VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB

N E W S L E T T E R

JUNE 1991Price $ 2-

ISSN 1030-8717

Lonely ?!? Not in VMC events ! Seen at runs clockwise from above: Fallen Comrades in the Domain. 25km at Albert Park Lake. Women 10km Queen of the Lake at Albert Park.From 10km up to the 42.2km Marathon, the VMC has given the lead for 45 years.

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VMC NEWSLETTER is published for the information of members of the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. and is part of the Annual Membership Fee. It is issued quarterly: AUTUMN (March), WINTER (June), SPRING (September), SUMMER (December).

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VICTORIAN VENUES Melway Ref. MapOLYMPIC PARK: Swan St & Batman Av, Trams Princes Bridge, Trains Richmond 44 Bll TWO BRIDGES: Alexandra Av, opp. Botanic Gardens, near Morell Bridge 44 B12ALBERT PARK: Robinson Hall (Walkers) rear Basketball Stad., facing lake 57 J 3 PRINCES PARK: Walker St. Pavilion, near Carlton FG, Royal Pde, trams pass 29 G12 BURNLEY BOULEVARD: K.Bartlett Res.,rear Burnley Hort.Col1.,Swan St.R’MOND 45 B12 RED HILL: K & Q o.t.M, Tennis Club, Arthurs Seat-Red Hill-Point Leo Rd 190 J 4 FISHERMENS BEND0:PORT MELB. CRICKET GROUND, Williamstown Rd & Inglis St 57 C 1 DOMAIN: Birdwood Av, rear Shrine of Remembrance, 1.5km up St.Kilda Rd 43 K12LATROBE UNIV: Car Park 6, off Ring Road, 500m east Waterdale Rd entrance 19 H 7 WESTERFOLDS PARK:Porter St.T’STOWE 33 El/2 \\\ BUNDOORA PARK:Plenty Road 19 F 4 BRIMBANK PARK:South of Keilor Park, enter from Calder H’way/Cemetery Rd 15 B 8 DEVIL BEND RESERVOIR: Graydens Rd, MOOROODUC 152 J 3COBURG TRACK: Outlook Rd,off Murray Rd, rear Basketball Stadium 18 A10COLLINGWOOD TR:Heidelberg Rd,CLIFTON HILL; Crosscountry Course opposite 30 G12 DONCASTER TR:George St.33 J 11 \\\\ BOX HILL TR: Elgar Rd/Barwon St 47 C 7CROYDON TR:Norton Rd 50 K 4 \\\\ NUNAWADING TR:Burwood H’way,E.B’WOOD 62 B 7MURRUMBEENA TRACK:North & M’beena Rds 68 K 9 \\\ MENTONE TRACK: Second St 87 B 7 FRANKSTON TR:Ballam Park 103 B 4 \\\\ SANDRINGHAM TR:Thomas St,HAMPTON 76 K 6SPRINGVALE TR:Ross Res.NOBLE PARK 80 E 12 \\\ KNOX TR:Rushdale St.SCORESBY 73 D 7 ABERFELDIE TR:Corio St.ESSSENDON 28 D 6 \\\ MELB.UNIV.TR: Top of 75A£ 2B-D5£ 43-G3

This page is a SPECIAL SERVICE to all runners to facilitate their contacting other athletic organisations at home and interstate. All interstate addresses receive VMC NEWSLETTERS and are invited to let us have full information on their events so that we can keep our members and other runners informed in turn for their benefit.

PWE-RACE ENTRY PCRMS: Your attention is drawn to the PRE-RACE ENIKY FORM as below, specifically needed, for fixtures where PRE—RACK KNTOY DATES ARE SET.MINOR RACES, where no such requirements are needed can be entered on the day at least 45 minutes prior to starting time. However, it will save queuing up if you arrive with a form already filled out.TTie following races require FKE-ENTKY to be posted to the V.M.C. by closing date TOGETHER WITH A STAMPED SELF-ADDRESSED ENVELOPE (235 x 120mm ! ! ) for return of Race Number and Information :

JUL 14(Sun)SPOKTSCRAFT QUEEN OF THE LAKE WCMEN 10km,ALBERT PARK 9am (Map57 J3)Mail entries close JUNE 30. $8 ($6 Members) After JUN 30 LATE FEE $15 on day.

AIJG 11 (Sun)BEACH RD CHALLENGE 32k,BRIGHTON BATHS 8am (Map67 CIO) 4.6km-$2 on day.Mail entries close JULY 28. $6 ($4 Members) After JULY 28 LATE FEE $10 on day.

OCT 6(Sun)VICTORIAN PEOPLES MARATHON PORT MELBOURNE 7.00am (Map57 Cl)Mail entries close SEPTH4BER, 16. $12 . After SEP 16 LATE FEE $20 on day.

DEC 9-12 BP EMIL ZATOPEK TROPHY 10.000m Track Series. ©TORIES $10 10(Tue) EMIL ZATOPEK STAR NIGHT - SPECIAL EVBfTS NO LATE ENTRIES ! ?Mail entries close NOVEMBER 18. Membership & Time Qualifications apply.

SPECIAL RACE ENTRY FORMS operate when we have obtained sponsorship for the race.

NO SSAE - NO REPLY !

Other races can be entered on the day at least 45 minutes prior to advertised start time. This applies also to minor events.

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P.O.BOX 12234, A'BECKETT ST. .MELBOURNE 3000. Use BLOCK LETTERS Please !Please enter me for (name of event) ....... ......... ..... on Date.../.../....SURNAME .............................. INITIALS... CALLNAME ............ADDRESS ................................. ..... ..POST CODE............ .PHONE(Hame) ....... ...... .......... . (Work) ................... ........BEST TIME (last 3 years,nearest dist.) .... ....... DATE OF SAMEPLACE WHERE HELD ....................... NAME OF RACE......... ............DATE OF BIRTH ... /..../ .... MALE / FEMALE (cross out inapplicable)CORRECT AMOUNT ENCLOSED $ ...SIGNATURE OF ENTRANT............................. DATETo keep routine tasks at a minimum, you inust send a STAMPED SW.1? AnnHRSSKn ENVELOPE (235m x 120am) with your Race Entry* Make Cheque or Money Order payable to VMC. NOTE: Any additional copies of this Entry Form must also carry the declaration on the reverse side, or cannot be accepted. NO HJQPER SSAE - NO REPLY ! !

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1. I, whose signature appears on this entry form, in consideration of and as condi­tion of acceptance of my entry in this event conducted by the organising Club named on this Entry Form, for myself, my heirs, executors and administrators hereby waive all and any claim, right or cause of action which I or they might otherwise have for or arising out of loss of my life or injury damage or loss of any description what­soever which I may suffer or sustain in the course of or consequent upon my entry or participation in the said event.2. This waiver, release and discharge shall be and operate separately in favour of all persons, corporations and bodies involved and otherwise engaged in promoting or staging the event and the servants, agents, representatives and officers of any of them, and includes but is not limited to Commonwealth and State Departments and Instrumentalities, medical and paramedical practitioners and personnel, and shall so operate whether or not the loss, injury or damage is attributable to the act or neglect of any or more of them.3. I have read the rules and conditions of the event as stated in the declaration above and upon literature and other material distributed in connection with the event and agree to abide by them.* I certify that I am the parent/guardian of ............. ................and that he/she has my consent to participate in this event.SIGNED.........................................DATE ...................(* Complete if applicable)

BEGINNING A NEW ERA.With the recent Annual General Meeting, held on April 18, we put into

place a complete re-vamp of the administration of our Club. Over the last 2 years, various comments have appeared in the VMC Newsletter which indicated the need for adjusting to the changes that were taking place right throughout the community in regard to sport, both in attitude and participation.

The Victorian Marathon Club's commitment Mto promote and foster dis­tance running" is not changing, the Club’s program continues on the basis of its efficiency and expertise built up over a period of 45 years that is second to none. There is a demand throughout the community at every level and in every walk of life for the right to take part in healthy outdoor recreation and relaxation that is far from being ade­quately satisfied. That also includes the right to pursue this recre­ation without outside pressures of preconceived goals and mercenary objectives.

However, to maintain participation "with a minimum of fuss” it is also vital for members, that is practicising participants - the runners themselves, to take part in managing their own sport, to see the conduct of their sport as a co-operative effort. The more of us participate in carrying out even just one small task on one of the race days, the less onerous the load on all VMC participants. I know that this has been a recurring theme in many voluntary organisations, not only in the sport­ing sphere, it is the only way in which we retain not only a say in therunning of our organisations, but also a broader understanding of what our sport is about.

We only have to look around and see what is happening in many sports where local and personal contact has been let to drift and more and more responsibility has been left to fewer and fewer people. Some organisa­tions are run by a select coterie, others are bureaucratic to a high degree, over-centralisation has killed local initiative, commercialism has narrowed and distorted "fair and equal competition".

You have an experienced and involved number of people on your Boardof Management, but it is a smaller number than in the past as no newmembers have come forward to replace those who have carried out their tasks for varying periods in an efficient manner.

If you are enjoying your running and feel the benefit of participa­tion with a great bunch of people, give some thought to contributing also some effort to maintain the standard of excellence and satisfaction that you have enjoyed and expect to continue. It’s YOUR SPORT.

xxx xxx __ xxx xxx xxxCONTENTSPhotos: Front page - FRED LESTER2.Communications / Venues 13.Distance Runing Update2A Race Info / Race Entry 14. dto. / VMC 12k & 4k FC2B Race Entry Declaration 15.Other Peoples Fixtures4.Letters to the Editor 16.Ups and Downs in a Life of Sport5.Introducing RICHARD SIMON 17. dto. The Battling Years6.VMC Stats: VMC Marathon 18. dto. The Boom Years7.VMC 16k & 3k Easter Runs 19. dto. Sense of Balance8.VMC 25k A.Pk 20.VMC Stats: 12k FC / 10k QotL / HF MAR9.VMC dto & 5k A.Pk 21.Training Notes10.Letters to the Editor 22.What Do You Make Of It ?11. dto. 23.VMC Fixtures12.Distance Running Update 24.Club Information / Membership Form

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Letter to the Editor:WINTER 1989 JUNE

COSTS OF COMPETING

VOL.23 No.2

One thing that has gone up faster than inflation in recent times is the cost of competing in VAA events and in most of the Fun Runs. The exception to this trend is the good old VMC.

The secret of the VMC’s cost cutting ability is that it has always been a runners oriented club. Runners conduct the races and we always has Fred Lester there at the forefront keeping the show going.

A weakness of the VMC approach is that it has relied on too few. The roster system of requiring that members officiate at one VMC race dur­ing the year saw many members enthusiastically supporting their fellow runners, but an equal number failed to turn up at all. The missing ranks had to be filled by a small group who have become almost permanent officials at VMC events.

The other major problem is that we have relied too much on Fred Lester. Times change and both our regular officials and Fred want some respite.

Fortunately, we have been able to acquire the services of Richard Simon and his management group.

An era has passed. We look forward to the future where outside groups will play a bigger part in the running of VMC races, but where the policy decisions of the VMC will still be made by runners for run­ners .

Robert Jamieson, Hon.Treasurer, V.M.C.xxx xxx xxx

Dear Fred,Thank you for your recent letter. I was sorry to learn you are

stepping down as VMC Sec. as you have been the anchor man for so long and you have such a good feel for the position. The Zatopek in particu­lar is established as Australia’s foremost distance race and you deserve the credit for that, Fred. I hope you can continue to keep 11 an eyeM on that.

That was a good move to have the "A" Zatopek on Tuesday, that will prevent the clash with the Chiba Relays if it occurs again. We will have to adjust our planning to the Tuesday - Eg the previous Thursday meeting.

Anyway, Fred, Thanks again for your assistance and congratulations on a great contribution to distance running.

Hope you received Distance Running Update.Best wishes, Fred PAT (Clohessy).

xxx xxx xxxSoccer aficionados may enjoy this par: (Penny Crisp’s Footnotes)Not much sympathy overflows in the ranks of indoor soccer in the US,

where one coach commented, after his forward copped a considerableknock on the head:"We may have to give him some time off to let his brain settle down.Or put it in a jar and look after it while he plays.n

INTRODUCING RICHARD SIMONIn a way, the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB was very lucky that Richard

Simon joined the Club in 1988. He brought with him a long time invol­vement in sport, particularly athletics, since his schooldays. Even more important in his "luggage" was an enthusiastic approach to promot­ing and furthering participation by people at large with a high accent on deriving maximum enjoyment from such activities.

