! 

All you have to do is call the team at Fix MP on 5831 5400 and reserve your spot.

Shepparton Parkrun

Welcome to another edition of Shepparton parkrun weekly news
https://www.parkrun.com.au/shepparton/?p=1073

Nothing beats pacer week and great to see all positions filled. We look forward to seeing everyone again thus Saturday for event 212.

DateMarathonKathy Fuller's time Narelle Pell's time
January 14
Hobart3:59:214:06:11
February 25Wangaratta4:01:074:09:36
March 25Albury4:08:284:12:30
April 22Okeefe trail Bendigo to Heathcote4:15:374:20:58
May 27Adelaide3:58:264:00:46
June 4Traralgon3:58:154:05:10
July 1Gold Coast4:18:394:08:42
August 26Shepparton3:55:434:0054
September 16Sydney3:55:083:55:07
October 16Melbourne
November 18Queenstown NZ
December TBC

March handicap

Back by popular demand, the 1600m handicap is locked in for March.

Shepparton Athletics track.

10-12 people per race
Cost – Members $0, Non-Members $5
Registrations – via facebook or on the day from 8am
First Race – 8:45am
$30 Sportsmans Warehouse voucher for winner of each race

Mothers Day Classic – Shepparton

The Shepparton event is in its sixth year & offers participants a 4km walk & a 4km & 8km run!

Can’t join us on the day, don’t worry, while you may not be able to join us in body, you can still join us in spirit by registering as a ‘Support us in Spirit’ participant! Follow this link to read more, or make a donation towards breast cancer research!

THE SHEPPARTON RUNNERS CLUB will have a team in the Shepparton MDC. Organiser Kathy Fuller is also asking for pacers on the day. So if you can help out and pace or marshal or want to help on the day in any other way from 8:30 – 10:30 am please contact Kathy on 0404091758

Shepparton Running Festival

Now’s the time to…..RUN!

We have events suitable for all ages and abilities. Our certified accurate course is known for being flat and fast, ideal for those looking for a PB, stepping up a distance or a beginner runner.

See you in Shepp!

Fast flat track, certified accurate course

The stunning Victoria Park Lake is the centrepiece of the Shepparton Running Festival.

Launching within the next few days.

Remember to like and Share all SRF Facebook posts.

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Shepparton Runners Club E-newsletter , Feb 23

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Wangaratta Marathon & Fun runs

Shepparton Runners Club team

Marathon

Kathy Fuller, Narrelle Pell, Trevor Dainton

Half – marathon

Chris Nicholson, Steven Trevaskis, Mathieu Ryan, Kate Dainton, Louise Secomb, Jarrod Minogue, Grant Hicks,

10 km

Tara Callingham, Sam Daniel, Chelsea Nicholson, Cadel Nicholson, Natalie Hicks, Lydia Monk, Steve Monk

5 km

Justine Ryan

This is marathon No 2 of 12 for Kathy and Narell. Remeber you can support them this weekend and follow them on Facebook Also Trevor is doing his first marathon this weekend. My advice for Trevor is just to finish it. Don’t worry about the time. But last year Trevor ran Melbourne Half marathon in 1:28:46. Using an online race predictor which you shouldn’t take any notice of, I came up with a predicted finish time of 3:05:00

Similar advice for the first time half marathoners is aim to finish and enjoy the event. Don’t worry about your time.

The following advice is from our sponsor FIX muscle performance. The Shepparton Runners club thanks Cher for her advice and offer.

Address: 116-124 Corio St, Shepparton VIC 3630

Website http://fixmp.com.au/

Ph: 03 5831 5400

Hi All,

Just a little Fix Tip. Stretching we all do it but why?

When you stretch, the muscle fiber is pulled out to its full-length sarcomere by sarcomere, and then the connective tissue takes up the remaining slack. When this occurs, it helps to realign any disorganized fibers in the direction of the tension.

I am a big Fan of Stretching very gently and in a form of Range Of Motion rather than holding a stretch for 15 seconds. Range of motion so stretching your quads do it gently move into a stretch position for 3 seconds and move out of it then go again and hold for 5 seconds and do it 8 to 10 times holding for longer each time. Benefits of stretching this way is that you will not aggrevate your nervous system which if you do it reacts by making muscles shorten to protect the region that has been aggravated.

 

Also Love Yoga after comps its a great way to stretch out your entire body. To all Shepp Runners Club Members Fix will shout you a free Yoga class this Tuesday morning at 6.15am. Class will go for an hour and all you have to do is call the clinic on 58315400 and book in. 10 Spots available so first in !!!!

 

All the best to everyone competing !!!!

 

Cheers Cher

Thursday’s training

For those that were at training, last Thursday Chris put us through some strength training. He mentioned that we could do them at home. If you want to look at a bigger range of strength training you can get more information from Expressions of Pye blog. Sarah Pye is a former SRC member now based in 1QLD continuing on with her triathlons. You can subscribe to her blog here Expressions of Pye.

Racing last weekend

City2City in Albury. Danny Selva clocked 40:00 for 10 km . Congrats on a PB..

 

Parkrun PBs

A cooler morning and 192 people enjoyed the views around the lake as they smashed out 5kms. It must have been a good morning for it with 39 PB’s recorded and lots of smiling faces. Thanks to all our Vollies this week for without you parkrun would not be what it is. Special thanks to Cadel Nicholson who volunteered at the last minute to be today’s fabulous photographer.

Great work  Chelsea Nicholson, Louise Secomb, Kate Dainton and Lydia Monk on a well deserved Parkrun PBs Feb 17.

  • Kate Dainton 22:49
  • Louise Secomb 24:57
  • Lydia Monk 25:35
  • Chelsea Nicholson 29:53

Woohoo…. this has been a goal for a while and have been working hard to get to this point…. snuck in under 30mins and am stoked. Thanks to all that have helped on this journey, those that encouraged me, those that ran with me, and those that yell at me for walking 3 steps when I wanted to stop……..I’m actually enjoying it. (Scary I know) – Chelsea

Yippety do dah!!! Sub 23- Park Run PB – Kate Dainton

Runner Profile

(I thought I’d give it a go)

Name – Steven Trevaskis

Age – 2 score & 14

Current Pbs

Marathon 4:50:00 Half 2:09:00 10km 56:00 5km 26:00

What inspired you to start running 

In about 1983 a former work colleague and I did Melbourne Marathon (Frankston to Melb art centre) 3:38:00 Yep I was fitter back then. I did take a few years break possibly to get over the marath0on, but then came back to running and the SRC in about 1990. I find running an easy sport for someone with not the greatest eye-hand coordination. I could do it at a level and I enjoyed it.

