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13/11/08
Hi Everyone
The talk at the moment seems to be Marathons - so here goes for a start
The Auckland Marathon Champs were held in conjunction with the Auckland Marathon
Provisional results give Pakuranga athletes the following places
Open grade Men 3rd Justin Carnaby 2:38:09
Senior Women 2nd Ewa Wystepek 3:02:14
Women 45-49 1st Debbie Garland 3:46:58
Senior Men 1st Justin Carnaby 2:38:09
4th Ed Brown 2:56:47
Men 40-44 1st Graham Moore 2:42:57
Men 50-54 2nd Malcolm Chamberlin 3:27:18
Men 55-59 2nd Richard Bright 3:28:08
full provisional results attached (any discrepencies let the centre know via their website www.athleticsauckland.co.nz )
2009 NZ Marathon Champs Now confirmed to be held at the Southland Marathon November 2009
www.southlandmarathon.co.nz
2009 Rotorua Marathon Saturday May 2nd - 45th Anniversary - Entries now open - www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz
And some shorter events
Tois Challenge was held last weekend - a tough 18.5k trail run at Whakatane - plenty of hills
Oksana Isavnina won the womens section in 1:39:28
Keri Keri Half Marathon is being held next Saturday with plenty of Pakuranga runners and walkers participating
and there should be some in the leading groups - both men and women.
Last Mondays 5 k was headed by Scott Russell in17:20 with Lucy Roper leading the womens section in 21:16
First walker was Rodney Thorne in 30:08
full results on www.coolrunning.co.nz
The 5 k starts at 6pm every Monday from now till Xmas
Next Saturdays Pack Run map is on the link below sent thru from David
Most of it is off road - also "think drink" it might be a hot day
There will be a couple of shortcuts devised for the groups not wanting to do the full distance
And remember the course map is on display at the clubrooms for you to checkout
if you are running late and not sure where to go so you can catch up
David (davidharper@vodafone.co.nz) thought you should check out the
following Route: Burswood - Golflands
To view Burswood - Golflands, follow the link below:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_route?r=630690555205
The Athletics Auckland Centre has the following invitation Next Monday night for anyone interested
SPECIAL MEETING – MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER
The Cross Country and Road Section of Athletics Auckland warmly invites athletes, club officials, coaches
and parents of juniors to a Special Meeting on Monday 17 November at 7.30pm
in the Officials Lounge at Mt Smart Stadium (the building on the left hand side overlooking the Track).
Entry is off O’Rorke Road.
This meeting is called to give everyone an opportunity to give us their views, and listen to others’ views, on the following areas of our sport that we would like some feedback on before preparing the programme for the 2009 season.
1. GRAND PRIX SERIES
- is it achieving what we all want it to?
- do we need prizes?
- are there other things we can do to beef up the series?
2. SELECTION PROCESS FOR AAI XCR TEAMS
The current policy is attached to this e-mail and we welcome any discussion on the policy we adopt for 2009.
The XCR selectors will be on hand to answer any questions.
3. PROMOTION OF CLUBS AT THE START OF THE SEASON
It has been proposed that clubs hold a common event on the opening day for each club in 2009,
to help promote our sport, and share the costs of advertising this.
- is this feasible
- is it an idea that Clubs would like to pursue
4. ANY OTHER ISSUES
The Cross Country and Road Committee will take into consideration any suggestions or comments made
at this meeting when planning the 2009 season.
This is your chance to try and ensure that this committee has input from a wide cross-section of interested persons
so please come and join us. Tea and coffee will be served.
And Finally Debbie Garlands daughter Mikaela will be at the club on Saturday promoting Cookie Time Christmas
cookies and taking orders- a good buy at $14 a bucket of 85 delivery before Xmas
and thats it for this week
Cheers
Richard
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6/11/08
Hi Everyone
Last Sunday The Auckland Marathon and Half Marathon were held, starting at Devonport at 6.30 and crossing
the harbour bridge to finish at Victoria Park.
The Half Marathon saw two club members take first and second, Dale Warrander winning in a time of 1:07:35
and Scott Winton second in 1:08:21
Other club members noted in the results were
Natalie Seay 1:49:35, Gaye Stratton 2:06:55 and Sunnette Kennard 2:44:58 for the walk.
The Marathon was won by Ben Ruthe in 2:28:10
Results for club members
Well done to debutants at the marathon - Rosalea Dun who won the F55 Walk division in 6:14:15
and Lachlan Maclean completing in 4:13:39 (net 4:09:38).
Justin Carnaby 2:38:07 6th overall (3rd senior Men)
Graham Moore 2:42:57 9th overall (3rd M40)
Ed Brown 2:56:47
Malcolm Chamberlin 3:27:18 (M50 7th)
Ingrid Herdson 3:30:59 (F40 6th)
Debbie Garland 3:46:58 (F45 4th) net time of 3:42:53 was 23 minutes better than her debut time at Rotorua this year.
All times are gun times and there may have been other members who I have not mentioned.
Well done to everyone competing.
results and photos - www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz
Next Saturday the Clubs Pack run will head East as far as Somerville Rd for the fast pack and possibly shorter
versions for the slower packs
Darryl Miller has set the rough course and will lead the fast pack. - links to map my run and a map of the course is below
and thats all for this week
Thanks
Richard
> Hello,
>
> David Harper (davidharper@vodafone.co.nz) thought you should check out the
> following Route: Darryl Millers run
>
> To view Darryl Millers run, follow the link below:
> http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_route?r=730186718604
>
> David Harper writes:
> This Saturdays run - Darryl Millers run
>
30/10/08
Good Evening Everyone
Last Saturdays packrun at the club split those attending into 4 groups ,
they were 5 minute k pace, 8 min.,
10 minute and walkers. and all headed thru Howick- and
Next Saturday the packrun will head to the Panmure Basin
The full distance to and around the basin is 11.76 k. those that will
choose
not to go
round the basin can take 3 k off that.
This week the packs will be split into 4 groups again - 5 minute pace, 6-7
minute pace,
8-10 minute pace and walkers
David is again looking for pack leader volunteers - please email him.
Below is a link to mapmyrun which has the map of next Saturdays run -
If you have a favourite run from the club that you would like to test as a
pack run
plot it on map my run and send to David.
David (davidharper@vodafone.co.nz) thought you should check out the
following Route: Panmure Basin
To view Panmure Basin, follow the link below:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/view_route?r=483866672464
>
You can view david100's Public Profile and Add them as a Friend here:
http://www.mapmyrun.com/user_profile?u=470413203740
What is MapMyRun?
MapMyRun.com is a community web site for runners and joggers who want to
stay healthy, lose weight or train more effectively. MapMyRun.com
provides
easy-to-use, comprehensive web-based running tools and running maps to
measure distance and count calories from running. With running forums,
training logs and tips from expert runners and coaches, MapMyRun.com is
the site where runners are.
Thanks,
The MapMyRun Team
The Senior Cross Country and Road section has some Petrol vouchers left
from
the NZ Road relays that we
will not require next year
If anyone would like to purchase some please see me on Saturday
or get in contact by return email
thanks
and thats the news for this week
anyone with any news items please email them to me
cheers
Richard
8/10/08
Good Evening Everyone
As reported earlier in the week, on Saturday Pakuranga won medals in FIVE grades at the NZ Road Relays based
in Mosgiel (near Dunedin). This was a great achievement.
The medaling teams were
Gold to the Senior Women - retaining their title.
Silver to Senior Men and Junior Women
Bronze to Masters Women and Junior Men.
We also had teams in the Masters Men 50 (7th), Senior Men B (4th) and Senior Women B (2nd).
An amendment to the email report of result, and apology to Leah Hirshfeld, Leah was in the Senior Women
winning team (replaceing Ewa Wystepak).
The top Club for the relays was Wellington Scottish who had 2 wins and a second.
The top club award is worked out on the best 3 results of each club.
