Trick-or-Treat

I thought that the days of this event were numbered some years past.

However the day was resurrected in our street this year.

Kids were walking the street looking for houses which had been decorated with balloons streamers, skeletons, bats, the streamers would not have worked well in the rain.

However the kids were well dressed to reflect the halloween theme, and roamed up and down the street, the young ones accompanied by their parents, ot an appropriate adult.

I'm sure they had a good time, getting their treats, and treating themselves later.

The street knocking finished just after 8 o'clock, but the partying went on until theungodly hour of 3 o'Clock (am).

Everybody had a good time, and judging by that, the event will again be organised next year.

Thank God for the demise of the VuvaZella though, there were none around that I heard, although I believe they were being sold at an event in Australia recently.

From Rohan Lowry - Posted to ACT Run 28th October

ACTCCC will continue running their events for the rest of the year

"Rohan Lowry" View contact details
Hi

After advice from the liquidator the ACTCCC will continue to run their normal schedule of events (Spring Series and Jogalong) until the end of the year.

Their calendar is available at:

http://www.canberrarunner.com.au/index.php?module=Calendar&action=index&searchFormTab=basic_search&target_calendar=ACT&months=12&max_rows=0&show_details=on&button=

Regards

Rohan (Lowry)

BBQ Stakes 27 th October 2010

Results courtesy of Kerrie Tanner

1 Carloff Robert 39:25, 2 Toyne Laura 33:44, 3 Sherwood Robyn 29:47, 4 Barrett John 28:46, 5 McAullay Damien 30:14, 6 Quinn Julie 25:33, 7 Smith Steve 30:48, 8 Chao Raymond 28:13, 9 Guild Andrew 40:29, 10 Koh Galvin 37:23, 11 Wilks Leanne 34:10, 12 Wight Bruce 25:44, 13 Plunkett Adrian 38:48, 14 Borgo Travis 32:21, 15 Bilos Peter 29:24, 16 Tanner Kerrie 30:39, 17 Bogatko Amelia 29:28, 18 Lee Garry 27:01, 19 Bennett Bill 25:48, 20 Regester Greg 23:35, 21 Afiabo Leah 31:07, 22 Matthews Andrew 28:40, 23 Wilson Marc 38:57, 24 Boyd Martin 25:14, 25 Ey Robert 29:45, 26 Harlow Bob 28:17, 27 Stockwell Stuart 34:38, 28 Arrouk Joe 27:28, 29 Farrington Paul 38:09, 30 O'Halloran Sean 31:25, 31 Donnelly Lloyd 33:45, 32 Brown Des 25:47, 33 Godeck Axel 32:32, 34 King Geoff 29:35, 35 Pilkington Roger 29:14, 36 Adams Eddie 28:16, 37 Dixon Terry 30:39, 38 Bowen Gary 27:11, 39 Barr Lorna 30:00, 40 Moore Hugh 30:22, 41 Marlton Peter 31:18, 42 Fisher Matthew 33:13, 43 Sheahan Daniel 28:58, 44 Phillips Colin 37:10, 45 Heinicke Simon 33:32, 46 Gardiner Paul 32:49, 47 Edwards Lloyd 32:36, 48 Hansen Danny 30:55, 49 Dang Binh 35:30, 50 Fox Keith 41:40, 51 Blyton Andrew 27:58, 52 Sergi Tony 36:00, 53 White Felix 28:08, 54 Leseberg Darren 30:10, 55 Chapman Kevin 39:19, 56 Page Dolph 33:47.

A large turn out today, being fine and sunny, and after a weekend of running, including The Weston Creek Fun Run, and the Bush Capital Marathon events, saw 63 run today officially.

Another 2 ran the course but didn't wish to be included in the results.

Caroline Campbell did the timekeeping and had a peek at her new handicap for next time she runs. Yes, winners are given a new handicap for their next run.

First today was John Barret in an over the line time of 40:01. He has 695 runs to his credit with a best of 23:23, and 39 runs since his previous win.

An equal time over the line was shared by Julie Quinn and Steve Smith at 40:18 for second and third placings.

Next event for runners is the four peaks in Victoria, numerous runners from Canberra will be participating, doing informal runs at the venues, even though the total event has been cancelled due to illness of the organisers for the last umpteen years, refer below post on this event..


Dear 4 peaks oldies and new entry hopefuls. Very regrettably I must cancel the 32nd running of the event.It maybe another body will restart it for 2011, but this would be extremely doubtful.

