03rd September 2008

What’s on this week

Monday squad training 6.30pm with Athletics East runners $5

Saturday club runs 8.00am – 12K coastal run 9.00am 5K club run/walk, Sydney Run festival squad – 7.30am for 16K flatter run

Sunday – 9.00am Centennial Park 5K run

OUR WEBSITE www.sydneyfrontrunners.org

Message from President Ben

Morning runners

Hi runners from a balmy London town,

Having fun in the spring in Sydney? Hope the weather is kind for this Saturday’s run – I will be dashing out with the London Frontrunners. Caught up with Bob R and he says to say hello to you all. Enjoy your run and all the best

Ben bjpimpin@gmail.com

Message from the Secretary

Hi members,

Sydney run festival squad week 2 training this Saturday at 7.30am with a 16K flatter run around Kensington and the parklands. Steven and Dan will be leading the run this week as I am racing at Malabar.

Here is the map http://www.mapmyrun.com/run/australia/paddington–nsw–2021/690196923209

Try and keep Sunday October 12 free for Sports Day OUT – where you get the chance to try out all sorts of sports (we will be showcasing running/walking and triathlon on the day). Lawrence G is looking for a few helpers on the day. See Lawrence or Wayne this week.

See you running…

Wayne Email: sydneyfrontrunners@gmail.com

E-ssentials

Our weekly programme and PHOTOS - click here for more information

Coming up – dates for your diary – click here for more information about all the rest of the upcoming events.

Frontrunners gear – See Jim for polo shirts, caps, New singlets, backpacks and sports bags. click here for more information.

Results – nil

Shopping – Discovered on Botany Road, Alexandria (not far from McDonalds) – New Balance store (Puma store too next door). They are offering huge discounts on NB shoes and they also have run shorts for just $10 – perfect for our new look singlets.

Social news -

21 Sept – Parramatta Pride picnic and sports day

12 Oct – Sports Day OUT – Moore Park Woman of Steele and King of the Mountain races plus fun races for everyone

25 Oct – 25th anniversary party/dinner

Sun 07 Sep - Sri Chinmoy series - Cooks River 8am  16K/8K/4K   Ewen Park, Tennent Pde, Hurlstone Park  enter online  at https://secure.eventdirector.net/reg/event.asp?id=2586

Mon 08 Sep - Run squad training - Centennial park 6.30pm $5. Bring water and wear light coloured gear. 

Sun 21 Sep - Sydney Marathon Run Festival - Marathon, Half, 9K - www.sydneymarathon.org

Sun 21 Sep - Parramatta Pride Picnic  11am - 4pm

Sun 12 Oct - Team Sydney SPORTS DAY OUT - Moore Park - all day event - try out other sports - free. Who will be Woman of Steele and King of the Mountain?

Sun 12 Oct - Melbourne Marathon - Run festival - www.melbournemarathon.com.au  

Sun 19 Oct - Maroubra fun run  4k/8k - entries available now

Sat 25 Oct - 25TH ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND….. CLUB 5K run and celebration dinner 

Nov 1 -9 2008 Pan Pacific Masters Games, Gold Coast www.mastersgames.com.au

Sat 14 Feb 2009 - 2009 LBD run

July 2009 – OUTgames, Copenhagen, Denmark
October 2009 – World Masters Games – Sydney www.2009worldmasters.com
July 2010 – Gay Games 8 Cologne, Germany

Email: sydneyfrontrunners@gmail.com

Sydney Frontrunners Committee

Ben Jackson (President; telephone: +61 439 645 819)

Wayne Morgan (Secretary and IFR representative; telephone: +61 2 9311 3062) sydneyfrontrunners@gmail.com

Jim Box (Treasurer, telephone: +61 2 93860630) box_james@hotmail.com

Nick Mills (Past President, telephone: +61 411 323 564) nicknov67@yahoo.com.au

Zoe King (telephone +61 416 090 325) zoekingy@hotmail.com

Denver Duffer (telephone +61 2 9286 3889) DenverDenver@gmail.com

Lisa Robertson robertsonlc@gmail.com

Clare Menzies clare@aitraders.com.au

Soney Chau (telephone +61 414 881 266) soneyc@hotmail.com

Other contacts

Matthew Lynch (track&field contact) mattylynch2031@yahoo.com.au

Gavin Pilz (marathon training) gavinpilz@ozemail.com.au

NEW uniforms are here!!!!!! Celebrate our 25th year in style!!!!  $40 for the race singlet in men’s and women;s sizes. Limited stock in our first order - see Jim for your order. $40 is members price. Are you financial?

Accessories

• Caps, SPF 30+: $10
• Sports bags, $25
• Back packs, $20

Clothing (limited supply)

Polo shirts, S, M, L: $25

• Singlets, few left: $32

Last update: 9/2007

Sydney Frontrunners is a member of Team Sydney Inc. and International Front Runners (IFR)

NEW EMAIL - sydneyfrontrunners@gmail.com

2008 AGM - our 25th Annual General Meeting held in May - Congrats to New club President Ben Jackson on his election. Treasurer Jim B and Secretary Wayne M were re-elected. Your new committee comprises Lisa R, Nick M, Denver D and Soney C. Thanks to everyone who attended the AGM - there was some very fruitful communication. Happy 25th Anniversary runners.

At the first committee meeting (31 May) both Clare Menzies and Zoe King were appointed to the club committee. So that makes 9 people in all - with 3 energetic gals! Congrats…

Where do we eat???  Our fave breakfast spot on Saturday and Sunday mornings is the van located right in the centre of the park on Parkes Drive…. about 800m from where the club meets. they serve great coffee (a must), fab bacon and egg rolls plus lots of other goodies including muffins, sports drinks, fruit salad. Join us after any run session in the park.

Where do we meet in Centennial Park?Check out the map below (look for the blue ring)…just 50m inside the Paddington gates

Forms available at any run (click on panel to the left). $40 for all members - valid until May 2009. Join now.

Complete the form and send it with the membership fee to: Secretary SFR, PO Box 783, Kensington NSW 2033, Australia or bring it to the next run/training session.

Benefits

As well as running and training partners, and access to social and other activities, members receive insurance cover when running with the club, and discounts from our supporters:

Maroubra Dynamic Physiotherapy

Are you injured? Got a niggle? Need a Physiotherapist? At Maroubra Dynamic Physiotherapy offers great discounts to all Frontrunners.

You can make an appointment at 02 9344 7533 and mention you are a Frontrunner. Take along your health fund card for instant benefits.

The Runners Shop

The perfect shoe is hard to find. What fits your friend’s foot is not necessarily the best shoe for you! Better ask an expert. Visit The Runners Shop online or at 223 Clovelly Road, Clovelly. Joe will discount shoes to all Frontrunners.

Official times…. (name/chip time/ place/age place)

Dennis J               32m 14s      26th      3rd

Kieron B              32m 20s    27th       4th

Paul C                  33m 38s    34th       4th

Ian T                   33m 51s    38th       11th

Jim B                   34m 44s    50th       1st

Chris DC             35m 09s     61st        6th

Wayne M            35m 33s    70th        5th

Greg D                37m 40s    105th      18th

Philip B               41m 23s    241st       27th

Team Sydney: www.teamsydney.org.au

We also have other Frontrunner clubs in Australia….

Canberra, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide