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Winter 2011
Coliban Relay Saturday 27th August
Well done to all the Harriers who made the trip up to Bendigo on saturday. It was a great day for racing, much better than the cold wet day we ran in last year. The club managed two womens teams and 6 mens teams, with a div 7 invite team also getting a run. We had mixed results across the teams and I expect the Griffo report is not far away.
AV Season Sandown 6th August
Saturday the 6th at Sandown presented us with a mix of results and success. Some of us had ideal conditions in which to run, while others had to endure the elements. For a change, the wind was not a factor in the effort to circumnavigate the racetrack.
Our Under 14 Boys achieved the best result, finishing second, and the 40+ Women recorded a third, but our efforts were concentrated on the Division 3 Men, who managed a fourth place to make them almost a certainty to retain their spot in the division for next winter. These relays are usually our Achilles Heel, costing us higher places than the individual races, but we have to be content with most of the results. Unfortunately, the Division 2 Women didn’t finish high enough to keep them in the race for promotion, nor did the Division 3 Women, but the Division 4 team is doing well but can’t go up unless the two Division 2 and 3 teams do so.
Despite our high numbers of registered runners this season, our Division 7 Men’s team has only managed to score twice. Saturday’s effort was by far the best. Even though the team was the last finisher, they earned 4 points for their ninth place. Nina Field lead off, followed by Dougie Guarneri having his first run for the club, then Teresa Barnes showing her determination to complete her two laps, and lastly but not least Griffo stepped out on the course to complete the team’s race. It may not have been pretty to watch but it was an inspiration to those of us who were left at the end. Griffo, on one leg and in the liquid sunshine, proved that it’s not raw talent but true grit which makes this club tick. However, we could still do with some more raw talent.
Sat 13th August: The Club, 5 Mile Cross Country Championship
The biggest race of the season was a great success. Congratulations to Patrick and Susan for taking the titles for another year. Together with our guests from St Stephen’s Harriers and Richmond Harriers we had over 60 runners take part in the two events.
See our Facebook page or Flickr for all the photos.
   
COMING UP!
Last XC event for the year!
TAN relay Sept 17th
Hopefully you have all received John's email with the teams.
Magpie Multies Sept 24th/25th
A weekend of multi events. All members welcome, come do a multi or a single event.
Why not put in a Multi Team! Yes get any number and enter the decathlon or heptathlon. Then you split the evnets between you.
For the first time we will be offering a womens decathlon!
The 2011 Winter Season (XCR'11) Results
Round 9
Burnley half marathon
Round 8
Coliban Road relay
Round 7 Sandown relays
Round 6 Bundoora Park
Club Foundation members memorial handicap
Round 5 Brimbank Park XC
Round 4 Ballarat Road race
A typical Ballarat winters day greeted runners for the 5 and 15km run by the lake.
Round 3 Flemington Road Races
Sunday was a clear cool morning with a good breeze blowing. Great conditions for the 10k senior and 3k junior road races.
We had a great turn out by Collingwood Harriers and at this rate may need an even bigger tent next season!
Times and placings are still being done by AV. Stay tuned!
Thanks to Brenda we managed to reel of close to 900 shots Sunday morning across both races and we think we have managed to get evyone in the 186 shots loaded to flickr and facebook.
Here are the link to the:
Juniors
  
  
  
  
XCR'11 Rouind 2
Saturday May 21st Round 2 Balnarring Racecourse
Another greatt turn out for Collingwood Harriers
Full results and pictures are on the AV web site
Jell's Park relays. XCR'11 Round 1
Saturday Collingwood Harriers were out in force for round 1 of the AV XCR'11 season with a fantastic number of full teams.
  
Winter Walks Results Saturday April 30th
Kew Camberwell 3 and 8km Handicap
Club event – the Kew Camberwell Hcp was held on Saturday April 30th.
The juniors run 3k this time but in the handicap format was very popular and a good close finish.
The seniors ran the 8k course incorporating the high loop over the bridge in perfect running conditions.
   
     
Laceby Cecil 6.4km handicap
Saturday April 9th saw the running of the Laceby Cecil 6.4km handicap and 2km junior run.
It was great to see such a great turn up. We had nearly a dozen in the junior 2k and 40 in the senior race.
"Griffo report" is loaded on the Results page.
Pictures from the day see below and click here for the full set.
 
Collingwood Creek Crossing Classic
This event was well attended and the report for the race is on the results page.
Other news
Tuesday night Track and Field Training
Conducted each Tuesday night from 4:30pm
Certified Collingwood Harriers coaches conduct track and field training sessions every Tuesday from 4.30. Level 1 Accredited Athletics coach Troy Kameme is on hand to conduct these formal, yet fun training sessions. All members of the public are welcome.
Pole vault training
conducted Tuesdays from 5:30 till 7:00pm by level 2 jumps coach Christopher Boylen. No previous experience needed. Beginners and experienced vaulters welcome.
Middle distance, Sprints and Throw's coaches are also on hand most Tuesday evenings before masters to assist athletes.
Thursday night Track Sessions
Conducted each Thursday night from 7:00pm at the Track
Each Thursday night at 7pm a group of the Collingwood Harriers distance runners meet for a friendly, but structured session at the track. Sessions last about an hour and are arranged on the spot according to who is there and what their training plans are. We would like to extend a warm welcome to anyone interested in coming along, whether your an accomplished runner or a new starter. Indeed new starters may appreciate running with friendly, experienced runners who can help with training queries away from the pressure of personal trainers. We hope to see you there.
Please email Level 1 Accredited Athletics Coach tony.hally@scu.com.au for further details
For a full list of all current coaches, their events and session times see document linked below
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