Here’s the format for the SPS club champs for 2013. It comes with certain restrictions and warnings which carry dire consequences if not adhered to… The purpose is to encourage participation in events, encourage support of local events, have fun and celebrate and assist in providing a friendly, safe and competitive environment. Continue reading “South Pine Striders Club Champs 2013”
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Striders Win Male And Female Marathon Titles In Toowoomba
A strong contingent of Striders headed out to Toowoomba for this weekend’s XCell Roofing Toowoomba Marathon and other distances. The race featured a new course and considerable improvements to runner safety. The new course took runners out into the farm areas beyond the University and runners got some great views and scenery but paid the price with some new hills. Striders Abi Griffin took out the female marathon title (3:32) and club president Stan Fetting won his second marathon title in Toowoomba (2:57). There were a host of other notable achievements as well: Continue reading “Striders Win Male And Female Marathon Titles In Toowoomba”
Core And Stretching Masterclass Dates Released
The Core and Stretching Masterclass with physiotherapist Dean Sullivan, fresh from the Olympics in London where he was looking after world class triathletes will start on Wed 24 October and run for 5 weeks: October 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21. Cost is $10 per session starts at 6pm-7pm, bring cash with you. You need your own Swiss ball, it’s a BYOB session. Wear comfortable clothing that you can stretch in without flashing the rest of the class and bring a towel. This a unique opportunity to learn from a highly qualified practitioner. You will benefit best if you attend all 5 sessions. You will learn principles and techniques you can employ long after the classes have finished. No need to book, just show up with 10 bucks, a ball and towel and enjoy. Venue: South Pine Community Church Hall, Cnr Eatons Crossing & South Pine Rds, Eatons Hill.
Core and Stretching Master Class
We have a unique opportunity to host some core & stretching master classes starting soon with physiotherapist Deane Sullivan. Dean has experience with elite Triathlon, Swimming and AFL and is a registered therapist with the Queensland Academy of Sport. We would like to gauge interest and also timings. Our options are Wednesdays at 5:30pm or 6:00pm. Entry will be $10 per head, total bargain! Please use the poll to indicate your interest and your preferred start time.
Striders Club Championship Points
To make it easier to keep an up to date Club Championship Leaderboard we are putting the onus back on runners to let us know when & what they have run so that we can accurately compile and allocate championship points for our Annual Club Champion Award. If you would like to qualify for points please check the list and submit your times. Continue reading “Striders Club Championship Points”
Striders Road Trip 2012
The annual Striders Road Trip to Toowoomba is on again! This is one of the highlights of the year as we get away for a 24 turnaround trip filled with great laughs and good memories (and the odd tough race!). Continue reading “Striders Road Trip 2012”
Eatons Hill State School Community Fun Run
When: Wednesday 5th September 2012, 6:00am registration, 6:20am race start.
Where: Eatons Hill State School. The 4km race course departs and finishes at the school.
Why: To celebrate World Health and Physical Activity Day. Continue reading “Eatons Hill State School Community Fun Run”
Running Race Roundup: Brisbane, XC Nationals, Lakes College, Sunny Coast
Over the last couple of weeks there have been some great race results for Striders in a number of races including two junior members competing in the Australian Cross Country Championships in Adelaide. Here’s some edited highlights: Continue reading “Running Race Roundup: Brisbane, XC Nationals, Lakes College, Sunny Coast”
Race Day Nightmares – turning disaster into triumph
The old maxim that ‘times don’t win races, racers win races’ was proven again this week at the Olympics where we saw some high profile meltdowns. Emily Seebohm did the nation proud but felt she had failed in missing out on a gold medal, and James Magnussen didn’t fire as expected in the 4X100m freestyle relay final. Channel 9 helped make matters worse by conducting some train wreck interviews at a time when both athletes needed some space to process their emotions and thoughts so soon after the end of the race (and catch their breath). Most of us who race have had our dog days, when things just don’t go right, and many would have sympathised with James and Emily. Here’s my guide for ensuring that race day isn’t a disaster or at least learning from it: Continue reading “Race Day Nightmares – turning disaster into triumph”
Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge 2012
Ouch or Eina! Depending on your country of origin. I’d done this event in the previous two years with the first year being a 29 hour effort and only 3 of the 4 team members making it (a fail in other words and the t-shirt is for gardening only) and then last year being a 23 hour effort but with all 4 team members crossing the line. Super feeling. This year I had decided that it was unfair to commit to a team as a result of the uncertainty of life after the Comrades as I would have liked to have bettered the 23 hour and probably aimed for under 20 hours. Continue reading “Gold Coast Kokoda Challenge 2012”
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