Orange Runners Club News.
Sunday’s Hiney Rd run was the battle of the diehards with 49 runners tackling the 3km, 5km and 7.8km runs in wet, foggy conditions, the conditions didn’t stop the Red dog (walking a blue dog) showing up for his bi-annual run. The handicap winner was Michael Aplin with son Carter in a stroller, Mick will soon be giving the Brad Simmons, son and stroller combo a run for their money.
Lightning Rod Draper again showed his speed in the 7.8km coming in an easy first in a time of 28.35, with Laura Auberson the first female home in the 7.8km in an impressive 34.50.
The other results were -
7.8 km Male - 2nd John Sutherland 32.04, 3rd Mark Delaney 33.19
7.8 km Female - 2nd Erica Bunker 35.34, 3rd Karen Neal 36.03
5 km Male – 1st Scott Howard 20.43, 2nd Scott Wolfson 20.52, 3rd Kyle Connolly 24.14.
5km Female - 1st Amber Rich 21.04, 2nd Michelle Whiteley 30.12, 3rd Judy Tarleton 31.52.
3km Male – 1st Chris Blandford 22.45, 2nd John West 24.07, 3rd Chris Cotton 32.19.
3km Female – 1st Laura Wolfson 13.41,2nd Rebecca Halls 21.58, 3rd Taniel Blandford 23.54.
Wednesday ‘s Elephant park run saw some new faces including Hannah Jaques. Connor Whiteley is also in the news again with a 15 second P.B. this kid is shaping up to be a runner to watch, and is now below the 13 minute mark. Two relatively new runners to the club also made their mark over the 3 km course, Chris Blandford and Wayne Fahey came in equal first with a P.B of about 2minutes 30 sec , although they did admit to running all 3 laps for the first time. Chris’ name also came up in Sunday’s placings, the handicapper is watching.
Other P.Bs for Wednesday are, Dan Benton (again) 20 sec. Laura Auberson 6 sec. Michelle Whiteley 8 sec. Logan Whiteley 1st full lap .
Just a reminder that today is the Trunkey Ck run 9 km with a 9.30 start. There will be no club run this Sunday with a number of our runners heading out to Forbes for the Forbes fun run.
In other news , a Fight Night is being held on the 8th November at the Orange Ex-services Club ,we are looking for a couple of runners to climb into the ring and bring back the biff.(oversized gloves and padding provided). For more details contact Anthony Wharton 0407916032, or Gavin Westcott 0417470154.