Richard took part in most sports offering at Brighton Grammar and played Footy in their first 18. In Athletics, he competed with San­dringham AC 1976-79, was under 17 Victorian Steeplechase Champion in 1978 and has since run regularly in all kinds of fun runs and VMC events.

After leaving school, he completed a Batchelor of Applied Science degree in Phys. Ed. by 1984. Soon after, he spent an interesting 6 months as Information Officer at the Australian Pavilion during the 1984 World Fair in New Orleans, USA. Since then, he joined the Mel­bourne City Council City Sports to promote and develop Corporate Sector Sports as his main task. As Co-ordinator, he put the Corporate Chal­lenge, Corporate Cup Series and Super Sunset Series firmly on their respective feet. These have become permanent feature of Melbourne’s Sport & Recreation scene in his 6 years since their beginning in 1985. His continued interest and involvement in sport is also shared by his wife, Pamela, teaching Phys Ed at PLC.

A continuing interest in Football led him to umpire in the VFL, being on the Umpire List 1980 - 1988, and switch to the Victorian Amateur Football Association in 1989. He umpired the ’A* Grade Grand Final in 1989 & 1990 as well as the interstate match with SA AFC. He is continuing this involvement.

His joining the VMC, whose well conducted races he enjoyed, was soon followed by coming onto the Board with a special interest in promotion. He did not stint with his time to assist greatly in adding to the effective functioning of the Club and was instrumental in working out the organisational and structural changes which, over the last 3 years or so, had become overdue. He also formed "Dynamic Concepts Management" in conjunction with 2 qualified associates, which has been appointed as VMC administrators.

Committee recommended Richard’s appointment as Executive Secretary to the Annual General Meeting, which was unanimously accepted. As a consequence, the VMC can look forward to continued man­agement as a vital contributor to Victorian and Australian Running.

xxx xxx xxxUnqualified Congratulations are due to ROBERT deCASTELLA for his

determined win in the Rotterdam Marathon. This is a fitting answer to all the doubters who are only too ready to write off anyone who does not fulfill their unreal expectations to come up with a top performance every time he or she competes.

Let’s have some reality in sports reporting and commentary. There is a proven performer who had to adjust his lifestyle once again, is in one of the most responsible positions in Australian Sport which can, and does, create conflict with daily schedules and retains his cool and perspective under considerable daily pressure.

Get off his back !!

VMC MARATHON CHAMPIONSHIP 42.195km :1946 DOUG DICKINGS(NSW) 2 47:10 I.HAYES(NSW) 2:51:59 ROLAND GUY (NSW) 2:55:091947 GORDON STANLEY 2 37:21 BOB PRENTICE 2:49:10 GEORGE SCHOLLICK 2:58:491948 GORDON STANLEY 2 35:01R CECIL HENSLEY(NSW) 2:38:45 BOB PRENTICE 2:43:411949 GORDON STANLEY 2 41:43 BOB PRENTICE 2:44:21 GERRY HORAN 2:59:091950 BOB PRENTICE 2 41:08 MERV HARBURN 2:41:50 HARRY DENNIS 2:47:481951 BOB PRENTICE 2 40:40 GORDON STANLEY 2:44:10 HARRY DENNIS 2:47:281952 BOB PRENTICE 2 44:38 JACK DIBBS 2:55:11 JIM BRYCE 3:03:561953 BOB PRENTICE 2 35:33R MAX NEGRI 2:41:17 MICK SKINNER 2:44:081954 MICK SKINNER 2 36:46 BOB PRENTICE 2:40:37 GEOFF WATT 2:52:551955 MICK SKINNER 2 35:40 JACK HASSELL 2:50:58 ERNIE BENTLEY 2:53:281956 MICK SKINNER 2 36:51 JACK TIERNEY 2:52:42 JACK HASSELL 2:56:141957 ERNIE BENTLEY 2 48:47 FRANK TUTCHENER 3:17:52 JOE POELSMA 3:26:161958 FRANK TUTCHENER 2 41:34 GEOFF WATT 2:44:47 KEITH LYONS 2:51:121959 IAN HASSALL(NSW) 2 33:04R JOHN MURRAY 2:39:05 FRED LESTER 2:39:451960 TOM KELLY 2 40:30 ALF O'CONNOR 2:51:47 REX CHUGG 3:00:031961 TOM KELLY 2 29:45R HUGH KIRKMAN / RUSS HANSEN 2:49:021962 DEAN THACKERAY(US) 2 27:37R ROD BONELLA 2:29:22 TONY COOK 2:29:531963 RON CLARKE 2 24:38R JOHN COYLE 2:33:46 NORM DUFF 2:34:561964 JOHN COYLE 2 26:05 MORRIS AARBO 2:28:03 HENK VANWIJNGAARDEN 2:28:251965 FRED HOWE 2 22:18R PAT CLOHESSY 2:22:32 BEN MACKIE 2:23:551966 GEOFF WALKER 2 23:40 ROD MACKINNEY 2:24:27 ROBERT WARD 2:29:471967 FRED HOWE 2 24:13 BARRY SAWYER 2:25:16 GEORGE CALXTON 2:25:281968 BARRY SAWYER 2 22:56 IAN WHEELER 2:24:00 TERRY PHELAN 2:24:591969 NEIL RYAN 2 21:59R TERRY PHELAN 2:23:03 PETER BRUCE 2:24:071970 PETER BRUCE 2 20: HR TOM KELLY 2:25:00 NORM DUFF 2:26:471971 NEIL RYAN 2 18:31R PETER BRUCE 2:19:21 ROD MACKINNEY 2:26:501972 DEREK CLAYTON 2 20:25 PETER BRUCE 2:22:35 TERRY HARRISON1973 TERRY HARRISON 2 22:43 PETER BRUCE 2:25:32 JOHN HARTY 2:27:171974 NEIL RYAN 2 20:59 JOHN ROBINSON 2:28:35 NEIL O’SULLIVAN 2:33:351975 ANDY HILL 2 26:16 PAUL O’HARE 2:29:39 DAVE EDWARDS (SA) 2:30:031976 MIKE RYAN (NZ) 2 20:59 DAVE BYRNES 2:31:03 ERIC SIGMQNT 2:34:441977 GRAHAM STRUTHERS(NZ)2 23:36 DAVE BYRNES 2:24:12 BOB GUTHRIE 2:26:111978 ROB WALLACE 2 21:14 PAUL O’HARE 2:25:03 JOHN DUCK 2:30:361979 KEN DUXBURY 2 32:53 IAN RANDS 2:33:42 STEVE SAUNDERS 2:34:001980 BOB GUTHRIE 2 24:23 JOHN DUCK 2:25:49 NORM BECK 2:40:021981 JOHN DUCK 2 29:32 GREG KING 2:34:53 ROBIN YOUNG 2:38:531982 GLENN HENRY 2 22:16 EWAN WILSON 2:24:02 ERIC SIGMONT 2:24:091983 MAX LITTLE 2 20:37 GRAEME SMITH 2:36:35 PETER RUSH 2:39:321984 MICK HRRI.EY 2 34:31 NORM BECK 2:38:26 BRIAN BLOOMER 2:45:10FISHERMENS BEND:1985 CARL STEVENSON 2:28:35 PETER SHONE 2:42:14 LEIF MICHELSSON 2:42:181986 PAUL JAMES 2:28:28 PETER NOORDHOFF 2:29:47 GEORGE EDMOND 2:34:421987 TONY DIDONATO 2:32:10 RUSSELL JOHNSON 2:38:56 TERRY PHELAN 2:46:511988 TONY DIDONATO 2:31:16 PETER NOORDHOFF 2:34:46 BRUCE POVEY 2:41:071989 LAURIE BRIMAOOMBE 2:40:44 KEVIN HILL 2:43:34 MAX CARSON 2:49:191990 GLEN WESTERN 2:49:40 MICK WHITEOAK 2:55:41 JOHN PILKINGTON 2:55:58WOMEN:1980 BARBARA BYRNES 2:56:10 JACKIE TURNEY 2:58:39 PEGGY SMITH 3:37:321981 MAREE STANWAY 3:19:01 JUDY WINES 3:40:49 ANNETTE BIRD 3:41:311982 BARBARA FAY 2:59:44 SHIRLEY YOUNG 3:27:06 (Only finishers)1983 HELEN DOYLE 3:46:51 JANET O’DELL 4:05:26 (Only finishers)1984 ANNE CALLAGHAN 3:54:25 (Only finisher)1985 DOT BROWNE 2:49:06 BEVERLY BEGG 3:51:43 NOREEN MOORE 4:11:081986 SHARON DESAILLY 3:32:49 JAN DELPHINE 3:52:08 STACEY BROWN 4:31:161987 BARBARA FAY 3:21:36 CLAIRE BOWKER 3:28:38 CYNTHIA CAMERON 3:54:281988 CLAIRE BOWKER 3:27:03 LOIS WEBSTER 3:27:32 CYNTHIA CAMERON 3:51:361989 MARYCE JUSTIN (Maur)2:58:07 CLAIRE BOWKER 3:18:54 SHIRLEY YOUNG 3:34:551990 MARY EDWARDS 3:10:33 CLAIRE BOWKER 3:26:44 DAWN PARRIS 3:40:38

VMC 16.1km EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP. LATBOBE UNI 1-4-91. Drizzly, clearing. 101 Starters.01.FRANK MAHONY 29 52:17 34.DAVID ELLIOTT 42 65:12 67.FIONA COUSINS 31W 74:2502.DON NICHOLSON 30 52:40 35.KEVIN HADINGHAM 42 65:32 68.JENNY BYRNES 37W 74:2503.PETER GAFFNEY 36 52:55 36.JACK SIBLEY 5004.PETER NOORDHOFF 34 54:17 37.PAUL FAILLA 3005.MIKE LETCH 42 W/C 54:36 38.BARRY WATSON 5506.GERARD DONNELLY 33 54:38 39.JIM MCGOVERM 3807.LEW HARVEY 41 54:46 40.JEFF PECK 3908.JOHN PHILLPOTTS 42 55:24 41.STEVE TELEKI 3709.DAR HOUGHTON 26W/C 55:55 42.MIKE PONSPORD 3010.CHAS MCLAUGHLIN 35 56:59 43.STEPHEN OWEN 3011.RUSSELL WEAVERS 36 57:31 44.KEITH CROWLE 5112.TERRY WILSON 46 57:55V .: 'At 'I ■ MARR, 26 58:06■ 4.KART.. JENNEDY 25 58:1215.PETER GEBBIE 31 58:1916.PAUL ROWSE 30 58:5317.JOE PAGNOCCOLO 27 59:0418.PETER ROWLAND 36 59:16

45.FINNJENSEN 3546.ROGER MCDONALD 36 6847.ALAN LARKINS 4148.BILL PRICE 2049.JANET HAYES 34W50.PHIL STEWART 42 51.IAN MORGAN 45

19.LAWRENCE GLOVER 36 59:21 52.SCOTT BENNETT 2720.JEFF RUDD 36 60:3621.KEVIN BEECH 29 61:0822.COLIN HEYWOOD 36 61:5323.PETER MOORE 42 62:0024.GEOFF WHEELER 34 62:2325.GLEN STANDER 27 62:3426.DANIEL MCDONAGH 26 62:48 59.GAVIN POLLARD 29

53.KEVIN CARTER 3054.CHRIS DENSHAM 4755.BOB BENNETT 52 56.DEAN CALLOW 20 W/(57.PETER BUTCHER 4158.ANDREW CONWAY 21

27.JASON MCDONALD 18 63:0328.ARCHIE DALLI 38 63:2329.PETER BOULTON 3030.BARRY SAWYER 5731.GREG LUSCOMBE 3632.JEREMY GOUGH 2233.MIKE WALSH 40