How many years have you been running?

35 years with a few years off.

What is a typical training week look like for you?

Depends on what I am training for and the time of year due to work commitments.  My heavy training is in the 3 months leading up to Melbourne marathon in October. I am for a long run on Sunday up to 30 km. Saturday is Parkrun plus 5 km During the week I like 1 morning session of 10 – 15 km and 2 speed sessions similar to what our Tuesday sessions are like.

What are your running goals for the next 6 months?

Wangaratta Half, Albury marathon (and that’s going to hurt). I would like to add Gold Coast and Melbourne marathon is locked in. I will also click over 200th Parkrun in March.

What is your biggest challenge and what do you do to manage it. 

My biggest challenge is getting out of bed at 5:30 am to go for a run. It doesn’t matter if it’s hot or cold. I find running by myself harder in the morning. What do I do to manage this?  I focus on motivation words and podcast that I have heard in the past.

Where is your most enjoyable place to run?

Parkrun helping others get Pbs. Running onto the MCG after Melbourne Marathon.

Who inspires you (to run)? 

It’s more of a type of person that inspires me rather than an individual person so here are 4 inspirational athletes as an example.

1.Sue Olley, she has won her age group at the Canberra Marathon. She won the Mansfield to Buller 50 km untra marathon (women). As someone now on the other side of 60 she smashes out Parkrun times that 20 y.o. are envious of. She can also keep up with the pack in a 21 km training run. Also 2.Trevor Dainton with his I don’t care if it hurts attitude I’m still running. I can relate to that. It would be hard to find someone more mentally tougher than Trevor.

Anyone that comes back from a major trauma to compete again inspires me. Albury based triathlete and friend, 3.Ange Ednie was knocked off her bike by a kangaroo. She was airlifted to The Royal Talbot Rehabilitation Centre in Kew where she spent 2 months to have spinal surgery along with facial surgery. She also needed to learn to walk again after not being able to move her arms or legs for the first week. . Given 9 months for a full recovery, it is now four months on and still with a long way to go Ange is back home cycling and swimming. Also on a famous level, you have 4.Turia Pitt who was caught in a fire while running a marathon. She received 65% burns to her body. Years later and scores of operations later Turia is competing in triathlons and road races while helping others through her business (SOC) School Of Champions. I know neither Ange or Turia needed their tragedy to be as motivated as they are.Their natural motivation is what got them through their own trauma.

SRC would like to welcome Sportsman’s Warehouse (SW) as a sponsor of the club. SW has always donated prizes for the handicaps, but this year they are offering SRC members 10% off full-priced clothing and footwear. For us to make this happen, we are asking 2018 members to email their full name, email, phone number, postcode and if you are already a SW member to sheppartonrunnersclub@gmail.com so we can add you to the SW database.
If you’re not already a member, you can still sign up. Download and return the form on the SRC website. www.sheppartonrunnersclub.com.au

YOGA & Wellness Festival- Albury/Wodonga

Saturday, April 7 at 9 AM – 1:30 PM

Albury/Wodonga’s first Yoga and Wellness festival is here.
It is our very own version of Wanderlust with ALL proceeds going to the Cancer Council.
Sarah Rogers is taking part in the 2018 Stars of the Border, as part of her fundraising efforts she dreamt to bring this great event to life, and with the support of our amazing community that dream has become possible.
We are very excited to invite you to a day filled with yoga, meditation, wellness events, hands on workshops, and local musicians to entertain us. The speakers and events we have lined up are incredible.

Buy tickets here  – Yoga and Wellness festival.

Next

Murray Marathon Running Festival

March 25

http://www.riverinatrails.org/murray-marathon

Podophobia

The word Podophobia originates from Greek ‘Podos’ meaning feet. People with Podophobia tend to get upset at the sight of feet. Different people experience Podophobiadifferently: some do not like it when others look at their feet or touch them. Still others are anxious or afraid of their own feet.

Do you know someone afraid of feet?

Luckily our Podiatrists aren’t!

 

Shepparton Runners Club E-news Feb 16

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Kathy Fuller and Allan Connelly.

Two of Shepparton’s Queens batonbearers.

Runner Profile – Louise Secomb

Name louise

Age 29 + 7

Current PBs

5km – 25:25

10km – ?

21km – 2:01:24

42.2km – 4:55min

What inspired you to start running?

I really like to eat so with running I could eat without too much guilt!! …..

I had a work colleague complete the GC marathon and was talking about at work drinks when she said to me “you wouldn’t be able to do it”…..challenge accepted!!

How many years have you been running?

I started training for the GC marathon shortly after and that was at the end of 2011….prior to that I had only ever ran when being chased

What does a typical training week look like for you?

I really enjoy at Sunday long run…first thing in the morning…I love Parkrun in Saturday and am starting to enjoy interval training on Tuesdays…otherwise I just fit it in as I can!

What are your running goals for the next 6 months?

I would really love to do the half in under 2hours….

GC marathon is on my list

Queenstown marathon is on the wish list

What is your biggest challenge and what do you do to manage that challenge?

Finding time is always challenging….I just do the best I can

Have you had a breakthrough in your running, if so, what was it?

At the Echuca race against the paddle steamer a couple of years ago I discovered I could maintain a sub 6min pace! I was stoked!! Up until then I didn’t think I could do that!

Where is your most enjoyable place to run?

I really enjoy checking out new places to run

If you could run in any event in the world, which event would it be?

Most definitely the New York marathon…come on ballot pick me!!! 🤞

Who inspires you to run?

People who run because they are supporting others and my mum ❤

What was the best advice you were ever given?

Just get out there and do your best…some days will be fantastic and some not but you are still out there giving it a go

Louise

Sam and Tara in Singapore for Parkrun.

On a quick trip to Singapore, Tara and I followed in the footsteps of Allan and Kerry, and ran the West Coast Park Parkrun. Blessed with a relative cool 24 degrees, the humidity still took its toll. Out of around 60 parkrunners, about 10 we’re international visitors. They were welcoming and friendly, as most parkruns are, and it was great to mark off our first international Parkrun.

Wangaratta Marathon and Fun Runs

When entering make sure you enter under the team name of Shepparton Runners Club.

February 25

Website here 

Sunday, March 11.

