KRClassic – Easter Egg Edition
Steve Kibble
Greetings KRew
If you are like me, then you are very happy that today is the last day of the working day of the week and it is time for a four-day weekend! What better way to start the Easter Long weekend than running the most iconic 6.4k run in Australia?
Post the run, as we don’t have work in the morning, we can head to the our HQ at the KH for a relaxing drink with your buddies and then head to either pizza at Pizzeria Rio or upstairs for Mexican at El Guapo Cantina.
Talking of food, just to remind everyone at part of the KRew you can get a great discount on pizza from our friend Hendra. Also Evelyn has negotiated a 15% discount with El Guapo for the KRew on a Thursday night. So plenty of choice and plenty of reasons to stay have dinner with your running buddies.
Last weekend was a great weekend of running, especially if you love the trails. On Sunday two great events were held, both of which attracted quite a few of the KRew. We had Bare Creek 20k at St Ives with some happy people completing that hilly fire trail run. Also on Sunday was the Manly Dam trail run, also hilly but on quite technical single trails with options of 12k, 21k and 31.5k. There were a few of us dong the various distances, but the big shout out goes to Stacey and Margriet who were 1st and 2ndwoman on the 31k course. Well done to everyone who raced and ran last weekend.
On Monday if you are looking for a great little local half marathon to do, that is cheap, easy to get to on a lovely grassy course, friendly atmosphere, then head to Centennial Park for the Sri Chinmoy Half. https://au.srichinmoyraces.org/sydneyraces
Upcoming Events
Coming up are the following major events for s:
Just over a week until the Canberra Times Marathon 2024 discount code: SM-MEMBER-KR
https://solemotive.com/pages/canberra-times-marathon-festival If you haven’t signed up yet, there is still time, so don’t miss out and come and join the KRew for a great weekend of running and socialising. If you are coming down and want to meet up, then reach out to Tully for the social fun on the weekend.
SOLD OUT! Both the 10k and Half Marathon are now sold out. So if you didn’t get an entrance make sure you make the time to come down and support the KRew who will be out there repping the red on Sunday 5th May is the Sydney Half Marathon 2024https://runawaysydneyhalf.com.au
Coming on 11th August the biggest KR running event of year, the 2024 City to Surf https://city2surf.com.au Entries are now open and early bird prices. So sign up and join the Kirribilli Runners team for the annual 14k trip to Bondi!
Then on 15th September the big one the Sydney Marathon 2024 discount code: SMCR10
https://sydneymarathon.com This is the last year before it becomes a marathon major and they have said on the website that if you sign up for this year guaranteed entry for 2025.
Each of these races always have a lot of the KRew racing and so when you sign up make sure you join our team and proudly Rep the Red around the streets of Canberra and Sydney.
Of course, there are many many races throughout the year that the KR will do, such as those out at Sydney Olympic Park and around the foreshore. We will highlight as many was think of, but if you have one to promote you think the KRew will love let us know! If you want to find some for yourself I recommend using The Running Calendar website which lists just about every race in Australia.
https://www.runningcalendar.com.au/calendar/2024/
The next marathon coming up for those fancy a trip to country Victoria is the: Ballarat Marathon Saturday, 27 April 2024 to Sunday, 28 April 2024 Ballarat, VIC (Team Captain - Brian Gore)
Discount code: KIRRIBILLIRUNNERS2024 Discount Code:
On 16th June sees Bay-to-Bay Running Festival. This is a very scenic point-to-point race from Woy Woy to Gosford along the edge of the bay. I know that we always get a few of the KRew running this one, so if you feel like a fast mid year half, this is definitely one to add to the mix. Elaine has set up a team so join the Kirribilli Runners team when you sign up.
I have pinned to the top of the FB page a discount code from Sole Motive, the sponsors and organisers for Canberra Marathonand other races. So, if you want 10% off your next race or 15% off some of their great gear, make sure you use the code!
Tuesday Speed Sessions, every week as most of you know we hold a speed session on Tuesday nights at Gore Hill Oval starting at 6:30pm. It is great to see about 14 or 15 people coming each week to work on their speed and push themselves on the various sessions that we do. All are welcome and for more details please message me directly.
Step Variation Tonight, the authorities closed expressway between the Heritage Steps and the Cumberland St Steps (basically the bit above the basketball courts). The change which will be easy to follow and gives you two options, either down the Heritage steps and cross the road go to the left of the Australian Hotel t the end of the road to the ramp back onto the expressway, then come back the same way. For the really game looking for more elevation gain in the run, you can add the Cumberland Steps to re-access the Expressway.
If you are bringing bags tonight, Evelyn will be there with her car to hold them whilst you run. (But please pick them up as soon as we have finished the run!) Thank you, Evelyn much appreciated!!
That’s a wrap for this week; remember to take care of yourself and others.
Keep running @everyone and happy trails,
Steve
Director
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