Toowoomba Road Runners – South Pine Striders

Strider takes out Toowoomba Marathon

October 20, 2008October 25, 2008 SPStridersLeave a comment

p1020826 — Striders club members get ready to hit the road

A group of 9 Striders travelled up to Toowoomba on the weekend to compete in the various distances on offer.

p1020871 — Julie Turner is awarded silver for the 10km

In tough conditions, Julie Turner took out silver in the Women’s 10km, with Wendy Clark just missing out on a podium finish.

Stan and Mary took on the Marathon, which took in 4 loops of the course based around the Uni.

Stan held on in the lead group and then moved to the front at 15km.

He shared the lead with another runner until the 33km mark when he moved

out far in front to eventually finish well ahead of second for his first ever marathon win.

p1020869 — Stan is presented the marathon trophies

Striders in Toowoomba

October 20, 2008October 25, 2008 SPStridersLeave a comment

This weekend 9 Striders clubbies travelled up to Toowoomba to compete in the 10km, Half and Marathon. Here’s some memories: [click on the speaker icon on the top of the slideshow if you want to mute the music]

Toowoomba Marathon Route

September 26, 2008September 26, 2008 SPStridersLeave a comment

For those preparing for Toowoomba here’s a map showing you the loop route with the water points as well.
Toowoomba Marathon 2008 Loop Course.
You can also view this in [3D], of Google Maps [Streetview].