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Posted by Wayne on 03 Sep 2010 | Tagged as: E-news - Latest
03 September 2010
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WHAT’S ON THIS WEEK |
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Monday squad training at 6.30pm combined with AE fun runners $5 – popular squad session and under the lights! Wear light coloured gear and bring some water… Wednesday night – 6.30pm 5K run around the park. It’s dark so wear light coloured gear. Saturday club runs – 8.00am – 12K training run … 9.00am 5K club run then brekkie.8am – Parramatta Frontrunners 11K run & 5K run/walk Queens Rd, Parramatta Park Sunday – club run 9.00am – Email 48hrs in advance!!!! secretary@sydneyfrontrunners.org to check on details…. Track running – Tuesday and Thursday evenings Sydney Athletic Field, Boronia St Kensington |
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New Member(s) –OUR WEBSITE : www.sydneyfrontrunners.org |
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT |
president@sydneyfrontrunners.org |
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Hey runners I have been on holidays but the running continues…. enjoy! Michael
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MESSAGE FROM THE SECRETARY |
secretary@sydneyfrontrunners.org |
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Great to welcome spring to this fabulous city – it is getting warmer each day…… bring it on! See you running soon…. Lots of races to get involved with – so check the calendars and note your diaries….. from small events like Sri Chinmoy to huge events like Blackmores…. Blackmores run – cheer squad will be meeting on Art Gallery Road to support our runners….. final details next few weeks. Maroubra fun run is on October 24 – and that always gets a lot of runners to participate in both the 8K and 4K races…we often win a team category in this community race – entries will be out soon! FINAL REMINDER - FEES ARE NOW OVERDUE!!!!!See you next Saturday 11th as I am racing this week…a hilly 10K!!! …… WayneDates for your diary -
Happy running …. Wayne. Email: secretary@sydneyfrontrunners.org OLD SHOES OLD SHOES OLD SHOES OLD SHOESThe Sydney City council is collecting old shoes in reasonable condition to send to 3rd world nations and I am sure we can help out. How about we collect old shoes over the next few weeks and we will get them to SCC for transportation… here are some more details via their website… http://www.cityofsydney.nsw.gov.au/WhatsOn/html/custom/2234-event-details.asp?EventID=88434 |
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27th Anniversary party is approaching….. want to work on the organising committee? See Stewart or Matt |
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| Gay Games medalists results online… http://www.starobserver.com.au/sport/2010/08/17/australia-shines-in-cologne/29540 |
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Frontrunners gear – See Jim for polo shirts, Koln tees, caps, New singlets, backpacks and sports bags.click here for more information. Koln 2010 tee shirts – orders taken THIS Saturday! Closing Wed 30 JUNE !!!! |
Hurry up, and register for the Pan Pacific Masters Games 2010 in the next week to get a discount on your registration before the early bird closes on Friday, 3 September 2010.
The Pan Pacific Masters Games is being held on the Gold Coast in Australia from 6 to 14 November 2010. Early bird registrants receive $20.00 DISCOUNT on their Games Fee if they register for the competition before Friday, 3 September 2010.
Registration can be completed online or via a paper entry form.
Registration for the competition can be completed online through the Pan Pacific Games 2010 official website www.mastersgames.com.au and clicking on “enter”. Please note that to complete your registration (including to create or join a team), you MUST complete the payment process on the final screen which is real-time online credit card processing, via Visa/MasterCard only. All online entries will receive a $5 discount. If you do not pay for your entry, no information is stored and your entry is not complete.
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Posted by Wayne on 22 May 2010 | Tagged as: News Articles
AGM 2010 – Election results
Held on 22 May 2010 the following members were elected to the Committee of SFR
President – Michael Squire
Treasurer – Jim Box
Secretary – Wayne Morgan
Committee – Stewart McGregor and Denver Duffer
Posted by Webmaster on 22 May 2010 | Tagged as: News
Monday squad training at 6.30pm combined with AE fun runners $5 – popular squad session and under the lights! Wear light coloured gear and bring water…
Wednesday night – 6.30pm 5K run around the park. It’s dark so wear light coloured gear.