32 km – King Island Imperial 20 – Coast to Coast Footrace

Over the second weekend in March, on an island midway between Victoria and mainland Tasmania, you will find one of the most unique running events in the country, the King Island Imperial 20. The event is now in its 25th year. The King Island Imperial 20 has an event for everyone. The main feature is a challenging 32 kilometre footrace which is the only coast to coast race in Australia. Support events include a 32 kilometre walking race as well as team walking and running races.

This is not just another run… be prepared to indulge in the truly unique King Island lifestyle, generous hospitality and incredible food.

Numurkah Fun Run

Entries are now open for the Numurkah Fun Run to held on Sunday 18th March. As part of this event there is a 5 km teams event which consists of 4 or more runners. It had been discussed that the Shepparton Runners Club should enter a 5 km team given the numbers that attended last year, so who’s keen?

Entry forms can be found at the attached link.
http://www.sjnumurkah.catholic.edu.au/…/2018%20Fun%20Run%20…

Need a running destination in 2018? Albury Wodonga could be the place.

We’re happy to endorse Parklands Albury Wodonga’s portfolio of runs in Albury Wodonga this year- road, trail, flat, hilly, social, serious, there’s something for everyone.

Here’s a list of what’s on the Albury Wodonga running scene in 2018:

March 2 (Friday): Lightning Trail Run
March 25: Murray Running Festival
May 28: Huon Hill Trail Run (part of the Riverina Endurance Trail Running Series)
June 24: McFarlane’s Hill Trail Run (part of the Riverina Endurance Trail Running Series)
July 29: Albury Range Trail Run (part of the Riverina Endurance Trail Running Series)
September 2: Fed Hill Challenge (part of the Riverina Endurance Trail Running Series)
September 16: Border Barkfest

Sri Chinmoy Yarra Trail Run, Sunday 25 Feb

Three race distances — half marathon, 14km & 7km

Our first run for the year, the Yarra Trail Run with distances of half marathon, 14km and 7km is coming up soon on Sunday 25 February. The race starts and finishes at Loys Paddock, Burnley on the Main Yarra Trail and follows the north and south sides of the river to create an amazing circuit of the river.

The full circuit is 7km and could be described as “flat to undulating” with some short inclines and pontoon ramps that follow the contours of the riverbanks as they rise and fall.

There are three race distances this year — 7km for runners and walkers, 14km and an added half marathon. There is a time cut-off to allow Parks Victoria access to the pontoon bridge at the Burnley Depot — runners must start their last lap by 10:00am. All three races start together at 8:00am.

Access to the venue is via the Gibdon Street extension over the freeway bridge onto the Main Yarra Trail. Please do not attempt to drive into the venue — you will end up on the freeway! Parking is available a short walk away in the surrounding streets of Burnley and the venue is also accessible by train (Burnley Station), trams along Swan Street and by bicycle along the trail. Plenty of bike parking is available in the venue.

Online entry closes 4:00pm Friday 23 February. Full details and earlybird online entry are available at this link. On the day entry is also available from 7:00am to 7:50am.

Sri Chinmoy Williamstown Foreshore Run, Monday 2 April

The Williamstown Foreshore 5km, 10km and 15km run will be staged again in Newport Park adjacent to the athletics track . . . this year on Easter Monday 2 April. Williamstown is a wonderful part of Melbourne that is almost hidden away behind the West Gate Bridge.

The views across the bay to the city skyline are just amazing — the run is staged on a 5km circuit in the linear park that follows the shoreline and The Strand. The race venue is located in Newport Park adjacent to the athletics track right at the mouth of the Yarra River.

Races will have split starts, starting at 8:00am and there is plenty of parking in the designated parking bays adjacent to the athletics track and at the northern end of the Strand. Newport train station is about a 10-minute walk if you are using public transport.

Full details and earlybird online entry are available here.

We hope to see you soon at one of our up-coming races . . .

SRI CHINMOY RACES CREW

Shepparton Runners Club E-news, Feb 9

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Two SRC members will be involved in the Queen’s Baton Relay. They are Allan Connerly and Kathy Fuller. Not to forget intermittent member Dhami Singh.

Share the Dream of the Queen’s Baton as it travels throughout Australia!

Come and share in the Queen’s Baton Relay, a Games tradition that celebrates the Commonwealth’s diversity, inspires community pride and excites people about the world-class festival of sports and culture to come!

By Allan Connelly – My leg of carrying the baton is from approx 112 Knight st to approx 91 Corio st. Hope to see everyone there. It will be fun as well as an honour.

By Kathy Fuller  – The time has come Shepparton. The Queens Baton is about to roll into town next week – and thanks to my beautiful friend Kate Pendergast who instigated this nomination and has provided me with this amazing once in a life time honour. The baton not only represents the spirit of the Commonwealth games but for each baton bearer the special journey that led them here – For me it represents my family, friends and our wonderful community that get behind and support our passion and causes and get the reason why we do this – and of course my good buddy Narelle Pell who is a big part of this journey. It would be awesome to see some familiar faces along the way – You will catch me between Noble Monks and the Aussie Hotel (Maude Street) on Wednesday 14 February around 2.30pm . You should notice me .. I’ll be wearing this little number… See you at the finish line – (200m) 🙂
#Protectkids #voice4kids #cancersucks #thinkpink #lovemytown

Please be aware of these roads that will be CLOSED for approximately 30 minutes between 1:45pm and 3:15pm on Wednesday 14th February 2018 for the Queen’s Baton Relay.

Runner Profile by Kate Dainton.

Kate Dainton

Age 37

PB’s 5km: 23:22 10km: 52:13 21km: 1:56:12  42km: forgot official time it wasn’t on Strava but it took along time!

I started running as we had several close friends die within a 2 month period. I needed to get out of the house for some headspace so ran out the driveway and pretty much got hooked! I realised running made me more mindful, relaxed and energised.

I started running about 2 years ago

I run Tuesdays at SRC which I love, Thursday’s if I’m training, Sat park run and long runs Sunday if it fits into busy family life

I’m hoping for half marathon in Wang, Gold Coast marathon, Bright fun run and open for suggestions! Maybe a beach trail!

My goal is to get a better time! Sub 23 would give me a happy dance. I’ll be waiting for the kudos guys- lol. No seriously I just want to enjoy the journey and I’m loving how the family are getting involved at the club. It’s great seeing their massive smiles on their faces or seeing them overcome the mental game of running.

The biggest obstacle was when all my equipment went missing before the marathon but it all worked out. I figured you just need to run!! You don’t need any gadgets, just your feet and positivity.

