KRClassic – Runing the Twin Icons of Sydney
Steve Kibble
Greetings KRew
Welcome to another week of running the KRClassic. Each week we have visitors and new members join us for KRClassic and it is always great to be able to share with them the beauty of running the twin icons of Sydney, The Bridge and The Opera House. Without exception everyone always say how much they enjoy the course and enjoy meeting and mixing with the KRew.
Of course, we are fortunate to be able to run the KRClassic every week of the year and then socialise with the KRew at the KH afterwards. I do like seeing how everyone goes out of their way to make sure they talk to and try to include visitors and new people to the club by running with them and making sure they are feeling welcome.
This weekend sees the 4th Annual Bondi to Manly race. This is an 80km ultra that follows the iconic Bondi2Manly walk. Most spectacularly the race goes out to all three headlands, as well as seeing the city from many awesome vantage points. KR is going to well represented in both the solo 80k event and the teams relay event. It will be great to have so many of us out there Repping the Red.
If you’d like to come out and support the KRew, Shannon and Carlo are taking the KR flag out to Milsons Park in Kirribilli to cheer the racers on as they pass through the checkpoint, If you are free why not head down and join the KRew and be part of the fun. Of course, if you are near any of the course during the day, give the KRew a wave and shout out, it will be really appreciated.
Course Map — Bondi to Manly Ultra
Upcoming Events
Annual Halloween Run next Thursday 30th October. We will hold our annual Halloween run on the Thursday before All Hallows Eve to get our spooky in early. This is always a fun group run where many of the KRew dress up and get into the ‘spirit’ of the day. So start thinking about what you dress as to ‘scare’ the locals on the bridge.
Next KR long run will be Sunday 16th November. Please see the invite from Tully on FB closer to the date. See you all there.
Save the Date – KR Christmas Party confirmed for Sunday 7th December. Each year we hold our annual Christmas Party, always a big event on the KR calendar where we share food, laughs and of course announce the KR Member of the Year. I will confirm the location closer to the date, so stay tuned.
Tuesday Speed Sessions these are held every Tuesday at the place Gore Hill Oval at 6:30pm. Great way to practice for next year’s Relay Race. All Welcome! See you there!
Upcoming Races
Bare Creek 20k Trail Race (ENTRIES NOW OPEN) is on next Sunday 2nd November. In KR I know we have a lot of trail runners, those who think that spending the day out on the trails running mountains and fording streams is the only way to be free. This year I hope we can get a big contingent of the KRew up to Acron Oval to take on this beautiful course in Garrigal National Park. https://barecreektrailrun.com.au
For a friendly, low pressure local race series that is very reasonably priced, has various distances on offer and held is some of the most scenic parts of Sydney, check our Sri Chinmoy. https://au.srichinmoyraces.org/sydneyraces
Of course, there are 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 we think of, but if you have one to promote you think the KRew will love, let us know!
If you want to find some races for yourself, I highly recommend using The Running Calendar website which lists just about every race in Australia. If you find a race that has a KR Team and needs a code let me know. Or if you are the first KR to sign up for a race, please create a KR team and let me know.
https://www.runningcalendar.com.au/
If you are bringing bags tonight, Trevor will be there with his car to hold them whilst you run. (But please pick them up as soon as we have finished the run!) Thank you, Trevor much appreciated!
That’s a wrap for this week; remember to take care of yourself, and if you can, others.
Keep running @everyone and happy trails,
Steve
Director
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