Club President Bob Smith was a competitor in the Maters Men 50 team and his report on the event is attached
Thanks Bob.
below are a couple of links to reports from the relays as well as photos on the Leith website
Photos mainly MM50 on one and winning teams at prize giving on the other
Check: http://leithharriers.com/PhotoAlbum.html
a great Wayne Parsons article in the ODT:
http://www.odt.co.nz/sport/athletics/25805/athletics-strong-finish-key-canterbury-win
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http://www.athletics.org.nz/Article.aspx?ID=4589
Well done to you all at the relays
Next Saturday is October 11th and thats another busy day at the club
Its Sponsors Day , Senior Cross Country and Road AGM and Prizegiving
The Sponsors Day Event is a teams handicap on the Short Road Course
and for those off go (zero) you get to start at 2pm.
Everyone has been handicapped for the short (8.3 k) course but no one has the same handicap.
Everyone has been allocated to a sponsor and in most cases each member is in a different team
to the member starting before and after, so some competitive fun will be had.
The handicap list is attached with team names allocated.
The Team with the lowest average handicap time will be declared the winner, so it doesn't matter
if there are different numbers turning up for each team.
So Come and enjoy the fun of the team enviroment,
And don't forget to support our sponsors that have supported the club during the year.
The Sponsors Are (with websites)
Eco-Tech www.ecotechsolutions.com - NZ email info@eco-tech.co.nz
Macrennie Construction www.macrennie.com
Pakuranga and Howick Realty www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz
Thermo Tech www.thermo.co.nz
Saturday 18th October 2 pm club members get to run the Sir Barry Curtis 10 k course
Those who run Saturday and pay the entry fee will go in the spot
prize draw on Sunday - some great prizes here.
Sunday 19th October Sir Barry Curtis 10 k and 5 k a top class field should not deter the
average runner and walker from participating.
Entries close Sunday 12th at midnight - enter online www.pakrun.org.nz
10 k starts at 9.30 and the 5 k at 9.15
Bruce Calway is still taking names from anyone available to help that he hasn't already got.
Note also that Nick Willis - NZ Olympic bronze medalist is attending and I believe
will be starting the 5k and at the club house after the event.
Monday Night 5k Fun run and walk - Last Monday in wet conditions over 120 took part
with Paul Crowhurst blitzing the field with a time of 15:46, only 11 seconds otside the course record,
ahead of Anthony Curry 18:49.
Vicky Powell was first woman home in 20:59 ahead of Lucy Roper 22:03.
Rachael Martin headed the walkers in 31:16 followed by Rodney Thorne in 31:20.
Another 5 k next Monday night.
Pakuranga Club Track and Field nights are coming SOON
Seniors - start Tuesday 21st October -
Juniors - start Wednesday 15th October 5:15 pm
Hope to see you there - a great way to keep the fitness during the summer
All abilities welcome
Sunday November 2 Auckland Marathon and Half (includes Auckland Marathon Champs )
note entries closed - so try Keri Keri instead if you missed entering
Saturday November 15 Keri Keri Half Marathon - NZ Half Marathon Champs
And thats all for this week
cheers
Richard
4/10/08
Good Evening Everyone
Pakuranga scored medals in 5 events today at the NZ Road Relays based at Mosgiel near Dunedin.
The Senior Womens team came from 3rd and over 2 minutes behind to WIN and retain their title.
Team members are Lisa Robertson, Renee Holtom, Sarah Devoy, Chanel Williamson, Maria Akesson
Ewa Wystepak and Alice Mason.
The Senior Mens team took silver, 2min 25 behind favourites and defending champs Canterbury University
and who lead all the way. Wellington Scottish were 3rd.
This is the first time Pakuranga has placed in this grade.
Team members are Nick Pannett, Jono McKee, Justin Carnaby, Scott Winton, Ryan Sissons, Sam Dobson
and Dale Warrander.
The Master Women were placed third in their grade and again first time.
Team members are Rachel Penny, Oksana Iskavana, Melanie Cossar, Donna Wallwork, Lorna Mills,
Natalie Seay and Kristine Reid.
The Junior Women placed second and Junior Men were third to round off a great day for the club
There was drama in the Masters Men 50 with front runners Olympis and Auckland University being sent the
wrong way at the bottom of the hill (leg 6) allowing Wellington Scottish to grab the win.
Final placing of the Pakuranga team is believed to be 5th or 6th.
The Senior Men B were pipped at the post in finishing 4th in the Senior Men B grade.
The Senior Women B team finished second in the Womens B grade event.
Wellington Scottish won the top club award.
Well done to everyone who took part today.
cheers
Richard
3/10/08
Good Evening Everyone
Pakuranga will be represented by 6 senior and masters and 2 junior teams at the National Road Relays
being held on the Taieri plains near Dunedin on Saturday.
The teams are made up of two Senior women and one Masters women, two Senior Men and
one Masters Men 50.
The junior teams are in the Womens 19 and Mens 19 grades.
We wish all those particpating a good run and hopefully some success.
A race preview by Murray McInnon can be found on the Athletic NZ website
on the following link www.athletics.org.nz/Article.aspx?ID=4582
For those of you left in Auckland and coming to the club on Saturday, there will be a pack run
starting about 2 pm.
Last Saturday the Mystery was revealed with a Reverse Pairs Event held
using the 4.5 k course used for the half marathon and Auckland Road relays.
Everyone was ranked on their handicap and the Pairs selected -18 in all.
My apologies to Sunnette for not including her in the starting list.
Ann Bradbury and John Baty were first to finish just ahead of Alan Bradbury and Karl Sutton
with Debbie garland and Bruce Calway a close third.
Was a shame that Sian Morrice didn't wait for her partner Jackie Russell or they may have been
in the leading group too. The leading time was approximately 21:40.
Correcting Sunnette and Kens time for their handicap they would have finished 8th.
There was some positive feedback about this type of event, any suggestions on whether or not the
2009 committee should develop this type of event would be appreciated.
Should the pairs be selected as they were last Saturday or should it be more competitive
with members selecting their own partner and having a sealed handicap as well.
Should the senior section target/encourage the Auckland City pairs at Cornwall park in May.
Saturday October 11th 2 pm Sponsors Day
3:45pm AGM for Senior Cross Country and Road Section
& Special Trophies handed out
Nominations for the 2009 committee will be taken from the floor on the day
All trophies that were competed for this year have been engraved and will be
handed out to those of you who attend. Also certificates.
2pm Sponsors Day - don't forget to support our sponsors
This will be a teams handicap on the short road course similar to last year.
Saturday 18th October Sir Barry Curtis Preparation Day
Sunday 19th October Sir Barry Curtis 10 km Road Race
Bruce Calway is looking for volunteers to help with this major fundraising event
please put your name forward if you are available
and haven't already done so
Sunday November 2 Auckland Marathon and Half (includes Auckland Marathon Champs )
note entries closed - so try Keri Keri instead if you missed entering
Saturday November 15 Keri Keri Half Marathon - NZ Half Marathon Champs
Monday night 5k at 6 from the club - great course and now held completly in daylight for runners
and walkers, for young and old.
Great to catch up on some speed work.
This week 150+ took part with NZ Road Relay team members Melanie Cossar (20:03) and
Matt Sweetingham (16:01) being first woman and man home respectively.
Rachael Martin (31:40) was first walker.
The 5k will be held every Monday until Christmas except Labour Day Monday.
And thats all for this week
regards
Richard
25/09/08
Good Evening Everyone
What a successful day last Saturday was for the Pakuranga Club with club members dominating at two
major events that were held in Auckland
Arthur Lydiard Events
Early on Saturday morning the Legend Marathon and Arthurs Half were held using the roads in the Waitakeres
that Arthur Lyiard used as training grounds over the years.
The Legend Marathon was won comfortably by club member Scott Winton in a good time for the testing course
of 2:24:23, over 12 minutes ahead of second placegetter Ben Ruthe.
Both womens and mens sections of Arthurs Half were won by Pakuranga athletes.