I’ve had 2 break throughs.. Coach Chris paced me at park run and I took 1 minute off my pb. Shepparton running festival I took 8 minutes off 21km. Both were unexpected. I was shocked, stunned and I definitely did a happy dance.

The runners who win at the SRC handicap, my 65 year old Mum who had a crack at her park run pb, the kids and the runners who are so patient recovering when injured.

My fav place to run are trails. I’m happy to get lost in nature.

Smart Recovery and training is my wisdom of advice ( I’m learning) I remind myself that no run is a bad run. It’s just a run and make sure you are balancing everything else in your life.

I think the 70+ who ran the GC marathon just in his satin underwear and long white hair was different… especially when he disclosed what his intimate bedroom ritual was with his wife before a marathon. We decided to pick up pace after he said that- lol

…..and then I received this from Kate

Hi Steve,

Jeez I’m annoying!! But the more I thought about I realised… in the part most enjoyable run would be; run melbourne half marathon. I raised $3,500 with my brother to help find a cure for my step mums incurable cancer. Everyone was crying at the finish line.

February 1600 mtrs handicap results at the Athletics track.

Congratulations to Mason, Zac and Steve on their awesome performances this morning in the February Handicap event. Thanks also to the Sportsmans Warehouse Shepparton for supporting the event.

The Shepparton Runners Club also use the day to assist Kathy Fuller and Narell Pell in their quest to raise funds and awareness for child sexual abuse survivors.

Congratulations to 47 runners who came along and ran in the February 1600m handicap. Massive thanks to Sportsmans Warehouse for donating the prizes as well as Chris and Norah Armstrong for running the event and working everyone’s handicaps.
FULL results can be found on the link below.

https://sheppartonrunnersclub.com.au/results/

Great to have SunRunners – Yarrawonga Mulwala members come over and participate today in our February 1600m handicap. We hope you enjoyed the experience and would love to have you back anytime

“Just” by Lucy Bartholomew

Lucy Bartholomew is an incredible athlete and a genuine, down to earth person. I’d recommend to everyone to follow her on Facebook, Strava, or Snapchat.

Lucy wrote the following thought-provoking words on Facebook late last week.

The word ‘Just’.

I love that in this world you can surround yourself with people from different walks of life, who have traveled so many different paths in their own shoes and then you can find all these people standing together on a start line, taking on the same journey and sharing one passion together at a race.
BUT I have a problem with one word I hear way, way to often. “just’ .

A few weeks ago I ran at the Two Bays Trail Run Page running event which hosts a 56km and a 28km option. My Dad and I took on the ultra in training for longer races and my brother the 28km. It was super cool to share this day with them both but when I had crossed the finish line and I was admittedly lying pretty dead on the pavement I heard my brother having a conversation with another runner. He asked if he ran the 56km, and my brother replied “no, I just ran the 28km”. There is no Just about it, it was a huge effort, I coached him into this effort and by simply using this word it undermines exactly what he achieved out there. Had I been able to stand up at that point I would have said something.

Since that moment I have made a conscious effort to not use the word ‘just’ before saying what I did in the day or what I ran or what I aim to do. It is what I want, it is the best I can do and for me it is enough. I think its sad that we have to make it sound like you are making a short cut, taking the easier line or the weaker option.

In 1 weeks I will run in the 62km of the Tarawera Ultramarathon. There is a 100 mile event, a 100km race, 80km and the 62km. I cant wait to play on this section of the course, to watch the other races result and to have my own challenge out there because no matter what distance you go out for, no matter what journey you chose to go on- there will be ups and there will be downs and to share this from 62km to 160km is a special thing without everyone needing to take all the same steps.

The Ultra-Trail Australia is Australia’s version of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc – UTMB, there is the Pace Athletic 22km, 50km and the headlined 100km event. 2 years ago I ran the 22km after many, many ultra races and it still remains today as one the hardest runs I have done and the most painful I have pulled up. Last year I won and a set a new CR in the 100km but it wasn’t nearly as bad. My brother ran the 22km last year and will step to the 50km this year for his first ultra. I will be by his side making sure that he credits what he has achieved in such a small amount of time. I am so proud of what everyone dares to achieve out on the trails, there is no ‘just’ about it.

Please don’t sell yourself short. Stand on that start line, stand on the finish line no matter how far you travelled, no matter the journey you took; the fact that you tried and you gave YOUR best. That should be enough for you and for anyone who is worthy to be in your company.

This week’s podcast by Brady is bloody good. Put an hour aside and have a listen. Sarah’s mantra is, don’t judge people. She explains why in this excellent podcast. 

Tell me your tails podcast by Brady Threfall.

This week I share a conversation I had with Sarah Walker. Sarah shares her story as someone who has recovered from anorexia 20 years ago. She nearly died as a 22 year old and while this is a life time ago the sharing of her personal experience is still very powerful and offers us, as listeners so much insight and learning. Cheers to Sarah for coming on. I hope you enjoy this one.
https://itunes.apple.com/…/podcast/tell-me-yo…/id1116511977…

Wangaratta Marathon February 25

Please read the general information page here.

When you enter please enter under Shepparton Runners Club team. If you have any problems please contact the organisers. Here!  

Remeber SRC members Kathy Fuller & Narell Pell will be running their 2nd marathon out of 12 here this year. Please support them and their cause GVCASA. Follow them on Facebook Imagin, Believe, Achieve

The following is copied from the Wang Facebook page.

Not to be outdone by the Ferals, the Shepparton Runners Club are also once again looking to amass a big team for the 2018 Wangaratta Marathon & Fun Run (and walk!). The Shepparton Club has been 3rd, 4th and 5th in this competition in previous years and with growth in membership and a renewed vigor, they could get big numbers this year.

For details of all the great things that the Shepperton Runners Club are involved in, check out their website at https://sheppartonrunnersclub.com.au/ or their Facebook page, which ishttps://www.facebook.com/SheppartonRunnersClub/

Murray Marathon – Albury

Riverside running

March 25

The Albury-Wodonga area is rich in running locations and in 2018 The Athlete’s Foot Albury Murray Running Festival launches and includes:

all on traffic free riverside sealed pathways.

Info and entry here

Mothers Day Classic – Shepparton

If you want to be a pacer see Kathy Fuller. The Shepparton Runners Club provided pacers last year. Kathy has informed us that she would appreciate it again this year.

Registrations for Mother’s Day Classic 2018 are now open!

Register today to help us raise funds for life saving research: http://bit.ly/2BTKwEV

1 in 8 Australian women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime.

1 in 8 is more than a statistic – it’s a life.
#MDC2018 #walkalloverbreastcancer

 

Greater Shepparton City Council

Numurkah Road Sports City entrace reopens today at 5pm.
Local residents using Sports City will now have access into the area from Numurkah Road but will not be able to turn right when exiting Sports City onto Numurkah Road. Council advises drivers to use the Packham Street exit if they wish to travel south.

GVCASA

A New Year, A New Goal and away we go!
Let’s do it!

2018 Kathy Fuller & Narelle Pell have set the goal to complete 12 marathons in 12 months. In the quest to raise awareness and help prevent child sexual abuse.

Together with community support from GV Health, GV Health Foundation and GV CASA, working together in partnership to reduce the statistics of 1 in 3 girls and 1 in 6 boys sexually abused by the age of 18 years.

Our 2018 journey starts now 👣👣
Running the first marathon in Hobart on Sunday🏃🏽‍♀️🏃🏻‍♀️

We would love your support. All fundraising money will be going to GVCASA (centre against sexual assault).
You can donate to the account below:
BSB : 663 000
Account No : 143 139 863
Reference: Marathon18

Shepparton Runners Club E-news Feb 2, 2018

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To all SRC Members,

All members are invited to attend our General Meeting to be held on 15th February 2018 at the clubrooms at Princess Park, commencing 7pm, (following our long run and BBQ a sausage in bread!)

The aim of the meeting is to let all members know where the club is standing at the moment and also a chance for the committee to get feedback from members.

We look forward to seeing as many members there as possible.

Regards,

Rosalie Smith

(on behalf of the committee)

SRC Feb Handicap

The SRC February Handicap will be for 1600m Sunday February 4th and will feature multiple races at the Shepparton Athletics Track with the first race at 9:15am. 10-12 participants per race, and participants will be seeded by the handicapper. Everyone welcome, $30 Sportsmans Warehouse voucher for the winner of each race. $5 race entry for Non-Members, Members $0

Also, we are asking that all runners make a donation ($5.00) on the day to GVCASA. As you know SRC member Kathy Fuller and Narelle Pell are running 12 marathons in 12 months to raise funds for GVCASA. 

Two Shepparton mums are planning to run 12 marathons in 12 months to support childhood victims of sexual abuse.

Kathy Fuller and Narelle Pell aim to raise 100,000 dollars for G-V Health’s Centre Against Sexual Assault.

Please give your donation to Kathy Fuller or Steven Trevaskis

SRC at the Athletic Track

An inspirational athlete or 2.

More than a runner
19 year old Meriem Daoui from Hobart could be one of Australia’s rising athletics stars in the next 5 years. She is a Muslim of Moroccan heritage, competes in full length clothes and a hijab, and is a type 1 diabetic. Neither her religion, her diabetes, or her running define Meriem Daoui. Her drive to make a positive impact on her community and her refusal to let anything stand in her way speak volumes about her. Find out more in this article at Tempo Journal.

When running is more than a sport
Taylor Little has cerebral palsy and needed someone else’s legs to get her through a marathon. 60 year old Peter Kline was looking for a challenge and pushed her in a large jogging stroller at the 2012 Las Vegas Marathon. Kline never returned to traditional racing and founded Marathons With Meaning, an organization that pairs runners and people with disabilities. Find out more in this article at the New York Times.

Australia Day award

Congratulations to all AUSTRALIAN DAY AWARD NOMINEES AND  AWARD WINNERS.

Shepparton

Citizen of the Year – Sue Trevaskis (SRC MEMBER)

Sue has devoted most of her adult life to helping others and volunteering her time to multiple groups, including the SYC Hockey and Cricket Club, Sherbourne TOWN Club, Wilmot Road Primary School, Shepparton Agricultural Society, St John’s Ambulance Brigade, Cool Cat Rockers, the CWA and the Shepparton Show. She has devoted many years to these groups, and always finds time to help out when called upon. Sue is inspirational, nurturing and guides the students and juniors she comes in contact with, encouraging them to be the best they can be. Her kindness, dedication and commitment have benefited her community and family.

Community Event of the Year – Shepparton Parkrun

The Shepparton Parkrun commenced in 2014 and has held over 200 events weekly over its four years of operation. In that time, 2,500 different people have taken part and over 330 volunteers have donated their time to run the event. Parkrun is open to all members of the community, regardless of age, ability, or whether a walker or runner. The event allows participants to increase their health and fitness, as well as providing opportunities for social interaction and creating friendships.

Mooroopna – Sports Award – Nadine Edwards (SRC MEMBER)

Nadine is an outstanding citizen and is highly involved in the equestrian and running fields. She has been involved in the Kyabram Pony Club as a riding member, instructor and parent for over 35 years. Nadine has competed across Victoria and interstate, with her specialty in eventing. She is also a very keen runner, placing first in various categories at the Mitchelton Running Festival, and taking places in the Tatura Hospital Fun Run, Australian Corporate Games and Wangaratta Marathon. Nadine also volunteers at the Shepparton Parkrun, where she encourages all participating runners. Nadine is a great contributor, role model and is highly valued within her community.

Cobram Parkrun

I had the privilege of being on stage to collect it, but this one is yours, Cobram parkrunners, you make this event what it is. Inclusive, fun, safe for all. Thankyou. Lyn ED

 Albury – Wodonga Parkrun

Thank you to everyone who nominated us in the Australia Day Albury Awards for Community Group of the Year and Volunteer of the Year. Whilst we missed out on the top honour to some well deserved recipients we are truly honoured to receive these nominations. Like everyone, we don’t do it for the awards, we do it because we love it. Launching parkrun almost four years ago has been one of the most rewarding things we have done and thank everyone for their support, week in and week out! A huge congratulations to all the parkruns around Australia that were nominated and won in these awards (far too many to mention), but in particular to our friends at Wangaratta parkrun Cobram parkrun and Shepparton parkrun its great to see the community recognising your contribution!

Chris Nicholson

Runner Profile

Name Chris Nicholson

Age 42ish

Current PBs

I’m not big on remembering my own PBs, but here goes,

 

5Km 20:50

10 Km  44 ish (it was some time ago)

21.1 Km 1:38:00 (or there about)

42.2 Km 4:09:00 (battled hamstring cramps for the last 10kms so one I would rather forget)

 

What inspired you to start running?