I have the deepest concerns for all those dedicated runners/walkers who have pre booked. The inconvenience I impose upon these people on such short notice is unfortunate, to me it's heart breaking.

We have many Volunteers and without them it's true the event couldn't take place. All armies need a leader and Elaine and I have been at the helm for 31 years.

Just the 4 days of the Melbourne Cup Week-end alone uses 140 hrs of our time not to mention about the 400 hrs in lead up time.

Without this I have no option to walk away and leave people stranded for want of a better word.

In just 5 weeks Elaine has been laid low with the worst cancer. There is no absolute cure. Chemo will hopefully extend her longevity, but history tells us italways returnsand no treatment is then possible.

Elaine needs me every minute of this time.

Elaine has a great range of T shirts, 3/4 sleeve fitted ladies T/shirts and singlets and a few windcheaters all $10.00 Men's butch shirts and Singlets and a few children tops all $5.00Hopefully these will be on sale in a Main Street stall. This will be your last chance to have a shirt to commemorate 31 years of 4 peaks. All proceeds will go to wiping out the cancer scourge.

Because of my inability to determine where I'll be at any given time any queries should be directedto Dot Murray mailto:idmurray@bigpond.net.auor 03 57562620 Our best wishes to all.

Reggie and Elaine

Lake Ginninderra 326 th Handicap, 26 th October 2010

A large turnout today in what was said to be ideal conditions.

Certainly ideal for Rad Leovic, who again won the handicap event today, for the second successive win. He warmed up in Vets last Thursday , the Bush Capital events on Saturday and Weston Creek Fun Run on Sunday.

Somewhere near 18 runners this month, with Gerard Wildie and Alistair Rogers being the officials today. Rob Walter was the backmarker, who I think came over the line in 7th place (from memory). But don't quote me on that. Andrew Sutcliffe took the results for processing and posting them on the website.

Richard Scutter, though injured, competed today, after walking at Black Mountain Vets Tuesday Group this morning, and riding his bike to the event.

Bob Harlow ran after a long absence, and Carolyne Kramar, helped with the place cards.

Shonky Awards

CONTROVERSIAL sports wristband Power Balance and painkiller Nurofen have won awards at the annual shonky awards.

The awards ceremony, hosted by consumer group Choice, handed out 8 awards this morning.Major companies Coles, Commonwealth Bank and LG also took home gongs.Coles won for its under $10 meal promotion, which Choice claimed included other ingredients for recipes that cost more than $30.The Power Balance band was allegedly tested at Choice's lab, which 'showed it did little else than empty purchasers' wallets'.Choice spokesman Christopher Zinn said the list of shonky products in the market continued to grow."This is the fifth year of the shonky awards and you'd think most companies would be doing their best to ensure they're delivering good honest products and services," Mr Zinn said.


Source:- http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/news/shonky-products-take-aussies-for-a-ride/comments-e6freuy9-1225943693461

Four Peaks Later News

The Bright Alpine Four Peaks scheduled for 30 October to 2 November has been cancelled due to the very serious illness suffered by longtime co-organiser Elaine Splatt (see the email message below).


Several Canberra runners including David Osmond and Vanessa Haverd and a group of Billy's Bushies headed by Max Bogenhuber intend travelling to Bright anyway and running the mountains, meeting at the starting places for an 8.30am start. The only change is that Max Bogenhuber's group has advised:
"We plan to do Mt Bogong, instead of Mystic Mountain, on the first day (Saturday). We plan to start at 8:00. In case any of them are interested to do that with us, anyone is welcome. If anyone wants to get in touch with me, please give them my e-mail address and/or my phone number ((02) 9542-5523). The start of the Mt Bogong track is from Mountain Creek Camp Ground, about 5k from Tawonga township. Thanks...Max Bogenhuber".
To all 4 peaks oldies and new entry hopefuls.Very regrettably I must cancel the 32nd running of the event. It maybe another body will restart it for 2011, but this would be extremely doubtful.I have the deepest concerns for all those dedicated runners/walkers who have pre booked.The inconvenience I impose upon these people on such short notice is unfortunate, to me it's heart breaking.We have many Volunteers and without them it's true the event couldn't take place.All armies need a leader and Elaine and I have been at the helm for 31 years.Just the 4 days of the Melbourne Cup Week-end alone uses 140 hrs of our time not to mention about the 400 hrs in lead up time.Without this I have no option to walk away and leave people stranded for want of a better word.In just 5 weeks Elaine has been laid low with the worst cancer.There is no absolute cure. Chemo will hopefully extend her longevity, but history tells us it always returnsand no treatment is then possible.Elaine needs me every minute of this time.Elaine has a great range of T shirts, 3/4 sleeve fitted ladies T/shirts and singlets and a few windcheaters all $10.00Men's butch shirts and Singlets and a few children tops all $5.00Hopefully these will be on sale in a Main Street stall.This will be your last chance to have a shirt to commemorate 31 years of 4 peaks.All proceeds will go to wiping out the cancer scourge.Because of my ability to determine where I'll be at any given time any queries should be directedto Dot Murray idmurray@bigpond.net.au or 03 57562620Our best wishes to all.Reggie and Elaine