66 00 69.JOHN ROGERS 51 74:5366 12 70.MICHAEL O’MERA 44 75:4866 15 71.JOHN BECROFT 49 75:5067 13 72.KEVIN BROWN 54 76:0967 30 73.JOHN MACMILLAN 52 76:4267 36 74.DOUG WHEELER 32 77:2667 56 75.JOHN MAHONY 51 78:1368 05 76.MIKE HAM40ND 32 78:2268 12 77.JOHN KERR 61 78:2768 21 78.LACHLAN WILSON 24 79:1568 31 79.GERRY CLARKE 40 79:4368 32 80.KEVIN MCLAUGHLIN 47 80:4569 20 81.TONY MARTIN 62 82:0869 27 82.NEZAR ALI 24 83:1869 30 83.GRAHAM JENKINS 45 83:2269 37 84.JO OATES 39W 83:4370 08 85.LORRIE BISHOP 44W 84:0570 22 86.PETER BATTRICK 47 84:1370 44 87.VERN GERLACH 66 84:4071 15 88.DANIEL NORRIS 30 85:0771 32 89.GAVIN BAINBRIDGE 23 85:4872 12 90.BILL BAXTER 53 87:1272 24 91.RACHEL SMITH 23W 87:4572 28 92.GEORGE MASCARA 40 89:4572 35 93.RIKKI BEWLEY 44W 92:0260.TINA TORPY 4

61.JOHN CUNNINGHAM 46 72:48 94.WAYNE VARGO 45 92:5462.PHIL SODERSTROM 43 73:33 95.GORDON BURROWES 55 94:3763.JOHN THOMPSON 43 73:39 96.VONDA SAUNDERS 53W 95:3564.GRAEME BISHOP 46 73:44 97.NOREEN MOORE 43W 97:42

64:28 65.JOHN MCLAUGHLIN 50 73:59 98.CHRIS GRIFFITHS 42W 101:1565:00 66.BRUCE STEBBINS 40 74:11 99.LES CATIONS 33 103:42

100.MERV BECKETT 60 109:49

63:3764:0364:16

VMC 3.1km EASTER FAMILY RUNS 1-4-91. miId.cloudy,36 Starters.01. GRANT MORGAN 1602.JOHN PHILLPOTTS03.VIN MARTIN 3904.TONY MORGAN 4705.JIM BANNISTER 3506.KEV HADINGHAM 4207.GREG HADINGHAM 16 12:0508.KEVIN MILLS 3609.ANDREW GOODMAN 25 12:08S10.PETER BLACK 4511.GAVIN BLACK 1212.BRUCE GOODMAN 5313.JAY PHILLPOTTS 11 14.STEW.BANNISTER 11 15.ANDREW MARTIN 9

18.STEVEN MILLS 8Joint Race Managers FRED LESTER & RICHARD SIMON were assisted by TONY & GRANT MORGAN, SHAYNE WALTHERS, MIKE WALSH, PHIL VINES,HEATHER JOHNSTONE, BARRY WATSON, DAVID STOCK­MAN, LAWRENCE MALONE, STEVE FAHEY, PAMELA SIMON, PETER HAYES and several keen young helpers who doled out some welcome drinks.The weather held out for the run and Easter Bunny presentation, and a great time wap had by all for an enjoyable Easter outing.

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10:06S 19.HANNA MILLS 9W 15:00D FATHER & SON10:12F 20.BEN OATES 11 15:06 l.G & T MORGAN 21:2711:OOF 21.JO OATES 39W 15:23M 2.J & J PHILLPOTTS 23:1311:21F 22.MATT PHILLPOTTS ISI 15:38 3. J & S BANNISTER 24:3411:31F 23.JULIE HADINGHAM 11W 15:57 4.A & B GOODMAN 25:0012:02F 24.MELVA BLACK 44W 16:19M 5.V & A MARTIN 25:0712:05 25.PETER OATES 11 17:08S 6.B & J KLITOMIDIS 34:3112:07F 26.BRETT KLIDOMITIS SI 17:10 7.1 & A CATTON 35:4712:08S 27.JOHN KLIDOMITIS 27’ 17:11 MOTHER & SON12:36F 28.REBEKAH BLACK 15W 17:40D l.G & M BLACK 29:0312:44S 29.IAN CATION 8 17:53S 2.J & P OATES 32:3112:52F 30.ALASTAIR CATTON 38 17:54F 3.S & K MILLS 44:2013:01S 31.MELISSA DIAZ 8W 19:23D FATHER & DAUGHTER13:03S 32.HORACIO DIAZ 46 19:24F l.K & C HADINGHAM 26:3314:07S 33.ALEXANDRA MERONY 20:53D 2.K & H MILLS 27:0714:09 34.JOHN MERONY 20:55F 3.P & R BLACK 30:1614:31D 35.KATHY MILLS 29:40M 4.M & H DIAZ 38:4714:40S 36.GENEVIEVE MILLS 29:40 5.A & J MERONY 41:48

VMC 25km ALBERT PARK. 25-4-1991. Cool.clearing,little wind. 224 Starters. 01.CRAIG SAYERS W/C 70:55 61.SHANE WAINWRIGHT 29 104:3202.BRIAN SIMMONS 35 84:1603.PETER MITCHELL 28 84:2204.JUSTIN WILSON 23 85:4305.LEW HARVEY 42 85:5706.IAN GILBERT 42 88:5507.IAN RALPH 25 89:1208.ANDY DEHIGHDEN 26 89:2009.COLIN MARSON 29 89:4610.MICHAEL WHIMPEY 37 89:4711.FRANK DONNELLY 34 89:5212.RUSSELL WEAVERS 36 89:5213.ARTHUR VERWEY 31 89:5714.MARK RITTER 32 90:2615.DAVE MCCORMACK 38 91:0716.MARK EDWARDS 33 91:3617.PETER ROBSON 30 92:3418.PHIL BATMAN 38 92:4819.MARK CROW 27 92:5120.LAWRENCE GLOVER 36 93:3121.CRAIG CAVANAGH 25 93:5722.GLEN STANDER 27 94:4123.MIKE WHEELAHAN 22 94:4324.DES CLANCY 41 94:4625.PETER ROLAND 36 95:3426.GREG LOVEJOY 49 95:3427.ANDREW FORBES 33 95:4928.JOHN EGAN 31 95:5729.KEL COX 41 96:5430.JEFF JESSUP 38 97:0931.ASH BARTHOLOMEW 2997:3632.NEIL CAMERON 27 97:5833.COLIN HEYWOOD 36 98:1634.PETER MOORE 43 98:2635.JOHN RASKAS 43 98:3936.MICHAEL THOMAS 20 99:12 37.STEVE BELLESINI 39 100:1538.KEVIN HADINGHAM 42 100:2439.BOB DAVIDSON 45 100:5240.DAVID CORBEN 34 101:1741.BOB TAYLOR 46 101:3442.DES MCPHERSON 28 101:3743.MARC ZEHNTNER 29 102:0744.PETER BOULTON 30 102:1845.PHIL CROWDEN 36 102:5146.GLEN SMITH 35 102:5347.PAUL SCOTT 27 102:55

62.MARK MALONEY 32 104:3363.MEZIR ALI 24 104:3664.MAL HEALEY 23 104:4965.JOHN C HALL 44 105:0566.ROD MARR 33 105:1267.NEV PORTER 56 105:2768.MARK FLAVEL 30 105:3569.GEORGE MORGAN 40 105:5670.DEBBIE COWELL 31W 105:58

71.LEIF MICHELSSON 44 106:2372.KYLIE LUCAS 19W 106:2773.DAVID SPENCER 32 106:2974.JOHN BULLEN 35 106:5175.JOHN NEWSOM 39 106:5376.MIKE WALSH 40 107:3277.GARY MASON 37 107:5078.ANTHONY BORG 29 107:5179.CHRIS CLELAND 28 108:4380.PAUL BAN 36 108:5681.PHIL STEWART 43 109:0682.BERT GAUDION 57 109:2983.DAVID STOCKMAN 32 109:3684.DAVID MURRAY 49 109:3785.MICHAEL FIELD 26 109:4386.BRIAN WALSH 47 110:2087.JONATHAN BOYD 19 110:5588.CLIVE THOMSON 37 111:3589.TONY SCULLY 41 111:3890.LEON MCLEOD 30 111:3891.GORDON STEPHEN 37 111:5292.JACK MCINNES 38 112:2493.RON YOUNG 60 112:2894.BARRY DOBYN 52 112:2995.KEITH CROWLE 51 112:3096.JOHN PEACH 34 112:3897.DAVID POSKEY 44 112:5398.KEN KING 39 113:1799.MARTIN BUCKLEY 31 113:18

100.VICTOR MOSS 37 113:25101.DAVID TILLER 45 113:25102.BILL ROSS 46 114:10103.JIM MCGOVERN 38 114:12104.COLIN APPLEBY 38 114:26105.JOHN CARR 31 114:29106.GARY SIMMONS 42 114:31107.RON BILSTON 47

121.STEVEN BARTLING 31122.MICK O’MEARA 44123.MICK REIDY 29124.WAYNE COLUMBINE 33125.FRED ATKIN 22126.MARK WALKLEY 32127.ROBERT PARKER 42128.DOUG WHEELER 32129.PETER GRAYBROOK 31130.ROB HERMON 35131.DAVID L JONES 49132.KEITH D’ROZARIO 50 133.SONYA MCLENNAN 38W134.JOHN MACMILLAN 52135.GARRY WALKER 41136.JENNY SCOTCH 22W137.HENRY LANZER 33138.KATE GREENWAY 43W139.RAY GILLOW 42140.JENNY BYRNES 37W141.FIONA COUSINS 31W142.CYRIL R-GOODWIN 45143.DAVID KEECH 43144.BRIAN EPHRAUMS 43145.PETER LEE 34146.JON RATCLIFFE 29147.PETER MCPHAN 43148.DANIEL ISAKOW 33149.LAURIE BOLGER 25150.JIM DUGGAN 48151.JENNY MCINNES 37W152.DAVID JONES 53153.JACK DONKIN 38

154.DAVID O’LOUGHLIN 28155.LEIGH MONTI 29156.JOHN WRIGHT 50157.HARRY WATTS 45158.TONY PULVIRENTI 24 159.SHIRLEY YOUNG 61W160.NOEL PHILLIPS 41161.BRYAN JOHNSTON 55162.PETER BATTRICK 47163.DUNCAN H-RITCHIE46164.BERNIE GOGGIN 53165.PETER RYAN 30166.HELEN MYALL 48W167.GRAHAM MATTHEWS 54

48.BRIDGET VERWEY 31W 103:06 108.TERRY O’BURTILL49.CHRIS FORD 32 103:1950.BRIAN TEMPLE 42 103:2351.RUDI LOMBARDI 27 103:2652.TERRY MCCABE 42 103:3153.STEVEN OWEN 30 103:3954.TONY MORGAN 4755.MICHAEL FREEMAN56.COLIN BEVERIDGE57.BARRY WATSON 5558.ARCHIE DALLI 38 104:0759.GARY STIRTON 39 104:18

114:4731 114:46 168.JOHN HALL 35

109.JOHN CUNNINGHAM 46 114:50 169.RODNEY EMONSON 35110.JAMES URE 33 114:54 170.JOHN MCLACHLAN 34111.GRAHAM PEIRCE 39 114:54 171.JANE BARROW 31W112.MARK WARE 34 115:06 172.ARTHUR HUGHES 24113.BRIAN DELANEY 37 115:08 173.CORRY PRICE 18 114.GRAHAM HUNTINGTON 55 115:08 174.JEFF GALINDO 32

115:15 175.DAWN PARRIS 38W115:21 176.TREVOR PARRIS 40115:25 177.ANNE MCCORMACK 37W

103:4530 104:03 115.COLIN HARDY 37 35 104:03 116.ROB RCWE 36 104:06 117.DANNY HOLDER 38

60.KEITH MORIRSON 36 104:18118.LACHLAN WILSON 24 115:35119.ANN DYKE 28W 115:52120.BOB ANKERLIN 50 116:21

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178.GARY HEALD 25179.TONY REVELL 34180.PAIL MELLING 46

116 23116 27116 27116 27116 43116 56117 12117 21117 35117 39118 07118 22118 42118 59119 00119 04119 06120 30120 59121 34121 34122 18122 33122 34122 37122 40123 17123 22123 35123 39123 44123 46124 09124 25124 42125 10125 35125 39126 25126 31126 43126 47126 53127 16127 20127 26127 54127 54128 00128 37128 52129 14129 19129 35129 37129 38129 38129 41129 49130 04