I was never much of a runner in my youth. Field events were more my forte at school particularly anything that involved throwing something, discuss/javelin/shotput, I also played tennis/indoor cricket/mixed netball so I had my cardio covered.  After Chel & I started a family time was a little short so I gave these things away.  About 7 years ago I decided that I needed to get fit and try and prevent the “middle age spread” so I joined a gym and along with a fellow middle aged gym member took up running.

 

What does a typical training week look like for you?

Depends what I am training for, but a typical training week may consists of 2 speed/Interval sessions, 1-2 recovery runs, parkrun partnering Cadel, and a Sunday long run.

 

What are your running goals for the next 6 months?

To get over a hip/groin injury that I current have and regain the level of fitness that I had prior to it.

 

What is your biggest challenge and what do you do to manage that challenge?

3 years ago I ruptured two of my discs in my lower back to the degree that an orthopaedic surgeon told me I had the lower back equivalent to that of an 80 year old and he was very surprised that I could actually walk let alone still run.  He gave me the option of going under the knife or stop running for 6 months  and see how I went.  Surprisingly I did what a lot of other runners would not do and hung up the running shoes for 6 months and with the guidance of an excellent sports physio went about slowly building up my core and lower back strength.  This injury, which will never fully repair itself, still hampers me from time to time.

 

Have you had a breakthrough in your running, if so, what was it?

I’m a big believer in running below a certain heart rate on my recovery and long runs, a concept Chris Armstrong introduced to me last year.  Prior to that I ran too many of my training runs at Race Pace, particularly my long runs.  Not only has it improved my cardio fitness but it has made those long runs so much more enjoyable, thanks Chris!

 

Where is your most enjoyable place to run?

I enjoy parkrun whether it’s at Shepparton or elsewhere. There is something special about the atmosphere surrounding parkrun that you don’t get at other runs, the spirit of comradery and inclusion is unique.  I have had the added bonus of being able to run with Cadel for the last three years which by doing so constantly reminds me to “keep running fun”.

 

Who inspires you to run?

Anyone who is out there “having a go”  regardless of their size, pace or age.  I love pacing people at parkrun and training for this reason as I get to encourage people to push themselves to a level that perhaps they didn’t think they could get to.  Also my son Cadel inspires me to try harder.  There is nothing like the constant threat of your 9 year old child getting faster than you to inspire you to run harder.

Photo of the week – Tara out enjoying a run

 

 

 

 

 

Shepparton Runners Club E-news Jan 26

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Becoming an SRC member has never been so much fun

2018 MEMBERSHIPS!
Our membership for 2018 is now open. You can join us by clicking on the link below, or come down to the Athletics Track for our Tuesday Session. We will have forms available on the night.

2018 Membership Form

Training

Last Tuesday, January 23 we had 48 runners at training at the first session at athletics track. We will be there again next Tuesday 30th. Remember to bring a gold coin to cover the cost of hiring the track.

Also, the council does not own the toilet block on the track. Due to circumstances beyond our control, we can not use these toilets. Please use the toilets at the Basketball centre.

It is great seeing all the positive posts on Facebook after our Tuesday sessions and after Parkrun.

Australia Day 2018 – Shepparton Celebrations

Good luck to all the nominees at the Australia day awards

https://www.facebook.com/events/130866470915146/

Shepparton Parkrun

Here is all the news you need to know from this weeks event number 206 of Shepparton parkrun.

News, results and suggestions…it’s all there.

http://www.parkrun.com.au/shepparton/news/

4 kids fun run

Hi Team,

As discussed at last night’s meeting, a charity event is being held in Cobram on 4 March.

I have included links / attachments herewith for reference.

If you are not able to make the event, an option to simply donate is also available via the below link.

https://4kidsfuturerun.weebly.com/

4 Kids Fun Run Letter

Any queries, please let me know

Cheers – Steve Ayton

Runner Profile – Chelsea Nicholson

Name

Cadel’s Mum (aka Chelsea)

Age 42….ish

Current PBs   5km: 30.11 …….

What inspired you to start running? 

I’ve tried a few times over the years to enjoy distance running but haven’t been able to get my head around it. When Cadel and Chris started getting so involved I decided that if I was ever going to like it, now was the time, since I was getting dragged along to events anyway. I know that my days are numbered in my preferred sport of netball, so I had hoped that this is an equally rewarding sport to get into. Joining parkrun and Runners Club also helped get me pumped about it…. what a lovely bunch of people.

How many years have you been running? 

For the last 5 or 6 years I’ve tried really hard to enjoy running and get my head around it but have struggled significantly. A little over 12 months ago I managed to string together a whole 5kms without walking, and this caused a change in my thinking… the last 6 months I have really found that I have started to enjoy it, and have taken it much more seriously.

What does a typical training week look like for you?

Haha!!! Probably not real good compared to most!  Tuesday night SRC training (love it!!) and parkrun on Saturdays are my staples with an occasional crack at Thursday nights. During the winter I typically would have 2 sessions of netball training and an A grade match as well as social netball as well.

What are your running goals for the next 6 months?

I want to increase the kilometres I run each week and work on reducing my 5km PB over the next 12 months. Focused on sub 30 for now, but want to get it as low as I can in the next 12 months.  Maybe I will consider a 10km event at some stage?

What is your biggest challenge and what do you do to manage that challenge?

Motivation….. still working on that…. joining runners club was a good start 😉  Being asthmatic, I have for a very long time used it as an excuse to not run distance. In the last few years I have gotten better at managing it, and am beginning to realise that I shouldn’t let it hold me back.

Have you had a breakthrough in your running, if so, what was it? 

Running that first full 5kms (no walking)  12 months ago was pretty big 🙂 The other one is really accepting how much this running thing is a mind game. Sam and Tara have really shown me that in the last few weeks. I admire their determination.

Where is your most enjoyable place to run?  

Its a bit hard to tell, I have only been “enjoying” running for a little while, before that I hated it everywhere. I do enjoy the various parkruns we have done, mostly because the parkrun attitude seems to be universal and everyone is so welcoming, wherever you go.

If you could run in any event in the world, which event would it be? 

I wouldn’t mind doing the original parkrun, but other than that I haven’t really considered it much.

Who inspires you to run? 

Cadel is probably my biggest inspiration. He loves it so much. Tara and Sam also inspire me through their determination to just set a goal and smash it. Chris Armstrong has also made me feel comfortable about where I am at, and made me feel that I am capable of achieving my goals.  And Hubby Chris, who without him, none of us would be running.

What was the best advice you were ever given? 