8am – Parramatta Frontrunners 11K run & 5K run/walk Queens Rd, Parramatta Park
Sunday – club run 9.00am – Centennial Park – want to attend? Email secretary@sydneyfrontrunners.org to check on details….
Track running – Tuesday and Thursday evenings
Dear runners,
And now the end is near
And so I face the final curtain
My friend, Ill say it clear
Ill state my case, of which Im certain……
I’m sure you will be relieved to hear that this will be the last time I state any case, and what a week to go out on!
As some of you know I will be stepping down as President and resigning from the Committee at this weeks AGM. Scott and I are off to the US in a few months. Im told the runs are much flatter over there, so hopefully my times improve with the move. Ill certainly have to keep running in order to ward off the calories from the supersized portions and lashings of Ranch Dressing!
Congratulations to all our members who took part in the SMH Half on Sunday. It was great to be part of the Art Gallery Cheer Squad and see everyone pass by a few times.I hope everyone was happy with their times.
My US colleague Alexa found it very tough (see the above re: flat courses!) so I drove her home via Heartbreak Hill so she could really appreciate a Sydney Hill. She still managed a good time.
A big shout out as well to our members who have been braving some ultra distance events – 100ks and the 750k XPD to name a few – well done all.
Finally, a last reminder to get along to the AGM this weekend. If you cant attend please fill out a proxy form which will be at running this Saturday. It gets underway at the Taxi Club at 4pm and I hope to see many of you there. I may even buy a parting round of drinks!
So to all my many friends in the great organization that is Sydney Frontrunners, thanks for your support over the past 2 years. Ive had a great time and look forward very much to continuing to run with you when home leave arrangements allow it. In the meantime, its time to ramp up City to Surf training….I really need to get that 60 before I go!
Take care, all the very best and see you soon
Regards Ben
Hi runners…..
Congrats to all those runners who completed their events last weekend…. there were lots of you doing the 100K/45K and 21K events around this big country.
Check out the results below for details. One thing i would like to remind members is that when you enter a race like the SM H half – please register also as a team – our Vets came 4th overall but many members did not register in a SFR team. Next time please!
Also if you wear your red SFR singlet the cheer squad folk can spot you so much more easily….. sorry if we missed you but we stayed for hours and kept a vigilant watch!
Good luck to Matthew W as he and his mates tackle the gruelling XPD event in Cairns which started this morning. the event starts with a paddle around Dunk Island before a long cycle to Tully and then some serious white water rafting! Each team has 7 days to complete the 700K event! Check out daily results on Matt’s progress – team name “Waiting for Inspiration” at http://geocentric.geo-loco.com/geocentric/xpd/
Don’t forget the AGM – NEXT Saturday
May 22 4pm at Taxi club….. We need lots of new faces to help us through a big year ahead- not just the Cologne Games but also Wellington NZ games next year. Nominations close that day and proxies need to be submitted before the AGM.
Track runners – growing numbers hitting the track Tuesday and Thursday evening….. Matt L/Jim/Wayne have details…come along..
Dates for your diary -
| Sat May 22 | Club AGM 4pm Taxi Club |
| Sat 19 Jun | Farewell party for Cologne participants – Goethe Institute, Ocean Avenue, Woollahra |
| Sat 26 Jun | PRIDE 5K run around Centennial Park 9am |
| Sun 4 July | Gold Coast marathon and half marathon |
| Sun 25 July | Sutherland to Surf fun run 11K |
| Sat 31 July | International Rainbow Flag run – Cologne, Germany Opening Ceremony – Cologne Gay games |
| Sun 19 Sep | Blackmore’s Sydney Running Festival – with NEW courses!!!!! |
| Sun 08 Aug | City to Surf 14K |
| Sun 24 Oct | Maroubra fun run 8K/4K |
Happy running ….
