We farewell the Littlest Hobo

March 2009
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Newsletter of the Hobson’s Bay Running Club Inc, Melbourne
Vale
Christine
We farewell the
Littlest Hobo
“ the race is not
always to the
swift but those that
keep running”
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Letter from the Editor 3
Christine Griffiths
4-5
Alpine Classic
6-7
Jalna Bay Swim 8-9
John and Ted
9
February results 10-11
February Report
12
Greenwich Cup 13
Fun Run Calendar
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A Letter from the Editor
Hi everyone, welcome to another
issue of Homeruns.
What a tragic week we have
had losing one of the great
Hobos, Christine Griffiths, who
passed away last Thursday
after falling at the Coburg Track
a week earlier. Two of her close
friends Les Cations and Steve
Jordon have written moving
tributes to this wonderful lady,
she will be truely missed.
I’d also like to thank Mike
Grams for the big effort he put
in writing a couple of fantastic
reports on two big events he
participated in.
Last month saw Russell
Johnson repeat his effort of
January and take out the
February handicap, he obviously
liked his first win.
We have many members
getting ready for the run for
the Kids again this year. It is a
15k funrun in aid of the Royal
Childrens Hospital and is fast
becoming one of the premier
road races in Melbourne. This
year it is held on April 5.
Don’t miss the Vic Uni Hobos
Fun Run which will be on again
May 16th starting at the Newport
Athletics Track. Please support
the run as it is important to the
club and the Vic Uni students
that the event is a success.
Good luck to Andrew Mill and
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Committee Meeting
The next scheduled meeting is
at the clubrooms on Tuesday 4th
April at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Member Birthdays - March
Ted Joy Jan Mill
Aaron Price
Peter Buissink
William Patterson
Ann Girvin
Ann Drohan
Steve Jordon
Terry Pearce
Louise Denleywho will run the
Canberra Marathon in April.
Thanks to John and Ted who
are are always around the club
helping it is so appreciated by
all of us, on page 7 we have the
presentation to John thanks to
SportsPower Williamstown and
the birthay cake fo Ted.
Enjoy reading
Mark Maloney
nd Annual
HOBO’S
FUNRUN
Saturday May 16th 2009
Don’t miss the running of the second annual Hobo’s Fun Run at
the Newport Athletics Track. The Hobson’s Bay Running Club,
in conjunction with Victoria University Sports Administration
students, will be hosting the community event.
Participants have the choice of a 5km walk, 5km run, or 10km
run. Registrations can be submitted online
(check www.hobos.org.au closer to event), or on the day.
Pre-registrations will cost $10, while those
registering on the day will be charged $15.
Distances:
5km walk, 5km run, or 10km run.
Race time:
8:00am
Entry:
Register via website ($10) or on the day ($15)
Registrations: 7:15 - 7:55am
Contact:Aprille McMahon from Hobson’s Bay Running Club
Steve Cannatelli from Vic Uni stevecanna@hotmail.com
Website:
www.hobos.org.au
Hobson’s Bay Home Runs 3
Farewell Christine
Vale
Christine Griffiths
I
first met Christine 27 years
ago and we slowly developed
a very close friendship and
bond.
Christine pushed or was it
dragged me into running in
1985 She was training for the
Melbourne Marathon. An accomplished runner with 10 km
times around 48 min (a PB
of approximately 42 min) she
went on to run her only marathon in 3 hours 45 min.
It was about 2 years later that
Christine was diagnosed with
Chronic Myeloid Leukemia.
After several therapies she had
a Bone Marrow Transplant in
1988.
Whilst her running never
reached the same heights; she
found new athletic challenges
as a Transplant Athlete.
She would go on to become
a Multiple World Transplant
Champion and Championship Medalist in Tennis, Table
Tennis, Badminton and Track
& Field, as well as Multiple
Australian Championship Titles
and Medals.
She enjoyed the atmosphere
and friendship of the Hobsons
Bay Runners and was proud
when she achieved her 100th
Handicap Run.
In more recent times Christine’s athletic endeavours
slowed from a run to a walk
through some serious health
issues. Sadly Christine passed
away on March 19.
She will be remembered for
her courage and determination.
As a favorite poster she had on
her wall stated “ the race is not
always to the swift but those
that keep running”
Keep Running Christine and
Rest in Peace.
Les Cations
My Tribute to
Christine Griffiths
I
have known Christine Griffiths for almost 20 years and
have run and walked with her
on hundreds of occasions during that time.
Christine relocated close to
where I live about 6 months
ago and it was my privilege to
pick her up and bring her to
many events in that time.