“Let it go”……. it was said to me by a netty coach who knows me very well, and knows that I beat myself up about stuff.

Is there anything else you’d like to share like a funny moment, or something inspirational? 

Nothing much inspirational or funny, but more of a thanks to the people that we have met through Runners club as they have been a critical part of our journey. The energy and vibe that is present at trainings and events is fantastic and in itself is inspiring and a real credit to those that are responsible. The friendships we have formed and connections we have made through this group we hold in high regard, and value very much.

Blog by – Jessica Trengove

an Australian athletics competitor

A setback or a tool to set you forward

The word injury sparks a sense of familiarity and some level of anxiety in too many sportspeople. Whilst the associated challenges can be hard to stomach, I do believe they can teach us some of the greatest lessons. I would be lying if I said I didn’t think about ‘touching wood’ as I uploaded this but if anyone can take away a piece of information that helps them through their own injury, then it was worth sharing.

Read more here 

Why we should forget losing weight and focus on healthy habits

When people followed healthy habits for enjoyment and wellbeing rather than weight loss, they were more likely to stick to the lifestyle changes, staving off weight gain later, Professor Wittert said.

“If you switch the debate and say, ‘stay the same weight if necessary, but there are four or five things you can do to improve your health’ — then the pressure and distress is relieved.

“People do lose some weight but you also prevent further weight gain across the population.”

More here 

Shepparton Runners Club E-news January 19

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Shepparton Parkrun News

Here is this weeks news on our big 4th anniversary celebrations.
We look at the year of 2017, results, stats and milestones and everything that happened in Event #205

http://www.parkrun.com.au/shepparton/news/

Shepparton Runners Club training sessions

Tuesday, January 23 & 30

Training will be held at the Athletics track from 6 pm for an hour. A gold coin admittance fee by every runner is required to cover the cost. 

February handicap Sunday 4th 

The handicap will be held at the Athletics track starting at 9 am 

Fee TBA, with Chris working out the handicap over 1200 mtrs or 1600 mtrs

March 4

The Shepparton Runners Club will have an event at the athletics track as part of COGS precinct promotion. More information to come

Two bays

Provisional results 56k…

Majell 4:15:56
Ash Bennett 4:30
Kay Bretz 4:36

Lucy Bartholomew 4:33:58 (new record by 9 minutes)
Tash 4:49
Griffo 5:10

Lucy Bartholomew was 3rd overall across the line. I have only just found her on Facebook. If you want to follow someone who is a trail running champion and very positive and inspirational, check out Lucy on Facebook and also Instagram.

Report by Grant Hicks – My Two Bays 56km journey started right after completing my 3rd Two Bays 28km last year. I actually started to believe that I might be able to run over and back! Before that, I really hadn’t considered the 56km a possibility for me and was in absolute awe of those brave boys and girls who did. Completing nearly 52km at Surfcoast Century further solidified that belief, and I started visualising myself doing the long run. Skip the boring bit about the hours of training and fast forward to race morning. I was quite confident I’d be under the 6 hours, but knew it would be a struggle after 45km. I had a good race plan, mainly just to be conservative over the first 28km and walk all of the steep side of Arthurs Seat, and stuck to it well. Taking a bit of extra time on the first leg obviously ment i would have something left in the tank for later on and also gave me a chance to soak up the magnificent trails/views and enjoy the comradery of the other runners. Running down the hill into Droman, about 2km with that stunning ocean right there, and ringing the bell at the turn was a real highlight. My body held up pretty well and I managed to fight off some niggly cramps in my left hammy. After finishing I felt great for about 10 minutes and then fell in a bit of a heap. We got down to the ocean and freshened up a bit. Nat was 10 minutes faster than last year and has pulled up well. Trev smashed it and is already asking about sign ups for next year. A bloody good/tough day of running!

Two Bays report by Natalie Hicks

Two Bays Take 2 for me at the 28km distance. I had a crack at this one for the first time last year and loved the run but was a bit disappointed with my time which was about 3 hours 32 even though I’d never run hills like that before. So when deciding to enter again for the 2018 Two Bays I tackled the training a bit differently. I stuck to the same training program and had interval sessions, pace ones, tempo runs, hill sessions and a long run each week. But this year my long training runs included between 10-15km of hills in it. Surely I was going to be better prepared for those hills. I was feeling really strong and ready 2 weeks before the run when I’d started to taper but had been feeling ill in the week leading up and was really worried about being able to start the run let alone complete it. I just didnt want to let that training go to waste so Grant gave me a kick up the butt and told to at least try and I could pull the pin if needed.

10 km in and a lot of the hard hills and climb up Arthurs Seat had been done and I was feeling strong. By 11km I was struggling mentally thinking of the next 17km and it was too much. I wanted to quit.

I resorted back to my training at the tip and my 1km hill loops. I usually do 5 laps before changing up my route so I broke the run down that way. I imagined myself doing the 1km loops and just got 5 done. Did it again and by then I really only had a 5km “cool down” lap to go. The training saved me!

Big chugg of water from my pack and headed off for last 6km of Two Bays. Seeing the ocean spurred me on. Some terrible stairs in there as a nice surprise with 4km to go. There was a sign at the start of the stairs naming them the ‘Stairs of Spontaneous Poetry’. After a short giggle of understanding I started to add my own poetry of expletives to everyone elses. Those stairs are just nasty.

I FINISHED.  Such a wonderful feeling of relief and with a better time than last year about 9 minutes quicker.

A few deep breaths when I finished and a bit emotional. Caught up with Trevor Dainton and got to hear about his wonderful run while we waited for Grant to finish the 56km. What a champion.

Q & A with Justin Scholz on Two Bays.

I approached two bays this year with a bit of nervousness as I’m far from recovered from C2K (2nd week in December) and from glute / hammy / ITB injuries which have plagued me through most of 2017.  I only intended to run gently to try and keep the pain and suffering to a minimum.  At 56km I regard two bays as a “sprint” ultra, and I don’t mean to be flippant, but when you’ve completed events of 100km or longer on 30 occasions, 56km really does seem short for a race.  My PB from five times at two bays is something around 4:50 and I knew that in my current state a “full” effort would reap rewards no better than somewhere in the 5:10 – 5:20 range.  But pushing to that level would undoubtedly lead to a level of suffering during the event and in recover that I wasn’t mentally prepared to bear.  So why do it at all?  Well, my sister lives on Cape Schanck Rd about 2.5km from the start, so it’s a really good way for us to catch up with family for a few days each year.  And I like the medal.  😊  Anyway, I trotted out at a very sedentary pace and hit the Dromana turn point at 5:58 pace average.  I felt OK and decided to see if I could keep the pace under 6:00 average for the event.  This blew out early in the second half with the big climb up Arthurs Seat and so I pushed a bit harder from there to try and bring it back.  I managed that too effectively and saw 5:59 average with more than 10km to go.  I’d also been consistently passing people and that always feels nice, so I kept a fair bit of the pace on and actually enjoyed the higher cardio effort and tempo as I haven’t had any of that even in training in recent months.

