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A great turn out for the out of town trip with 16 runners and 3 Walkers, another cracker day with awesome views of the snow-capped Inland Kaikoura’s.
Neville won the navigation award being the only runner who didn’t take the wrong turn and getting to the top of the hill first, even though he thought that everyone else was ahead of him.
A really great off road run, with two monster hills to climb and long technical downhill back to the carpark for a sausage and cuppa, to restore the energy levels. Many thanks to Allister for doing the driving and supplying the bus.

This was a first for both the Harriers and also the Hunt Club. The weather was kind to again and we got to see some of the Awatere country side that we never would otherwise get to see.
The hounds (you’re not allowed to call them dogs) took off followed by the Huntsmen and then the Harriers.
They got to see a few Hares but they quickly disappeared over the horizon never to been seen again.
It was a great day and a nice to do something a bit different.

We had a great turn out, with a great mix of runners, walkers and young people all out there enjoying themselves.
The weather couldn’t have been better, warm conditions, very little wind and spectacular views.
Everyone made it to the top of the Windmill hill with some deciding to carry on to the Cone summit and then on to Ward beach and returning via the road.
A few of the runners received a bit of a “hurry up” from the electric fence before having to ford the river and then onto the beach then return run back along the road.

We had a great day, the rain held off and the cool still conditions made for some very fast times across all the teams.
Living up to their name the Sneaky Blasters came in first from the Marlborough Teams, holding the fast finishing Snail Slayers with the Shockwave Dynamos having just a bit much to do in the last leg.
Kevin Bishell and Don Bate competed in the 2-person Relay
Margaret Hazelwood , Robbie Barnes, Paul Knight and Hedley Meacheam all ran the full Marathon.
Team results from Marlborough athletes;

Snail Slayers	K rate	Distance	Estimated Time	Actual Time
Robbie	0:04:30	7.5	0:33:45	0:35:36
Robbie	0:03:50	6.5	0:24:55	0:26:46
Robbie	0:03:50	8	0:30:40	0:33:49
Robbie	0:03:50	8	0:30:40	0:32:13
Anna	0:05:30	6.5	0:35:45	0:44:42
Ray	0:08:45	5.5	0:48:08	0:35:03
Total time			3:23:53	3:28:09
Sneaky Blasters
Peter	0:04:30	7.5	0:33:45	0:38:33
Peter	0:04:30	6.5	0:29:15	0:28:59
Paul	0:05:00	8	0:40:00	0:40:03
Megan	0:06:10	8	0:49:20	0:38:53
Dale	0:04:10	6.5	0:27:05	0:26:21
Bill	0:05:15	5.5	0:28:52	0:28:17
Total time			3:28:18	3:21:06
Shockwave Dynamos
Ed	0:04:30	7.5	0:33:45	0:37:40
Ed	0:04:30	6.5	0:29:15	0:28:26
James	0:04:40	8	0:37:20	0:38:12
Jan	0:05:30	8	0:44:00	0:38:38
Robyn	0:05:00	6.5	0:32:30	0:34:15
Kathryn	0:07:00	5.5	0:38:30	0:35:36
Total time			3:35:20	3:32:47

For full results go to http://monacomarathon.co.nz/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/MonacoMidWinterMarathon2016_Overall.pdf

The 2016 Cross Country Championship Marlborough Harrier Club 2016 was held at Kemp’s Farm, Seventeen Valley. This is the first time the championships have been held on this farm.
The course was well received by all competitors as it gave all grades the opportunity to see where everyone was on the course. It was a bit challenging with a stream running through the middle, flat to undulating. Underfoot conditions were excellent and the overhead conditions could not have been better. A real delight for the “hard-core” cross country runners and walkers.
It was a great sight to see the sea of club colours on the course. There was no mistaking it was a Marlborough Harrier Club event.
Results were:
1000 metres
Girls 7 and under; Anna Love 1 (10.11)
Boys 7 and under; Andrew Hall 1 (6.33)
Boys 10 and under; Michael James 1 (5.38) Jaydon Lucas 2 (7.24).
Girls 10 and under; Gemma Bishell 1 (7.25)
2000 metres
Boys 12 and under; Connor Pugh 1 (10.12), James Hansen 2 (10.36), Jack Love 3 (14.28)
Girls 12 and under; Jorja Bacchus 1 (10.47), Amber Bendell 2 (11.45), Katie Pugh 3 (11.51).
3000 metres
Boys 14 and under; Gus Marfell 1 (12.38), Hunter Bendell 2 (13.30), Sam Hamilton 3 (13.53)
Girls 14 and under; Lara Bacchus 1 (18.17)
4000 metres
Girls 16 and under; Olivia Capper 1 (25.19), Anna Barnes 2 (34.20)
6000 metres
Men under 19; Adam Baker 1 (37.37) Non member.
Walkers; Helen Walshe 1 (51.39), Alison Blackmore 2 (53.22), Sheila Waters 3 (55.56)
Veteran Women; Lynne Fitzpatrick 1 (30.32), Margaret Hazelwood 2 (35.40), Linda Hall 3 (43.47).
8000 metres
Senior Women; Megan Kain 1 (52.00)
Veteran Men;  Robbie Barnes 1 (33.56), Kevin Bishell 2 (37.03), Gareth Pugh 3 (37.43)
This concludes a very successful Cross Country campaign. We now prepare for road races.
For full results see here

 

A number of records tumbled during the 13th edition of the Mount Vernon Grand Traverse on Sunday. The day also saw a record turn-out of competitors throughout the three events with more than 200 participating.

Sam Hansby claimed his second successive title in the Grand Traverse taking line honuors and narrowly missing the men’s record in the process. His winning time was 1hr 14min 10sec. and he was followed home by Billy Hebberd and Tom Patchett. Megan Craig won the women’s section in a record time of 1hr 23min 04sec. from Paula Olliver and Kerry Semmens.

In the 11km Fun Run/Walk, Jeremy McKenzie finished ahead of Jimmy Johnston and George Varney in a record-breaking time of 47min 31sec. Laura Aiosa was the best of the women with a time of 1hr 08min 17sec. just in front of Claire Heath and Daina Crosbie.

The Kids Challenge was won by last year’s runner-up, Connor Pugh, in a time of 9min 17sec. just ahead of Jorja Bacchus who set a new girl’s record with 9min 35sec. Last year’s overall winner Finley Neilson finished in third place.

A huge thank-you to all competitors, spectators, volunteers, marshals, tail-end Charlie’s and sponsors for making the event a success.

Full results available here

Read the Marlborough Express article here