KRs' Run Reminder and Update: 12 April 2012
Dave Holmes
Fellow Runners,
We had a solid turn-out for last Thursday’s run, a perfect preface to the Easter long weekend. As Fiona and Tony agreed—‘Lovely night for a run!’ And so it was. Conditions were mild, the moon full and bright.* And, a departing cruise ship, effulgent with light. Peter was among those so impressed: ‘It was a real sight to see the large cruise ship heading out from Circular Quay.’ Several ventured much the same, including Gareth: ‘Beautiful night—first run in the dark, with the cruise ship turning next to the Opera House. Spectacular.’ There were others, though, who, for better or worse, focused on the running. Brad, for example, fell into this category.** And, in doing so, he discovered that he was ‘Much faster when I don’t run 5 kms just beforehand!’ Dynamic duo, Ann and Megan, were also focused on locomotive matters. So much so that they punctuated their run with intervals. ‘[We] felt great’, they staunchly maintained. Amanda had her ‘First run with the group since the end of the monsoon summer. Felt great!’ Kieran, too, was ‘Back after a long spell’. English duo Di and Andrew, meanwhile, ‘Just ran over the bridge to wish everyone a Happy Easter.’ We welcome those new to the KRs including Paul D—‘First run, great circuit, will be back!’ And also Anne L—‘Run number two and loved it.’ OK, once again, some upcoming 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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We hope that you can join us this evening (glorious weather, glorious!).
Best wishes,
Dave
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* For some interesting facts about the moon (an important thing) see www.universetoday.com/20050/10-interesting-facts-about-the-moon
**And for some interesting facts regarding human bipedalism (important too) see www.stanford.edu/~harryg/protected/chp15.htm
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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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