Olympis dream Fun Run 10 km. 2010 Event Cancelled

From a post on Cool Running.

In the past there has been a commitment from Canberra Runners to this event.

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YES Very Dissapointed to receive an email last night indicating the event was cancelled due to lack of interest from runners.Although Ultra running is my preferred distance (though with long term injury havent run one for 18 months) the OLYMPIC DREAM has been part of my life for the past 10 consecutive years, even through the days of being 110KG I still dragged my FAT (ass) arround the course. With a PB of 44:39 and PW 1:25:10 I had hoped to get closer the to the magical 40min 10K, Guess my DREAMS gone,

BBQ Stakes 20 th October 2010

Adrian Plunkett took centre stage today on the occasion of his 800th Barbeque Stales Run.

He has been running regularly depite suffering, on occasions, some injuries, and doing the Treasurer's job for a considerable time. His best is a 23:46 on 8th December 1999. and it is 38 runs since his last win, if I heard correctly. His Best time is 23:12, which is a slick run.

Today's winner was Caroline Campbell, in 40:00 gross time, Second was Helen Larmour on 40:13, and third was Ian Hore on 40:38.

It was also noted that Terry Levings has 886 runs to his credit, and he took a new runner around the course today. Terry is also the founder of the Christmas Relays conducted on the second Wednesday in December, teams of two are handicapped tp finish closest to a total run time of 40 minutes. Some teams get very close to the fourty minutes, while others are a long way from that total.

I did not receive the results for last week's wet day when only 31 people ran, with the winner being James Swann.

There was considerable discussion today about the duty people at the Vets Thursday night program at the AIS. It will be discussed further during the coming week.

Lake Tuggeraning Stakes 19th October 2010

One new runner today, the first time he has run 6 km, was accompanied all the way by a friend, with whom he has been training and he was chuffed.

Garry Lee, today's winner, ran his 153 rd event.

Garry is also a regular at the Vets Handicaps and has been a runner at the BBQ Stakes over many years.

Tony Rogers, who has many runs at the BBQ Stakes, also ran. Tony is in trainoing for a triathlon next year, and his training/running program is advised by his coach.

Peter Thompson, the organiser was detained by a work meeting, but arrived at presentation time to make the necessary announcements, about the winner, etc..

Customs JOGGERS HANDICAP 15/10/2010

CUSTOMS JOGGERS HANDICAP RUN 1670 of 15/10/2010
Place
1 John 25:13
2 Mike Stracey 26:35
3 Martin Woods 21:20
4 Kerrie Bremner 22:59
5 Pam Muston 23:45
6 Richard Marson 23:06
7 Kevin O’Keeffe 23:44
8 Anthony Sirr 23:16
9 Simon Claringbold 22:27
10 John Duvall 29:57


This was a cold, very wet and windy day. Well done to the ten runners who braved the conditions for a run. As we have done in the past on wet days, runners were allowed to start when they wished and recorded net times. The gross times have then been adjusted to reflect the finish times runners would have had if they had gone off their correct handicaps.

Again, we used the Floriade course. Welcome back to John Duvall after a long absence.

That leaves John Anderson as a winner and Mike and Martin tied on gross time, so all three will receive prizes of Runners Shop vouchers or socks.

Many thanks also to Brian Wenn and Nick Walshe and the Runners Shop for the prizes of socks and vouchers.