VMC 25km AT.WRRT PARK. 25-4-1991. (Cont.)181.ROL.DECASTELLA 67 130:55 190.DAVID WELSH 25 137:46 199.JOHN GROVES 43 147:06182.MICHAEL REIDY 38 131:28 191.JAN MCINTYRE 49W 137:47 200.RIKKI BEWLEY 44W 149:37183.TIM GLENNEN 34 131:37 192.JULIE ELTRENAN 40W 137:58 201.BRIAN TOOMEY 51 149:39184.JOE MCPHERSON 40 132:40 193.VICKY WEIR 41W 139:21 202.GORDON BURRCWES 55 150:59185.PETER GAVIN 42 133:25 194.DANIEL NORRIS 30 140:49 203.SUE WAYGOOD 25W 151:04186.VIKKI THOMPSON 45W 134:47 195.COLIN BEEL 42 141:18 204.LAURIE HODGSON 39 152:14187.JUDY WINES 57W 135:26 196.ALAN WATKINSON 55 142:46 205.M.RHEINSCHMIDT 33W 152:22188.CHARLEY WARR 57 136:06 197.RICK JONES 62 143:56 206.GARY BURTON 35 154:31189.JIM MAHER 45 136:54 198.DES KISSICK 39 146:57 207.LESLIE LOVEDAY 32W 162:24

NOT RECORDED ASHELEN SIMMONS 36ADRIAN FISHER 37JEWRY MEEHL 39BILL PRICE 20ROBERT HINTON 31SIMON FORD 33TOM GRONERT 35

FINISHING:R REDPORD 41ANNE HAMILTONGORDON PROUDPOOT 47WILL BRAMMER 18COLIN GILSONNOREEN MOOREJOAN TROTTER 45

JUNE REEDJ PIETSCH 33LES LAZAR 55TERRY CASH 52TED DAY 61ROSLYN POWLEY 34BARRY SAWYER 57

25-4-1991. 65 Starters.VMC 5km ALBERT PARK.01.MARK HEGARTY 26 15:1102.FRANK MAHONY 29 15:1703.DAMIEN LEWIS 25 16:1504.DANIEL HOPKINS 17 16:3705.JOE DEBONO 16 16:3806.GEOFF WHEELER 34 17:0507.GRANT MORGAN 16 17:1808.DAVID HOWES 28 17:4809.NICK TAPLIN 14 18:3810.DARREN LANDSBURG 17 18:3911.JOHN NICHOLS 44 18:4012.STEVE DONNELLY 15 18:4813.KANE FRASER 13 18:5114.DENIS WATSON 45 18:5215.ANDREW HOWES 23 18:5816.LISA NICHOLSON 29W 19:0717.PETER BLACK 45 19:3318.DENIS GIBSON 41 19:5319.IAN MORGAN 45 19:5320.MARK ACHERMANN 19 20:1521.JOHN MELVILLE 11 20:1722.GAVIN POLLARD 29 20:24

23.GLENYS PILLING 28W 20:2424.MIKE PONSPORD 30 20:4625.GRAEME HORSKINS 52 20:5426.GAVIN BLACK 12 21:0527.MELINDA WALSH 17W 21:0528.RODNEY FIELDING 25 21:1629.CHRISTINE ROSS 35W 21:1930.PAUL KENNEDY 22 21:3031.LEON MORAN 39 21:3032.JULES EVANS 24 21:3433.BYRON KELLY 17 21:3634.PAUL HATTERSLEY 19 21:4535.SIMON MYERS 24 22:2436.DANNY WILSON 11 22:2537.JEREMY GIBSON 10 22:4438.IAN GODFREY 48 23:0239.ANNIE MCBURNEY 34W 23:0240.GRANT LITTLE 25 23:0741.STEPHEN MCGRAIL 12 23:2542.DAVID CAHILL 43 23:4843.MELANIE ROSS 14W 23:5944.LOUISE MOSS 30W 24:18

45.ELISA KELLY 19W 24:2146.BRENDAN MCNEILL 23 24:2647.RUBEN PACE 23 24:5548.JERRY MEEHL 29 25:0449.SHAUN BILSTON 12 25:2850.DEAN WALKER 11 26:3151.DANIEL SASSOON 12 26:5052.CINDY PARRIS 17W 26:5653.AMANDA MAHER 11W 26:5654.MELISSA SMITH 17W 26:5955.ARTHUR MAS 35 27:0056.SCOTT MCINNES 27:2657.JUNE REED 42W 28:1758.CATHY MORRISON 25W 29:18 59.SANDRA PHILLIPS 31W 29:3160.CHRIS HILLAS 25 29:5761.BRETT MCINNES 14 33:2362.KATRINA HARRIS 18W 33:4463.HEATHER DELMENICO 34:5064.JOAN TROTTER 45W 35:1765.JOHN DRIVER 55 39:18

Joint Race Managers RICHARD SIMON & FRED LESTER were assisted by KEN FRASER, ROBERT JAMIESON, PAUL MULRANEY, KEVIN BROWNE, TONY KING, RON LEGGETT, PETER MCDOANLD, RAY POWLEY, GLEN WESTERN, JENNY MCINNES, NICK TAPLIN, JOHN BROWN and FRANK MAHONY. Thank you all for a job well done.Weather conditions were ideal with no wind, although a deep puddle had to be negotiated until pumped away in Aughty Drive. CRAIG SAYERS sure moved his wheelchair along in a little over 14 minutes per 5k lap ! BRIAN SIMMONDS got an early break on the pusuing pack after the first lap as PETER MITCHELL trailed off. However, over the last 2 laps Peter made up ground to worry Brian over the last km and faill by only 6 seconds to make up his early lapse.LEW HARVEY dominated the veterans and must have been close to a PB running solidly.The women spread out very early, with BRIDGET VERWEY running very evenly at a little over 20 minutes for each circuit.In the shorter race, there were scone fine performances from the under 18’s behind the duel between MARK HEGARTY and FRANK MAHONY, the former just having a bit too much toe in the finish.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Dear Fred & Richard, (from Frank Mahony)I am writing in response to your March Editorial calling for com­

ments and suggestions regarding making the VMC more effective. There is no doubt that the large number of Fun Runs now held every weekend by a variety of groups, coupled with the lack of willingness of members such as myself to assist in the running of both the Club and its activities, has caused the VMC to review the role it plays.

There is also no doubt that a number of the groups organising Fun Runs have entered the scene for financial reasons and they do not have the welfare of the runners as a high priority. Their lack of the neces­sary race management skills provides what I see as the key to the VMC’s successful future.

I believe the VMC needs to scale down the number of runs it holds (as it has been doing) to only 12 per year, i.e. one per month, and concentrate on what has made it successful on the past - holding well organised, accurate races.

The races should only be held over standard distances that people can gauge their performances over. These distances are:

5km 16.1km (10 Miles) 25km 80.5km (50 Miles)10km 20km 32.2km (20 Miles)15km 21.1km (Hf.Mar.) 42.2km (Marathon)Each run / course should be deadly accurate and promoted as such.You have a number of these distances already covered, including Eas­

ter Championship at Latrobe (although I would have this measured at 16.1km , i.e. 10 Miles and promoted as such), 25/5km at Albert Park,David Ward Hf.Mar., 50 Miles at Box Hill (for those so inclined), Beach Road Challenge (suggest change to 32.2 km), Queen of the Lake and the Zatopek Series.

RACE MANAGEMENT - A RUNNER'S PERSPECTIVE.In regard to ensuring that runners can find and follow the correct

course, the only effective solution is ALERT, INFORMED MARSHALS.A large-scale map at the start is of little benefit as 1) most run­

ners would have little idea of what James Street, or Kew Road for example look like and 2) once the run is under way and you have made several left and right turns, you lose orientation and have no idea what the next turn should be. Come to a T intersection and .. 3) it isvery difficult for a runner to push himself along at close to 5 minute Mile pace (3:06.4 p.km) and then be expected to think clearly. Concen­tration is on the physical effort and signs, markers, etc. are easily, and often, missed.

In regard to Marshals, too often organisers create problems for themselves by setting a run over a course that requires a large number of marshals, which obviously they cannot find. Good examples of effec­tive course setting and effective use of Marshals are the Cubitt Clas­sic and the David Ward 1/2 Marathon, where only 3 Marshals are required. One each end and one in the middle sending runners to the finish line at the end of the race.

Some runners do not like lap courses, calling them boring, but this is usually a result of the surrounding scenery. I don’t believe there is any such problem with the David Ward, Cubitt Classic or Easter Cham­pionship as I have always enjoyed these races, but I did run into prob­lems in the Pro Marathon I once ran a few years back at Port Melbourne.

The course was 6 or 7 laps and some concrete roads and grey build- in£s coupled with a rapidly diminishing energy supply caused me real H i stress near the end of the race. I swore never to run a Marathon .iver such a course (Although with your own race I am not sure if you

any real alternative courses).The big advantage of a lap course is in time keeping which allows

the runner to pace himself. Both the Easter Championship and the Cubitt Classic were excellent examples of time keeping, and that is the reason whv T enjoy such courses.

DRINKS.This aspect of running is often somewhat neglected and organisers

need to understand that there can never be too many drink stations. The Cubitt Classic and Easter Championships were well run with regard to drink stations in giving a drink every 3km. While some runners don't require drinks, example Frank Shevlin in the Cubitt, personally I have found them essential if I am to maximise my performances. In one race at Ballarat, where the drink stations stretched out to 5km, I started to find the going rough.

Lap courses have a big advantage in regard to drink stations as 1) they allow the runner to know exactly where the next drink will be available and 2) they cut down on the number of staff required, allow­ing one well run drink station rather than 4 or 5 badly organised ones.

The best way to set up a drink station is 1) To hand water in cups to runners from both sides, allowing all runners in a group who want a drink to get one, and

2) there should be two tables, approximately 20m apart, so that a runner missing a drink at the first table has a chance at the second. This becomes very important on hot days where the drink stations are some distance apart, but still should be done in ALL races.

ENTRY FORMSThey should be as simple as possible. Too often unnecessary informa­

tion is requested which only delays everyone in getting their entry in (Sorry to tell you this, but your entry form at the Easter Championshipwas not a good example). The only information that is really necessaryis 1. Name -2. Address - 3.Phone No. -4.Age and a signature at the bot­tom on the usual waiver.

The above suggestions are not to imply that the VMC has been lackingin these ares, and in fact, the reverse is often the case. One of thereasons I have not assisted in races is that because they are well organised, I have preferred to race in them.

Trusting that the VMC will have a bright future....oooOOOooo...

Dear Sir, (from Merv Larter, long-time VMC member)This letter is my formal resignation from VMC MELB INC. I regret

very much having to take this step, but my record for the last 2 years is attendance at 4 runs, 2 of which only as official. In recent years I have been heavily involved with my family where we are all participat­ing in Softball which we all enjoy very much. I thank particularly Fred & that very willing core of people who put themselves out event after event to satisfy the whims of others. Should the opportunity arise where I can get to run in VC events, you bet I will be there. Finally, could I thank you for the assistance you have given me during my time in the Club with the hope that some day I will return.I remain yours sincerely. M.L.

AIS/ASC May/June 1991 - AIS Canberra

Marathon IssueRotterdam Revisited: Deek Returns a Victor!

Rob de Castella won the 1991 Rotterdam Marathon in 2-09.42 defeating the world's two fastest marathoners Densimo and Salah. This was Deek’s seventh Grand Slam (major marathon) victory.

Rotterdam Marathon -April 21

i2 .3.4.5.6.

R de Castella D Ceron TDadi M Castillo B Densimo T Sueyoshi

AustraliaMexicoEthiopiaMexicoEthiopiaJapan

2-9-422- 10.022-10.082-10.472-11.342-11.54

Rob de Castella’s Major Marathon Wins

2-08.18 (1) Fukuoka December 19812-09.18 (1) Brisbane

Comm. Games October 19822-08.37 (1) Rotterdam April 19832-10.03 (1) Helsinki

World Champs August 19832-07.51 (1) Boston April 19862-10.15 (1) Edinburgh

Comm Games August 19862-09.42 (1) Rotterdam April 1991

1990/91 Marathon World Rankings

Monna Leads arid Deek Returns

2-08.16 Steve Moneghetti (Australia)2-08.19 Gelindo Bordin (Italy)2-08.32 Gidamis Shahanga (Tanzania)2-09.23 Joerg Peter (Germany)2-09.41 Antoni Niemczak (Poland)2-09.41 Martin Pitayo (Mexico)2-09.42 Rob de Castella (Australia)2-09.45 Stephan Freigang (Germany)2-09.52 Juma Ikangaa (Tanzania)2-10.10 Allister Hutton (Great Britain)2-10.16 Jan Hurk (Poland)2-10.27 Douglas Wakiihuri (Kenya)

*2-09 .17 V . T o U - t c k o v (USSR)

Berlin Marathon - September 30

1.2.3.