I had always admired Chris-
“ the race is not always to the swift but
those that keep running”
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tine but in the past six months
I have got to know more about
her and with her sad passing last week I feel compelled
to share many of the courageous things she has done
that many Hobo’s may not be
aware of.
Few members at Hobson
Bay would be aware of how
good an athlete Christine was
prior to 1988 when she was
diagnosed with Leukaemia.
Christine had a PB over 10k of
around 40 mins and had run a
marathon in around 3.30. Only
a few of our elite runners can
match those efforts!!!! She
also excelled in many other
sports. Christine also excelled
in many of the Transplant
Games she competed in winning several Gold Medals since
her diagnosis.
As most of us know, Christine
has battled bad health for over
twenty years. Leukaemia and
the bone marrow transplant
operation that she had in the
1980s ravished many organs
in her body. Her eyesight was
poor with cataracts, she had
worsening osteoporosis, was
subjected to lungs infections
and skin issues, and in the
past six months she had golden staph in her lungs which
she had picked up in one of
her many stays in hospital. She
had recently found that she
had an hernia that was growing that may have needed an
operation as it was affecting
her breathing. This is probably
not doing justice to all her
ailments as it was not in her
nature to talk about her own
problems.
In November last year Christine set herself a goal to walk
the Great Australian Race.
The distance was 15 km. To
all of us that is a big ask but
to Christine with all her ailments it was like climbing Mt
Everest. Christine asked me
to accompany her as a helper
just in case it was needed.
Christine set herself a goal of
completing the event in 2. 45
min (11 min a km). The courage of the lady to compete
this event was unbelievable: 3
toilet breaks, struggles with the
hill around the tan due to her
lung issues, blood oozing out
of her feet so bad it was seep-
ing thru her shoes in the final
few kilometres, a lack of drink
stations with minimal water in
the final kilometres. I could go
on. Christine was so low on
strength in the last two kms
that she asked me to carry her
water bottle. Despite this Christine remained focused and
finished bravely in about 2.40;
she had achieved her goal and
bettered her expected time by
around 5 minutes. There were
still several people behind her
too.
Two days later Christine had
to go to hospital for a check
up and X-Rays revealed that
she had Golden Staph on her
lungs. This meant that she had
walked 15 kms two days earlier
with a serious lung condition.
How brave is that? Christine
was placed on a medication
to treat this for several weeks.
The side effects of this treatment were enormous but in
the true Christine Griffiths
spirit she battled through VRR
events, completed her 100th
Hobo event, Bundy runs,
Masters Walking events and
completed the 10 k Walk from
Point Lonsdale to Ocean Grove
in early January.
Despite all of the obstacles
that bad health has thrown
at Christine in the past 20
years she still cared about her
friends and always remained
chirpy.
The many events that I and
many of her friends competed
in with Christine regularly will
seem empty to us all for some
time without her presence and
she will be a great loss to us
all.
Thank you to Les Cations
for everything he has done
for Christine over the past
20 years. Les was a fantastic
friend to Christine and without
his support we may not have
been privileged to have had
Christine’s presence at Hobo
events. Thank You to Les too
for devoting time to be with
Christine in her last few days
and for keeping everyone
informed. No one could have
done this better Les.
RIP Christine. You are the
bravest and most courageous
lady I have ever met and my
life is much enriched from having known you. You will be an
inspiration to us all for the rest
of our lives.
Steve Jordan
Hobson’s Bay Home Runs 5
Alpine Classic 2009
“Bloody crazy” I thought
some years ago as David
Walker told me about a cycle
event climbing mountains in
mid summer heat.
R
oll forward a couple of
years and on the Australia
Day 2009 long weekend, I find
myself in Bright for the Audax
Alpine Classic still thinking
‘Bloody crazy”. And I wasn’t
alone. Some 2,500 cyclists
from all over Australia have
entered including Hobbo’s
Noel & Aprille McMahon,
Karl Slater, Sarah Thompson,
Richard Lange and WSTC
friends Peter Whyte, Christian,
Olivia, Simon, Peter Wilson,
Matt Lewis. Also some Ballarat
riders I have gotten to know as
well have turned up.
The temperature forecasts
for the event have been in
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the high 30’s all week, and
nightmares are common in the
preceding week. Miraculously
the forecast for the Sunday
event dips to the low 30’s, so
the event is ON! (only slightly
less crazy – phew!).
Audax rides are noncompetitive long distance
tours by bicycle, called
“randonnees”. The challenge
of Audax is not in racing, but
in riding at your own pace to
finish within the time limit.
