Windows by Geoff Case 10 km Virtual King of the Mountains Race
A total of sixty-five runners tackled the virtual Windows by Geoff Case 10 km sealed handicap. This race replicated the You Yangs King of the Mountain and around a third of the competitors had a go at the extremely tough actual course. Case was a world champion stair climber so it was fitting that he was the race sponsor. One of the club’s most prolific winners, Vin Gasper, who joined the club in 1973, took out the event from Jeff Walker who joined in the same year. Both have run over 880 club races. Catherine Allison finished third which moved her into second place in the season’s consistency award. Hayley Newman continued her fastest time domination while David Henderson was the fastest male for the first time.
Ten runners, including one newcomer, took the easier option in running the 5 km race, with Ken Walker winning from Annie Morton and Michael Orelli.
The club was saddened at the week end upon hearing of the passing of its esteemed life member, Mike McAvoy who distinguished himself in Australian Masters Athletics for over 25 years.
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Top 10 handicap placings (and actual times)
V. Gasper 50.06, J. Walker 54.44, C. Allison 42.18, J. Kavanagh 68.30, L. Harrison 52.38, M. Dmytrenko 52.23, M. Gniel 51.31, T. McRae 46.07, N. Muscroft 44.17, S. Ryan 46.16
Fastest Times
10 km
Female: H. Newman 37.46
Male: D. Henderson 40.53.
5 km
K. Walker 20.40
A. Morton 26.48
M.Orelli 29.49.
Spot Prizes
Steigen Socks: M. Gniel
Tegan Gale Massage: H. McGrillen
