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Page 18 — September 2009 VetrunnerACT Vets Half Marathon, 23 August 2009A full wrap up of the Vets’ Half will appear in October’s VetrunnerAge Group ResultsAge Gp Name Strt Net Time Age StdM30 Alex Miller 3 1:20:26 74.1Ben Wiseby 3 1:23:40 71.2Lee Jones 2 1:36:22 61.9M35 Craig Benson 3 1:19:04 76.3Anthony Kennedy 3 1:19:58 75.9Andrew MacPherson 3 1:26:24 70.3M40 Laurie Cullen 3 1:17:37 78.8Bill Bennett 3 1:22:51 74.9Steve Nolan 3 1:24:21 73.5M45 Greg Regester 3 1:20:57 79.5Neil Smith 3 1:26:48 74.1Nick Mesher 3 1:31:20 71.6M50 Geoff Hawke 3 1:20:42 82.3Dave Trudgian 2 1:35:10 70.9Rod Duncan 3 1:36:12 69.0M55 David Webster 3 1:30:52 76.9Peter Fogarty 3 1:38:36 70.2Peter Greagg 2 1:58:40 58.9M60 Kent Williams 3 1:27:16 85.6Des Brown 3 1:32:23 79.2Robbie Costmeyer 3 1:36:53 75.6M65 Bernie Millett 3 1:35:33 80.7Hugh Crawley 2 1:54:11 66.8Bryan Thomas 2 2:00:45 64.6M70 Ray Bramwell 1 1:54:43 73.3Ian Kenny 2 2:09:25 61.7Lachlan Lewis 1 2:27:51 55.4M75 Bob Chapman 2 1:51:54 76.1M80 Rad Leovic 1 2:42:32 57.6W30 Renee Hiskins 3 1:36:25 68.2Julia Reed 3 1:38:04 67.1Kate Whitton 2 1:39:02 66.4W35 Symeko Jochinke 3 1:29:18 73.6Kate Fuller 2 1:37:29 67.5Lyndall Lotze 2 1:39:14 68.1W40 Claudine Galvin 3 1:33:07 73.7Sarah Fien 3 1:34:18 72.8Kate Palisi 2 1:44:38 65.6W45 Andina Faragher 2 1:39:32 73.2Debbie Cowell 3 1:44:13 70.6Kerrie Tanner 2 1:44:52 70.1W50 Cathy Crompton 3 1:37:08 77.8Helen Larmour 2 1:44:20 71.1Jennie Blake 1 2:03:37 61.2W55 Catherine Montalto 2 1:57:14 67.8Robyn McClelland 1 1:57:30 66.2Rae Wells 2 2:01:19 64.8W60 Rae Palmer 2 1:52:26 74.6Alice Scott 1 2:49:42 50.6Diann Bramwell 1 3:06:43 45.4W65 Caroline Campbell 1 2:03:27 71.2Rosalind Holgate 1 2:07:49 68.8Norma Lindemann 1 2:08:46 68.3W70 Anne Young 1 2:24:37 68.1W75 Joan Mallory 1 2:50:26 60.7Left: FlyerPhotos byJohnKennedyRight:Thirsty workLeft: AlmostthereRight: BestPerformanceWinnersBelow: The littleengine that couldBelow:EcstaticAbove: W65 winnersAbove: Group 2 set outLeft: Infull strideRight: Thehappyfinisher
y John LambBACK ON TRACK_ _ _ _ _ _ _Thank you to all those who have providedfeedback both on the draft program and on thepersonal opinions expressed in the last Vetrunner.These have been overwhelmingly positive, and it isgreat to see the extent of good will in the Club andthe excitement about the coming track and fieldseason even from those who have differing opinionson some of the issues. While there is an explanationof the program above, and policy decisions of theCommittee are recorded elsewhere, I want to focusthis article on matters surrounding the program.Perceived imbalances and requests for extraopportunities or changed time slots etc. have all beentaken into account, and addressed in the numeroussmall modifications and clarifications to the program.Matters such as suggestions for new trophycompetitions or other ideas on improvingparticipation etc. which could not be dealt withwithin the context of the current program have beennoted and commented on, and hopefully some areraised in personal contributions elsewhere in thisVetrunner or are being otherwise further developed.The weakest area of feedback so far has been inexpressions of preferences for volunteer duties ortime slots, with only a few responses received. Thegood news in this area is that Neil Boden has kindlyoffered to take on the position of "CompetitionManager" and ensure the smooth progress of theprogram every week from a technical and officiatingperspective. This will change both the actual andperceived role of the volunteer position of MeetDirector, which may in future be better titled "MeetPresenter" and have a less seemingly onerous role,becoming more of a commentator and assistant to theCompetition Manager. This may then becomplemented by a regular position of "Set-upManager "- which requires an early start, but allowsparticipation in most of the program. One memberhas already expressed an interest in this position(which would work in conjunction with theEquipment Officer), but it would be good to haveother potential back-up.As the previous Competition Sub-Committee choseto disband (though some will continue to do recordingtasks and the like), and given the apparentreluctance of many to undertake committee-typework, it seems the best way to enhance theSeptember 2009 Vetrunner – Page 19contributions outlined above is to look to establishone other specific and regular role, that of "MeetManager" - a person who oversights the rostering ofvolunteers and the various little co-ordination tasksnecessary for the smooth running of each meet, butwho could still freely participate in events. [Seeelsewhere for more details.]Now, getting back on track about track and fieldcompetition itself - Who wants to win a trophy?!In asking this, what I'd like to point out is thatany member can win a trophy, regardless of theircurrent level of athletic ability. And, no, I don't meanthe Johnson Trophy for T & F Club Person of theYear! I mean the handicap trophies. We have threedifferent kinds of track and field awards - foroutstanding service, for performance and for effort incompetition. This last group includes four handicapseries: Adler (middle/long distance), Anthony (jumps),Daniels (sprints) and Perry (walks). In all, thehandicaps are based on previous performanceirrespective of age or sex (and the first three haveboth male and female awards), and so they actuallyfavour competitors coming off a weak base who showa level of commitment and steady improvement. Themethods of handicapping tend to work against thosewho have particularly strong performances early inthe season, but, because of injuries and thedeepening competition as the season progresses, dofavour those who show up regularly for the earlyevents of the season.There are some zealous competitors (notmentioning any names) who try to win a number oftrophies, but the more one does this, the hardereverything becomes towards the end of the season. Italso can be detrimental to performance and the bestathletes tend to focus instead on their specialistevents and goals in respect of national orinternational competition. Thus the handicaps arethere for those who want them the most, and are partof the Club's promotion of participation and healthyimprovement through friendly competition - of fitnessthrough fellowship.You have the full season's program in front of you.You can plan your own events program in detailincluding when you will be a volunteer official, fit inbreaks, or try different things. It's time to get back ontrack and put your name on a trophy this year.
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