Sunday consists of a number
of possible events as shown
below:Distance Time Limit Start Time(s)
70km 4hr : 40m 8:00am
72km 4hr : 50m 7:40am
130km 8hr : 40m 7:20am
140km 9hr : 20m 7:00am
200km 13hr : 30m 6:20am & 6:40am
In 2008, Hobbo’s Chris
Malthouse, Rachel Wilkinson,
Karl Slater and myself were
pretty chuffed with ourselves
finishing the 140km event, but
once the 200km entrants like
Noel & Richard, started finishing,
we realized the job was not
complete.
The 200km event leaves
Bright, climbs over Tawonga
Gap, graces Mt. Beauty before
the ascent up to Falls Creek.
Morning tea is served at Falls
Creek (bananas, fruit, tarts,
juices, coffee/tea and biscuits).
The ride returns over the same
path back over Tawonga Gap
to Bright for lunch (salad rolls,
muffins, fruit juice etc.). The
afternoon is spent riding up
Mt. Buffalo (afternoon tea – ice
blocks, muffins, fruit etc. etc.) and
return. This is one ride you can
return heavier than when you left!
The ride profile is shown below.
The township of Bright really
supports the event and the
French theme. The volunteers,
(often in French costume), are
very friendly & helpful. There are
music performances over the 3
days, free movies, trade show,
heaps of bike gear on sale
etc. The event is started by a
Gendarme, supported by saucy
French Maids – viva la France!
Race (sorry Ride) day started
out fairly cool, but no warm gear
is required. Everyone knows the
heat will be on. Everyone knows
the event is all about the climb
up Mt. Buffalo in the afternoon,
so the early pace is reasonable
and only the brave make any
attempt to overexert themselves
on the initial climb up Tawonga
Gap. It was already quite warm
by now. An exhilarating ride
down the other side follows.
Ever seen a bike overtaking a
car that is overtaking a bike?
No, it wasn’t me, but I saw it
happen in front of me. A quick
stop in Mt. Beauty to re-adjust
my slowly sinking seat post,
suck down a powergel and I was
set for the climb up Falls Creek.
It proved a steady, luckily shady,
undulating ride. Nearing the
top, Noel & Peter Whyte pass
by, tearing down the mountain,
I think? I reckon I had already
seen Matt Lewis 5 times – either
some cyclists look the same
or I was starting to hallucinate.
I think it was them. Whatever?
A quick and full morning tea
rejuvenated the spirits and it
was my turn to sprint down the
mountain. No matter how fast
I was game to go down the
curves, there was the continual
“phummp, phummp” as other
cyclists whizzed past at speeds
well in excess of 60km/hr.
By the time I’d returned to
Mt. Beauty, I was thinking the
day wouldn’t be too difficult.
But the climb back up Tawonga
Gap brought a very quick
and hot reality check. By now
many cyclists had removed
their helmets trying to keep
cool. Finally at the top, 3 of
the 4 climbs were completed,
but not halfway yet. I am sure
it was easier last year, but I
hadn’t climbed Falls Creek last
year. Cruising back into Bright,
Marianne was waiting with a
cool soft drink & a Hobnob or
two – what a girl!
Lunch was spent in the shade,
refilling bidons (waterbottles),
trying to draw strength from
the chirpy, cheerful, and not
so cheerful (shell shocked?)
faces of the others as we all
contemplated the afternoon’s
challenge. Last chance to make
a discrete exit, but in reality,
there could be no giving in
now. Luckily the ride to the park
entrance was made relatively
easy as a small group of us
worked together to share the
load. By park entrance the
group was down to two, and my
resolve and leg strength all but
deserted me as I finally looked
up at the sheer, near vertical,
granite wall that confronted
us. I was already in my lowest
gear. But with Hobbo heart,
marathon tenacity and ironman
endurance, one cannot give in,
so up one goes. (Excuse the
dramatics). There is no other
option.
The Buffalo climb consists of
a steady 20 plus kms of uphill
winding road. The spectacular
views change as each curve is
taken. Halfway up Mt. Buffalo,
the organisers had established
Waterland, where bidons could
be refilled, and water sprays
were on offer – too good to pass
up. Some of the steepest climbs
and best scenery of the day
precede the initial crest of Mt.
Buffalo and one cannot resist
breaking into a huge smile when
finally going over that crest. On
a clear day, one can see Mt.