Maria Akesson won the womens section in 1:28:45, Lorna Mills was 7th in 1:42:19
The mens section podium was dominted by Pakuranga athletes with the first three in the senior mens section
coming from Pakuranga. Nick Pannett and Justin Carnaby arrived to watch the events but decided to late enter
with Nick winning in a time of 1:19:42 and Justin 2nd in 1;20:37. Ed Brown was 3rd senior home in 1:22:58.
Auckland Road Relays
The relays were again held at the club this year and Pakuranga dominated the senior and masters grades.
Senior Women : Pakuranga were 1st and 2nd in the 5 team field.
The winning team was Chanel Williamson,Lisa Robertson,Sarah Devoy and Renee Holtom.
Over the 4.4 k legs Chanel Williamson was the fastest overall in 16:13
and Lisa Robertson overall fastest over the 2 lap 8.7 k leg with 32:12
Masters Women : Pakuranga were again 1st and 2nd but this time only 2 teams took part.
The winning team was Kristine Reid,Rachel Penny,Melanie Cossar and Debbie Garland..
Kristine Reid fastest over the 4.4k leg with 16:33 and Rachel Penny 33:59 for 8.7 k
Senior Men : This title was again won by Pakuranga by over 5 minutes with 5 teams taking part.
The winning team was Jonny McKee,Andrew McKee,Paul Crowhurst,Matt Sweetingham
and Nick Pannett (backing up from his half marathon win earlier in the day)
Fastest time overall for the 4.4k leg was Jonny McKee with 13:56 and over the 8.7 k legs it was
Paul Crowhurst with 28:31
Masters Men 35-49 : Pakuranga was 2nd in this grade by 47 seconds from Takapuna
Team members were Chris Keith,Brett Wallwork,Graham Moore,David Drummond and
Peter Blair.
The fastest 4.4k lap was 15:15 by Alastair Munro from Takapuna and Graham Moore was
fastest over the 8.7 k legs with 30:54.
Masters Men 50+ : Pakuranga was 2nd in this grade, 2 minutes behond the winning University team.
The team was Darryl Miller, John Read,David Harper and Malcolm Chamberlin.
All the first 3 teams had time in the lead during this race, starting with ACA then
Pakuranga and finally University.
Thanks to all those who took part - 43 seniors and masters from the club,
And thanks to the helpers too .
Monday night 5 k was attended by 168 this week with good conditions. Alex Parlane was first in 16:36
with Stacey Knowles first woman in 20:17 and Rodney Thorne first walker in 29:08.
A reminder that next week the 5 k at 6pm will be held in complete daylight with
daylight saving on Sunday morning (move clocks forward).
Bruce Calway is after volunteers for the Sir Barry Curtis 10k being held on Sunday October 19th
He is looking for helpers for the finish area, entry desk , marshalls and waterstops.
Please contact Bruce if you can help - email calway@xtra.co.nz thanks.
This Saturday at the Club The Mystery run will be held - please be early - start time will be 2pm
This will be a low key event over a shorter that normal course (max 6k for fastest)
Walkers welcome.
Saturday October 4th NZ Road Relays - 6 Pakuranga teams take on other clubs from
around the country around the Taieri plains.
Road Pack Run at the club 2pm ish start
Saturday 11th October Sponsors Day ; Section AGM and Special Trophies day
2009 committee nominations close Saturday 27th
More Nominations required.
Saturday 18th October Sir Barry Curtis Preparation Day
Sunday 19th October Sir Barry Curtis 10 k Road Race
Saturday November 15 Keri Keri Half Marathon - NZ Half Marathon Champs
And thats all for this week
thanks
Richard
18/09/08
Good Evening Everyone
On Saturday, starting at 11am the Auckland Road Relays will be held at the club,
The course is the 4.5 k lap that is also used for the club half marathon champs,
basicly Cascades road, Aviemore drive to the community centre by the swing bridge,
through to the swimming pool up to and along Pakuranga Rd (by netball courts) and
down Cascades road to the club.
If you are not running come along and support the Ten Pakuranga senior and masters
teams.
Race 1 start 11 am - Senior Men and Masters Men 35-49
2 11:10 am - Masters Men 50+
3 11:15 am - Senior Women and Men19
4 11:30 am - Masters Women , women 19 and composite teams
For those not running thr relays and those who want 2 runs on the day,
at 2 pm there is scheduled to be a no points Road Handicap event.
For those wanting club uniforms, these will be available on Saturday.
For those going to the NZ Road Relays in Dunedin, this will be the last chance to order
tracksuits before the relays in 2 weeks.
See Tracey Calway
On Monday night the Pakuranga 5 k at 6 pm continues
With the nights getting lighter it is a good run or walk for a Monday night
next Monday (21st) the main spot prize is a $200 shoe voucher,
a great incentive.
Please be early !
Saturday 27th , The Mystery continues over the Mystery run - walkers can participate
and it is likely to be a low key short event
2 pm start.
Please be early to receive the mystery news.
Saturday October 4th NZ Road Relays - 6 Pakuranga teams take on other clubs from
around the country around the Taieri plains.
Road Pack Run at the club 2pm ish start
Saturday 11th October Sponsors Day ; Section AGM and Special Trophies day
2009 committee nominations close Saturday 27th
More Nominations required.
Saturday 18th October Sir Barry Curtis Preparation Day
Sunday 19th October Sir Barry Curtis 10 k Road Race
Saturday November 15 Keri Keri Half Marathon - NZ Half Marathon Champs
And thats all for now
cheers
Richard
16/09/09
Good Evening Everyone
Fifty Two runners and walkers crossed the finish line in this years Road Championships at the club on Saturday.
Overhead conditions had some cloud cover although it was warm and the steady wind really meant a tail wind
out and head wind home.
First to finish, by a margin of 10 seconds, was Nick Pannett who covered the 10.1 long course in 31:59,
with Kristine Reid second to finish in 32:09 for the 8.3 k short course.
Both of these times were faster than the fastest mens and womens times at the club champs on these courses
last year.
Fastest Masters Man on the long course was John Reid with 39:11 which also bettered last years best time.
Of the over 60s Masters Men John Robinson produced the fastest time in 34:56, slightly slower than last year.
The womans handicap cup was won by Gaye Stratton (58:23) with Sunnette Kennard (58:44) runnerup
(well walkerup I guess) and Julie Devonshire (59:25) third.
The mens handicap cup was won by Maurie Neighbour (58:01) with Greg Dodds (58:19) runnerup
and Lachlan Maclean (58:29) third.
Sixteen members did better than their handicap.
Closest to their handicap was Malcolm Chamberlin, who was 1 second too fast in 59:59.
For closeness there were 5 members between Dave Spankie on 1:00:07 and Sian Morrice on 1:00:13,
thats seven finishers in seven seconds - how good would that have looked on a normal handicap day?!
Championship Age Grade Winners were
Senior Women Sarah Devoy 32:54
Women 30 Leah Hirschfeld 34:52
Masters Women 35 Kristine Reid 32:09
Masters Women 40 Melanie Cossar 34:58
Masters Women 50 Gaye Stratton 45:53
Masters Women 55 Beverley Lorimer 52:06
Walkers Women Sunnette Kennard 1:00:44
Walkers Men Les Heywood 54:58
Masters Men 60 John Robinson 34:56
Masters Men 65 Barry Weston 42:49
Masters Men 70+ Ron Johnson 46:24
Senior Men Nick Pannett 31:59
Masters Men 35 Brett Wallwork 40:26
Masters Men 40 Lachlan Maclean 53:14
Masters Men 45 Chris Keith 41:46
Masters Men 50 John Reid 39:11
Masters Men 55 John Baty 47:57
Handicap Age Grade Winners Were
Senior Women Sian Morrice 1:00:13
Masters Women 35+ Gaye Stratton 58:23
Walkers Les Heywood 46:58
Senior Men Nick Pannett 59:44
Masters Men 35 Lachlan Maclean 58:29
Masters Men 50 Greg Dodds 58:19
Masters Men 60+ John Beedie 59:39
Full results attached
In conjunction with the club road champs , the Auckland Masters Association also held their
Road Champs over the 10.1 k long course.