This week was the thirteenth week of a new point score competition, to continue to sometime towards the end of the year. Runners will be able to drop up to four runs. The above results have not yet been taken into account: Tony (456) is leading Bronwyn Bronwyn (449) then Mike (416), Caroline (402), Richard Marson (391), Kevin (379) Simon (377), Denis (361) and John Anderson (359). Those who ran today will benefit with high point scores and in particular Mike will move up amongst the leaders.

Next Customs Joggers Run will be Friday 23 October 2010 at 12:15 pm. The Floriade fence will still be there, so we will again use our alternative Floriade course, starting on the bike path near the Archbishop’s House. (This is just across the grass from our usual start). Hopefully, it will not be raining.

Prizes of Runners Shop vouchers and socks will again be available for the first two eligible finishers on the day. Usual charge of $1 will apply.

ACTCCC AGM Wednesday 13 th October 2010

John Harding wrote:

Congratulations to Davo and Seedy. At the ACTCCC AGM, to huge acclaim, Davo (David Osmond) was awarded life membership for outstanding service over many years while Seedy was awarded race manager of the year for his brilliant job organising the Canberra Road Running Festival.

Over 80 people attended the AGM which went for 2 and half hours while there was a vigorous debate and many questions over a motion to wind up the club. The club has a legal bill to pay of $16,000 in only a week but only has $15,000 in the bank and has other bills also to pay. As legally it cannot trade if insolvent there was really no choice but to wind up, as a further bill for damages of up to $100,000 is also in the offing and offers to reach a settlement with CSM were rejected by CSM.

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Footnote by Friar

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There was a report on the meeting in The Canberra Times today at page 9.

Customs Joggers Run 8th October

This was a fine and warm day. There were 18 starters. Again, we used the Floriade course. Welcome back to Marko Manenica and Ratna after absences.

In the above results, Jon Shaw, having finished before 34 minutes is not eligible. First eligible are Kerrie Bremner and Kevin O’Keeffe. Kerrie and Kevin will receive prizes of Runners Shop vouchers or socks next week.

Many thanks also to Brian Wenn and Nick Walshe and the Runners Shop for the prizes of socks and vouchers.

Thanks also to Doug for again holding the clock.

Well done to Pam 3:54 in the Fitzroy Falls marathon and Denis Gray for 45:28 in the Melbourne 10K.

This week was the twelfth week of a new point score competition, to continue to sometime towards the end of the year. Runners will be able to drop up to four runs. The above results have not yet been taken into account: Tony Olliffe (415) is leading Bronwyn Calver(406) then Mike Stracey (372), John Anderson (359), and Caroline Campbell 356.


Next Customs Joggers Run will be Friday 15 October 2010 at 12:15 pm. I understand that Floriade has finished but there will be weeks of cleaning up so we will again use our alternative Floriade course, starting on the bike path near the Archbishop’s House. (This is just across the grass from our usual start). If driving, allow lots of time to find a park and to walk to the start. Watch out for people going to and from Floriade.

BBQ Stakes 6 October 2010

Peter Marlton was today's winner with 38 runs since his previous win.

A total of 56 runners completed the course.

Results courtesy of Kerrie Tanner:- Finish Number Runner Name Net Time.
1 Guild Andrew 36:24 , 2 Srejic Rade 35:35 , 3 Edwards Lloyd 33:09 , 4 Toyne Laura 34:40
5 Marlton Peter 29:50 , 6 Levings Terry 30:16 , 7 Swann James 26:33 , 8 Murphy Matthew 22:40 , 9 Wight Bruce 25:49 , 10 Blyton Andrew 24:38 , 11 Barrett John 29:45 , 12 Morris Bernie 37:02 , 13 King Geoff 28:36 , 14 Bowen Gary 25:53 , 15 Wynd Tony 27:13 , 16 Leovic Rad 40:30 , 17 Chao Raymond 28:02 , 18 Smyth Nathan 25:33 , 19 Tanner Kerrie
30:23 , 20 Matthews Andrew 28:39 , 21 McKelleher Robert 35:55 ,
22 Donnelly Lloyd 33:26 , 23 O'Halloran Sean 31:12 , 24 Wilks Leanne 34:31 , 25 Borgo Travis 32:34 , 26 Dixon Terry 29:53 , 27 Scheding John 35:57 , 28 Moore Hugh 29:33 ,
29 Sheahan Daniel 27:52 , 30 Hawke Geoff 23:52 , 31 Bhatia Sandhya 37:24 ,
32 Heinicke Simon 33:55 , 33 Godeck Axel 32:39 , 34 Barr Lorna 29:41 ,
35 Larmour Helen 27:32 , 36 Afiabo Leah 32:17 , 37 Chapman Kevin 37:03 ,
38 Murphy Steven 28:05 , 39 Stockwell Stuart 35:08 , 40 Powrie Heather 36:01 ,
41 Paniagua John 27:07 , 42 Matthews Tavishi 30:53 , 43 McGrath Jonathon 30:41 ,
44 Stakelum Patrick 32:46 , 45 Campbell Caroline 38:41 , 46 Thompson Simon 31:51 , 47 Hansen Danny 31:18 , 48 Plunkett Adrian 44:30 , 49 Pilkington Roger 31:23 ,
50 Page Dolph 34:59 , 51 Wilson Marc 44:19 , 52 Busteed John 46:34 , 53 McKenna Sonja 38:21 , 54 Hore Ian 38:09 , 55 Bleakley Kathleen 33:20 , 56 Brown Des 00:00.