Kosciuszko from the top. Last
year, the final checkpoint was at
the nearby Mt. Buffalo Chalet,
but this year involved a further
5km, and an additional 100m
of climb to Dingo Dell. Many a
smile was wiped off, and many,
many muttered curses were
heard during that “sting in the
tail”. The organizers however
redeemed huge brownie points
at Dingo Dell by feeding us
fruit ice blocks – the perfect
refresher. From Dingo Dell, it
is basically all downhill back
to Bright, including the same
20kms plus straight down the
mountain. Last chance to let
loose and the opportunity wasn’t
missed!
Noel, Peter, Richard, Christian
all completed the 200kms.
Aprille & Olivia, the 140kms.
Sarah and the flu affected Karl
– the 72kms. For me, it took
10hrs 20mins elapsed time, 8
hrs 37 mins actual riding time for
average 22.8km/hr according to
my el cheapo speedo.
Is it “Bloody crazy”? Sure is,
but you’d also be bloody crazy
not to give it a go one day.
Mike Grams
Hobson’s Bay Home Runs 7
JALNA BIG BAY SWIM
Well if Steve Bracks can do
it, then so can I!
he Big Bay Swim is all in aid
of Point Gellibrand Rotary
Club to raise funds for their
charitable activities.
The volunteers have signed
us in, and given us our bathing
caps, white for under 40, blue for
over 40’s. At least the volunteer
was kind enough to ask me with
a wry smile if I was under 40 –
lovely thoughtful lady. I ponder
that it’s going to be a bit hard to
see any of the over 40’s who sink Former Victorian Premier
to the bottom with a black wetsuit Steve Bracks leaves the
water after finishing in 2008
and dark blue bathing cap.
Steve Glover and I stand with
163 others on Sandridge Beach,
Port Melbourne, listening to the
gently in the southerly breeze.
safety directions. Just 3.2kms
“No jellies” the organisers
across to Williamstown. It’s
decree loudly!! Lifesavers on
slightly overcast, and there’s not
paddle boards stake out the
much swell, little waves slap lazily course every couple of hundred
on the sand. The flags flutter
metres.
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Couldn’t be a better day for a
swim.
Within a 100 metres, the first
unmistakable brush of a jellyfish
across my wrist. They’ve lied to
us! The water is murky and you
can barely see them, but they are
there, hundreds of them, lurking
in the gloom, agitated by the
swimmers powering ahead.
It will be better when we get
to the channel I tell myself. So
I zag, and I zig, trying to avoid
jellies and all the other swimmers
zigging and zagging – does
anyone swim in a straight line
these days? Apparently not,
certainly not at the rear end of
the field where I find myself after
being last to start.
By the time we reach the
channel, I’ve managed to kick
free of some of the horde and
settle into a little bit of space and
a steady rhythm.. The number
of jellies has dropped off, but
they are bigger out here. I think
they sting more too. I pity those
brave souls without a wetsuit. I
resolve to wear gloves next year
as well. I wonder how Steve’s
going upfront? Being under 40,
his group gets a minute start on
us old crocks. It’s actually quite
pleasant out here. Although
murky, it’s very calm. Never
seen the Bay or Williamstown
from 3 inches above sea level
before. Too murky still below
the surface to see the jellies, as
one unannounced and unseen,
caresses me across my face and
neck – yuk!!!
Now did Steve say to aim
for the left or right block of
flats – wish I could remember
what he said. Doesn’t really
matter. I always swim to the left
anyway, so I am always having
to re-correct. If I didn’t look up
occasionally, I’d swim large anticlockwise circles.
Too murky still
below the surface
to see the jellies, as
one unannounced
and unseen,
caresses me across
my face and neck –
yuk!!!
After some 53 minutes, I’ve
finished zigging, zagging and
re-correcting, and have arrived
at the Gem Pier in Williamstown.
Hobo & Point Gellibrand
Rotarian Ron Coleman is on the
mike again, bantering with the
large crowd at the finish line. I
don’t think he recognizes me.
Amazing how much everyone
looks alike in a wetsuit and a
bathing cap. Some kind people
in the crowd clap as I finish, and
I’m finding it difficult to stand, or
get orientated as I get out of the
water. But the helpers quickly
remove the timing chip on my
ankle, and point me in the right
direction to the showers and the
vinegar.
Steve’s just finished ahead
and swum a similar time.
Former Hobo Glen Smith,
and Tank McVicar have also
completed the swim. Where’s
Bracksie? Did he swim this
year? Did I beat him?
Anyway I’ve finished about the
middle of the field, and about
the middle of my age group as
well, but I am mainly happy just
to have made it across the bay.
It’s a blast – I’m still buzzing
Sunday night, and looking
forward to doing it again in 2010.
