Customs Joggers handicap Run 26 th November 2010

This was a mild and partly cloudy day. There were 28 starters, but one, Kris, did not record a time. We used our normal course, by the non-existent toilet block. There was a small swamp just before the finish.

Welcome to new starters Amalie Skjoctt and Kris from Denmark - apparently Princess Mary has recommended our run to them – Bill Arthur – Bill is from Wagga but takes part in a number of Canberra runs – Bernie Benedictos, Jamie Roberts and Anna Thompson, returning after a long absence. Also, welcome back to Nathan Williamson for a second run.

Congratulations to Pam for completing a 100 mile run in New Zealand.

In the above results, Chris Vincent was first eligible but generously declined a prize. As we had a good number of starters, three prizes are awarded this week to Peter Clarke, Ratna and Hugh Ford. All will receive prizes of Runners Shop vouchers or socks next week.

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

Also thanks to Doug for holding the clock.

A reminder of our Christmas celebration next Friday 3 December. Mike will again provide food and drinks. We will have a pack run that day, commencing at about 12:25. No handicapping or prizes for place getters this week, but there will be a few barrel draws. We will meet at the shelter shed near the car park in Commonwealth Park.

This week was the nineteenth and last week of the point score competition. Results are eagerly awaited and will also be announced next week, with prizes for the winners.

Runners are asked to bring two dollars to help cover the cost of food and drinks.