The course was set by Lisa "the Doc" and she really made the runners work.The early part of the course saw competitors stretch out with a series of longer legs into the Mort Bay area. Then just as tiredness set in the competitors returned to the multi level Ballast Point Park where even the simplest control of the final 6 controls can be misread due to the complex nature of the area.
Following the event there was much discussion on the best route choice in that last complex area and of course the quickest was to the finish from the last control, the northern stairs of the southern stairs.
Ron Garner was first home coming in 30th in 21.43 for the 2.6km course. Dick Ogilvie used a lot of local knowledge to come in in 41st place with a time of 27.57. Dick recounted tails of a memorable uni party in the house across the road from the assembly area.
Terry Murphy was next home at 41st in 29.10 and the very competitive Brian Cleland stormed home in 49th place with a time of 31.25.
Helen Murphy was the first of our ladies home in 35.04 to record 51st and hard on her heels was Mary Jane Mahony in 52nd position in a time of 35.4. Penny Field had a very good run to record 55th place in a time of 45.48 and returning after injury Angela Murray was not disgraced with a fine 56th place in 48.13.
All in all a great event and many thanks to Lisa for the course and Dave for helping put out controls and to the many Uringans who were able to help out.
That was the last of our Summer events and we move now to Callan Park on 21st April for a metro League event. Lots of helpers and runners will be needed on the day.
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You didn't say how many stairs there were, and that you could see through them! Great course, though.
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