The Mens Trophy was won by our John Reid (39:11) in the M50 grade with Malcolm Chamberlin
(40:14) runner up. Richard Thomson (53:09) was the fastest in the M55 grade (well had to be as
I was the only runner in the grade). Ex club member Kelvin Fitness (48:56) returned to the club
course to win the M65 grade (again the only runner).
Marcia Soanes (48:22) won the Womans Trophy competing in the W50 grade.
Full results and photos on the masters website www.ama.org.nz
And overseas results for a club member, Val Vili won the womens shotput at the World Athletic
Final in Stuggart, Germany over the weekend with a throw of 19.69.
This after winning in Roverto,Italy on Wednesday with a 19.73 throw.
The Whangamata Half Marathon was also run in the weekend with Paul Crowhurst winning
the mens grade in 1:12:04. Geoff Rickerby finished 8th overall (4th MO) in 1:20:56,
Allan Sim 48th overall (24thOM) in 1:34:55 and David Hamilton won the M65 grade in 1:53:42
(121 overall).
In the associated 5k run Lynne Sim was 2nd in the womens 55 grade in 41:07
On Saturday night a good number of club members returned to the club for a delicious Pot Luck Dinner.
Thanks to Brian for organising this social occasion.
The dinner was followed by a great hours entertainment with Bobs bottle auction, with some great buys
made and some not so great buys made! Thanks to auctioneer Bob for a great job and thanks to
everyone for entering into the spirit of the event and donating and buying the bottles, not one was
passed in (although the last one should have been). Just over $500 was raised by the auction to
help fund the teams going to the national road relays in Dunedin.
The raffle for the All Black Rugby Book was drawn after the auction and was won by number 3
which was purchased by Barry Weston.
Unfortunately we were unable to establish television contact with Brisbane so its was off to various
other venues to watch a great game of rugby. The All Blacks winning 28-24. If you think that the
score on your ticket was close to that score, let Brian know - email brian.payne@manukau.ac.nz
or see him on Saturday.
Thanks once again to everyone who came.
Well thats all for now - an events coming up email will follow later in the week
cheers
Richard
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10/09/08
Hi Everyone
This Saturday September 13th the Senior Club Road Championships
will be held at the club.
Senior Road Championship Runs and Walk start at 2 pm
Yes thats 2 pm for everyone !
If you are late arriving your finish time will not be adjusted for starting late!
And remember that club uniforms are required to be worn.
The run Saturday will incorporate Aucklland Masters 10k Road Champs
so if you are a AMA member you can late enter and run the long course to be eligable
thats if you have not already entered. Note that women and over 60 men running the long
course for AMA champs will not be eligable for club champs.
For safety reasons the club car park may be closed from 1:45 pm
so be early if you want to park in the club carpark.
- this is because there will be senior runners and walkers exiting from
and returning into the carpark from 2pm .
The Courses
The Short Course (8.3k) for - Senior Women, Masters Women, Walkers, Masters Men 60+
The Long Course (10.1k) for - Senior Men, Masters Men 35-59.
Maps of the courses can be found on the noticeboard.
Please advise Chris Keith at least 10 minutes before the start
if you intend running up a grade.
A sealed handicap will operate .
Prizegiving will be held at approximately 4pm
We want to see you ALL there either running or helping.
And don't forget Saturday Nights POT LUCK Dinner and
Rugby watching --- from 7pm
bring some food
and a bottle (wrapped) for Bobs bottle auction
Rugby starts 10 pm -
Tickets at the door $5 each
- includes a score that may win you a prize
Saturdays raffle is an All Black book as the prize (retail value $80)
tickets on sale Saturday $2 each or 3 for $5
If not all sold in the afternoon tickets will be sold in the evening
and drawn before the Rugby starts
Thanks
Richard
3/09/08
Good Evening All
Last Saturday was the Marathon relay at the club with twelve teams particpating.
Thanks to Eco Tech for sponsoring the event and giving product prizes for the
first three teams. Don't forget to look out for their products in the supermarkets.
Thanks also to Brian Payne for organinsing the event, Chris Keith for the handicaping
and Pam Robinson and Scot Dean for timekeeping.
The one disappointing aspect of the day was the discraceful rudeness many members
showed when the announcements were being made by continuously talking.
Great team comradery was evident during the day with the nations
The team from Bar Land were the eventual winners finishing in a time of 2:58:06
team menbers were Mathew Hitchings,Craig Haslip, Nick Pannett, Simon Ball and
Matt Sweetingham.
Second was team 7, representing New Zealand in a time of 3:00:11 and with one
team member short, team members were Tracey Calway, Julie Devonshire, Mike Trethe
and Geoff Rickerby.
A sprint finish by the final runner from other New Zealnd team, Craig Williamson saw
them finish third in 3:03:37, just 11 seconds ahead of England team 4. The NZ team
members were Craig Williamson, Greg Dodds, Mac McKenzie, Gaye Stratten and
Eric Meredith.
Next Saturday is the New Zealand Road champs in Hamilton and a large contingent
from the club are participating, either representing Auckland or the club, good luck to
you all, bring home some medals and enjoy the experience.
For those club members not going to Hamilton, there will be a Road Handicap at the
club starting at 2 pm for those who are off go.
Saturday 13th September is the Club Road Champs Everyone starts 2pm
There is a sealed handicap and handicap points will be awarded
Scott Dean is wanting Four Volunteers to help him with marshalling and timekeeping
If you can help please contact him ph 534 7696 or email <scott_dean666@hotmail.com>
Normal courses apply , short course (8.3k) for walkers , all women and over 60 men
and the long course for Senior Men and Masters men 35-59.
A reminder that the Auckland Masters will also be running at this event as their
Road Champs.
At 7pm that evening there will be a pot luck dinner at the club followed by Bobs bottle auction
followed by the rugby All Blacks playing Australia (10pm) - will the All Blacks get as easy
game as they had tonight. - tickets $5 each which gives you a score which if correct will
win a prize.
There will also be a raffle with an All Black book as the prize (retail value $80) tickets
on sale Saturday and drawn at the dinner evening.
All proceeds of the evening to the relay teams to Dunedin.
Saturday October 11th 3.45 pm Senior Cross Country and Road Section AGM and
Special Trophy Prizegiving.
Committee members for next year required - nomination form attached and
available at the club.
And thats all the news for this week
all the best
Richard
27/08/08
Good Evening Everyone
The heavy rain on Sunday morning did not deter members of the public coming to the sections Garage Sale,
and just over $2,000 was raised towards the teams going to the National Relays in October.
A big THANKS to Pam and John Robinson for again being the main organisers of this event and also thanks
to everyone who helped on Saturday and Sunday and to those who donated items.
It was a bit disappointing that more prospective team members were not helping on Sunday.
These is still a variety of items that have not sold, these will be available at the club on Saturday afternoon
for anyone interested. Lots of books and records.
Last Saturday at the club it was Road Handicap race 6, run in reasonably good conditions.
On handicap first woman to finish was walker Julie Devonshire with 58:52, while Paul Williams from the
masters men 35-49 grade was first man in 57:38.
Fastest women on the short course was Rachel Penny in 35:47 while Kristine Reid flew round the long
course in 41:04.
Fastest man on the short course was Barry Weston in 42:49 while Matt Sweetingham was fastest on
the long course in 36:05.
Summary of Results Handicap Winner Fastest Time
Walkers Mac McKenzie 58:52 Leslye Watts 59:19 short course
Mac McKenzie 1:10:37 long course
Women Senior Sian Morrice 1:01:16 Sian Morrice 41:01 short course
Jane Field 52:16 long course
Masters Women Vicky Powell 1:00:16 Rachel Penny 35:47 short course
Kristine Reid 41:04 long course
Senior Men Matt Sweetingham 1:02:50 Matt Sweetingham 36:05
Masters Men 35-49 Paul Williams 57:38 Mike Trathen 40:45
Masters Men 50-59 Greg Dean 58:26 John Read 39:48
Masters Men 60+ John Beedie 58:20 Barry Weston 42:49 short course
Chris Martin 52:21 long course
A note from the results collators : PLEASE start off your correct time !!!!!!