Mike Grams
34 Douglas Pde Williamstown VIC, 3016 (03) 9397 7330
NEW SHOES FOR JOHN
John Condon shows off his
new shoes from Sportspower
Williamstown.. Many thanks
to those Hobo’s who made
a donation towards these
shoes. We all appreciate
the effort John puts into the
club week after week, never
wanting anything in return.
We hope you enjoy your
shoes John.
TED CELEBRATES
HIS 86th BIRTHDAY
The other person who
always is with John helping
is Club Patron Ted Joy who
celebrated his 86th birthday
with a cake kindly cooked by
Hobo’s very own baker Bill
Price.
Many thanks to both these
guys for continuing to support
all of us in the club.
Hobson’s Bay Home Runs 9
Russell Johnson
Bruce Guy
John Becroft
Bill Price
Steve Glover
Sue Hennessy
Steve Wright
Peter Mahieu
Ann Drohan
Aprille McMahon
Anne Girvin
Michael Doull
Rod Healey
Don Hampshire
John Ayton
Katrina Lange
Terry Pearce
Noel McMahon
Michael Slee
Corry Price
Graham Edwards walk
Ian Morgan
Michael Musgrove walk
Shayne Dean
Rachell Price
Sara Keranen
Sue Walker
Steve Jordon
David Brownrigg
Les Cations
Christine Griffiths Walk 2
Ineligible members
Luke Price (3)
Tyrone Patterson (2)
Aidan Keranen (2)
Thomas Patterson 2.5km (2)
Patrick Patterson (1) 2.5 Km
Olivia Walker 2.5 km
SURNAME
10 Hobson’s Bay Home Runs
204
143
216
194
218
77
138
45
146
163
130
57
108
123
90
113
101
189
81
159
134
144
68
140
210
161
200
59
177
213
1
3
96
214
186
95
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
GUEST/
INELIGIBLE
MEMBER NO:
Y/N
Y
Y
Y
Y
2.5km
Y/N
21.37
27.42
33.48
13.37
18.54
21.32
27.08
23.50
19.16
25.30
23.05
20.40
19.42
24.28
24.17
21.20
26.06
33.11
19.31
20.30
18.10
20.16
22.04
23.50
37.42
24.52
38.14
30.55
35.42
20.52
23.02
23.15
29.58
38.22
41.38
AGPB
14.40 14.14
21.37
27.42
33.48
13.37
16.42
21.12
24.12
23.45
18.53
24.07
21.12
20.34
19.26
24.13
24.12
19.59
26.06
28.29
19.04
20.03
17.34
19.52
21.46
23.50
37.35
24.38
38.06
30.49
35.42
20.31
22.44
20.16
29.58
38.22
40.27
PB
13.50
8.00
4.00
10.00
10.00
18.00
16.00
11.00
7.10
11.30
14.10
9.40
12.00
14.30
15.10
10.40
11.10
13.20
9.20
2.00
15.00
14.40
16.50
14.30
12.10
11.30
0.00
7.20
0.00
4.10
2.00
14.20
11.00
12.20
6.30
0.00
0.00
Current Start
(mm.ss)
24.11
21.34
18.56
22.03
23.16
23.48
24.42
22.40
19.20
25.45
25.38
26.43
25.44
25.05
24.09
19.04
22.28
19.04
21.39
20.37
26.39
25.14
25.57
23.40
19.35
32.30
25.34
22.57
21.16
23.33
24.49
22.38
23.44
24.51
34.52
34.45
33.35
23.23
25.09
33.10
34.56
34.57
35.21
35.24
35.28
35.31
35.32
35.44
35.46
35.52
36.03
36.04
36.06
36.23
36.32
36.38
36.40
37.13
37.22
37.28
37.38
37.53
38.08
38.35
38.42
38.54
38.54
39.44
41.36
42.50
65.00
LAP 1 GROSS TIME
(mm.ss)
(mm.ss)
10.21
13.34
14.56
12.03
12.36
12.38
11.22
13.20
17.20
10.45
10.58
9.53
11.14
12.55
12.39
19.04
15.08
19.04
17.29
18.37
12.19
14.14
13.37
17.10
19.35
32.30
9.34
11.57
14.06
12.03
10.39
12.58
11.44
10.21
SPLIT 1
(mm.ss)
10.41
13.11
14.39
1.20
12.36
12.15
11.22
13.26
17.03
10.47
11.00
9.57
11.29
12.17
13.19
18.34
15.25
19.04
16.56
18.05
12.15
13.40
13.47
17.56
23.15
32.30
9.22
12.00
14.05
11.51
10.39
12.53
11.48
10.53
SPLIT 2
(mm.ss)
21.02
26.45
29.35
13.23
15.09
15.10
18.56
23.57
28.11
23.54
21.18
25.51
23.32
21.14
20.36
25.12
24.53
22.44
26.46
34.23
21.32
21.58
19.50
22.43
25.12
25.58
37.38
30.33
38.08
34.25
36.42
24.34
27.54
27.24
35.06
42.50
50.00
NET TIME
(mm.ss)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
28
29
30
31
PLACE
PB
PB
PB
