Sunday 31 March 2013
200m results
Lach will join Cal on the side lines tomorrow. He finished third in his heat and so won't figure in the semis tomorrow. David Tinney was the only GSC runner to win his heat so he will join stablemates Kev (gift semis) and Pam (women's gift) in action on final's day. We wish them well but of course are hearts and hopes are with Anna and Steph. Fingers crossed one of them crosses the line in first place.
Stawell - Day 2 Update No. 1
Steph ran in the second heat of the 400m and ran very strongly finishing first with a time of 53.47. Anna ran in heat 4 and controlled the race throughout winning by 5 metres in the time of 53.71. Steph's time was the fastest recorded. It looks like they will fight out the finish in tomorrow's final although Kendra Hubbard who won heat 6 cannot be discounted. It will be very hard for all of us in the support group with our loyalties evenly divided. Hopefully one of them will win the converted Lorraine Donnan.
Lach runs his heat of the 200m at 5.06. Stay tuned.
Lach runs his heat of the 200m at 5.06. Stay tuned.
Saturday 30 March 2013
Stawell - Day 1 Update
Day 1 at Stawell is Ladies' Day with one of the highlights being Fashion on the Fields. Steph entered and won 'Best Hat'.
As to the running......
Steph and Anna both ran in the Women's Gift. Neither was able to progress to the semi finals. However, Pam won her heat in convincing fashion and will represent the stable in semi finals on Monday.
In the Men's Gift Kevin ran second in a fast heat and was able to record a time that saw him make it through to the semis as one of the fastest qualifiers. Unfortunately David and Shane missed out.
Cal ran in the Frontmarkers 400m. He took the lead on the bend but was passed on the line. With them only taking two fastest through to the final we sat through the following 5 heats hoping that they would be slow. Alas it was not to be and Cal missed out. Cal's season is now over so it is chocolate Easter eggs and hot jam donuts for him.
Lach ran in the final event of the day in the Backmarkers 400m. He looked fast and focused early in the race but Cam Dunbar ran away with the heat.
Tomorrow sees Lach running late in the day in the 200m and Anna and Steph in the 400m around midday.
In the Gift 2011 winner Mitchell Williams-Swain looked most impressive. Unfortunately Asafa Powell went into his heat with a tight hamstring which meant he wasn't able to stretch out. Even running at a jog he was able to finish 3rd in a fast enough time to see him progress to the semis. Whether he runs or not is yet to be decided. It was amazing to see a Monday sized crowd come out to watch the Olympian and world champion run.
As to the running......
Steph and Anna both ran in the Women's Gift. Neither was able to progress to the semi finals. However, Pam won her heat in convincing fashion and will represent the stable in semi finals on Monday.
In the Men's Gift Kevin ran second in a fast heat and was able to record a time that saw him make it through to the semis as one of the fastest qualifiers. Unfortunately David and Shane missed out.
Cal ran in the Frontmarkers 400m. He took the lead on the bend but was passed on the line. With them only taking two fastest through to the final we sat through the following 5 heats hoping that they would be slow. Alas it was not to be and Cal missed out. Cal's season is now over so it is chocolate Easter eggs and hot jam donuts for him.
Lach ran in the final event of the day in the Backmarkers 400m. He looked fast and focused early in the race but Cam Dunbar ran away with the heat.
Tomorrow sees Lach running late in the day in the 200m and Anna and Steph in the 400m around midday.
In the Gift 2011 winner Mitchell Williams-Swain looked most impressive. Unfortunately Asafa Powell went into his heat with a tight hamstring which meant he wasn't able to stretch out. Even running at a jog he was able to finish 3rd in a fast enough time to see him progress to the semis. Whether he runs or not is yet to be decided. It was amazing to see a Monday sized crowd come out to watch the Olympian and world champion run.
Friday 29 March 2013
Welcome to the Holy Grail of Footrunning
And so another season comes to an end at the iconic Central Park, Stawell. We arrived at HiWay 8 at 2.30, quickly unpacked and headed straight to the track to stake our claim and set up camp - our home for the next three days.
Saturday 16 March 2013
Yarrawonga update
Lach ran his best and most competitive 400m of the year finishing just behind a pack of runners in the fastest heat of the day.
Cal ran very well to win his heat comfortably. He also ran strongly in the final but was run over just before the line.
Cal ran very well to win his heat comfortably. He also ran strongly in the final but was run over just before the line.
That winning feeling
Anna and Steph both made it through to the final of the Women's BROO 400m. The BROO is a series of races held throughout the season in which points are awarded according to your placing.
In a hard fought race Anna steamed home to take the lead about 20m from the finish. She then held on to win and celebrated in style. Steph ran fourth.
In a hard fought race Anna steamed home to take the lead about 20m from the finish. She then held on to win and celebrated in style. Steph ran fourth.
Can you believe it???
It is pouring rain and cold in Yarrawonga? Cloud has rolled in over the day. It is now very grey and overcast. It has seen us all dive for jumpers and cover.
Go Pammie!!!
GSC stablemate Pamela Austin has just won the prestigious Burramine Women's Gift. After finishing a close second on several occasions this season it was terrific to see Pam finally break through for a win at one if the big meets.
Beautiful Yarrawonga
After the long run of hot weather in recent weeks we could hardly believe our luck. A very mild Burramine Gift day! Unheard of. We are staying in a great apartment in Mulwalla overlooking a beautiful pool area and the lagoon.
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