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Personal Bests (3)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result |
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Kangaroo Island Marathon | Marathon | Flinders Chase, Australia | Sep 1, 2018 | 5:26:35 |
Kowen Trail Run Winter Trails | Half Marathon | Wamboin, Australia | Jun 16, 2019 | 2:53:43 |
Kiama Coastal Classic | 15K | Werri Beach, Australia | Jul 10, 2016 | 1:33:54 |
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Past Races (7)
Race | Distance | Location | Date | Result | My Raves | My Performance |
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Australian Outback Marathon | Marathon | Alice Springs, Australia | Jul 31, 2021 | 6:53:23 |
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Kowen Trail Run Winter Trails | Half Marathon | Wamboin, Australia | Jun 16, 2019 | 2:53:43 |
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Kangaroo Island Marathon | Marathon | Flinders Chase, Australia | Sep 1, 2018 | 5:26:35 |
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Canberra Times Marathon Festival | Marathon | Canberra, Australia | Apr 15, 2018 |
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Kowen Trail Run – New Year’s Resolution Run | Half Marathon | Wamboin, Australia | Jan 21, 2018 | 3:07:42 |
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Kiama Coastal Classic | 15K | Werri Beach, Australia | Jul 10, 2016 | 1:33:54 |
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Two Bays Trail Run | 28K | Cape Schanck, Australia | Jan 11, 2015 |
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Australian Outback Marathon
Beating all COVID-19 could throw.
Australian Outback Marathon
A month before the event there were 500 Australian Runners entered. Then COVID-19 Delta got a hold in Sydney, NSW and Victoria. The organisers quarantined in Alice Springs for 14 … MORE
A month before the event there were 500 Australian Runners entered. Then COVID-19 Delta got a hold in Sydney, NSW and Victoria. The organisers quarantined in Alice Springs for 14 days then drove the 4 hours to Uluru. Border closures and flight cancelations saw the numbers able to make the event drop to 200. Amongst the problems they faced was the non delivery of 4 sets of Chest numbers with the numbers eventually used arriving the evening before the event Race day saw the toughest conditions in the events history with 28 Celcius and 42 km/hour winds buffeting the runnerd in the latter stages of the event.
Despite all this Travelling Fit put on a magnificent event in the centre of Australia. The run was well organised and the local community around the course manned the regular drink stops and road crossings with a ready smile and co operation. There was a great medal at the finish with a sausage sizzle and plentiful liquids and chocolate muffins. Travelling Fit offer a number of packages allowing the runners to experience the Red Centre and the area around Uluru to the best. The traveling Fit crew treat all their guests and runners like life long friends and bend over backwards to make sure every one has the best possible time.
Those who weren’t able to make the trip were encouraged to run virtual Outback events and sent their race medals and Fee shirt on completion.
The were too many amazing stories of determination and perserverance by runners to list here. A great event.
The Photo is of Lorraine , Barbara and my wife ,Diane at the end of their 1/2 Marathon , Ulutu in the background.
Kowen Trail Run Winter Trails
A great Trail run.
Kowen Trail Run Winter Trails
The race takes you through pristine native eucalyptus forests and pine plantations .the trails range from sealed to gravel roads to single track trails. The majority on fire trails up … MORE
The race takes you through pristine native eucalyptus forests and pine plantations .the trails range from sealed to gravel roads to single track trails. The majority on fire trails up and down hills that just keep coming. Runners are rewarded with great views and a fast down hill 1.5 km finish if your legs can handle it.
There are well placed drink stations. The race is green so you need to carry your own water container.
You can down load a finishers certificate. The event is a fundraiser for the Womboin Rural Fire Brigade, so no medals. it you can see what the event has funded over the years.
The event is organised by one of Australia’s premier Ultra Runners, Pam Musten.
Kangaroo Island Marathon
A great low key Aussie Marathon
Kangaroo Island Marathon
The race is in the Flinders Chase National Park mostly on undulating relatively straight sealed roads. There is 589 metres of elevation gain. There are great views of the Bush, … MORE
The race is in the Flinders Chase National Park mostly on undulating relatively straight sealed roads. There is 589 metres of elevation gain. There are great views of the Bush, Southern Ocean and natural rock formations. You will be supported by a really friendly team of local volunteers. Sorry no photos, check out the website. My best marathon time since I broke my neck 23 months ago.
