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“A great day out, interrupted by an ocean swim” This describes the 1st Tangalooma “Wrecked” Ocean swim; brought to us by Weekend Warriors Events. Event co-ordinator John Guise was both welcoming and professional, as were all the organisers and volunteers of this well orchestrated and thoroughly enjoyable event. There were some really nice touches to this event, including but not exclusive to, getting a handshake with a “good swim” and handed a powerade at the finish line. Distance 2.4km; with the option of a team of two; mass beach start, around the outside of the wrecks and then parallel to the beach; finishing at the Tangalooma resort. The water was calm and tepid, and clear enough to spot some marine life – a couple of rays and some starfish!

Results:
Brett Jackson: 5th place (category 36 +) Time : 31:00:76 (3min off 1st place and 5 mins off 1st place cat 19yrs – 35yrs)
Abi Griffin: 7th place (category 19-35yrs) Time : 37:03:44 (1min behind Emma Thomson and Less than 5mins off 1st place)

This was a fantastic event; I would love to see a big group go over for this next year. Asides from an enjoyable and challenging swim, there was plenty of time in the afternoon to explore the wrecks; which are teaming with ocean and reef fish and covered in coral; have lunch, and relax in a beautiful part of the world. Tips for anyone interested in next year; I will be bringing an esky, with a picnic lunch and beverages… otherwise, perfection. I have attached some photo’s as well. In the race start photo’s you can pick out Brett and I as we are both wearing Blue Seventy wetsuits which have the blue rings at the top of the arms. See photo’s me fitting my wetsuit, the mass start, me finishing, Brett finish and Brett again at the finish. See the results at the website . Article contributed by Abi Griffin.

And they did it again! All the usual suspects were there. These are some of the results from the Bribie Triathlon Series events over this past weekend. Please accept apologies for those people who took part but have been missed of this posting. Well done Kirsty, Abi and Fabian! It seems Kirsty improved on her October result as did Fabian. As for Abi, I cant see why she could’nt pull another 12min 5km out of the bag….. Full results from the weekend events can be found at the website and following the Bribie Triathlon Series 2009/2010.

The Queensland Cross Country Series kicks off this Saturday, 6 March, and could be a break in routine for those wanting to try something different and mix it up a bit. The series runs through to the end of July 2010. These runs could be used to gauge where you stand in your preparation for other bigger events you have targeted and could be seen as time trials with a variety of distances to choose from in most cases. See the Race Schedule or visit the website.

Yesterday a sizeable bunch of Striders ventured down to Bowen Hills to take on the tunnel.  Like everyone else, none of them were carrying the water bottle that arrived in the race pack (which also carried a race book with a suggestion that you take your own water), a decision that many regret now.  Conditions in the tunnel were oppressive and not all the fans were activated.  The tropical conditions meant that the water sachet rations were not enough and plenty of people went without.  The course itself was tough with about 4km of the 10.5km course uphill. The news about it being a 10.5km was delivered to us just before the race start, so these times will not count towards our 2010 10km Championship.

It wasn’t a pretty run and not much fun either, but it certainly had novelty value.  Continue reading “Clem & Tunnel Run Race Report” →

Well done to all who participated in the CLEM7 this morning. What a turnout by the club! Although the conditions were humid, it was’nt a flat course and it was’nt REALLY 10km there were some good times set with a fair bit of competition it would seem. See the results at the website.

Hey guys, check this out! These are some of the results from the Bribie Triathlon Series events over this past weekend. Please accept apologies for those people who took part but have been missed of this posting. Well done Kirsty, Abi and Fabian! Full results from the weekend events can be found at the website and following the Bribie Triathlon Series 2009/2010.

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.

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.