PB
AGPB
AGPB
PB/AGPB
0.02
2.25
1.03
0.04
2.02
0.21
0.27
0.34
0.54
0.44
0.36
1.24
0.40
1.12
2.01
1.28
1.40
2.27
3.08
2.08
-0.04
5.41
-0.06
3.30
1.00
3.42
4.52
4.09
5.08
4.28
23.22
AGPB
Proximity
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
13
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
11
0
1
11
0
8
7
6
3
4
6
0
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
12
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
15
15
15
15
15
15
31
19
19
28
16
23
21
19
15
15
16
9
13
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
17
5
17
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
Race Points Bonus Points Total Points
Last Months Results
HELPERS
Graham Jenkins
Mark Maloney
Ken Smith
Mike Grams
Peter Buissink
Tyrone Patterson (2)
Aidan Keranen (2)
Thomas Patterson 2.5km (2)
Patrick Patterson (1) 2.5 Km
Olivia Walker 2.5 km
Caitlyn Price (3 2.5 km
Aaron Price (3) 2.5 km
Patrick Slee (3) walk 2.5 km
Taylor Price (3) 2.5 km
Ian Turnbull (1)
Ken Carter (3) 2.5 km walk
VISITORS
Michael Phillips
Carmel Pardy
David Keesmaat
Kevin Horrigan
Alex Kourkouradis
Lindy Plunkett
Denis Mountford
Ian Godfrey
Zaac Keesmaat 2.5km
Jenny Keesmat 2.5 Km walk
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
204
211
202
219
201
489
208
462
498
487
430
488
492
461
473
441
695
216
194
218
John Becroft finished third in
the February Handicap.
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Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
14.14
13.55
16.20
19.26
17.09
29.08
28.50
21.49
22.48
28.56 28.56
14.40
13.55
16.20
19.26
17.09
27.42 27.42
33.48 33.48
13.37 13.37
14.00
12.00
10.00
11.00
8.00
4.00
5.00
0.00
0.00
0.00
8.00
4.00
10.00
10.00
18.00
18.00
15.00
7.00
14.00
12.00
0.00
22.14
23.00
20.59
22.14
21.54
19.06
19.41
18.32
22.31
21.06
22.33
21.34
18.56
22.03
33.07
33.37
31.48
33.07
36.01
33.33
34.59
37.12
14.38
27.19
34.45
33.35
23.23
25.09
33.10
34.16
31.16
23.23
34.02
33.19
27.48
8.14
11.00
10.59
11.14
13.54
15.06
14.41
18.32
22.31
21.06
10.33
13.34
14.56
12.03
10.53
10.37
10.49
10.53
14.07
14.27
15.18
18.40
-7.93
6.13
10.46
13.11
14.39
1.20
19.07
21.37
21.48
22.07
28.01
29.33
29.59
37.12
14.38
27.19
26.45
29.35
13.23
15.09
15.10
16.16
16.16
16.23
20.02
21.19
27.48
PB
PB
PB
PB
PB
PB
PB
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
20
20
20
20
5
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
The Greenwich Cup
Double
Take
As Russ
Chases
Hat-trick
R
ussell Johnson won for
the second month in a
row when he sprinted home to
win by one second.
The crowd roared as they
could see Bruce Guy running
toward the finish completely
oblivious of the fact that he
could win. But Bruce had no
idea what the fuss was about
as Russell stormed past him
on the line.
After the event the confused
Kiwi admitted he would have
gone harder had he known,
never mind maybe this month
Bruce.
Russell has gone to a strong
lead after two wins from two
starts but there is still plenty
of time to catch him.
John Becroft came in third
ahead of our favourite pieman
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Bill Price who again looks like
he will challenge for the Cup.
Sue Hennnessy has also
made a strong start to the
year scoring 23 points and
moving into third place in the
Cup, in her 50th handicap.
There is still a long way to
go in what always turns out to
be a close contest.
Will anyone stop Russell
from taking a hat-trick.