What was your over all time. ?

5:30:10

What was your time first half and second half.?

2:48:05 first 28km, 2:42:05 second 28km

What was your pace min/km?

5:53 per km average.

How many have you done?

6 entries, with two bays in 2008 being my first ever ultra attempt.  I pulled out at 28km with a sore knee in a time of 3:16.  This was back when it started and finished at Dromana and I think there were less than 30 starters.  Since then I’ve completed the 56km journey each time I’ve started with varying levels of commitment and success.

What’s your fastest time?

4:50:40 (12th) in 2015.  Just 2 minutes off a negative split that year too.

On average how many km have you training per week in the last month?

Only about 30km or 40km as I did the 240km Coast to Kosciuszko at the start of that period and hence have been in recovery mode.  In 2017 I averaged 120km per week by foot – i.e. running and racewalking.  I always like to get to 100km minimum if it makes sense to do so.

Hobart Cadbury marathon – Kathy Fuller & Narelle Pell

What a great way to start 2018, with the Cadbury Marathon in Hobart.  This was our kick off marathon for Narelle and my “12in12 Challenge” to continue to raise awareness to prevent sexual assault on children.

We meet at 5:00am to catch the bus to transport us out to the start line at the Cadbury Factory –  approx. 20 min drive away from the heart of Hobart. The early morning queue for the bus was congested with many excited and nervous runners.

We had perfect weather conditions for the run with a fresh 10 degrees at the start with slight breeze and clear skies.  It was a small field with only 283 marathon runners lining up for the 6.00am start.

The course was scenic but lumpy with a nasty steep incline on the last km back up to the Cadbury Factory.   Not sure Narelle has forgiven me after telling her it was generally flat except the end and the climb onto the Bowen Bridge which we had to do twice – oops!

We didn’t have a lot of preparation time leading into this marathon as we had only locked in our 12in 12 challenge in late November.  Narelle went in with a calf strain that became problematic for her during the run but as always she dug deep and finished strong.  However, her calf did blow up the next morning and the bruising is now starting to come out.   We have six weeks to the next run in Wangaratta so will need this time to rest and get ourselves ready to go again for #2.

We are looking forward to the Wangaratta Marathon as we will no doubt have a few local faces participating as well – we are just keeping our fingers crossed that the weather is kind and stays cool!

See the bottom of the page to for the tane of marathons for Kathy and Narelle

Runner Profile – I have been caught out by Lisa Cathrina from Wangartta Runners. The questions for the runner profile last Friday and this Friday were copied from them. 🙁 They do get changed from time to time. But not this week. Well spotted Lisa and thanks for reading.

So here it is again Runner Profile – Sam Daniel

Name: Sam Daniel

 

Age: 43

 

Current PB’s: 5km 22.11 10km 48:30 21km TBD

 

What inspired you to start running? Getting fit.

 

What does a typical training week look like for you? SRC Intervals on Tuesday’s and SRC slow run on Thursday’s. An hour on the bike on Wednesday’s. Park run Saturday and attempting to fit long runs in on a Sunday.

 

What are your running goals for the next 6 months? To finish a road and a trail half. Also to do more trails

What is your biggest challenge and what do you do to manage that challenge?Preventing and dealing with a knee injury.

Have you had a breakthrough in your running, if so, what was it? Understanding the long slow runs and the importance of a rest day.

Where is your most enjoyable place to run? The lake.

If you could run in any event in the world, which event would it be? The Great Wall Marathon.

Do you have any recommended resources to share? Chris Armstrong.

Who inspires you to run? Chris Nicholson, Steven Trevaskis and Chris Armstrong. 

What was the best advice you were ever given? Run the flats walk the hills (Grant Hicks)

Is there anything else you’d like to share? Trail running is awesome!

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Please check details before travelling.

January 7 – SRC Handicap Princess Park

February 4 – SRC  Handicap, Princess Park

February 25 – Wangaratta Marathon Website

March 3 – Mad Cow Mud Run Website

March 4 –  Session at the Athletics track (more info to come)

March 19 – Numurkah Fun Run Links

March 25 –  NEW Murray River Running Festival Albury Website

May  6 – Bright Fun Run

August 26 – Shepparton Running Festival (more info to come)

Bright Parkrun Launch.

We can not wait to bring parkrun to Bright! Launching January 27th 2018. FREE, Weekly, Timed 5km run or walk, everyone is welcome. Here is a sneak peek of our course and beautiful location.

You may need to download Relive to see this video

https://www.relive.cc/view/1316545762

Following Kathy and Narells progress here

or

You can follow our journey over the 12 marathons on our FB Page – Imagine, Believe Achieve  https://www.facebook.com/Imagine-Believe-Achieve-939749999451295/

DateMarathonKathy Fuller's time Narelle Pell's time
January 14
Hobart3:59:214:06:11
February 25Wangaratta4:01:074:09:36
March 25Albury4:08:284:12:30
April 22Okeefe trail Bendigo to Heathcote4:15:374:20:58
May 27Adelaide3:58:264:00:46
June 4Traralgon3:58:154:05:10
July 1Gold Coast4:18:394:08:42
August 26Shepparton3:55:434:0054
September 16Sydney3:55:083:55:07
October 16Melbourne
November 18Queenstown NZ
December TBC

IN THE NEWS – 
Jess Trengove tells The Australian‘s Nicole Jeffery what will spur her on during the Gold Coast 2018 marathon.

When times get tough during a marathon, Jess Trengove summons the spirit of the last woman to win a Commonwealth Games marathon gold medal on Australian soil, Kerryn McCann.

More http://www.theaustralian.com.au/sport/olympics/kerryn-mccanns-triumph-spurs-on-young-marathoner/news-story/6095bf54c0bf6de8d3d53dbdc902d8ee

Expressions of Pye – blog by Sarah Pye, QLD triathlete and former SRC member.

https://expressionofpye.wordpress.com/