If you don't your finish time may not be recorded.
Full results attached.
Also on Saturday was the Australian Cross Country champs , results for senior club members
representing Auckland were
Senior Women 8k 5th Alice Mason 27:47
Senior Men 12k 19th Sam Dobson 38:34
21st Nick Pannett 38:44
The mens section of the Taranaki Road Champs was won by Dale Warrander in a time of 29:52
for the 10,000 metres.
Ewa Wistepek was 2nd in the senior womens section of the Hawkes Bay marathon with a time
of 3:19
And the Monday night 5k at the club as back, this weeks winners were Anthony Curry in 19:02,
Sarah Blyde first woman with 21:54 and Rachael Martin first walker in 31:29.
The 5k will be held from the clubrooms every Monday night at 6 pm from now until Xmas.
Timex are the major sponsor. Donation entry - Adult $2 under 18 $1
Next Saturday August 30th - its Marathon Relay time - start time 12.30 pm
12 teams have been selected - based on country or origon
List of the teams is attached -
All team members have been given a handicap
All runners and walkers must complete at least 2 laps.
This year the relay is sponsored by Eco Tech.
Saturday September 6th NZ Road Champs in Hamilton - entries have closed
Road Handicap Race 7 at the club.
Saturday September 13th Club Road Champs 2pm start for everyone
incorporating Auckland Masters Road champs.
Pot Luck Dinner and Rugby watching from 7pm
Saturday 20th September Auckland Road Relays
And thats it for this week
cheers
Richard
20/08/08
Good evening Everyone
Last Sunday the Auckland Road Champs were held at Unitec in Point Chev.
Pakuranga again had success in the Senior and Masters grades.
All the mens grades and senior womens were 10,000 metres (5 laps) while the masters womens
ran 5,000 metres. The conditions were reasonably good with little wind, cool and some light rain.
The course is a demanding one with plenty of turns and steady climbs.
Jonathon McKee won the Senior Mens race in 32:15, 30 seconds ahead of Aniel Smith of Wesley.
Paul Crowhurst was the next best from Pakuranga in 5th with a time of 33:37. Pakuranga had another
5 runners in the field of 17.
Hanny Allston (ACA) won the senior womens race in 35:49. From Pakuranga, Leah Hirschfeld (43:59)
was 6th and Virginia Hales (44:07) 7th.
Rachel Penny was the only masters woman from Pakuranga to compete, finishing 2nd in the MW35
grade with a time of 19:14 for 5,000 metres.
Graham Moore won the masters men 40 grade with a time of 35:47, Andrew Higson 5th 41:32.
John Robinson won the masters men 60 grade with a time of 43:32, Brian Payne was 2nd in 44:34.
David harper was 6th in the masters men 50 in 40:04.
John Baty was 4th in masters men 55 in 42:29 and Richard Thomson 7th in 53:20.
I'm sure full results will be on the Auckland website soon , provisional results on www.nzrun.com via
the message board - Auckland Road champs.
Ten senior and masters club members were selected in the Auckland team to compete in the
NZ Road Champs in Hamilton on September 6th.
They were Maria Akesson, Rachel Penny, Kristine Reid, Sam Dobson, Jonathan McKee, Nick Pannett,
Dale Warrander, Graham Moore, John Read and John Robinson.
Two club members represented New Zealand at the Olympics last weekend.
Val Vili won gold in the womens shot put, with a winning throw of 20.56, and had 3 throws that were
beyond that of the best trow of the second competitor.
Nina Rillstone finished 16th in the womens marathon with a time of 2:31:16. The following link is the
results with the splits (thanks to Stacey Knowles)
http://results.beijing2008.cn/WRM/ENG/Schedule/AT_2008-08-17.shtml
Next Saturday August 23rd Road Handicap at the club 2pm start for those on go.
This is Road Handicap race 6
Please note that the committee has decided that the Club Road Champs on September 13th will
not only be a sealed handicap (ie everyone starting together not knowing what their handicap is)
but also be added to handicap points for the year , being Handicap Race 8 on the road courses.
Next Sunday August 24th Monster Garage Sale 8am
Helpers required to set up on Saturday - especially if you are
intending to go to the NZ Road relays !!!!!!
Helpers also required Sunday Mornign 7.30 am !!!!!!!
Donations of saleable items still being accepted
Saturday 11th October Senior Cross Country and Road AGM
Several members of this years Committee will be standing done in 2009.
We have worked with a very small committee this year and this has put a lot of
pressure on its members.
Without a strong committee the section will not function effectively.
Please seriously consider joining the 2009 committee -
Nomination Form attached.
Monday 25th August 6pm Pakuranga 5 k fun run series returns.
Again based at the clubrooms.
TIMEX is the new sponsor - come and see what spot prizes are on offer
Donation Entry - Over 18 - $2 under 18 - $1
Refreshments and food available.
This is a fundraiser for the Junior and Senior Cross Country and Road sections
as well as the Junior Track and Field.
Saturday 30th August MARATHON RELAY 12:30 PM start
This year sponsored by Eco -Tech
Teams of 5 will run 17 laps of 2.5k round the club - teams will be handicapped
This is always a great event so come and enjoy this team event
Saturday 6th September New Zealand ROAD CHAMPS Hamilton
For those registered runners who will not be in the Auckland Team to the
champs and enter on their own, the club will reimburse the entry fee.
Entries close midnight Sunday 24th August.
Road Handicap Race 7 at the club 2pm
Saturday 13th September CLUB ROAD CHAMPS 2pm
Incorporating Auckland Masters Road Champs
Will be Race 8 Road handicap race for handicap points
Followed by ::::::::::::::::::::
SOCIAL - POT LUCK DINNER AND WATCH THE RUGBY
At the clubrooms
Another fundraiser for the relays
7 pm start with pot luck dinner, then a bottle auction (donations please()
then watch the rugby
Five dollars to Brian will buy you a ticket and a score in the rugby
All Blacks v Australia at Brisbane
The Senior Cross Country and Road section is looking at the possibility of hosting the NZ Road Relays
some time in the near future. To do this, a competitive and interesting course and the associated
infrastructure will need to be established.
It is anticipated that the Auckland Road Relays in 2009 (or 2010) will be used as the "test relay" for this.
The committee is looking for someone to head an organising sub committee and members to
be on this sub committee.
If you are interested in either please contact Brian Payne ASAP.
And from Alec Day - another marathon adventure
A recent marathon snapshot:
Hutt 5 Bridges Marathon – Sunday 17th August 2008
This was inaugural presentation of the event, and attracted a small field in the marathon, with larger fields in the half and 10 and 5km events. Fortunately for the participants, the weather was fine throughout, albeit rather cold at times.
Basically an off-road run on an out and back course, which commenced in Lower Hutt outside the Town Hall. The route almost immediately crossed to the Hutt River stop bank, continued down river to the Estuary Bridge at Petone, which was crossed and then progressed north along the true right bank of the river as far as the Melling Bridge - opposite Lower Hutt. It then wound its way through the tracks and parks on the true left of the river as far north as Moonshine – north of Silverstream, where its turned and retraced its steps [ as it were] back along the same route, to finish outside the Town Hall. The course covers about half of the well known Hutt River Trail – the majority of which is the course in the marathon event of that title, held in January each year. The course encompasses a wide variety surfaces - river stop banks, gravel roads, walking tracks, mud, grassed parks, across a golf course, road bridges etc. Basically flat, there were sufficient undulations throughout to vary the pace. The general view of finishers was that it was an interesting course and a well organized event, which they would like to run again sometime. The organization of the event went very smoothly – particularly given that this was the first marathon presentation by the organizer – whose experience was mainly with multi-sport events.