Wayne. Email: secretary@sydneyfrontrunners.org
Saturday 19 June – Farewell party for those travelling to Cologne….
The Northface 100 – Blue Mountains – Sat 15 / Sun 16 May
What a truly life changing experience. 4 months ago I was wondering why anyone would be mad enough to run 100 kms through the Blue Mountains. Not just running along scenic, unsealed roads but up and down steep and rocky hills, ridges, fire trails, steps and ladders, all the time weighed down by a backpack. Now I know why! You bounce along happy and optimistic for the first 20/30/40 km. Then tiredness gradually sets in and you want to stop. You just keep going, pushing yourself way beyond what you think are your personal limits. You are weary, cold and hungry but the camaraderie and optimism of others on the trail lift your spirits and keep you moving. Then you finally cross the 100 km finish line exhausted but ecstatic, feeling that you could conquer the world.
I finished in a time of 16:37:37, coming in just before Saturday midnight . I was placed 165 out of 553 and 11th in the Veterans category. 103 unfortunate people did not finish and I can only imagine how devastated they must have been. I was lucky enough to come through with no injuries despite three falls in the last 3 km when I was tripping over anything more than 1 mm high. Right now I never want to see another step, ladder or trail again. However, the mind has a great way of expunging memories of hills and endless steps so I’ll probably be back to do it all again next year. KB
Terry C 13H 19M 17s 34th
Kieron B 16H 37M 37s 165th
Sunday 16 May was the annual Ocean Rd Marathon from Lorne to Apollo Bay.
Actually the race is 45km which is an ultra (just).
The weather was unusually perfect, cool, sunny and a slight breeze. The course is endlessly undulating with two long grinds finishing off with the last 8km fairly flat. The view is stunning.
This is a true community event, wonderfully organised, great volunteers and local support. Zoe and Clair (guest) enjoyed the relatively easier 23km
| Results | Half Mthon time | 23km time | place age group |
| Zoe K | 1.42.43 | 1.52.17 | 14th |
All SFRs did great times with Felicity burning all of us off. Gavin proves to be a fast road runner compared to trail running, Richard was sensible in his pace, Denver continues to do well and Kate did well considering a family crisis and still getting over jet lag.
| Results | Marathon time | 45km time | place age group |
| Felicity C | 3.34 15 | 3.51.41 | 4th |
| Gavin P | 3.46.34 | 4.03.20 | 31st |
| Richard H | 4.02.23 | 4.22.27 | 12th |
| Kate R | 4.03.53 | 4.24.16 | 3rd |
| Denver D | 4.30.16 | 4.54.08 | 61st |
Kate
SMH Half Marathon 16-05-10
| Name | Place | Gun time | Chip time | pace | Age place |
| Dennis J | 419 | 88:21:00 | 88:10:00 | 4:10:43 | 3 |
| Scott W | 548 | 90:25:00 | 89:44:00 | 4:15:10 | 68 |
| Steven P | 739 | 92:19:00 | 92:13:00 | 4:22:14 | 170 |
| Stewart M | 780 | 92:56:00 | 92:42:00 | 4:23:36 | 181 |
| Will P | 976 | 97:36:00 | 94:41:00 | 4:29:15 | 122 |
| Jim B | 1244 | 96:44:00 | 96:33:00 | 4:34:33 | 3 |
| Christian S | 1868 | 103:59:00 | 100:43:00 | 4:46:24 | 377 |
| Mark B | 1883 | 101:55:00 | 100:49:00 | 4:46:41 | 351 |
| Greg D | 3367 | 111:35:00 | 108:31:00 | 5:08:35 | 397 |
| Toby R | 3474 | 112:10:00 | 109:06:00 | 5:10:14 | 584 |
| Cathy V | 3814 | 110:57:00 | 110:46:00 | 5:14:59 | 6 |
| Alexa S | 4630 | 118:06:00 | 114:43:00 | 5:26:13 | 252 |
| Philipp L | 5266 | 120:58:00 | 117:40:00 | 5:34:36 | 849 |
| Orlando A | help? | 0:00:00 | |||
| Terry M | DNS | ||||
| Paul C | DNS | ||||
| Tony F | DNS | ||||
| VETS team placed 4th overall (DJ,SW,JB) | |||||
| Cheer squad | Brian, Ben, Michael, Gerard, Terry, Wayne | ||||
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Sat June 19 – Farewell party at Goethe Institute, Ocean Street, Woollahra Sun Aug 01 – Government reception for all Aussies in Cologne – hosted by German Ambassador Cafe Bastard in Koln will be the base for NSW athletes…. Running in Koln |
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Posted by Wayne on 25 Nov 2009 | Tagged as: News Articles
Parramatta Frontrunners kicks off on Saturday December 5 from the Queens Road entrance to Parramatta park (Westmead side). Longer run begins at 8am and the club 5K run/walk will begin at 9am. Everyone is welcome to attend this inaugural run.