Customs Joggers Pointscore and Events run.

This week was the eleventh week of a new point score competition, to continue to sometime towards the end of the year. Runners will be able to drop up to four runs. Note that it is necessary to start on your correct time to earn points and not finish before 34 minutes. Tony Olliffe (377) has again slipped ahead of Bronwyn Calver (367) then John Anderson (359), Mike Stracey 330, Caroline Campbell 313, Richard Marson 300, and Simon Claringbold 293.
Apologies to a few people who have recently reached milestones with the Customs Joggers and I have not announced them: today, Tony for 275 runs, Denis Gray for 100 runs and John Scheding and Jim White (including a run by Kermit) 75: recently, Richard Niven and James Saville 100, Geoff Barker 50: next run for Richard Marson will be 225 and for Bronwyn 200.

Note:-- Bronwyn ran her 200 th event last Friday.

Four Peaks 2010 Cancelled:

From Traralgon Harriers latest newsletter.

Four Peaks 2010 Cancelled:
Sadly we learnt this week that Elaine Splatt has taken ill with cancer and Reg
has had no alternative but to cancel this year’s running of The Four Peaks.
It is hard to see the event ever starting up again as Reg is nearly 80 and Elaine's
prognosis is not good. Reg and Elaine have been the heart and soul of this
event for 31 years

Mt Ainslie Run Up Tuesday 5 October 2010

The guest starter today was FRIAR, with a string of 65 Mt Ainslie Run Ups to his credit.

After, about 22 runners had started , Kerrie Loutitt arrived and started a bit later, but her start time was recorded by John Harding.

Friar got a lift to the top of Mt Ainslie by John Harding accompanied by John's pet.

Friar then walked/gingerly jogged back down the Mt Ainslie path and waited for the others to come back down the mountain. Runners today included David Osmond , David Hosking, Chris Helliwell and Trevor Jacobs who finished in that order, Geoff Barker in his pink singlet looked ready to run, while Nick Blackaby and Denis Gray warmed up for their runs in Melbourne this coming weekend, Nick for the Half Marathon, and Denis for the 10 km run.

John Dimitriou and friend ran over to the start area, but didn't participate in the run-up; another young lady ran over but was too late to join the official start.

There were two picnicking groups near the start area BBQ's enjoying their tourist visit to Canberra, and another group, including two shildren, walking up the trail, after they had already toured other sites in Canberra including Questacon.

Rad gave us an update on Carolyne, having phoned her a couple of days previously indicating that she is much better.

Mt Ainslie Run UpTuesday 5 October
Results courtesy of John Harding. :-

Males: 1 David Osmond 11.45, 2 David Hosking 12.43, 3 Chris Helliwell 13.23, 4 Trevor Jacobs 13.28, 5 Simon Claringbold 13.59, 6 Andrew Williams 15.22, 7 Anthony Olliffe 15.41, 8 Selwyn Snell 15.42, 9 Brian Senior 16.59, 10 Stuart Lindenmayer 17.57, 10 Denis Gray 17.57, 12 Scott Yates 19.02, 13 Cameron McCrane 19.57, 14 Michael Burt 20.01, 15 Tony Beasley 20.50, 16 Geoff Barker 21.03, 17 Eric Wainwright 23.02, 18 Rad Leovic 23.59, 19 Nick Blackaby 26.16.

Females:1 Elizabeth Humphries 15.05, 2 Kerri Louttit 18.06, 3 Caroline Campbell 22.02.