Welcome to the blog of Christchurch Avon Athletic Club. This contains the latest news for the club. The Junior blogs can be viewed at the links below ..... CLUB RUNS: Mondays- 4.45 pm from the clubrooms on Greers Rd .... Weds- 5.45pm from the Harewood Tavern clocktower .... Saturdays- racing or club run ....Sundays- Sign of the Takahe 8.30 am. Blog is written by Mike V .Send photos /stories /comments to miximac@ihug.co.nz .... COMMENTS panel at the end of each post if you want to agree ,disagree or add information ... Club always accepting new runners .

Tuesday, 8 November 2011

Nov 8 2011 Update



A few more results coming through .
First up , Rodger Ward completed the New York Marathon .
It was exciting to follow his early splits : 43.30 at 10 kms and 1.33 at half way. But, as so often happens in marathons, the second half is what determines the  final time:  3 hours 42 in this case . Nice to see NZ's Kimberley Smith have a good run there (2 hrs 25 ) .
John Ingles was also stateside for this event , but a recent form slump meant he didn't start.

The Tai Tapu Half Marathon and related 10 km and walks , was held on Sunday 6 Nov. Conditions were perfect early in the morning for what became a hot day . Richard Seigne was only 4 mins behind the Open winner with a 1.19.52.He earned first placed V45 , and hopefully got a good prize .
Sue Davis just sneaked under the 2 hour mark and won fastest VW 50 placing .Well done Sue .Training mate Sue Johnson carded a DNF , so maybe she's been over -racing after Bell Hill ?
Robyn Perkins had a good run in 1.42.39 , which netted her 1st placed VW 45 .Things look good for her long Queen Charlotte race soon.

Another 1st place went to John Hinton who contested the 10 km walk in 1.27.
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Here's a message from Jane P who obviously had one of those exceptional races on Sunday.

" Just to let you know I did the Lake Hood half marathon on Sunday (6 th nov ). Tricky course as it is very stony underfoot most of the way and was very hot.  I came second overall (yes out of men and women and in all age groups). Time of 1:33:42. Well pleased as it was my first half for a long while and since my injury."
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Going back to October 23 , Andrew R/J and son went down to Twizel for the 19.2 km Pyramid run .Andrew had a very good day with 3 rd place (1st vet) in 1 hr 17.02
(only two mins off the winning pace ) .
Jacob was 1st placed 12-14 yr old in 1 hr 30 mins .


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There was a Half Marathon at Hororata on Saturday (5 th ) but no results lists have appeared .
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Another day of track racing on Sat 5 November too .Highlights would be ... (watch this space )

Georgia Surie (W15)- 60 m in 8.61 secs (1st place)
and 100m in 13.87 (1st place )

Lauren Beckett (W15) -60 m in 9.37 secs
and 1500m in 5 min 38

Laura Smith (W15) - 200m in 28 .8 secs (2nd pl )
and 800 m in 2 mins 30 .

Brodie T ( 15) -100m in 12.72 secs
and 200m in 26.47 secs .

Tannock Blair (M15) - 800m in 2.08.49 (2nd place )
and 3000m in 10.23 (2nd place )

Lydia Marshall (W17 ) -1500 m in 4.59

Matt Dryden (M16) -1500 m in 4.29  (2 nd place )

Josh Kokich (M15 ) 3000m in 11.35
and 2000 m Walk in 11 min 12

Courteney Ruske (W17) -2000m Walk in 9 min 19 (1st place )
Samantha Neighbours (W 15 ) 2000 Walk in 17.55


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For a list of upcoming events please refer to the Oct 29 update . However here is an entirely new series of Off Road races being held by the sumner Club , to commence soon.

Sumner Running Club presents:
 On off road tracks around the Halswell Quarry
Off Road Trail Running Series
Race 1                  Wednesday 16th  November 2011             
Race 2                  Wednesday 23rd  November 2011
Race 3                  Wednesday 30th  November 2011
Starts from 6.15pm from near   Enter on the day.
Cashmere Rd
 Carpark Registration 5.30pm-6pm.
All events around the Halswell Quarry. Start finish near the 
Cashmere Road
 Carpark. Laps are undulating and approx 4.5 km.
Two laps for Open and Masters: approx 9 km
One lap for Juniors, walkers and non competing runners.
This event is a great introduction to Trail Running as well as being a challenge to those who want to race for performance prizes. A great spot for a picnic too!
$10 per race or $25 for all 3 races.                             
JUNIOR RACES      $5 per race
(additional one-off fee applies for any runners not registered with Athletics NZ: $10 over 16, $5 under 16)
Enquiries:   Alistair Cory-Wright (0274) 589 592, (03) 384 7911 (h),
                   Martin Lukes 03 3329363
Results will be available at offroadseries.giorgio.co.nz

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