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Robbie Barnes added another national running title to his collection when he lined up in the NZ Mountain Running Championships at the weekend. The event was contested in the Grampians Hills behind Nelson on a wet Saturday afternoon.

Robbie covered the 9.3km 2-lap course which included a 595 metre climb and 565 metre descent in a time of 47.06 minutes to finish first in the Mens 50-54 Age Group and also head home the other Masters Men aged 50 and over.

National marathon champions Dougal Thorburn (Wellington Scottish) and Sally Gibbs (Tauranga Ramblers) claimed the senior titles.

Full Results

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Overcast conditions greeted those contesting the Novice Cup at Taylor Dam on Saturday afternoon in the first handicapped event of the 2015 season.

For the first time in the event walkers also started off handicap and produced the closest finish of the day with just three seconds separating Emily Burgess and Alison Brook.

The next race at Taylor Dam is for the Burton Cup on Saturday 2nd May and once again all competitors will start off on handicap with seniors, veterans and walkers stepping up to longer distances on the day.

Full Results and Photos (courtesy of Michelle Fox)

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One of the largest fields for a number of years assembled for the scratch races at Taylor Dam on Saturday afternoon. A lot of newcomers, including families took part and weather conditions were ideal.  These races are used by the club handicappers (who like chocolate) to calculate estimated times for up-coming handicapped events starting with the Novice Cup on 11th April.

Winners on the day were Fletcher Kopua, Neve McKenzie, Luke Jones, Amber Bendell, Hunter Bendell, Sam Hamilton, Anna Barnes, Judith Hyndman, Anna Archie, Jan Curnow, Hamish Hargest and Robbie Barnes.

Full Results

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Bruce Hillis and Anna Barnes headed home the club members who competed in the popular but hilly Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon and associated 10km event on Saturday.
Bruce Hillis, Jodie Brown and Michelle Harris all tackled the half marathon run while Anna and Bill Hunter contested the shorter distance.
Half Marathon Run (101 finishers):
Bruce Hillis 1hr 45min 48sec. (2nd M50-59)
Jodie Brown 1:57:56 (4th F40-49)
Michelle Harris 2:10:18 (8th F40-49)
10km Run (98 finishers)
Anna Barnes 59min 14sec. (3rd FU18)
Bill Hunter 60:39 (9th M60+)

Provisional Results

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The closing night for Summer Runners was held last week with a pack-run/walk from Ron and Debbie’s. This was followed by a prize-giving and BBQ. The Smit Family Trophy awarded for the Summer Runner’s 5km Handicap was presented to Kathryn Mann. Dale Smit accumulated the most points over the season with a total of 85.

A big thank-you to Bill and Julie for organising another successful summer of Thursday runs and walks. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.

The weather came to the party for those club members contesting the ever popular Buller Marathon 0n Saturday. Initial overcast conditions and a period of light rain aided in particular the marathon competitors prior to descent into Westport. We were well represented in both the 42.2km and 21.1km distances. Robbie Barnes, Lionel Graham and  Jan Curnow all recorded top-three finishes in their respective grades in the half marathon.

Full Marathon Run
Paul Gunningham 3hrs 56min 47sec                                                                                         Tracey Sims 4hrs 22min 39sec

Half Marathon Run
Robbie Barnes 1hr 19min 50sec; 1st M5059                                                                             Kevin Bishell 1hr 28min 39sec                                                                                                        Lionel Graham 1hr 40min 40sec; 1st M7099                                                                               Ron Adams 1hr 42min 07sec                                                              Allister Leach 1hr 50min 19sec                                                                                                         Jan Curnow 1hr 55min 56sec; 3rd F5564                                                                                  Steve Olsen 2hrs 07min 02sec                              

Half Marathon Walk
Judith Hyndman 2hrs 43min 07sec                                                                                              Kay Leach 3hrs 01min 28sec
For full results click here                                                                                                                   View the You Tube video of the finish here
For some photo’s click here (courtesy of Michelle Fox)