BBQ Stakes 11 th August 2010

Forecasts for the track condition today were dismal, with heavy rain having fallen the previous day and night, during the morning and lighter rain sprinkling during the run.

As it turned out, predictions were accurate, with Greg Regester first away and first back confirming the wet and muddy track. Ian Hore who did the timing today had walked the track yeterday, and also predicted bad track conditions today.

Nevertheless, 34 hardy souls ran in the Stakes today. Mick Corlis, who was intending to do a 6 km run today, was convinced to run the 6 km BBQ course too, but did not wish to be included as a competitor. The winner today was Victoria Hennig with Marc Wilson in second place, Hugh Moore in third, and Gary Bowen in 4 th place.

Kathleen Bleakley commenced at 24:40, and was last to finish in a run time of 34:23.

Yes, someone stayed behind until she had finished, and collected her jacket and backpack.

Kerrie Tanner was again in charge and read out a long list of recent P B's by participants.

Shelter against the rain was provided by gathering pre and post race in the underpass near the starting location. I think there was one person who rode their bike to the start, a tough go in the conditions, and there was one dog, taken out on the run. Those who had run in the City to Surf on the previous weekend were congratulated.

When results have been compiled, I will try and post them at this bolgspot.