Canberra Times Marathon Festival
A Windy and Winding new course.
Canberra Times Marathon Festival
The new course was much better than I expected.. The first half was really picturesque taking in the iconic Canberra areas such as Parliment House, the High Court and National … MORE
The new course was much better than I expected.. The first half was really picturesque taking in the iconic Canberra areas such as Parliment House, the High Court and National Gallery. then through the Embassy belt to the shores of Lake Burley Griffin. After crossing Commonwealth Bridge at kilometre 24 we headed west along Parks way into an extremely strong head wind before a turn round and tracking back to Kings bridge with a tale wind for the final kilometres to the finish on the lawns in front of old parliament house
Kowen Trail Run – New Year’s Resolution Run
A Tough and rewarding Trail Run.
Kowen Trail Run – New Year’s Resolution Run
This is a small community event organised by runners for runners to show off the natural beauty of the area. Proceeds from the event go to support the local Womboin … MORE
This is a small community event organised by runners for runners to show off the natural beauty of the area. Proceeds from the event go to support the local Womboin Bush Fire Brigade.Due to the profile of the organisers the event drew entries from Sydney and Melbourne.
The rewards you get from the event are personell. There are no finishers medals. However if you left early or were very unlucky you missed a prize from the lucky draw pool.
The day was hot and the course challenging, but it was really worth the effort.
If you are in Canberra next January and enjoy running trails, do it.
There is also a winter edition in June.
Kiama Coastal Classic
A race with everything.
Kiama Coastal Classic
A comfortable day trip from Sydney to travel to Kiama do the run have a meal and travel back and see some fantastic coastal scenery and take part in an … MORE
A comfortable day trip from Sydney to travel to Kiama do the run have a meal and travel back and see some fantastic coastal scenery and take part in an awesome run. Three distances, 2.5, 10 and 15 km.
Hume and Hovell Ultra
A great low key Australian Bush Run
Hume and Hovell Ultra
Run along the aboriginal trails used by Explorers Hume and Hovell, on the first overland trek from Sydney to Melbourne. The trail is challenging. Fantastic lower Snowy Mountain scenery. Great … MORE
Run along the aboriginal trails used by Explorers Hume and Hovell, on the first overland trek from Sydney to Melbourne. The trail is challenging. Fantastic lower Snowy Mountain scenery. Great camaraderie amongst the runners. Camping available at the finish where the majority of runners stay to welcome the last runner gets home. The organisers can’t do enough for the runners.
Two Bays Trail Run
A Great Event.
Two Bays Trail Run
The Two Bays Trail Run 28km version runs from Dromarna on Port Philip Bay south to Cape Shank on the tip of Westernport Bay. This id the version I ran. … MORE
The Two Bays Trail Run 28km version runs from Dromarna on Port Philip Bay south to Cape Shank on the tip of Westernport Bay. This id the version I ran. There is a limit of 1000 runners on this run. It starts with a 290metre elevation gain over three kilometres up the side of Arthurs seat then follows the two Bays walking trail to Cape Shank over undulating trails.. The trails start with a wide walking track with steps up Arthur’s seat which descends to a section of roads then onto a gracel road that rises steadily to the 10.3 kilometre mark where Browns road is crossed. The course then becomes single file track that winds its way through Greens Bush . After crossing the Flinders Road the course hits the coast for the final 6 or so kilometres with great vies of Bush Rangers Bayt and Bass Strait. The sting in the tail comes in the last Kilometre with a set of very uneven stairs to climb before rounding a corner into a car park and running up to the finish to be greeted by welcoming crowds.
The course is difficult with uneven steps, tree roots and steep descents to negotiate. However once into Greens bush the track became firm sand and was very comfortable to run on. We were warned of heat and snakes. However the weather was mild after a wet few days and the snakes were not active. I did see a Kangaroo jump across my path 2 metres ahead of me.
As a 64 year old with very poor eyesight I enjoyed conquering the 28 km course and finishing strongly, not being overtaken in the last 6 kilometres with a time of 3 h 27min. The weather was perfect for the run If all goes well I will be back next year Maybe to do the 56 km version…..maybe.