Have you ever had to sneak out for a run? Some clubbies have got very supportive families and partners when it comes to running, but others have to finely balance their time and priorities in order to get out for a run. Spare a thought for Wilf Cooper. He’s been secretly running half marathons without his wife knowing, except now he got busted when his wife spotted him on television! Wilf should have had this covered by now, after all he is 90 years old! Read more here.
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Lake Manchester Trail Run
I am new to the Striders and you might not know me. I joined about three weeks ago. I have run with the group on Tuesday evenings a few times and yesterday I managed to haul my carcass out of bed in time to run with the Saturday morning group for the first time (although I might have dreamt it!). Anyway, the Lake Manchester trail run was my first since joining the Striders. Continue reading “Lake Manchester Trail Run”
Brisbane deserves a world class marathon
Participation in running is growing. You would imagine that a modern sophisticated city like Brisbane would have a world class marathon the likes of countless other cities across the world? Think again. Last weekends Brisbane Marathon was a fraught affair with significant difficulties with the course thanks not only to problems arising from the floods but a lack of support from the Council, State government and other authorities. The race organisers have struggled to get permission for road closures and also for funding support. The result is that the Brisbane Marathon has to be run over a course which at places was sub standard and other places downright dangerous. There is no surprise that there were injuries this year when the public and competitors came together. Continue reading “Brisbane deserves a world class marathon”
Giving Back To Running
At every race we see them. People in flouro vests, pointing the way, handing out drinks, cheering us on, setting up, clearing up, handing out medals, etc. We just expect that they will be there. When the race is over we leave and sometimes criticize aspects of the race. We often never consider what has had to happen in order for us to participate. We often never stop to consider just how much that guy in the flouro vest has sacrificed for us. Here’s the story of one marshall’s day last Sunday at the Brisbane Marathon Festival: Continue reading “Giving Back To Running”
Striders at Brisbane Marathon Festival
This year’s Brisbane Marathon Festival was blessed with fantastic weather and a 15 degree start to the Marathon and Half at 6am. The course this year was greatly affected by the floods and also the difficulties organisers had with an uncooperative Council. There were 4 bridge crossings, lots of twists and turns, dips and rises and two crowded laps of the Botanic Gardens at the start. However runners made the best of the difficult course and aided by enthusiastic volunteers enjoyed a warm morning of running. Striders managed to get a runner in the top 5. There weren’t many club members competing having raced at Gold Coast and Jetty 2 Jetty. Continue reading “Striders at Brisbane Marathon Festival”
New Walking Session
Striders now has a second evening option for walkers. Thursday nights at 7:15pm, meeting at the car park of South Pine Community Church on the corner of South Pine and Eaton’s Crossing Rd’s.
Our walkers appreciate company and also safety in numbers. Make sure you wear bright clothing and use any reflective gear that you have, and invest in a flashing light if you can (which you can find in a cycle shop).
For more check out the Sessions page. Group leader is Michelle Goswell.
Striders Launch Inaugural Membership
During July we are launching our inaugural membership. All regulars are encouraged to sign up for our membership system. Before we get into details of that here’s some background to how we got here: Continue reading “Striders Launch Inaugural Membership”
Striders Shine At Gold Coast Marathon Festival
*Updated* This years Gold Coast Marathon saw the biggest contingent of Striders ever. As last year there were plenty of debutantes at half and full marathon. There were some inspirational performances as well, not necessarily at the front of the field. Alan Whittle is facing a heart operation in days and he defied doctors orders to finish after careful but determined training. Alan ran across the line with Fabian Gonzales (Pix) who hit trouble at 27km’s. As usual, the race was graced by the presence of the perpetual angel who never runs for herself and always helps others to get across the line. Mary Jackson helped Fabian push through the barriers and eventually gathered Alan as well. The genetic freaks at the front are impressive but the people who finish despite significant difficulty (and those who help them) are inspiring.
The debutantes are inspiring as well. Each Half Marathon and Marathon medalists are winners in their own right. Many have come a long way from the couch, into an active life and to the point where they set themselves big goals and have now achieved them. Continue reading “Striders Shine At Gold Coast Marathon Festival”
New Striders Leadership Team
Our new identity as fully independent club was cemented last night. At our meeting the inaugural leadership team of South Pine Striders were voted in. We have a team of eight which includes three officers and five members of the management team. We also filled a number of other club roles on what was a very productive night. Continue reading “New Striders Leadership Team”
Striders At Noosa Running Festival
Noosa once again played host to another exceptionally well organised USM weekend of events, with the Half Marathon, 10km and 5km the focus for Striders members. The weekend rain saw the humidity soar to 97% at 7am, when the Half Marathon was 30min underway. Most competitors felt the effects of the humidity on the second 5km lap, but it could have been a lot worse with a lot of rain and wind the night before. The Noosa course is a flat and fast out and back lap course, which some runners prefer as it helps break the race down into sections which helps with pacing and anticipating just where you are on the course. The timing of the Noosa Half now makes it ideal preparation for the Gold Coast Marathon, with enough time to recover and finish off the last 6 weeks of marathon training. The girls outnumbered the boys once again, and there were some great new PB’s. Continue reading “Striders At Noosa Running Festival”
South Pine Striders 