KRs' Run Reminder and Update: 19 April 2012
Dave Holmes
Fellow Runners,
With cooler autumnal climes upon us we had a terrific turn-out last Thursday. As Giles, in a varnished old London voice exclaimed: ‘A cooler evening—great for a run!’ Gareth agreed: ‘Perfect evening for a cruise over the bridge. Last KR [run] before the London Marathon. This time next week I’ll be in London recovering from dinner/drinks with Karen Lang. That’ll probably be tougher than the race!’ We wish Gareth the very best on both fronts.* Although Dave C enjoyed the ‘Lovely cool evening’ he expressed ‘shame about the pedestrians on our path!’ Ann K, meanwhile, ‘Enjoyed a nice run with Anne until we saw a Sydney rat in our path.’** While this was going on Carolina ‘got lost’; Brad ‘ran a PB’, despite ‘not feeling like it'; and Kasey ‘didn’t run but enjoyed being with the group!’ (Running, as I have said, is not a field where all agree, and an objective essay on it would be a poor thing indeed.) Partners in crime, Peter and Robin, left us with the following entry in the KR Log Book: ‘(12.54 kel 1:06:23 e 5.18) (Tottometer e 6.j/10).’ On initial scrutiny this is nothing but a farrago of incomprehension; however, according to the official Tottometer website, there exists an explanation of sorts: ‘Totty is that which is measured on the Tottometer, a new technology which claims to be able to provide exact readouts of the level of human eyecandy at any point in both temporal and geographical space.’*** On matters of measurement—this time of a more precise nature—Adam mapped-out an 8km option for those looking at running a slightly longer course on a Thursday night. He explains: ‘Essentially, start out the same as normal but instead of catching the lift continue around Circular Quay, around the Park Hyatt, past the Siebel and then take the road to the left (uphill) when you get to the smashed-car installation. From this point, head up alongside Observatory Hill where you will then reconnect with the Harbour Bridge via the access tunnel.’ Anyway, here is the newly-minted 8km course as it appears on an aerial map: <www.connect.garmin.com/activity/167721809>. Adam would also like to remind you of the KR Kirribilli to Manly Run which is coming up shortly (Sunday 28 April, see below). OK, some further fun runs to think about:
Saturday 21 April
Stockton to Birubi Beach Walk: 32 km, 6:30 am.
Sunday 22 April
Men's Health Urbanathlon: 'a race like no other!' 10.7km, 10 obstacles, through the city streets. Darling Harbour <www.au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/mens-health/urbanathlon/ <www.au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/mens-health/urbanathlon > (Jen).
Oatley Park Fun Run: 5km, Georges River, fully sealed road circuit.
Sunday 6 May
Launceston Marathon: Tasmania, also includes 5km/half marathon.
Sunday 13 May
Sydney Domain Mother’s day Classic: 4/8km ‘Australia’s largest national fun run.’ Raises money for breast cancer.
Sunday 20 May
Manly Scenic Fun Run and Walk: 5/8/10 km, <www.manlyfunrun.org>.
YMCA of Canberra Half Marathon: 21.1km, Nara Peace Park.
Blacktown City Games Fun Run: 4/10km, cross-country style course.
Sunday 27 May
Bondi Barefoot: 4/10km, ‘unique Australian running event, <www.bondibarefoot.com.au>.
Maitland Mile: 4/8/12km, staged from Maitland Mall, <www.maitlandriverrun.net>.
Sunday 17 June
Bay to Bay Fun Run: 12/21km, Central Coast, <www.baytobay.org.au>.
Sunday 24 June
Woodford to Glenbrook Classic: 25km, Blue Mountains, ‘undulating bushland.’
Griffith Ferals Half on the Hill: 21km, 9 am, <www.griffithferals.org.au>.
Cooks River Fun Run: 5/10 km, Strathfield South, <www.cooksriverfunrun.com.au>.
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Well,
once again, we hope that you can join us this evening. Whether you have to
escape from a bored board meeting—or work more generally—we hope that
you can make it.**** Before we close, though, and to inspire you all, Ruud
leaves us with an account of the Canberra Half Marathon (which he completed last
Sunday): ‘. . . I finally managed to
beat the 2 hour mark, YES!! How good did that feel! It was a misty morning but
the sun didn’t take long to come out and warm us . . . very scenic running
around Parliament House, old Parliament House and Lake Griffith.’
OK, we’ll see you soon!
Best wishes,
Dave
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* The London Marathon takes place in two days’ time (22 April) see < www.virginlondonmarathon.com>.
** If you are fond of rodents there is (would you believe) an Australian Rodent Fancier’ Society of NSW Inc. See <www.ausfsnsw.com>. In addition to this there exists a Sydney Royal Rat and Mouse Show, a competition which ‘attracts around 250 entries, with over 11 types of breeds and classes.’ See < www.sydneyroyal.com.au/RatMouse.htm>.
***See <www.tottometer.wordpress.com/about>.
**** There are very few instances that can justify the need to work beyond 6 pm (even world class athletes don’t do it) . . . just get it out of the bloody way! As the brilliant playwright Oscar Wilde provocatively put it: ‘Work is the refuge of people who have nothing better to do.’
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Ruud's Social News
NEW KR Running Shirts and Singlets (Ruud)
Always wanted one of those great KR running shirts or desperately for a new (clean) one – this is the moment you have been waiting for! New shirts and singlets can be ordered now. Shirts are $22 and singlets $20. How to order? Send your size and cut (singlet or shirt) to me and pay next time we meet at HQ. Check your size on http://www.stencil.net.au/products/singlets/the-cool-dry-singlet or http://www.stencil.net.au/products/t-shirts/the-cool-dry-t-shirt. All shirts and singlets will be white and navy colour. LATEST NEWS: now special delivery in London during the Olympics (Dave) or in September (me)!!
KR Ski trip 19-24/26 August (Gareth)
After the success of last year's inaugural ski trip, we're planning a larger scale effort for 2012, and are hoping to get a big group together to go to Thredbo. All levels of skier and boarder are welcome, from total beginners to experts. The tentative plan at this stage is to have a week's rest following the City2Surf (Sun Aug 12) then go for 4-6 days skiing from Sun 19th - Fri 24th / Sun 26th. Depending on numbers we'll rent one or more lodges / apartments to make the apres-ski easier. Indicative costs would be around $700-1000 per head for the accommodation, and about $100-120/day for ski pass / lessons / equipment hire, depending on what you need. We can pool cars and cook together, so transport and meals should be cheap. The only likely blow-out will be the wine bill :)If you're (even vaguely) interested please let me know (gda...@sxvp.com) so I can put you on the 'maybe' list. I'll firm up numbers over the next month or so and book early to get a good place. If you want to find out more or discuss options just catch me on a Thursday night . Hope to see you there. Gareth
Triva Night and Entertainment Books (Ruud)
Who’s up for a Trivia Night on Tuesday April 24 (the night before Anzac Day)? It’s at the Living Room in the City Hotel and doors open at 6pm for a 7pm start. Teams are 4-6 people and it’s $30 pp – all proceeds go to the projects of not-for-profit Friends of Rambutso. Register here or drop me an email and I will organise a team. Friends of Rambutso is also selling the new 2012-2013 Entertainment Books. If you order the book online I can bring it to running so you save yourself $8 postage costs! For more details, please contact me on ruud_dau...@yahoo.com
If you have any social news please contact Ruud: ruud_dau...@yahoo.com
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