Alec Day 3 hrs 56 min 20 s
David Hamilton 4 hrs 22 min 41 s
And Thats All from me this week
thanks
Richard
14/08/08
Good Evening Everyone
Last Saturday 54 club members encountered better conditions for running and walking than recent
Saturdays, and the handicap times were certainly very close, with just 6 under their handicap time,
but an incredible 20 within the next minute.First woman home on handicap was Kathleen Payne
with a time of 59:10, just 9 seconds ahead of Ann Jeans. First man was Lachlan Mclean with 58:04,
53 seconds ahead of Ron Johnson.
Summary of results Handicap Winner Fastest Time
Senior Women Kathleen Payne 59:10 Stacey Knowles 36:46 (short course)
Kathleen Payne 54:56 (long course)
Masters Women Kristine Reid 1:00:04 Jackie Russell 38:31 (short course)
Kristine Reid 40:49 (long course)
Senior Men Matthew Sweetingham 1:09:06 Matthew Sweetingham
& Nick Pannett 42:21
Masters Men 35-49 Lachlan Mclean 58:04 Graham Moore 36:30
Masters Men 50-59 Rob Dorey 59:27 John Read 39:35
Masters Men 60+ Ron Johnson 58:57 Alec Day 40:46 (short course)
John Robinson 45:16 (long course)
Walkers Ann Jeans 59:19 Sunnette Kennard 1:04:11 (short course)
Mac McKenzie 1:17:16 (long course)
This was Race 5 on the Road for Handicap Points.
Please note that the committee has decided that the Club Road Champs on September 13th will
not only be a sealed handicap (ie everyone starting together not knowing what their handicap is)
but also be added to handicap points for the year , being Handicap Race 8 on the road courses.
Full results for last Saturday are on the results page
Last Sunday was scheduled for the Fundraising Garage Sale.
As Advised this has now been put forward to
Sunday 24th August 8 am start
Our appologies for any inconvenience this may cause.
Saturday 11th October Senior Cross Country and Road AGM
Several members of this years Committee will be standing done in 2009.
We have worked with a very small committee this year and this has put a lot of
pressure on its members.
Without a strong committee the section will not function effectively.
Please seriously consider joining the 2009 committee -
Nomination Form attached.
The Senior Cross Country and Road section is looking at the possibility of hosting the NZ Road Relays
some time in the near future. To do this, a competitive and interesting course and the associated
infrastructure will need to be established.
It is anticipated that the Auckland Road Relays in 2009 (or 2010) will be used as the "test relay" for this.
The committee is looking for someone to head an organising sub committee and members to
be on this sub committee.
If you are interested in either please contact Brian Payne ASAP.
The Athletics NZ website www.athetics.org.nz has the latest newsletter on it "Athletics in Action No 166"
this includes the following item - of interest to those of you who are registered with ANZ.
You are reminded that in line with Rule 9 of the IAAF,
there is to be no betting by members of Athletics NZ on athletics at the Beijing Olympic Games.
Rule 9 – Effective 1 May 2008
No person within the IAAF may take part, or attempt to take part, in any capacity either directly or indirectly,
in any betting, gambling or similar event or transaction connected with competitions in Athletics held under
the rules of the IAAF, its Areas or Members.
Next Saturday -August 16th - there will be a Road Pack run at the club
Sunday August 17th is the Auckland Road Champs at the Unitec site at Point Chev.
Entries have closed but for $24 you can enter on the day.
Entry forms available on Auckland Athletics website - www.athleticsauckland.co.nz
Race Times Event 4 Masters Women 12:35 5,000m
Event 12 Senior Women 1:50 10,000m
Masters Men 50+
Event 13 Senior Men 2:15 10,000m
Masters Men 35-49
Saturday 23rd August Road Handicap Race 6 2pm
Monday 25th August 6pm Pakuranga 5 k fun run series returns.
Again based at the clubrooms.
A new major sponsor has offered some financial assistance towards
a new concession card registration process,
and also an exciting range of spot prizes for the event.
Brian Payne is after Senior Cross Country and Road members to help with
Saturday 30th August MARATHON RELAY 12:30 PM start
You are invited to join other members in the marathon relay Free Entry
this year sponsored by Eco -Tech
Teams of 5 will run 17 laps of 2.5k round the club - teams will be handicapped
If you have not already put your name forward -
ring Brian Payne 535 6961 this week
with your country of orogin which is the basis teams will be picked.
This is always a great event so come and enjoy this team event
Saturday 6th September New Zealand ROAD CHAMPS Hamilton
For those registered runners who will not be in the Auckland Team to the
champs and enter on their own, the club will reimburse the entry fee.
Entries close midnight Sunday 24th August.
Saturday 13th September CLUB ROAD CHAMPS 2pm
Incorporating Auckland Masters Road Champs
Will be Race 8 Road handicap race for handicap points
Followed by ::::::::::::::::::::
SOCIAL - POT LUCK DINNER AND WATCH THE RUGBY
At the clubrooms
Another fundraiser for the relays
7 pm start with pot luck dinner, then a bottle auction (donations please()
then watch the rugby
Five dollars to Brian will buy you a ticket and a score in the rugby
All Blacks v Australia at Brisbane
And thats all the news for now
thanks
Richard
..........................................................
12/08/08
Saturday September 13th CLUB ROAD CHAMPS incorporating Auckland Masters Road Champs 2pm start for everyone
Followed by POT LUCK Dinner and Rugby evening 7pm start
Come and bring something for dinner
Then Bobs Bottle Auction - bring a bottle for the auction
Then watch the Rugby - All Blacks v Australia from Brisbane
Tickets available from Brian Payne $5 -includes a rugby score
Fundraising Garage Sale -
Now SUNDAY AUGUST 24th 8am
Senior Cross Country and Road Section
Fundraiser to send teams to NZ Road Relays in Dunedin
Come and purchase from a wide range of new and used items
Donation of goods still being accepted at clubrooms
................................................
10/08/08
Hi there Everyone
The Senior Cross Country and Road Section
Fundraising Garage Sale
has been re scheduled for SUNDAY AUGUST 24th start 8am
Due to a communication mis understanding, advertising for todays date
for the garage sale was limited and thus the buyers did not come.
We thank everyone who has donated goods for the garage sale, the posponement will
allow donations of any more items you may find suitable.
Thanks also to those who helped setup yesterday and who turned up early this
morning to enjoy the fine frosty weather.
We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause for club members.
We ask for members patience and care at the club rooms over the next 2 weeks.
As the garage sale items are stored at the clubrooms, we have made every effort to make
this as safe and inconvenient to members as possible.
Please spread the word the the garage sale will now be on
Sunday August 24th starting 8 am
thanks
Richard
7/08/08
Hi there Everyone
Calendar Dates to remember !!
Thursday 7th August Anytime of the day - If you haven't already done this
Sort out those items for the Garage Sale on Sunday
ready to bring to the club on Saturday
Friday 8th August Opening Ceremony of the Olympic games
New Zealand team actually march into stadium ahead of Australia
Saturday 9th August Road Handicap 2 pm Start at the club
Same courses as the last 2 weeks = maps on the noticeboards
Hopefully not the same weather
Lets have great numbers participating this Saturday - 20 2 weeks ago and 38 last week
After the run and announcements (4pm) Help will be required PLEASE to setup
tables for the Garage Sale on Sunday
If you are able to help please give some time -
especially those intending to go to the relays
This fundraiser is for you
Sunday 10th August FUNDRAISING GARAGE SALE 7.30 am
HELPERS AGAIN REQUIRED -- THE MORE HELPERS THE EASIER IT IS RUN !!!!!
Saturday 16th August Road Pack Run 2pm at the club
Sunday 17th August Auckland Road Champs UNITEC Point Chev.