S Moneghetti G Shahanga J Peter

AustraliaTanzaniaGermany

2-08.162-08.322-09.32

Marathon Dates:•Australian Marathon, Gold Coast, July 21. •World Championship Marathons, Tokyo,

8.00am Aug 25 (Women) and 8.00am Sept 1 (Men).

All Time Marathon - Men

2-07.512-08.162-08.332-10.092- 10.112- 10.202-10.442- 11.122-11.422-11.552-11.55

2-23.512-31.192-37.122-37.492-37.562-39.482-39.532-41.242-41.252-41.39

Rob de Castella Steve Moneghetti Derek Clayton Garry Henry Brad Camp Dave Chettle Pat Carroll John Farrington Gerard Barrett Bill Scott Chris Wardlaw

(Boston 1986) (Berlin 1990) (Antwerp 1969) (Fukouka 1980) (Gold Coast 1989) (Fukuoka 1975) (Gold Coast 1988) (Sydney 1973) (Adelaide 1980) (Fukuoka 1979) (Fukuoka 1979)

All Time Marathon - Women

Lisa Ondieki Tani Ruckle Jillian Colwell Megan Sloane Rhona Mallinder Elizabeth Hassall Jackie Tumey Dot Browne Mora Main Trudy Fenton

(Osaka, 1988) (Chicago 1988) (London, 1983) (Sydney, 1983) (Melbourne, 1983) (Boston, 1979) (Melbourne, 1982) (London, 1983) (Canberra, 1984) (Canberra, 1989)

AIS OLYMPIC SQUAD - CANBERRA BASED

Olympic aspirants cluster in Canberra.

Athletes who have bettered the IAAF Olympic Standard or 1992 Olympic Standard:Pat Carroll (W, OL)’Shaun Creighton Rob de Castella (W, OL)Simon Doyle (W, OL)Rod Higgins Susan Hobson (W, OL)‘Dean KenneallyuyAndrew Lloyd (W) ‘Julian Paynter Carolyn Schuwalow (W) Michelle Baumgartner Krishna Stanton Lisa Ondieki (W)

13-25.498-31.302-09.421-45.87, 3-34.2713-28.6132-39.841-47.333-36.60, 13-38.58 13-41.138-57.134-10.14 (1990)9-00 (1990)2-25.28 (1990)

Pat Scammell (Across Border) 3-36.85

W - World Championships, Tokyo, 1991 Qualifier OL - 1992 Olympic Qualifier (starts from January 1991)

Other World Championship qualifiers: Steve Moneghetti (Ballarat), Sharon Stewart (Ballarat), Jenny Lund (Gold Coast, Tani Ruckle (Sydney), Wendy Old (Adelaide)

Inside this issue:Page 2 World Cross CountryPage 3 Grand Prix Tour, World Students, MarathonPage 4 1990/91 Rankings;

THE AUSTRALIAN INSTITUTE OF SPORT IS A PROGRAM OF THE AUSTRALIAN SPORTSCOMMISSIONPage 12

V.M.C. NEWSLETTER ___ WINTER 1991 JUNE _____ VOL. 23 No. 2AUSTRALIAN RANKINGS 1990-91

Men800mWC A: 1-46.20

B: 1-47.50

1.45.871.46.831.47.07 1.47.33 1.47.531.47.8 1.47.81 1.48.10 1.48.24 1.48.681.49.03 1.49.1 1.49.231.49.41.49.41.49.51.49.5 1.49.7 1.49.791.49.9 1.49.97

1500m

S Doyle B Acres S StillD Kenneally P Scammell P Stubbs M Downes E MacDonald J McEniry M Holcombe

CCSsVTCSSP

R Polkinhome CL Dalton D Paulin J Rock COrr M Pyke S Lewin D Bemtsen J White D Graham M Favier

MSMMMMMSAC

Mile

3000m

7.45.947.48.077.53.387.57.72

A Lloyd S Creighton P Scammell M Norwood

CCCH

3000m SteepleWC A: 8-29.00

B: 8-35.00

8.31.308.34.48.41.538.49.28.49.898.50.378.52.328.53.408.54.8

26/126/124/224/29/828/826/124/224/28/826/129/1122/229/113/327/1029/113/324/222/121/12

3.51.54 S Doyle M 7/23.53.58 P Scammell M 7/23.56.52 A Lloyd B 27/53.59.8m S Creighton C 24/114.02.27 P Hepworth M 7/24.02.79 M Pyke M 7/24.02.99 G Ritchie M 7/24.03.35 J Walsh M 7/2

1/121/121/127/1

S Creighton S 23/2S Creighton C 13/2S Creighton M 13/12G Olden M 23/3S Mee M 23/3G Rvan M 13/12A Neal M 13/12P Woods S 23/2J Broderick M 24/1

8.56.198.57.08.57.988.58.69

G Devison T Readwin D Rundle D Abbott

5000mWC A:13.27.30

B:13.38.00 IAAF Oly: A: 13-33.00

M 13/12M 5/2S 23/2PL 10/8

WC A: 3-37.00B: 3-40.50

3.34.27 S Doyle B 10/83.36.60 A Lloyd B 16/73.36.85 P Scammell M 7/83.41.94 P Carroll S 23/23.42.5 M Norwood M 10/13.42.98 D Paulin M 24/33.43.11 S Creighton M 18/113.43.3 M Downes M 10/13.43.68 J Paynter M 24/33.43.80 M Pyke M 18/113.43.82 G Ritchie S 23/23.43.84 L Dalton M 24/33.44.28 A Davis M 24/33.44.70 P Hepworth M 18/113.44.89 D Lightfoot M 18/113.45.02 I Leitch S 23/23.45.07 N Adkin P 12/8

13.25.4913.28.6113.29.0713.34.1313.37.6113.38.5813.41.14 13.44.34 13.46.4613.46.58 13.47.30 13.51.5213.55.513.56.613.57.813.57.813.57.913.58.1 13.58.1813.59.2

10000m

P Carroll M R Higgins M M Norwood M S Moneghetti M S Creighton C A Lloyd S J Paynter M D Evans M P Brett A M Inwood M R de HighdenMP Patrick S Hore J Sheehan S Crowley P Haynes P Arthur S Austin J Lisiewicz S Quilty

PIMMMCMMMM

7/27/27/27/226/130/57/27/212/17/27/28/829/1131/131/16/229/1115/117/217/1

WC A: 28-07.00B: 28-30

28.01.76 S Moneghetti M 13/1228.39.85 A Lloyd M 13/1228.41.08 J Harrison S 22/228.43.09 P Brett S 22/228.44.5 P Brett M 13/1228.51.27 M Inwood M 13/1228.59.88 R De Castella S 22/229.05.5m R de Highden M 8/129.14.91 J Sheehan M 13/1229.19.0m G Lyons M 8/129.25.19 P Arthur M 13/1229.27.28 J Golledge M 13/1229.30.6m D Wilson M 8/1

Marathon

2.08.16 S Moneghetti B 30/92.09.42 R de Castella R 21/42.11.28 R de Castella B 16/42.15.17 A Carmen GC 22/72.15.31 D Boltz St.P 15/102.16.46 M Inwood GC 22/72.16.52 J Meagher GC 22/72.17.50 S Poulton S 25/42.18.41 M Dalton L 22/42.20.20 P Haynes P 29/7

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800mWC A: 2-01.30

B: 2-03.00

2.01.1 WOld A 27/122.01.75 S Stewart C 26/12.02.20 S Scamps C 26/12-04.11 M Leaney M 7/22.05.15 S Collins L 7/72.05.3 N Robinson M 15/122.05.43 S Stephens S 24/22.06.90 T Garnett S 23/22.06.94 N Parr S 10/22.07.06 J Hebbard B 10/22.07.1 R Makepeace M 31/12.07.7 V Freeborn A 21/12.07.9 C Nichols M 15/122.07.9 A Cross M 31/1

1500mWC A: 4-10.20

B: 4-14.00

4.12.244.12.44.13.54.14.2 4.14.58 4.14.8 4.19.90 4.20.0 4.20.47 4.20.79 4.21.534.21.64.22.2

S Collins S Walsham J Hebbard R Makepeace WOld A Cross A R-White N Robinson M Baumg.M Leaney S Stephens K Baird S Hobson

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3000mWC A:8.56

B:9.10 IAAF Olympic: 9.03.0

12/724/224/224/227/622/1124/324/218/1124/33/1124/213/2

8.57.13 CSchuwallow M 7/28.58.22 J Lund M 7/29.00.39 J Lund S 22/29.04.68 R Makepeace 7/29.04.83 A Cross A 12/19.05.67 S Hobson M 7/29.14.29 K Stanton C 1/129.14.37 S Walsham C 3/39.17.61 A R-White C 26/19.24.76 M Dillon S 10/29.27.81 J Cam-Smith UK 28/79.28.50 S Mahony S 10/29.29.6 R Bradshaw B 23/109.29.79 A Dwyer C 1/12

10000mWC A: ,32-50.00

B: 34-0.00

32.38.49 J Lund S 23/232.39.84 S Hobson s 23/232.41.06 J Lund M 13/1232.56.44 T Ruckle M 13/1233.54.51 T Ruckle s 23/234.36.01 E Rose M 13/1234.57.09 T Fenton M 13/1235.11.62 J Dowie M 13/1235.12.48 S Mahony s 23/235.16.55 K Hindmarsh s 3/1135.58.26 JMcKie M 13/12

Marathon

2.39.56 J Dowie OSA 26/12.43.57 K Gobby P 29/72.44.37 T Fenton GC 22/72.46.18 J Cowan C 14/42.47.49 S Buchan GC 22/72.48.52 B Lucas GC 22/72.49.13 C Charles GC 22/72.49.50 J Fredrik GC 22/7

* Stats: Paul Jenes

Editor:Pat ClohessyAustralian Institute o f Sport BO Bo* 176 Belconnen ACT 2616Phone (06) 252 1206 rax (06) 251 2680 Tele* AUSISAA62400

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VMC 12km "FALLEN COMRADES",01.JOHN PHILLPOTTS 42 40:21 II02.JOE CAMPISI 33 41:4003.TARQUIN OEHR 40 42:4504.ANDREW REID 31 43:1505.JOE PAGNOCCOLO 27 44:1106.STEVE FAHEY 28 44:2107.CHRIS WARD 22 44:5908.NEIL CAMERON 26 45:0609.JOHN RASKAS 43 45:14O.RAY POWLEY 34 46:38

DOMAIN. 17-3-1991. Cool, .KAREN MOIR 24W 46:4612.TERRY McCABE 41 46:5813.VIN O’BRIEN 62 47:0214.GORDON STEPHEN 37 48:1715.BARRY WATSON 55 48:3116.GEORGE ELHAGE 30 48:4617.KEITH CROWLE 51 49:28*18.TREVOR FISKE 26 49:5219.STUART BAKER 38 50:4420.IAN MORGAN 45 51:38

fine. 30 Starters.21.CHRIS DENSHAM 47 52:37*54:3554:455:46

22.ANDREW CONWAY 2123.BRUCE GOODMAN 5324.JOHN ROGERS 5125.CYRIL R-GOODWIN 45 56:3326.ROSLYN POWLEY 34W 56:4827.GERRY CLARKE 40 56:4928.PAULA HODGE 17W 65:04* = Lucky Spot

VMC 4km DOMAIN CIRCUIT.l.GUS WILLIAMS 18--- I37OT- 17-3-1991. 12 Starters. 5.BOB WHITE 61 T7:56 09.DAVE MOORE 312.GRANT MORGAN 16 13:18 6.JAY PHILLPOTTS 11 18:05 10.RUSSELL ROLLS 453.KEL COX 41 14:16 7.ANN-MARIE FAHEY 28W 20:15* 11.MELISSA DIAZ 8W4.BRENDAN PEEL 23 16:18 8.KATE ROGERS 11W 21:03 12.HORACIO DIAZ 46

22:4523:4124:2324:21Race Manager FRED T.ESTKk was assisted by HELEN BROWN, PETER SHONE, STEVE TELEKI, WAR­RICK ERWIN, NEIL CROKER and GREG MANDILE. Thank you all for doing the job well.There were 9 fun runs on this weekend, 7 the same morning, which resulted in poor attendances at nearly all of them. However, those who attended still benefitted from our usual prize categories as well as several spot prizes.

