March Jogalong Report

MARCH JOGALONG

The first Jogalong for autumn proved to be very popular with nearly 200 people taking part across the three events. The Minijog continues to be very popular with more than 40 children taking part.

Unfortunately, due to a computer error, there was a mistake in the announced results. The Jogalong coordinators apologise to all concerned for the error.

The winner of the 6 kilometre handicap event was Des Butler in 50 mins 24 secs. Des was competing in her 70th event and it was her first win. She was also placed third in December 2008. Last month’s winner, Kasey Alchin, was second in a personal best time of 47 mins 50 secs. Third place went to Mary Johnstone in 56 mins 43 secs. It was Mary’s first placing in the event after 27 attempts.

The fastest time of the day of 25 mins 50 secs was recorded by Emma Adams.

In the 3 kilometre mixed event Max Graham recorded the fastest time of 13 mins 00 secs. Nelson Towler came second in 13 mins 51 secs while Alana Hurnen was third..

The winner of the Minijog and first across the line was Zac Harley. Zac’s brother Roger was second while Matthew Apps was third.

POINTSCORE COMPETITION

After three very good performances, Vivienne Thoms has jumped into the lead in the annual pointscore competition. Mary Ann Busteed has dropped back to second place, six points behind Vivienne. Wendy Read, after being in the top fice in the last two events, has moved into third spot, 10 points further back.

Congratulations to Diann Bramwell who last month became just the 10th person to complete 150 Jogalongs. Diann first competed in March 1992 and has been a very consistent participant since then. She recorded her personal best time of 44 mins 45 secs in October 2005 and she has been placed on three occasions, including winning the event in August 2002.