Entries Close Tuesday 12th - so mail on Sunday to be on time
Entry fee $12 ($24 for late entries)
Entry forms available on Auckland Athletics website - www.athleticsauckland.co.nz
or I can email you one or there is a copy at the club
Race Times Event 4 Masters Women 12:35 5,000m
Event 12 Senior Women 1:50 10,000m
Masters Men 50+
Event 13 Senior Men 2:15 10,000m
Masters Men 35-49
Saturday 23rd August Road Handicap Race 6 2pm
Saturday 30th August MARATHON RELAY 12:30 PM start
You are invited to join other members in the marathon relay Free Entry
this year sponsored by Eco -Tech
Teams of 5 will run 17 laps of 2.5k round the club - teams will be handicapped
If you have not already put your name forward - give it to me on Saturday
or ring Brian Payne 535 6961 next week
with your country of orogin which is the basis teams will be picked.
This is always a great event so come and enjoy this team event
Saturday 13th September CLUB ROAD CHAMPS Followed by ::::::::::::::::::::
SOCIAL - POT LUCK DINNER AND WATCH THE RUGBY
At the clubrooms
Another fundraiser for the relays
7 pm start with pot luck dinner, then a bottle auction (donations please()
then watch the rugby
Five dollars to Brian will buy you a ticket and a score in the rugby
All Blacks v Australia at Brisbane
As previously reported on Sunday, Members from the club were at the NZ Cross Country Champs
in Waikanae on Saturday with success, individually and as members of the Auckland teams.
Leading the individual successes were
Alice Mason 2nd Senior Women
Dale Warrander 4th Senior Men
Kristine Reid 3rd Masters Women
John Read 7th Masters Men 50+
Full results on Athletics Auckland website www.athletics.org.nz
Vidoe clips of the senior men and senior womens races - www.coolrunning.co.nz
Photos on www.nzrun.com
Also last saturday at the club the weather was a bit better than the previous week for the
Road Handicap run and walk
Summary of results Handicap winner Fastest Time
Senior Women Sian Morrice 1:01:34 Jacqui Seebold 34:58
Masters Women Jackie Russell 1:02:00 Rachel Penny 34:43
Walkers Mac McKenzie 58:51 Julie Devonshire 1:04:34 short course
Mac McKenzie 1:12:06 long course
Masters Men 60+ Chris Martin 1:01:05 Eric Meredith 39:15 short course
John Robinson 45:34 long course
Senior Men Cameron Bennetts 1:02:54 Cameron Bennetts 36:39
Masters Men 35-49 Paul Williams 1:02:54 Mike Trathen 41:55
Masters Men 50-59 John Baty 1:00:42 John Baty 42:42
Full results attached
There were some more members enjoying the hospitality in Taupo at the weekend too, and
completing the Taupo half marathon while they were there.
And thats all for this week
regards
Richard.......................
3/08/08
Good Afternoon All
Yesterday afternoon was a good afternoon at the NZ Cross Country Champs for the Auckland teams and
the Pakuranga club members that were part of the Auckland teams.
The championships were held at Waikanae (north of Wellington) and the course was in good condition,
no need for the long spikes apparently.
In the Senior Womens race Auckland (including Alice Mason and Maria Akesson) were 1st.
The race was won by Rowan Baird from Auckland with a time of 29:23 for the 8,000 metres.
Pakuranga results : 2nd Alice Mason 29:53
6th Maria Akesson 30:54
12th Chanel Williamson 32:27
The Senior Mens Race saw Auckland placed 2nd (included Dale Warrender, Nick Pannett, Sam Dobson and Jonny McKee)
The race was won by Ben Ruthe (Waik-BOP) in 39:34 for 12,000 metres
Pakuranga Results : 4th Dale Warrander 40:22
9th Nick Pannett 41:13
18th Sam Dobson 42:28
21st Jonny McKee 43:08
In the Masters Women race Auckland were also the winners (included Kristine Reid and Oksana Isavnina)
The race overall was won by Auckland Sharon Fitzgerald (MW35) in 23:46 for 6,000 metres.
Pakuranga Results : MW35 3rd Kristine Reid 24:37 (6th overall)
4th Oksana Isavnina 24:56 (7th overall)
The the Masters Men 50+ race Auckland were 3rd (included John Reid)
The race overall was won by Colin Earwaker (Waik-BOP) in 28:17 for the 8,000 metres
Pakuranga Results : MM50 7th John Read 33:03 (13th Overall)
13th David Harper 34:26
In the Masters Men 35 race, representing the club, Brett Wallwork finished 7th in 32:19 for 8,000 metres
The junior section also had a large number of runners participating and who took some placings.
Well done to all those who took part.
Full results on the Athletics NZ website www.athletics.org.nz under the heading Upcoming events
ANZ Cross Country Champs.
regards
Richard
..................................
30/07/08
Hi Everyone
Events Coming Up
Saturday 2nd August Road Handicap (Points Race 4) 2 pm Start for those off go
The course will be the same as that used at the beginning of the year
Maps are on the noticeboard.
PLEASE be early to check you handicap time and start on your given handicap
All Women, Walkers and Masters Men 60+ do the short course, approx 8.3k
(but can choose to do the long course at 10k - must advise Chris Keith)
All other Mens grades do the long course at just over 10k
PLEASE run and walk safely by staying on the footpaths (except when crossing
roads of course) - those caught on the roads may be penalised!
Correct Club uniforms must be worn too, the new uniforms including track suits
are available at the club.
NZ Cross Country Champs at Waikanae
13 senior and masters athletes from Pakuranga are entered to run at the champs.
We wish them all the best.
Saturday 9th August Road Handicap (Points Race 5) 2 pm Start for those off go
Sunday 10th August Fundraiser Monster Garage Sale 7.30 at the Clubrooms
Sunday 17th August Auckland Road Champs Unitec
Entry forms available at the club on Saturday
or available from the Athletics Auckland website www.athleticsauckland.co.nz
Entries Close on Monday 11th August for the $12 fee
Monday 25th August 6pm Pakuranga 5 k fun run series returns.
Again based at the clubrooms.
A new major sponsor has offered some financial assistance towards
a new concession card registration process,
and also an exciting range of spot prizes for the event.
Brian Payne is after Senior Cross Country and Road members to help with
Saturday 30th August Marathon Relay Gun Start Time 12:30 pm
Give you name and country of origin to Brian Payne on Saturday
Saturday 13th September 2 pm Club Road Championships
Note that the Auckland Masters will have their Road Champs with our event
so those of you who are AMA members can enter 2 events in one race
Entry forms will be at the club on Saturday or at AMA website www.ama.org.nz
Results from Last Saturday Road Handicap
Twenty club members battled into a very very strong wind over the first half of the road course
last Saturday but found it very helpful when returning to the clubrooms. For the most part the rain stayed
away. No one was under their handicap time.
Results are summarised below with full results attached
Grade Handicap Winner Fastest Time
Senior Women (8.3k) Kathleen Payne 1:05:06 Jo Crackett 41:45
Masters Women (8.3k) Jackie Russell 1:05:26 Jackie Russell 42:09
Senior Men (10.1k) Craig Haslip 1:05:25 Craig Haslip 42:55
Masters Men 35-49 Brett Wallwork 1:02:11 Brett Wallwork 40:41
Masters Men 50-59 Richard Thomson 1:01:42 David Harper 42:39
Masters Men 60+ (8.3k) Brian Payne 1:03:20 John Robinson 38:58
And thats all for this week
cheers
Richard
30/07/08
Good Evening Everyone
Here are 3 Invitations from the Senior Cross Country and Road section
Inviation Number One
Sunday 10th August FUNDRAISER GARAGE SALE 7.30 am start
Important Fundraiser for NZ Road Relays in Dunedin
Sort out those items you no longer require and put them to one side for
the garage sale. Bring to the Cl;ubrroms on Saturday 9th in the afternoon
at the latest.
Please let John Robinson 276 6565 robinsjp@xtra.co.nz or myself know if you have items
so we can get an idea of how much of a monster this sale will be.
And the same if you have large items that need trucking to the club.