CAUSES OF OVERTRAINING (source Distance Running Update)1. Inadequate recovery between training sessions;2. excessive amount of high intensity training; and3. sudden increases in training loads (intensity or volume or both).

There is much controversy over the contribution to overtraining of factors not directly related to training. Since some athletes exhibit overtraining despite realistic programs, it has been suggested that other factors, particularly life stressors, may also be involved.

Stressors that have been implicated as contributing to overtraining include inadequate nutrition, insufficient sleep and rest, anxiety about life events (Eg student exams), occupational stress, mental con­flict, changes or irregularities in lifestyle, and successive failures to achieve goals.

Reference: "Overtraining" by laurel Mackinnon & Sue Hooper, pg.3Article for National Sports Research Program February, 1991.(Editor’s Note: See "Training Notes" VMC Newsletter September 1990)

p.20 "Can Stress be Managed?"

BOSTON MARATHON - APRIL 15 LONDON MARATHON - APRIL 21MEN MEN1 . IBRAHIM HUSSEIN (Ken) 2 : 1 1 :06 l . Y TOLSTIKOV (USR) 2:09:172.ABEBE MEKONNEN (Eth) 2 :11 :22 2 . M MATIAS (P o r t ) 2 :10:213 . ANDY RONAN ( I r e ) 2 :11:27 3 . J HURUK (P o l ) 2:10:214 . ALEJANDRO CRUZ (Mex) 2 :12:11 4 . D LONG ( B r i t ) 2 :10 :30

5 . CARLOS GRISALES (Co l ) 2 :12 :33 8 0 .M JOHNSTONE (A u s t )2 :17 :586 . DOUG WAKIIHURI (Ken) 2 :13 :30 9 3 .R.FOLEY 2:18 :53

118 .M. DALTON 2:21:17123 .A.CARMEN 2 :2 1 :44

WOMEN WOMEN1 .WANDA PANFIL (P o l ) 2 :24 :18 l.R.MOTA (Por t ) 2:26 : 14

2 .KIM JONES (US) 2 :26 :40 2 . F . LARRIEU-SMITH(US ) 2 : 2 7 : 3 5

3.UTA PIPPIG (Ger) 2:26:52 3.V YEGOROVA (USR) 2:28:184.JOAN BENOIT (US) 2:26:54 4.K.DORRE (Ger) 2:28:575.KAMILLA GRADUS(Pol) 2:26:556.INGRID KRISTIANSEN(Nor) 2:29:24

V.M.C. NEWSLETTER WINTER 1991 JUNE VOL.23 No.2nrniKR PRQPLB’S FJVniRKS - Events of Interest to Members, notified to us.

1991 FIXTURESAV: JUN 1 10k ED CH - CAULFIIELD JUN 2 MARATHON - FRANKSTON

JUL 6 16k CCC - BRIMBANK JUL 20 15k RD CH - FISHERMENS BENDAUG 3 12k CCC - BUND00RA AUG 31 CC RELAYS - BRIMBANKSEP 15 Half-Mar - FRANKSTQNVRR: 1st SAT. EACH MONTH - 8k & 4k Tan Time Trial 7.30am, Government House Dr.VICTORIAN ROAD RUNNERS: JOHN GROVES 609 3424W-328 4171H/GRAEME HORSKINS 232 7925.

JUN 30 10k - Westerfolds Pk 9amAUG 25 Hf-Mar & 6k Princ.Pk 8.30am NOV 10 10k - Jells Pk, 9am DEC 31 8k FR & Champagne Breakfast, Domain 7.30am.CORPORATE CUP Contact CITY SPORTS on 658 9526 (Michael-Paul-Richard)V.C.C.L. Year-round program around Victoria. Contact BRUCE DUNCAN 583 4764(H).COBURG FUN RUNNERS. Training Tues & Thurs 6.15pm. Harold Stevens Athletic Track, next

Basketball Stadium (Melway 18 A 9/10), 386 9251). Fun runs most Sundays am.PENINSULA ROAD RUNNERS. For people living in Momington Peninsula area. Contact Kon

Butko 787 1309; Ray & Mark Lewis 789 6109. Year-round program.MARATHONS JUL 28 - PERTH; AUG 18 - ALICE SPRINGS; AUG 25 - ADELAIDE.

NOV 11 - ALBANY (WA Champ)NOV 24 - SOUTH MELBOURNE, send SSAE to STUART NICOL, 230 York St. 3205.

KEW-CAMB JUN 15 16km & 6km Kew Boulevard FR. 10am from Burke Hall.

NATIONAL: JUN 23 ROAD CHAMPS - JUL 21 MARATHON GOLD COAST - AUG 25 CCC CANBERRAINTERNATIONAL: JUL 19-24 WORLD STUDENT GAMES / AUG 24-SEP 1 WORLD T&F CHAMPS

OCT 13 15km Women ROAD CHAMPS NEW ZEALAND: ???A.C.T: 1st Sun of month: WOMEN’S 6km JOGALONG, Deek’s Drive Stromlo Forest 9am

JUL 6 8k Women / 16k Men 1.15pm / 2pm, Commonwealth Park.N.S.W.: Contacts on Page 2. No lists received.S.A.: Contacts on Page 2. No lists received.W.A.: JUN 9 10km State Champ, Superdrome, Stevenson Av, Mt.Claremont, 8.30am.

JUN 16 Wanneroo 20M 7.30am / JUL 13 State 12k CCC,Jorgensen Pk, 8.30am.AUG 11 State 10k CCC / AUG 25 City to Surf / SEP 15 State HfMar Champ.

AlTKNTION INTERSTATE READERS ! The VMC Newsletter circulates nationwide and many of our readers travel interstate for holidays and would love to run in new places and meet others. Please let us have dates for visiting runners !NOTE TO ALL INTENDING CQMfktiTQRS: Most major races require up to 6 weeks pre-entry! Because of the increased costs and time involved to satisfy all participants, it is IN YOUR INTEREST to send all enquiries by mail, plus a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope for a reply, entry form and any other information.Follow the Entry and Race Instructions as requested by organisers for the better functioning of our sport. Obtaining entries and information on intending competitors early enough is one way in which you can help to promote our sport more effectively and encourage sponsors to keep supporting us.YOUR ORGANISERS’ TIME IS BETTER SPENT ON DEVELOPING YOUR SPORT THAN ROUTINE JOBS !

UPS AND DOWNS OF A LIFE IN SPORT. Fred Lester.One of my greatest regrets in my early years was having missed out on competing in my final year school athletic championships. That was atWangaratta Tech in 1939 when I was struck by conjunctivitis and had tofollow doctor’s orders to stay out of the open and wear dark glasses. I was confident of doing well in the Half Mile, the only distance event on the school program in those days.During the war, my army unit was stationed at Albury and, as luck would have it, on the old Showgrounds which had a circular gravel track of approximately 500 yards (457.2m).To maintain general fitness, I used to do 7 laps of the track every morning at a steady pace, but again, a bout of flu prevented me from starting in the unit athletic carnival. I finally did get a start in a Half Mile during an Army Area carnival, which I won virtually in the last stride. I never saw the promised trophy advertised as worth 6 guineas.In 1947, I went into a holiday camp 1 Mile event, where I finished a close second to a regular runner from Preston Harriers. So, when I was asked to try myself out with the YMCA AAC, I slid into competitive athletics. My number one sport was Soccer, but running distances on the track in summer fitted in well. 880’s, 1,2 & 3 Mile events were standard fare in Interclub, a 6 Mile was available only once a year as a Vic Championship event. The 6 Mile was also on the National program, but that championship rotated around 6 State Associations.

BECOMING AWARE OF THE V.M.C.It was not until 1954, following a serious knee injury in 1953 during a soccer match, that I took on running regularly also in the winter. The small, but staunch and dedicated, group of distance men forming the core of the Victorian Marathon Club were very much in evidence. They were ceaselessly badgering almost anyone who ran regularly in the longer events to join the VMC and counted virtually anyone of note in their ranks. Percy Cerutty harangued and cajoled the runners, people like Bob Prentice, Les Perry, Dave Stephens, Geoff Warren, John Morganwere developing a strong following by example.By the end of 1955 I had overcome my knee injury and was benefitting from regular all-year training at Caulfield Racecourse and on the Sherbroke Forest and Dandenong trails. I think it was Dave Stephens who suggested the Marathon to me, so I began to take notice of the VMC program.My first race with the VMC was a 10 Mile handicap, out and back atWilliamstown Club, the first time beyond 6 Miles for me. I think Ifinished sixth and remember passing Keith (Cracker) Lyons, a more than useful distance man for Glenhuntly. The approach of the 1956 Olympics was boosting participation right throughout athletics and the VMC was drawing good fields. A VMC 15 Mile event was next and then the 1956 Victorian Marathon Championship.This was run about mid June on an out and back course from Olympic Park, following the Olympic Marathon course from Swan Street Bridge via St.Kilda Junction and Dandenong Road to the turn on top of the hill past Huntingdale Road and return. Les Perry won in 2:34:52, Mick Skinner 2nd in 2:38:07 and I made third in 2:44:51 at my first attempt and also made the team for the Nationals cum Olympic Team Trial. Mymost vivid memory was turning for home into a boisterous headwind andresisting the temptation to look back over the last few miles.

V.M.C.NEWSLETTERA SPORTING LIFE (cont)THE BATTLING YEARS.

Following a running/working/holidaying/hitchhiking 20 months away overseas in 1957-58, I joined the VMC at the 1959 Annual Meeting. Some 27 members were on the books then, multiple Australian Champion and record holder Les Perry holding the position of Secretary. With only a handful of members present, I was elected to the Committee, a year later Asst.Secretary and in 1961 to swop places with Les Perry.We were all very conscious of the important role we played in provid­ing much needed competition for road runners as the various State and National athletic bodies were stuck with a program years behind modern world trends. The National Marathon Championship was held only every second year until 1967. With us providing a second Marathon in Victo­ria, at least Victorian runners had 5 opportunities spread over 2 years while in other States only 3 opportunities were available in the same period. Some of our members scraped up the money to compete interstate when they missed out at home due to injury or illness.Another bugbear was the unavailability of protective footwear such as today’s familiar specialist road running shoes. We all experimented with trying to adapt what was available by cutting airholes, fitting sponge insoles, modifying shoes designed for other sports and treating our feet to take the punishment. With the relatively small number of participants in distance running the Australian market was just not big and profitable enough for Australian manufacturers to invest in capital and machinery to produce specialised footwear. Even today, the manufacture of street shoes is 50 years behind the times, the ideas behind the built up and flexible running shoes have not penetrated into general footwear production. Ill-fitting and poorly made shoes for general wear, children's footwear in particular, are responsible for many of the troubles experienced by people in later years.

WORKING AS A TEAM.We were fortunate to be able to have a committee which were all active runners, ranging from top competitive experience to average club run­ners. They were also a good cross section in occupations so that we were kept aware of runners interests at every level. I can mentionhere the valuable contributions that were made in the 50's and 60*s bypeople such as the late Alf O ’Connor, who put up some amazing perfor­mances when in his 50*s, Doug Oliver, Sam Hilditch, Bert Gardiner, the late Wal Sheppard, who was instrumental in making Australian Veterans athletics a strong organisation, as well as many more who came forward at different times. It was a rich experience for me to work together with them and I hold them in high esteem for their enthusiasm and per­sistence .This period also saw the establishment of a regular running program, which dovetailed with, and supplemented, the VAAA's racing fixtures. Early summer runs were introduced in the evenings or early mornings to cater for the non-track oriented and casual runners. Membership figures began to climb steadily from 41 in 1961 as more and more people were becoming aware of running being the most accessible way to laying the foundation for lifelong fitness. The "Running Boom” gath­ered momentum in the 60*s and the VMC benefitted from its "Open Door”policy of accepting anyone who wanted to take part. By 1969, VMCcounted 170 members in its ranks.

