The Australian 3 Days run traditionally over Easter is calling. Large fields in most age classes makes this the most competitive event on the orienteering calendar.
As is always the case a reasonable number of Uringans will be making the dash down the Hume to enjoy 3 great days in the bush. ( mind you the dash home is tempered by the need for some to go to work on the Tuesday.)
Uringa has some strong opportunities to figure prominently in the placings. In the Juniors Jared Mckenna and Sophie Jones are always very consistent performers in the 12 years division and it will be no surprise if they stand on the podium at the end of the carnival. Georgia Jones is a strong chance over the 3 days in W16A. Georgia is capable of three strong runs and it is consistency in this age group that will "bring home the bacon". Brother Lawrence in the highly competitive M18A division is a definite chance of a top 10 placing which would be an outstanding effort.
As we move into the older age groups, Maureen Ogilvie in W80 is a stand out performer, barring injury she will be on the podium. Relative newcomer Brian Cleland has been showing fine form in both the streets and the bush and in M75A could give the tried and trusted runners a real shakeup.
Mr Multi sport Nick Wilmott in M55A is capable of some big runs however it will be interesting to see the effect of a little "rust" on the orienteering brain when he sets out on Day 1.
Dave McKKenna in M45AS is always up there somewhere near or in the placings and so this carnival here is hoping he can put together three mistake free runs as he certainly has the pace to do damage in this class.
A dark horse in W45A is the figure of Jane McKenna. Jane has been running in a variety of classes over the past few years but seems to enjoy the challenge of the longer length. Jane could easily be in the top ten in her age grouping.
Stepping up into W55AS is Gayle Shepherd. Should she maintain focus for the three days could quite easily knock a few fancied runners off the podium. With new shoes and thus blister free heels we shall see!
One must not forget Ian Jones in M45A. This is a tough class with many noted performers, however Ian has been featuring in the top end of this class for a while now and this could be a break through podium performance.
Also a dark horse, mainly due to injury, Dave Lotty could just string together ( if the body holds together) 3 good runs to trouble the podium placings.
So standby for what is hoped to be a very successful carnival - more news to follow from Bendigo.
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