Just bring yourself, your friends, family and dog. Maybe some water to drink and wear comfortable clothing.
Members from Sydney Frontrunners will be onhand to welcome you. And lets do coffee after the run! It’s a tradition!
Got questions? Email parrafr@sydneyfrontrunners.org
OR – check out the new webpage on this site
Posted by Wayne on 25 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: News Articles
Members of SFR won the 8K teams event in the Maroubra fun run today. And the 4K team came 6th – not bad considering there were over 20 registered teams in the event.
High humidity with the threat of rain and those challenging hills did not worry the SFR squad as they made their way around South Maroubra. Matt W came in third place overall in the 4K after a challenging month of competition. Wayne M won his 4K age group and was surprised with his result. Jeannie and Priscilla both enjoyed the run with Jeannie doing her fastest time this season.
In the 8K Steven S did a great time with Dennis J – recovering from some minor surgery, managing a 5th place in his age group. Jim B ran hard to secure 1st place in his age group with Gerry G not far behind. Michael S ran well to bring the team home.
Well done everyone… trophies presented next week.
Posted by Wayne on 19 Oct 2009 | Tagged as: News Articles

Wayne, Robert, Matt L and Kieron

Matt W, Dennis J & Matt L 4x400m
Sydney Frontrunner members did an amazing job at the WMG09 held at Homebush last week. A remarkable effort by Matthew Webster who finished the competition with 3 gold medals (8K cross country, 5000m track, 1500m track) and one silver medal (800m track) in his age group. Fabulous results also from Jim Box, Robert Forrest, Kieron Blackmore, Dennis Johnson and Matthew Lynch. Dennis and the two Matthews combined with Alan Jones (from AE) to come sixth place in a hot contest in the 4X400
Posted by Wayne on 13 Sep 2009 | Tagged as: News Articles
Venue – Gold Coast, Qld
From Fri 11 Sept to Tues 15 Sept
Congrats to all our Frontrunner members who participated in the World Tri champs!
Provisional details….
Jim B 4th 2H 21m
Cathy V 19th
Matt W 3rd
Sally T (former member) 3rd
Sally T
Posted by Webmaster on 30 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: News Articles
The Federation of Gay Games is the international governing body that perpetuates the quadrennial Gay Games and promotes the event’s founding principles of “Participation, Inclusion and Personal Best”™. The Gay Games were conceived by Dr. Tom Waddell, an Olympic decathlete, and were first held in San Francisco in 1982.
Posted by Niko on 18 Jul 2009 | Tagged as: E-news - Previous
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What’s on this week
MONDAY squad training at 6.30pm with Athletics East runners $5
Saturday club runs 8.00am – 12K coastal run OR C2S run to Vaucluse 9.00am 5K club run then brekkie at van.