V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1991 JUNEA SPORTING LIFE (cont) THE BOOM YEARS.VOL.23 No.2

Personally, I experienced my most successful period in running, even if at times organisational pressures did interfere with my preparation for some important races. The VMC was the only organisation fully focussed on servicing the demand for distance races and we kept extending our program almost yearly. Yet, my own running with the Club became less and less frequent as organisational demands began to mush­room. From some 7 or 8 races in the 50*3, we added 4 early summer runs, 3 late summer runs, the Emil Zatopek 10,000m Series and the odd special run as the years rolled on.There were several attempts since the late 40’s to maintain a viable athletic magazine, all of them short lived, usually a labour of love by some enthusiastic athlete forced to abandon the project as a money losing undertaking. The Australian Harrier, Frank McCaffrey’s great contribution to Australian distance running, lasted for some twenty issues until 1968. In that time, we published an internal result and information sheet and contributed articles and results to Frank1s mag­azine. With its demise, the VMC took the decision to publish a quar­terly newsletter to cater for its members and other interested running people, and make it available to members as part of their annual mem­bership subscription.A succession of astute Club treasurers and willing helpers to collate and staple the pages of the Newsletter for posting kept production costs within bounds. By 1974, VMC membership figures had risen to 350 and some 400 VMC Newsletters went to Victorian and interstate readers. A peak of 650 VMC members was reached in 1979, coupled with our involvement in the establishment of the Big M Melbourne Marathon. It must be noted here with regret that the Victorian Athletic Association of that time lagged well behind the enthusiasm of their own members in not recognising the appeal of that Marathon.

THE SPORTS INDUSTRY TAKES OVERIn the 70*3, as the mass running phenomenon began its boom, it was not long before it attracted entrepreneurs to make money out of its popu­larity in a number of ways. We are all familiar with the proliferation of "Fun Runs” competing for participants9 dollars, few of them giving value to the bulk of runners. The VMC held its place at the height of the boom, having 700 members in 1986, but since then the whole of the running scene has experienced a decline right across the board. The 1988 "bust" and the continuing economic decline, together with ever increasing prices for sporting gear, equipment and administration costs, has made its mark also in sport.We have entered a new phase where runners are looking for more value be it in better service, realistic prices for sporting gear, lower government taxes and charges. Government bureaucracy is churning out more and more paper, snowing us with information and journals of dubi­ous usefulness, sidestepping the need for facilities at grass roots level, such as safe courses and tracks for outdoor sports in propor­tion to the demand. The big-money sports - Tennis, Golf, Football, Horse Racing, etc., have no problems in obtaining large slices of funding. When it comes to the 30 or 40 other sports, they are expected to divide a miserably small sum among the lot of them. In the largely participators sports which draw relatively small crowds of spectators, we have hundreds of Voluntary and part-time administrators and club officials, weighed down with ever increasing demands by all kinds of authorities to satisfy them with additional applications for sanctions and permits instead.

V.M.C.NEWSLETTER WINTER 1991 JUNE VOL.23 No.2A SPORTING LIFE (cont)KEEPING A SENSE OF BALANCE.

Looking back over my years of involvement in sport, the only r^al change has been that there are a lot more people about, in Australia and in the world. While there may not have been such a multitude of sport and recreation pursuits as today, the people of previous gener­ations also had to make choices from quite a variety of leisure acti­vities. The same truism that MWhat you want to do well at, you do more of” is nist ns valid todav it was then. Except we express it today by cn ! I i.ntf it specialising”.Life is many sided any time, we all would like to do lots of things, even to the extent of wanting whatever it is immediately, but it ip the experiences we go through which help us to sort out what suits us in the end. I had a go almost at any sport available, ball games, gym­nastics, athletics, wrestling, swimming and whatever. Not being out­standing at any sport in particular, except for being a persistent trier, probably was a good thing as it gave me a reasonable all-round foundation. What I did more of was running to build my stamina and practising endlessly with a soccer ball to improve my shooting and control skills. That was of course while also earning a living and acquiring working, trade and management skills.What I probabl:" cherish most on the sporting side is the people I met and mixed with, the fellow triers, the sporting spirit of sharing anH + ea.m work, the artistry and sheer ability of some, the mutual support in achievement and its consequent infectious joy. While we usually highlight the top performers it is also important to be aware of the tail-enders, also-rans and in-betweens whose achievements are no less important to their lives.Particularly is that so in the Marathon on the Road, a simile to the Marathon of Life. We have our high moments and our low moments. We make great expectations and have disappointments. We measure ourselves by someone else or move on regardless. I guess to many it is anoth*- way of self-examination, an affirmation of being.

LETTING GO.Stepping down from the position of a key administrator is not easy, neither is it easy not to have developed a kind of proprietary clai^ to a job or position, it is a decision that has to be made by atsome time or another. It was about 15 years ago that we attempted to have a change of Secretary. That lasted about 3 years, and it was no fault of the persons elected; changing circumstances, not least the mushrooming of participation, made it extremely difficult for a person in full time employment to cope with the job. So it had to be someone only working part-time to cope.This has now become more than a part-time job, a regular oif’ ^needed and some of the tasks of the Secretary need to delegated to other persons to free up the time of the Secretary for specifically organisational tasks. Unless this is done, the service that members and other participants expect will not be adequate.I hope that what I have said on these pages is not too rambling and makes sense to our readers and members. Being a Life Member, I am still vitally interested in the VMC*s wellbeing and will assist where it may be required in a minor role. One thing is certain, I will not be looking over the shoulders of the new administration, all I ask is for everyone to give them their full support as you have given me.

V.M.C. RACE STATISTICSFALLEN COMRADES 12km DOMAIN1961 ROD BONELLA 39 25 BRIAN CURKE 39 30 JIM HUNT 391962 NORM DUFF 39 36 MORRIS AARBO 40 03 FRED LESTER 401963 NORM DUFF 38 54 BRUCE HAWKER 39 59 JIM HUNT 401964 JOHN COYLE 36 39R NORM DUFF 38 15 BRUCE SIMMONS 381965 IAN BLACKWOOD 37 04 PAT CLOHESSY 37 26 HENK V.WIJNGAARDEN 381966 GEOFF WALKER 36 47 KERRY PEARCE 37 00 NEIL RYAN 381967 GEOFF WALKER 36 59 NEIL RYAN 36 59 BARRY SAWYER 371968 IAN WHEELER 38 05 DAVID JONES 38 57 BARRY SAWYER 391969 TREVOR VINCENT 36 59 IAN BLACKWOOD 37 20 NEIL RYAN 371970 TREVOR VINCENT 37 26 PETER BRUCE 37 45 IAN MINTER 371971 NEIL RYAN 36 40 RAY BROWN 37 44 ANDY BOYCHUK (CAN) 371972 PETER BRUCE 38 06 TERRY HARRISON 38 20 BOB HENDY 391973 PETER SHARE 39 01 PAUL O’HARE 39 15 DAVID GAZELEY 391974 CHRIS WARDLAW 37 21 IAN MINTER 38 25 NEIL RYAN 381975 CHRIS WARDLAW 35 53R ANDY HILL 36 02 ROB deCASTELLA 361976 PHIL HAMER 38 00 GERRY SOFIANOS 38 52 ROB WALLACE 391977 ANDY COCHRANE 37 25 PAUL O’HARE 37 34 RAY WISLON 371978 ROB deCASTELLA 36 35 ROB WALLACE 37 19 BOB WELSH 371979 GRAEME KENNEDY 37 25 STEVE McCAULEY 37 30 GEOFF NICHOLSON 371980 KEITH HYLANDS 37 36 MARCUS CLARKE 38 12 FRANK JORDAN 381981 GRAEME McDONALD 39 00 GERRY SOFIANOS 39 34 ROBERT MANDILE 401982 ANDY COCHRANE 38 25 KEN DUXBURY 39 12 TOM DANOS 411983 ANDY COCHRANE 38 32 GRAEME SMITH 38 39 PHIL LEAR 411984 LINDSAY THOMAS 40 25 PAT McMAJON 40 39 MARK O’BRIEN 411985 NOEL PHILPOT 39 10 GEOFF NICHOLSON 39 14 PAT McMAHON 401986 ROB WALLACE 37 17 GRAEME SMITH 39 35 PETER GAFFNEY 391987 ANDY COCHRANE 38 11 BRIAN JOHNSON 38 59 TONY MANDILE 401988 PETER NOORDHOFF 38 55 GRAEME SMITH 38 59 GEORGE EDMOND 391989 ANDY COCHRANE 38 21 GRAEME MCDONALD 38 28 GEORGE EDMOND 391990 TARQUIN OEHR 41 56 TONY STYANT-BROWNE 42 07 PAUL SMART 43

10km VMC WOMEN’S QUEEN OF TOE LAKE. ALBERT PARK:1986 CHRIS SETTERFIELD 39:39 DEBBIE WILLIAMS 40:32 ROSALIND STEVENS 40:1987 THERESIA BAIRD 36:47R SUE MACKO 40:10 EMMA RILEY 40:1988 MAREE MCDONAGH 33:48R ANNE CROSS 34:18 LINDY-JANE TRESIZE 36:1989 JACKIE PERKINS 33:37R MAREE MCDONAGH 33:45 RQSEANNE BRISBANE 35:1990 MAREE MCDONAGH 33:41 ANNE CROSS 34:34 RHONA MAKEPEACE 34:HALF-MARATHON 21. lkm BURNLEY BOULEVARD1984 ANDREW GARNHAM 64 18R PETER GAFFNEY 67:27 MAURICE HEARN 67Worn: PETRINA TROWBRIDGE 85 52 SHARON HIGGINS 86:54 MARGARET SMITH 881985 MARK TOMSETT 67 34 PETER MITCHELL 67:48 DUNCAN MOLLOY 70Wean: JOAN CAMERON 82 25R PETRINA TROWBRIDGE 82:41 BARBERA FAY 861986 ROBIN RISHWORTH 69 44 PHIL STAFF 71:02 S. MILLINGTON 72Worn: PETRINA TROWBRIDGE 80 18R CHRIS SETTERFIELD 87:30 SUE JOHNSON 891987 FRANK MAHONY 69 02 RICHARD PESTELL 69:36 ROD STEWART 70Wan: PETRINA TROWBRIDGE 79 56R CHRIS SETTERFIELD 89:22 JAN BRIMACOMBE 911988 PETER MITCHELL 68 04 PAUL JAMES 69:22 PETER HUNT 70Worn: THERESIA BAIRD 81 16 JAN BRIMACOMBE 87:14 BARBARA FAY 881989 KEVIN GALVIN 69 26 IAN GAINEY W/C 72:03 TONY DIDONATO 72Worn: COT J-FEN STEPHENS 83 59 THERESIA BAIRD 85:51 LAVINIA PETRIE 861990 ADAM HOYLE 66 43 DARREN WILSON 66:52 GREG MCMAHON 67Worn: ANNE LORD 80 54 LINDA VON DIEBITSCH 85:22 SALLY KNIGHT 851991 GREG LYONS 68 49 SIMON DAVIES 69:46 FRANK MAHONY 70Worn: THERESIA BAIRD 83 11 KAREN MOIR 83:35 JENNI COTTRELL 84

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TRAINING NOTES Fred LesterThere is a curious belief widespread through most of our known

world that there is a solution available for every problem we may encounter, if only we could get hold of it. It can also be expressed in the search throughout the ages for the one formula, the one book, the Abra Cadabra which will answer our quest for knowledge, fortune, power and - in the 20th Century - an Olympic Gold Medal !

You’ve probably guessed it by know: THE TRAINING SCHEDULE !Having experience in Marathons - competing, organising, managing -

as well as being an active coach (ATFCA Level 2), for 30 years or so, the plea for obtaining a training schedule is a regular recurrence. Rather than talking schedules I always suggest that either I can seethe inquirer in person or that they visit a coach for advice. Mostmodern coaches worth their salt take a similar line, when put into a position similar to a doctor asked for prognosis and cure over the phone. So what’s wrong with a training schedule ? you may ask.

GUIDELINE YES , SCHEDULE NO !Whenever we use the word ’SCHEDULE’, it depicts in the mind of

inquirers, who are lacking the experience, a manual of laid down procedures to be followed to the letter. Definite days and hours of training, times to be achieved and repetitions to be performed in each session, regularly increasing loads of effort, gymnasium work-outs, etc., etc. So many kms per day, per week, per month, a veritable moun­tain of figures for each activity is seen as the answer.

Now, if you, Dear Reader, have the idea to ask for a schedule, letme ask you a few questions. What will you do when it rains, whenyou’ve got a cold or worse, when you’ve had a special task at work orhome which mucks up your timetable, when your kids or spouse are taken ill, you’ve been given the sack or whatever else may happen ? Let’s assume you have started running for a while and are merely looking for tips to make your training more effective, start asking yourself some of these and other questions. Are there days when you feel better thanon others, when does your running feel good, even when you don’t feelmuch like running when you start off do you get into a happier mood once you get going ?