Please also keep this morning free to come and help - especially if you
are likely to be going to Dunedin in a relay team.
There are 2 photocopiers at the running club that are for sale with
the money goin towards the garage sale fundraiser, both need
some repairs so are up for offers !!!
Invitation Number Two
Saturday 30th August MARATHON RELAY 12:30pm start
You are invited to join other members in the marathon relay
this year sponsored by Eco -Tech
Teams of 5 will run 17 laps of 2.5k round the club - teams will be handicapped
If you have not already put your name forward - give it to Brian Payne 535 6961
with your country of orogin which is the basis teams will be picked.
This is always a great event so come and enjoy this team event
Invitation Number Three
Saturday September 13th SOCIAL - POT LUCK DINNER AND WATCH THE RUGBY
At the clubrooms
Another fundraiser for the relays
7 pm start with pot luck dinner, then a bottle auction (donations please()
then watch the rugby
Five dollars to Brian will buy you a ticket and a score in the rugby
All Blacks v Australia at Brisbane
17/07/08
Good Evening All
This is a follow up email about Pakurangas involvement in the NZ Road Relays in Dunedin in October.
Thanks you to those members who have replied to the first email last month giving details of the
committees decision to send five Senior and Masters teams to the realys.
Initial replies were required by last Sunday, with those confirming their availabliity required to pay a deposit,
With those of you who have so far made themselves available, we are confirming that we intend to send
Masters Women and Masters Men 50 teams to the relays.
As yet we do not have enough either Senior Women or Senior Men available to make up even one team
of either of these grades -
so we may only send 3 teams with the third being a composite team.
We will however give an extension of time for the confirmation of availabilty
to those who have not yet replied.
If you are interested in participating in this geat event please forward your name and $150 deposit
to me per the attached letter - or give to your selector or me at the club on this or next Saturday
FINAL CUTOFF WILL BE 30th JULY
at which time the decision on the teams will be made.
Athletics New Zealand has now updated its website with more details on the relays
and a map and details of the course. Here is the link to the website
http://www.athletics.org.nz/article.aspx?ID=1936&Mode=1
Thanks once again to those of you who have responded to our request on availability
If you have not responded - there is still time - PLEASE let us know one way or the other by July 30th
Richard Thomson
For the Senior Cross Country and Road Section Committee
Of the Pakuranga Athletic Club
15/07/08
Hi There everyone
Last Saturday was the Club Cross Country Champs held on the club courses in conditions that deteriorated
during the event but still made for some good competition.
The Championship results have been circulated already, a copy is attached.
The handicap results saw Christine Burns win the Womens Handicap Cup, with 49:40 which was the only
handicap time to be under regulation - showing the affect of the conditions.
Chris Martin won the Mens Handicap Cup in a time of 50:21, the second best time overall of the day.
Summary of results by age grade Handicap Winner Fastest Time
Senior Women Vikki Smith 51:29 Leah Hirschfeld 26:00
Masters Women Sandra Patterson 51:13 Kristine Reid and Rachel Penney 23:36
Senior Men Nick Hirschfeld 53:27 Nick Pannett 36:21
Masters Men 35-49 David Drummond 51:08 David Drummond 31:53
Masters Men 50-59 Karl Sutton 51:46 John Read 35:20
Masters Men 60+ Chris Martin 50:21 John Robinson 24:39
Walkers Christine Burns 49:40 Leslye Watts 53:15
Full handicap results attached
Of the family members running, the women dominated on handicap, again showing the conditions had more
affect on the longer course runners.
Vikki Smith 51:29 beat Bob 52:36 , Leah Hirschfeld 51:30 beat Nick 53:27 , Sandra Patterson 51:13
beat Daryl 54:05 , Kristine Reid 51:36 beat John 52:35 , Donna Wallwork 52:05 beat Brett 53:02
and Brian Payne 51:47 beat Kathy 52:34 . We'll see if these results are reversed at the Road Champs
now theres a challenge.
Another result from Sunday week ago, Malcolm Chamberlin won the Auckland Masters Half Marathon
Championship M50 in 1:31:15, and fastest time overall.
And Leslye Watts walked her 13th Gold Coast Half Marathon in 2:39:39, 28th in F60-64 overall walkers
and runners.
Events Coming Up
This Saturday 19th July Road Time Trial 2 pm start
The same courses will be used as for the Road Handicap events at the beginning
of the season. Maps are on the noticeboard and the courses are marked - some
arrows in green - not sure if its all green markings..
Sunday 20th July Auckland Cross Country Champs - Moire Park Massey
Entries have closed but late entries will be taken on the day at $24 each.
For those not intending to run- come and support other club members running
Masters Women 2:05 pm Masters Men 2:35 pm
Senior Women 2:45 pm Senior Men 3:00 pm
Saturday 26th July Road Handicaps 2 pm Start for those off go
Saturday 2nd August " " "
Saturday 9th August " " "
Sunday 17th August Auckland Road Champs Unitec
Saturday 30th August Marathon Relay Gun Start Time 12:30 pm
Details Attached
Sunday 10th August Fundraiser Monster Garage Sale ONLY 3 WEEKS AWAY
Important Fundraiser for NZ Road Relays in Dunedin
Sort out those items you no longer require and put them to one side for
the garage sale. Please let John Robinson or myself know if you have items
so we can get an idea of how much of a monster this sale will be.
Please also keep this morning free to come and help - especially if you
are likely to be going to Dunedin in a relay team.
If you have big items needing picking up by truck please also let us know.
Saturday 13th September 7 pm Club Road Championship day SOCIAL
Pot Luck Dinner
Plus Watch the All Black - Australia Test from Brisbane 10pm
Tickets $5 each gives you a score, if closest to the actual score
you will win a prize. Tickets available from Brian Payne
Cash Bar.
Plus Bob Smiths Famous Bottle Auction
so please bring a mystery bottle.
And Thats All For This Week
Thanks
Richard
13/07/08
Good Evening Everyone
Yesterday the Senior Club Cross Country Champs were held at the club with 46 club members
Splishing, Splashing and Sploshing around a wet course at the club. The rain held off until after
the start and slowly got heavier so that by the time members were on the second lap the
ground conditions were very wet, great for the ducks and the seagulls but not for us.
Rachel Penny and Kristine Reid were first to finish, both recording 23:36 for the 5,500 metre
"short course', Rachel taking out the Senior Womens grade and Kristine the Masters Women 35.
The Masters Women field averaged about a minute slower than the previous run, giving some idea
of what the conditions did to times, the longer runs times were affected proportionately.
David Drummond was first over the 2 lap 8,200 metre course and winning the Masters Men 40 in 31:53.
Nick Pannett won the Senior Men grade over 9,600 metres in 36:21 and John Robinson was first
Masters Man 60 and over to finish the 5,500 metre course in 24:39.
The first Woman to finish on handicap was Christine Burns on 49:40, the only member to finish under
their handicap. Chris Martin on 50:21 was the first man on handicap.
Age Grade winners were
Senior Women Rachel Penny 23:36
Pre Masters Women Leah Hirschfeld 26:00
Masters Women 35 Kristine Reid 23:36
Masters Women 40 Melanie Cossar 24:16
Masters Women 45 Sandra Patterson 25:43
Masters Women 50 Gaye Stratton 34:17
Masters Women 55 Bev Loriner 36:41
Senior Men Nick Pannett 36:21
Masters Men 35 Brett Wallwork 35:17
Masters Men 40 David Drummong 31:53
Masters Men 45 Stephen Moorehead 35:54
Masters Men 50 John Read 35:20
Masters Men 55 John Baty 37:50
Masters Men 60 John Robinson 24:39
Masters Men 65 Mijo Sole 26:54
Masters Men 70 Emrys Jones 38:14
Walkers Women Leslye Watts 43:30
Walkers Men Maurie Neighbour 53:05
A full list of provisional championship results is attached.
Handicap results should come with the normal weekly newsletter.
Thanks
Richard
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