Sunday – 9.00am Centennial Park 5/ 7K run …. Brekkie later
OUR WEBSITE: www.sydneyfrontrunners.org
New Member(s) – Jai N
Message from the President
Hi runners
Great to see so many at Bruno on Friday – 40 of us laughed our way through the film, and how civilized to see it in a cinema where you can drink beer! Fortunately that didn’t stop a big turnout on Saturday morning where we took our first run to Vaucluse. Just a reminder…Frontrunners doesn’t run on gay time – we set off at 8 or 9 sharp, so don’t be late!
Now I know last week I said I wouldn’t be at Bruno and then I turned up – but this week I’m definitely not there as I’m at the Country Estate. City to Surf training run/regular coast run at 8am or 5k at 9am. Have a good week and Ill see you on the 25th if not earlier
Take care, Ben
Message from the Secretary
Hi members,
C2S training run 8am this Saturday – you will know the course and those dam hills. And don’t forget the fabulous party (post run luncheon) at Barb’s on the day! (Aug 9) Lots to eat and drink – more news on that later…
Doing the Sutherland to Surf? 11K race to Wanda Surf club on Sunday 26 July… entries online… www.Sutherland2Surf.com.au We always get a great team to this one!!! But enter as an individual as team rego costs more – weird! $35 by 18 July.
Doing City to Surf? PLEASE register as a team – Sydney Frontrunners in the open mixed division.
Food taste testing should be happening in August – beef or lamb this time! More later..
Happy running………. Wayne Email: sydneyfrontrunners@gmail.com
Results – Sri Chinmoy Sun 12 July – Dolls Point
10K
Emma Y 1st 45m 30s – congrats!
Parramatta Duathlon
Sunday 12 July saw the start of a cool but not too cold cloudy morning for round 2 of the Hills District Duathlon. The race consists of a 3.2km run/19.2km bike/3.2km run around the very pretty Parramatta Park. A bit like Centennial Park but arguably nicer for cyclists as it has really fast downhill swoops and a nice meandering loop with a sting of a hill.
The rain managed to hold off until the very end of the race.
Results
Kate R 2nd age group – 14.22/36.28/15.11 – 1.06.01
Cathy V 3rd age group – 15.30/37.28/15.40 – 1.08.38
Social News
9 AUGUST – City to Surf luncheon at South Bondi
E-ssentials
Frontrunners gear – See Jim for polo shirts, caps, New singlets, backpacks and sports bags. click here for more information. New order has arrived!!!
For your information –
NSW Sport and Recreation Training Course: Running your Club – It’s your
Business Wednesday 26 August, 6.30pm – 10pm (Marrickville council project)
This training course has been developed to help volunteer office-bearers
of non-profit local sporting clubs to fully understand their obligations.
There will be descriptive checklists, templates, hypothetical exercises
and supporting information to provide practical solutions and guidance to
attendees.
Location: Debbie and Abbey Borgia Community Recreation Centre, 531
Illawarra Road, Marrickville
Contact: Council’s Recreation Officer, phone 9335 2191
Jamaica Blue fun run – PINK……….. GALS….. and guys
To be run on 2 August 2009 in Centennial Park, Sydney, the event is a great warm up for Triathlon Pink or a great stand alone event for those that are not so keen on triathlon. Distances will be 2.5km, 5km and 10km (take your pick) and the course will be on a fun cross country course.
Oh and this time we have not forgotten about the boys….there will also be a 1km All Male Dash but there is a catch the men need to wear pink outfits to get on the start line! You can watch the men have some fun from the comfort of the Jamaica Blue on site coffee lounge.
Entries are now open and we look forward to seeing you all out there www.funrunpink.com.au
Posted by Wayne on 12 Aug 2008 | Tagged as: News
Great news members – the new-look SFR race singlet arrives this week and YOU can acquire one or more this Saturday for just $40. There is a limited first realease supply of 74 singlets (male and female).