Race schedule Dec 2009 – Dec 2010
This is an attempt at trying to consolidate race information from a number of varying sources. I hope it helps in getting your race year organised…..
Continue Reading Add comment February 1, 2010
It’s Official: Running grows your brain!
In news that runners have always suspected is true, neuroscientists at Cambridge University have shown that running stimulates the brain to grow fresh grey matter and it has a big effect on mental ability. To read more about this check out this article.
Add comment January 20, 2010
2010 Striders Season Launch – Saturday 30 January
Calling all Striders to our 2010 Season Launch and 2009 prizegiving on Saturday 30 January at 3:30pm, McGavin’s View, Vores Road, Lake Samsonvale (Whiteside). Partners and kids welcome. We will be based at the bbq area which has toilet facilities and a large kids playgroup. BYO everything including some chairs. We will be awarding our 2009 10km and Half Marathon Champions with our new perpetual trophies. Until the club grows bigger we will take the fastest times recorded by our runners in a 10km or Half Marathon at any race in the year to determine our annual club champions.
To get there you can find it on Google Maps by clicking here. For more info talk to Stan or Gabriel.
Add comment January 20, 2010
Twilight Half Marathon – 21 March
A significant number of Striders are currently preparing for the Twilight Half Marathon on 21 March at the University of Queensland. By now you should be thinking about starting your training. This is a unique opportunity in summer to run a race in the evening. For more info visit the website here. Be quick because entry fees rise as time goes by and there are limited shirts available.
Add comment January 20, 2010
Christmas Invitation
Add comment December 21, 2009
Clem 7 Tunnel Run
A unique race will be held early in 2010 that you may be interested in: the Clem 7 Tunnel Run. the official website has the following blurb:
The 10km CLEM7 Tunnel Run is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to run, jog or speed-walk the entire length of the Clem Jones Tunnel in a competitive event, and is limited to 5000 participants only. The event is set for early 2010, and will be held from 6.30am to 9.00am on a Sunday prior to the tunnel’s official opening to traffic. The date will be announced just weeks before the event, so lace up your shoes and get training now! The Tunnel Run will happen on the morning of the planned CLEM7 Open Day. Even if you can’t take part in the Tunnel Run, there will be an amazing opportunity to walk through the tunnel at your own leisure later in the day, and more information is coming soon. Everyone taking part in the historic CLEM7 Tunnel Run will help raise funds to support the Royal Children’s Hospital Foundation in working wonders for sick kids.
Make sure you click on this link to register your interest. check out the route map with elevations below: (more…)
Add comment December 16, 2009
Bribie Island Tri Series – 6 Dec 2009
Abi participated in the Individual Long Course Bribie Island Triathlon event held on Sunday, 6 December. As you can see by her time and finishing position all that effort that Abi has put in during her training sessions is paying off and she is able to proudly boast of this result, although she probably won’t. So we will on her behalf by letting all and sundry know of this achievement. Well done Abi! Photo’s of Abi finishing the run leg can be found at the website and the photos are referenced LEE_1263-2009bribietrir2 and LEE_1264-2009bribietrir2
To all those of you who participated as well and have been missed in this summary….my apologies. Please advise the club coordinator of this error and it will be rectified. It’s not about boasting. It’s about pride and celebration of a successful and enjoyable effort. (more…)
Add comment December 15, 2009
Kurrawa to Duranbah 13 Dec 2009
What an enjoyable event! I had to compete for a cab with the late night or early morning youth out clubbing and returning to wherever at 4:30am on a Sunday morning! There were a total of 190 Runners running either the solo 25km, relay 25km x 2 or solo 50km and the starting ‘pistol’ comprising of an ‘Ok, go’. The race is from Broadbeach to Danger Point Coolangatta. There are no km marker boards, you know you’ve done 25km’s when you get to the turning point for the 50km event.
I met some interesting people. One 67 year old who ran 25km’s in 2hrs and is apparently a bit of a legend as far as running goes, Goes by the name of the ‘Sylva Fox’. Julie and Wendy, Margaret of Toowoomba Road Runners asked after you but was overjoyed that neither of you were present. (more…)
1 comment December 15, 2009
Striders At MousDash
Abi & Karen - Mo Sista's
Tony Banfield took on the mighty Mt Coottha recently in the MousDash, here’s how it went:
It was a beautiful morning on Mt Coo’tha. I met up with Karen and Abi and a friend of mine from work. We had a chat and a catch up and got down to business. BTW, Karen and Abi were both sporting very respectable Mo’s as Mo Sistas, and they were’nt even fake! Kidding!
Started run at just past 7am and next thing found Karen up ahead some 200m up the hill. We asked her where Abi was and she said she had charged ahead. So off I went in search of Abi. Found her some 200m further ahead. Stayed and chatted for awhile and then I headed off. This was all on the initial hill of about 2.5 – 3 km long – depends who you ask. Run was up and down from there on in with a good descent lasting about 3 – 4 kms where I think we all took a crash course in racing downhill. I know I did. Some must do it naturally, hey Abi & Karen? Makes me sick!
Thanks to Photo Events for excellent pics.
Add comment November 25, 2009
Strider Abroad
Tony Banfield took advantage of a recent trip to the running mecca of South Africa. Here’s some race reports from selected races. (more…)
Add comment November 25, 2009
