Posts filed under 'Races'
Record number of Striders at Gold Coast Marathon
This year saw the biggest contingent of marathoners from Striders to date at the Goald Coast Marathon ever, and an impressive 6 debutantes. We were also represented in the Half Marathon by Sandy Scott with a 1:48 PB and Pamela Murch running a scorching 1:36 to record one of the fastest times of any Strider this year. Her time certainly puts her in the box seat for annual Half marathon award yet again. (more…)
Add comment July 17, 2010
Noosa Half Marathon Race Report
The Striders crowd had a great weekend up in Noosa for the Half, with brilliant weather and as usual with USM events, excellent organisation. (more…)
Add comment May 26, 2010
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
Striders In Toowoomba
For the second year a Striders team headed up the range to Toowoomba to participate in the Toowoomba Road Runners 10km, Half and Marathon. Last year was a successful year with me taking out the marathon, and the pressure was on to retain the title. We also had a few contenders for the 10km and Half race amongst our women. (more…)
1 comment October 23, 2009
Striders Perform At Gold Coast Marathon
Mary Jackson, Pamela Murch & Stan Fetting after the Gold Coast Marathon.
A large contingent of Striders travelled to the Gold Coast Marathon this weekend to contest 3 distances: 10km, Half and Marathon. We had a number of people doing their first Half, including the incredible Tommy Donnet, who came in at 1hr43min taking out 5th place in his category, Male 60-65. Congratulations Tommy, you continue to astound us all! Another great debut was Pamela Murch in in the marathon. Fresh from Wales and a recent newcomer to Striders morning and evening sessions, Pamela overcame injury and posted an amazing 3:46. Pamela’s beaming smile almost outdid the sunshine and she’s probably still smiling today. It’s great to see someone do so well after so much hard work and enjoy the benefits so visibly!
Karen Brown nailed a 1:42 Half, must be that new 2XU outfit she was sporting!
Emily Glegg contested the 10km and took out 8th place in her category with a 49:01. Others to debut at the Half were Jess Flintoff with an awesome 1:51 and Jo Filmalter who came in under her goal of 2hrs at 1:57. Well done girls!
Stan just missed out on a sub 3 marathon with 3:00:23 after struggling with a calf injury from 25km, and Jenny Cawood continued her remarkable run with a 3:44 marathon. Mary paced Jo C through her first marathon with a 4:47. Mary rarely races for herself and always helps others out, a true clubster and coach!
I have the results of those who I know, and will add more as I become aware of them. Here’s the list so far, (all showing chip times and not gun times) and some more pics: (more…)
1 comment July 6, 2009
Run for Cancer – Saturday 4 April
I love Saturday races! [cos I work Sundays], and this one caught my interest cos its for a good cause: (more…)
Add comment March 16, 2009