Mark Maloney
Russell Johnson (top) has
Bruce Guy in his sights as he
chases him down
20
9
5
20
20
20
15
20
19
15
15
9
12
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
15
15
15
5
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
Additional Assists
5
Total runs
20
16
Runs
December
November
October
September
August
July
June
May
Initial Assists
20
runs(pre 09)
23
28
19
21
13
15
17
17
19
16
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
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5
20
Points
17
15
13
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
15
8
11
7
17
April
31
March
25
23
16
10
17
15
22
Runs+Assists
134
4
81
213
159
177
186
3
214
68
96
95
215
178
27
210
1
Member Name
Russell Johnson
Mark Maloney
Sue Hennessy
Bill Price
John Becroft
Steve Wright
Rod Healey
Ann Drohan
Michael Musgrove
Graham Edwards
Bruce Guy
Ann Girvin
Aidan Keranen
Luke Price
Aaron Price
Taylor Price
Olivia Walker
Ken Carter
Patrick Slee
Thomas Patterson
Tyrone Patterson
Graham Jenkins
Steve Glover
Ken Smith
Michael Doull
Michael Slee
Peter Buissink
Eero Keranen
Aprille McMahon
Mike Grams
Peter Mahieu
Hanna Walker
Jackson Glover
Caitlyn Price
Ian Turnbull
Patrick Patterson
Katrina Lange
David Walker
Don Hampshire
Rachell Price
John Ayton
Shayne Dean
Les Cations
Sue Walker
David Brownrigg
Noel McMahon
Steve Jordan
Christine Griffiths
Sue Brownrigg
Jan Mill
James Black
Cory Price
Sara Keranen
February
77
141
180
146
45
57
189
123
59
161
138
113
194
143
222
220
204
208
219
218
216
152
163
155
101
140
116
2
90
156
108
205
203
211
January
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1
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1
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56
43
39
38
36
36
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30
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30
28
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Fun Run Race Calendar
29 Mar Sri Chinmoy Barwon River Run, 18/12/6 km, King Lloyd Reserve, Highton, 9AM (Melway 451 E8) 9853 4731, www.srichinmoyraces.org/au
29 Mar Wyndham Rotary Fun Run, 15/8/3 km, Werribee, 9576 7218, scott@xosize.com
4 Apr VRR Tan Time Trial, 8km & 4km, Birdwood Ave opposite Shrine forecourt, (Melway 2F K12) 7.30AM, 9744 1072
5 Apr Run for the Kids, www.runforthekids.com.au
5 Apr Frankston to Portsea Road Race, 55 km, 7 AM, Davey St x Nepean Highway, 0425 733 336
11 Apr Beechworth Gold Easter Fun Run, bwfunrun@bigpond.net.au
18 Apr Coburg 24 Hour Carnival, Harold Stephens Athletic Track (Melway 18 A10) 10AM, 9850 4958, www.coburgharriers.org.au
19 Apr VRR & Blue Ribbon Foundation Angela Taylor Memorial Run, 10/5 km, inc special police events. Tom’s Block, Linlithgow Av, The Tan, (Melway 2F J9)9744 1072, 8.30 AM
19 Apr Geelong Half marathon, 9 AM under Moorabool St Bridge, (Melway 452 A8) 5243 5374, walker.ken.k@edumail.vic.gov.au
26 Apr VRR Westerfolds Park Half Marathon (8AM start) 10/5 km (8.30 AM start) Fun Run. Westerfolds Park, Porter St Entrance, (Melway 33 E3), 9744 1072
26 Apr Sri Chinmoy Princes Park Run, 15/10/5 km, Royal Parade, Parkville, 8AM, (Melway 43 G12) 9853 4731, www.srichinmoyraces.org/au
2 May VRR Tan Time Trial, 8km & 4km, Birdwood Ave opposite Shrine forecourt, (Melway 2F K12) 7.30AM, 9744 1072
3 May Great Train Race, 13.2 km, Belgrave Railway Stn, www.puffingbilly.com.au, (Melway 75 G9)
9 May XCR Lardner Park Warrigal, 8/4/3/2 km, www.athletsvic.org.au
10 May Mothers Day Classic, 8/4 km, Alexandra Gardens, Melbourne, mdc_m@ausrun.com.au or www.hobos.org.au
16 May Vic Uni Hobos Funrun 5/10km 8am, Newport Athletics Track, stevecanna@hotmail.com
16-17 MayGreat Ocean Road Marathon. 45/23/14/605 km. www.greatoceanroadmarathon.com.au, 5224 2466
17 May Coburg King & Queen of the North, 12/6 km, 9AM,Harold Stephens Athletics Track, (Melway 18 A10) www.coburgharriers.org.au, 0417012682
30 May XCR Sandown Racecourse, 10/3 km, www.athletsvic.org.au
31 MaySri Chinmoy Running & Fitness Festival, Marathon 7.15 AM start, Half, 10/4 km, 8 AM start, Williamstown Athletics Track, North Rd x The Strand, Newport, (Melway 56 B4)
2
nd Annual
HOBO’S
FUNRUN
Saturday May 16th 2009
Distances:
5km walk, 5km run, or 10km run.
