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The first cross country race of the season held was at Taylor Dam on Saturday. Firm ground and a cool southerly promised some quick times and we weren’t disappointed. It was great to welcome new faces along the fifty competitors who lined up to take on the deceptively demanding course.

Angus Kopua and Gianna Harris clocked the quickest times in the Boys and Girls Under 7 grades. Hannah Monroe (W16), Bailey McKay (B14), Hunter Bendell (B12) and Jaxon Harris (B10) won their age grades with Lucy Bendell (G12) and Anna Barnes (G14) both having to hold off some stiff competition to be first across the line.

Judith Hyndman was the first walker home covering 3km in 23:35.

Andrew Curnow brought home the senior men in 24:50, with  Robbie Barnes the first veteran home only seconds behind in 25:15 for the 6km distance.

Seniors also edged out veterans in the women’s race with Jess Barnes finishing 4km in 19:32 just under a minute ahead of veteran Joanne Farrell.

Full results are here

Times from this race will be used to calculate handicaps for the next race in the Taylor Dam series which is the Novice Cup held two weeks from now on Saturday April the 20th.

This event was held at the Club Presidents property in Hawkesbury Road. Conditions could not have been better for the 50 members that attended.
All participants no matter what age, walking or running, were split into teams of 4 where they ran/walked a course through farmland. There were no winners but all had a lot of fun.
Afterwards during a sausage sizzle etc the Club Captain outlined what the Club was doing over the season.
The open day is a “get to know you” day encouraging all ages no matter how fit to come along and go to places you do not generally get to as a member of the public.

Yes the summer season has been and gone. We now go into the winter season starting with a pack run from Bill and Julie Hunter’s home 357 Hawkesbury Road, Blenheim at 2pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to get information on the run and what is happening the following weeks.
Bring a plate for everyone to share.
Whether new to Harriers or a member renewing your membership please go to the membership tab in this website. You will see how much the membership is then click on Printable form if you want to do it manually or click on the electronic form, fill it out (there are mandatory sections) then click on submit. You will get an email confirming with a specific number that relates to your input. Direct Credit money as directed and you have done it. Please contact Les McKay 5778307 if you experience problems.
See you Saturday.

Marlborough Harriers Club has one free entry to the St Clair 1/2 marathon (http://vineyardhalf.com/event-info/) to give to a current financial club member (2012-2013 financial member). Entry is in run, walk or hybrid category, and the event is on 11th May 2013. If you would like to be in the draw please email steve at solsen@callsouth.net.nz by Wednesday 13th March. Winner will be drawn at Summer Runners prizegiving at Ron’s place on Thursday 14th March. Note: winner will be expected to run in club colours.
Cheers, Steve.

Perfect weather for the Buller Marathon on Saturday, with Marlborough well represented and some personal best times recorded. Congratulations all round!

Marathon
Ron Adams, 3:37:16

Half-Marathon
Robbie Barnes, 1:18:23, 1st Male 50-59
Allister Leach, 1:39:40
Jess Barnes, 1:41:51, 3rd Female U20
Steve Olsen, 1:57:47
Emily Burgess, 1:58:42

Half-Marathon Walk
Leanne Barnes, 2:50:24
Kay Leach, 3:01:04
Barry Hyndman, 3:01:05

A few photos Here