You may catch my drift by now. Training is tied up with how you feel, with listening to your body, with removing the tensions of everyday work and cares. If you are looking at long distances, at Mar­athons, you are looking at prolonged effort on your body’s system which can increase unwanted stress. So your training must be directed to gradually and gently accustom your body to cope with more and more effort without distress. Occasionally you increase the pace or effort in a session or use a race to lift the rate of performance.

Rather than a schedule, you look at how you can organise various commitments to establish a time slot, or a number of time slots during the week, when you can establish your training sessions. They don’t even have to be all of the same duration, but try to have at least 3 days slotted into your week. 5 or 6 are even better, if something unforeseen interferes to kill a session or two, you still have 3 or 4. The total weekly distance depends on your level of fitness and your aims of the given moment. Building up towards 1 hour on the move for most of your sessions over a 1 year period lays a good foundation. Mix fast/short and easy/long sessions. Regularity and variety are the key, your progress is determined by your ability to cope without stress, not by pre-determined schedules.

* HAVE YOU NOTICED the new faces coming into the running scene? This is probably an interesting project for some statistics enthusiast. While some try to point at a lOyear cycle, others tend to see lead-ups to Olympic Games as a spur, others favour special occasions which highlight a sport for the rises and falls.Personally I tend to favour a theory that it is connected with the time span that

people take part in sport, while continuing to obtain tangible benefits. These may be a search for success, an ego drive for recognition, a finite period of improvement, social group commitment, a regular fitness component or just simply as an antidote to the "Rat Race" ! The last two categories usually stay around for longer, although they may change their type of sport involvement.* THE SELLING OFF AND CONVERSION OF EVER MORE OPEN SPACES in the name of development or a spurious claim of "New Jobs Creation" is becoming an ever greater threat to the pursuit of outdoor sport. Not only does it lead to a degradation of our environment and a fouling of the air we breathe, it robs us of the time we need to spend to be fit and healthy for the demands of present day living. I have no desire to harp on the appalling theft of open space for the Tennis White Elephant and similar attempts along our creek and river beds, beaches and nibbles at National Parks and surrounds.We have wandered from place to place in the search for adequate space for running events, other sports have made the same experience, yet we have taken it like lambs. Some urban parks, in the Metropolitan as well in the country areas, have seen some improvement for leisure seekers in the way of facilities arid paths. However, when it comes to major events involving large numbers of participants, we are still dependent on public roads and limited access to venues. There is a crying need for all sports­men and sportswomen to take up a fight for their right to sport and the preservation of the environment, safe spaces for sporting activity and clean up of air and water pollution.It is high time sports bodies as a whole see this problem as a matter of public health and safety, almost as a matter of survival. Our Australian sporting tradition was built on the availability of open spaces close to our homes and a healthy outdoor environment. We are in great danger of losing more than we have already if the pre­sent trend of encroachment is allowed to continue.* TAKES ALL SORTS - Anthony Thornton, 39, walked backwards 153km in 23 hours 45 mins to break his Guinness world record. His wife who was walking forwards tripped and hurt her arm ! ( via World News Services)* IGNORANCE AND INNOCENCE are not the same - innocence is not knowing things you shouldn’t; ignorance is not knowing things you should.* BALLS (1). From an "alert" put out to IBM"s American branch office: "Mouse balls are now available as FRU (Field Replacement Unit). Therefore, if a mouse fails to operate, or should perform erratically, it may need a ball replacement. Because of the delicate nature of this procedure, replacement of mouse balls should only be attempted by properly trained personnel.For the benefit of the megabyte-bewildered we point out that a "mouse" is a thingummy that users use to change the test pattern on their computers. Or something like that.* BALLS (2). "People like you are going to have to get rid of your balls," said the big policeman when he chatted to the middle-aged driver the night before last. "Par­don?" said the citizen, breaking out in a cold sweat. "Balls," the sergeant repeated. "We’re having a lot of trouble with our cameras. The balls on towbars can get in the way of a clear picture of the number plate, so it wouldn’t surprise me if we had a campaign against them soon".... Phew !* HEARD THE ONE ABOUT THE RUNNER who turned up at training with a treated piece of pine ? His coach had told him to keep a training log !

VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MflJ¥lKNK TNC.Tel: 499 3069, Mon, Wed, Fri - 7.30 to 9.30pm.If no Mail Entry, Enter 45 mins prior to Start Time.* Indicates changes from previous listings.

JUN 9(Sun)"BIRTHDAY FUN RUNS” 12k/3k,BURNLEY 9am (Map45 B12) $6($4 Members)3k-$2.15(Sat)VMC 50 MILES AUSTRALIAN TRACK CH’SHIP,BOX HILL.Early Entry! 808 9739.

JUL 14(Sun)SPORTSCRAFT "QUEEN OF TOE LAKE" WOMEN 10km,ALBERT PARK 9am. (Map57 J3)Mail entries close JUN 30. $8($6 Members) After JUN 30 LATE Kite $15 on day.

AUG 11(Sun)BEACH ROAD CHALLENGE 32k & 4k, BRIGHTON BATHS 8am(Map67 CIO) 4k-$2.Mail entries close JULY 28.$6($4 Members) After JUL 28 LATE FEB $10 on day.6(Sun) VICTORIAN PEOPLES MARATHON, PORT MELBOURNE, 7am (Map57 Cl) $12

Mail Entries close SEP 16. After SEP 16 LATE FEE $20 on day.30(Wed) 13km & 3km PRINCES PARK 6.30pm <Map29 G12) $4 ($2M); 3k - $2.27(Wed) 10km & 3km PRINCES PARK 6.30pm (Map29 G12) $4 ($2M); 3k - $2.9-12 BP EMIL ZATOPEK TROPHY 10,000m Track Series. ENTRIES $1010(Tue) BP EMIL ZATOPEK STAR NIGHT - SPECIAL EVENTS NO LATE ENTRIES !!Mail entries close NOVEMBER 18. Membership & Time Qualifications apply.* Minor Men’s Divisions for VMC & Vic Vet AC 1991 Financial Members only.15(Sun) EMIL ZATOPEK OPEN 10km & 3km FUN RUNS, PRINCES PARK 9.00am;10k-$6;3k-$3.

(Map 29 G 12) Pavillion next to Carlton FG, Royal Parade.DEC 31 (Tue) "RUNNERS WORLD MIDNITE RUN"1982FEB 16(Sun)RICHMOND AC "CUBITT CLASSIC 10M).Bartlett Res,BURNLEY,8am (Map45 B12)MAR 15(Sun)12km & 4km "FALLEN COMRADES",DOMAIN 8am(Map 43 K10) $5($3 Memb); 4k-$2

29(Sun)25km & 5km, ALBERT PARK, 8.00am (Map57 J3) $5($3 Members); 5km-$2.APR 20(Mon)16.1km EASTER CHAMPIONSHIP,LATROBE UNI,9am(Map57 J3,Car Park 6) $6($4M)

3.1km Parent & Child Family Run 11.00am, $1 per head.25(Sat)10km & 5km ALBERT PARK 9am (Map57 J3) $5($3 Memb) 5k-$2.

MAY 17(Sun)"DAVID WARD"HALF MARATHON,BURNLEY 9am(Map45 B12) $10 ($8 Members)Mail Entries close APRIL 29. After April 29 LATE FEE $15 on day.

NOTE: Use SPONSOR’S FORM if available where Early Entry indicated, or send Stamped Self Addressed Envelope with request for forms to:

VMC, P.O.BOX 12234, A’BECKETT ST, MELBOURNE 3000.Ordinary Race Entries taken on Day, 45 mins prior to listed Starting Time!

DO NOT MAIL WITHIN 10 days of RACE DATE, we cannot guarantee a reply in time !!Correspondence received without a Stamped Self Addressed Envelope will not be replied to.Current yearly (Jan 1 to Dec 31) VMC Membership fees Eire $15 Senior, $8 under 20.Membership of the VMC means automatic receipt of the 3-monthly VMC NEWSLETTER which contains Mail Entry forms in the early information pages.Results of VMC races are displayed on the net{<ce board and appear in the NEWSLETTER.Fixture information is updated in every issue of the NEWSLETTER and other information submitted by members, gleaned from other publications, dealing with coaching and training questions is regularly included.Local running groups and clubs are welcome to make use of our runs for conduct of their own fitness tests or championships within scheduled events.You can ensure the efficiency of our organisation by following the advice in both, the INSTRUCT IONS on the ENtkY FORM and the RACE INFORMATION for the day. These have been developed over years to save TIME, COSTS aind DISAPPOINTMENT.

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VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC.P.O.BOX 12234, A ’BECKETT ST. MELBOURNE 3000, VIC.TEL: 499 3069, 7.30pm - 9.30pm, Mon, Wed, Fri. AUSTRALIA’S FIRST ROAD RUNNERS - Founded 1946 Affiliated to Athletics VictoriaThe VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB is a unique Road Runners organisation within the world of athletics. It is a club which caters for the newcomer to running, the exper- ienced regular athlete, the young and the old, men and women, boys and girls. It represents a bridge as it were between the highly organised and the more casualapproaches in competition, leaving it to the individual how much or hnuj littlepressure he/she likes to apply, without outside expectation or prejudiceACCENT WITHIN THE CLUB is on enjoyment of running through whatever participantssee as their own particular pleasure * vb'.-u r cvko perF<v>«*l s b * ! pvaetior* • We do notplace expectations on anyone beyond asking runners to take a turn at performing some of the minimum chores required, such as runners’ course safety, giving final times and placings and refreshments when needed.THE CLUB PROGRAM is aimed at enabling runners to test and improve their fitness at varying distances and, where possible, cater for different stages of fitness by offering a choice between a long or a short race on each date. Anyone can join the VMC at any of our events; if they wish to just have a run without becoming mem­bers, they may do so at a $2 surcharge in the main race by entering up to 30 mins prior to starting time - EXCEPT PC® SPECIAL EVENTS as specified on our Fix+i *re List.Basically, the VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB aims to keep organisational and technical details to the minimum essential to conducting its events satisfactorily for all.We like to stick to our Club Motto "WITH A MINIMUM OF FUSS” ! We also aim to co­operate with all distance running organisations - local, regional and national.MEMBERSHIP FEES are: Senior $15 p.a., U.20 $8 p.a., including insurance and cover­ing the CALENDAR YEAR (JAN 1 - DEC 31). Your membership fee entitles you to receive our quarterly NEWSLETTER, carrying results, events ahead, information, articles and comments from our own members and other sources.ALL ENQUIRI^ must be accompanied by S.S.A.E. (Stamped Self Addressed Envelope) of maximum standard size (235mn x 120mn) at minimum standard postage for return of reply and other information, to save office time. No S.S.A.E. - No Reply !

-----cut here------------------cut here-------------------- cut here -------VICTORIAN MARATHON CLUB MELBOURNE INC. - MEMBERSHIP FORM - (BLOCK LETTERS PLEASE!)SURNAME ............................ INITIALS... CALL NAME .................REG.NO..........CLUB .......................................................ADDRESS:No ..... STREET ....................................................TOWN OR SUBURB ........................................POST CODE ............TELEPHONE: HOME ..................................... .. WORK . . . ..................................... ....................

DATE OF BIRTH---/---/...... OCCUPATION/INDUSTRY............................MALE/FEMALE (delete inapplicable) I CAN HELP THE CLUB WITH ......................To assist the Club rostering on some Race Days , I can make myself available on :1)............. 2).............. 3)............. (Check with fixture listdates and show preference, otherwise you will be called on at random)CONTRIBUTE TO/DISTRIBUTE NEWSLETTERS... DISTRIBUTE CLUB NOTICES:LOCAL/OTHER RUNS...BILLET VISITOR(S).... HAVE ENDORSED LICENCE(Truck/Bus) .........................HEREWITH $15... (Senior), $8.... (under 20) and SSAE for return of information.Dated:-- /___/.... SIGNATURE ............................ ...................

Make out Cheque or M/O to VMC, post to P.O.BOX 12234, A’BECKETT ST 3000 with Stamped Self-Addressed Envelope (235xl20mn) if you require a reply. No S.S.A.E., No REPLY !Page 24

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