Race time:
8:00am
Entry:
Register via website ($10) or on the day ($15)
Registrations: 7:15 - 7:55am
Contact:Aprille McMahon from Hobson’s Bay Running Club
Steve Cannatelli from Vic Uni stevecanna@hotmail.com
Website:
www.hobos.org.au MORE DETAILS PAGE 3
2009 Handicap Month Helpers
MONTH
HELPER 1
HELPER 2
HELPER 3
HELPER 4
March
Martin Mankowski
John Pannifex
Andrew Mill
Ken Carter
April
Steve Jordon
Shayne Dean
Les Cations
Don Hampshire
May
Ann Girvin
David Walker
Ray Barnard
Rod Healey
June
Bruce Guy
Jihn Ayton
Michael Musgrove
Aprille McMahon
July
Russell Johnson
Noel McMahon
Jan Mill
Chris Salmond
August
Sue Brownrigg
Michael Doull
Katrina Lange
Terry Pearce
September David Brownrigg
Steve Glover
Ron Maloney
Sue Walker
October
Bill Price
Corry Price
Peter Buissink
Lorraine Glover
November
Sue Hennessy
Steve Wright
John Becroft
Peter Mahieu
December
Rachel Price
John Panifex
Michael Slee
Tyrone Patterson
** Please note that you can swap months with consent with those assigned to that month.
** You must officially assist at least once per annum to gain points for the Greenwich Cup.
14 Hobson’s Bay Home Runs
The Finish Line
Hi there
everyone!
T
his space is a new addition
to the HomeRuns newsletter.
It is a place where each month
you’ll finds tips and information
about health, training and fitness.
Firstly, I’d like to introduce
myself, my name is Dr Kristian
Ronacher (PhD) a health and
nutrition educator, consultant and
lecturer, specialising in whole
food nutrition, self-care and
personal fitness. I am a marathon runner and triathlete and
through my education in Western
(research scientist) and Eastern
(Kinesiology) health modalities,
together with my own experimentation with nutritional eating
and by applying the Principals of
Health, I have not only observed
profound benefits in myself, but
have also inspired and assisted
many others in transformational
change, to overcome numerous
health issues and/or achieve
greater athletic performance by
adopting the health principals
that I have embraced.
A topic I often get asked about
is “How much water should I be
drinking?” First up, it is important
for people to realise that we are
all electrical beings, comprising of approximately 70% water
by weight, with our brains being
approximately 90% water. Table
1 highlights the symptoms observed in athletes when a percentage of body water weight has
been lost.
Table 1: Symptoms by percentage of body weight water loss*
0%none, optimal performance,
normal heat regulation
1%thirst stimulated, heat
regulation during exercise
altered, performance declines
2%further decrease in heat
regulation, hindered
performance, increased thirst
3%more of the same (worsening
performance)
4%exercise performance cut by
20 - 30%
5%headache, irritability, “spacedout” feeling, fatigue
6%weakness, severe loss of
thermo regulation
7%collapse likely unless exercise
stops
10% comatose
11% death likely
* Grandjean, A.C. and Ruud, J.S.
(1994) Nutrition for cyclists, Clinics in
Sports Medicine, 13(1), 235-246.
In addition to declines in athletic performance, our cognitive
abilities also decrease with increasing dehydration levels - noting that decreases of as little as
2% hydration can result in mental
fatigue and confusion, short-term
memory disturbances, irritability, delayed reaction time and in
some instances headaches. Given that our brain hydrates directly
from our stomach, and not via
our blood stream, it is very important to drink water regularly, even
if you don’t always feel thirsty. As
a general rule, and a minimum, it
is ideal to consume the weight of
your brain in water each day (this
equates to 1.5 to 2 litres/day),
and obviously more is needed
during periods of exercise,
training and in warmer weather
conditions. Believe me, both your
brain and body will thank you for
keeping it well hydrated!
Until next month - keep happy,
healthy and well hydrated.
Kristian
(aka Dr K)
If you have any further questions or would like to organise
a consultation with me I can be
contacted on 0414 508 258 or via
kristian.ronacher@gmail.com.
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