Numbers were strong at Worrigee for round 17 of Nowra Athletics Club cross country competition. There were eighteen participants in the 2km event with a number of newcomers. The first runners were all fairly close, pushing each other home. Lincoln Butcher crossed the line first in 9.15, followed by Annie Dziubinski in 9.33 and then …
A warm run at Hollyhill
Round 16 of cross country was held at Hollyhill on July 31st with good numbers on a very warm Winter’s afternoon. There were eleven competitors in the 2km event and line honours went to Heidi McLaren whilst Randira DeSilva was second. A very quick Finn Goddard was third in 8.51 and mum Karly Goddard wasn’t …
Round 15 at Worrigee
Round 15 of cross country was held at Worrigee on 24th July. There were two contenders in the 1km with Archie Gallagher crossing first in front of Isabella Crawford. In the 2km event Miller Bell was first home followed by Winter Bell then Isabella Mitchell. Lana Crawford was the fastest competitor, crossing in fourth place …
Cross country moved to Hollyhill due to high winds
Cross Country was moved to Hollyhill on Saturday 17th July to reduce the risks associated with high winds on the Longreach course. There was still a good representation of runners, braving the blustery conditions. In the 2km event Finn Goddard was the winner in a fast time of 9.06. Winter Bell was second followed by …
Winter Battles at Berry
Round 13 of cross country was held at Berry on Saturday 10th July under bleak skies with rain threatening, but that didn’t stop a collection of runners from traversing the riding school course, which included a new ‘bridge’ to make navigating the mud a little easier. There were six competitors in the 2km event with …
Hill Climb at Hollyhill
City To Surf and the Boston Marathon both have Heartbreak Hill which is notorious in the running community, but they have nothing on Hollyhill, and heartbreak is certainly what this runner faced on its pitch last Saturday! The inaugural Hollyhill Hill Climb event was held on Saturday 3rd July, where each event started and finished …
Worrigee run 26.6.21
Cross Country was held at Worrigee on Saturday 26th June with strong performances across the distances. In the 2km event Randira DeSilva was first home followed by Malachy Martin then Miller Bell. Lana Crawford was fourth in a quick time of 8.32 then Isobella Mitchell was fifth and Winter Bell rounded out the field in …
A cold run at Hollyhill
It was a cold Winter afternoon where it was very tempting to curl up on the lounge with a blanket, however a few dedicated runners braved the cold to run at Hollyhill on Saturday 19th June. The course was amended so the front paddock circuit was run at the end of the course rather than …
Long weekend run at Worrigee 12.6.21
The long weekend in June saw cross country contested at Worrigee. In the 2km event there were ten eager participants. Lily De Brett was the winner in this distance with Josie Sproule second and Isobella Mitchell third. Heidi McLaren was fourth followed by Airlie Stevens who was the fastest, completing a lap in 8.35. Finn …
Round 8 at Longreach 5.6.21
Round 8 of Cross Country was held at Longreach on Saturday 5th June. As some of our junior runners were away competing at State Cross Country Relays, numbers were a little lighter than usual. The 1km had just one competitor; Archie Gallagher, who was pretty pleased with his win! In the 2km event there was …
Nowra trio compete in Kiama Coastal Classic
The 5th year of The Kiama Coastal Classic was held on Sunday 6th June. The running festival offered three distances, starting with the main event of the 21km followed by the 12km and then the 2km event. The 21km was an out and back course from Kiama to Gerringong whilst the 12km was a point-to-point …
State Cross Country Relays 5.6.2021
169 teams & 766 athletes from across NSW merged on North Ryde Common on Saturday 5th June for XC Relays in beautiful conditions. Nowra Athletics Club fielded just three of the 169 teams and whilst it was a much smaller contingency than previous years, Nowra’s twelve athletes did themselves and the Club proud. The Under …
Maiden run at Worrigee 29.5.21
Round 7 of cross country was held at the new course at Worrigee on Saturday 29th May. Participants enjoyed their maiden run on this course which tested athletes speed on this relatively flat course. In the 1km there were six eager entrants with Isobella Mitchell taking the win in front of Winter Bell and Miller …
Country Championships Relay History
Each year Country Championships is the highlight of the Summer athletic calendar. The Championships are full of fun, friendships and competition with both juniors and masters competing. The epitome of the event is undoubtedly the RELAYS! Nowra fields many teams across the age categories but the BIG focus is on the MASTERS relay! In 2011 …
Hollyhill Cross Country, AGM & Presentation
Cross Country Round 6 was held at Hollyhill on Saturday afternoon in picture perfect conditions. The 1km had three competitors with Randira DeSilva coming in first followed by a very enthusiastic Lhiam Crook then Bella Crawford In the 2km Heidi McLaren took the win followed by Lana Crawford. Malachy Martin sprinted the final metres for …
Kerrie and Elisha shine bright!
With the postponement of the January 2021 Oceania Masters Athletics champs to January 2022, and the closing of countries borders throughout the region, Master’s athletics in the region had very limited opportunities for regional competition. So it was decided, that during the Month of January, the Oceania Masters Athletics Association, would hold a virtual competition, …
Cross country returns to Berry 15.5.21
Round 5 of cross country was held at Berry on May 15th. Numbers were strong for the return to this course with nine enthusiastic competitors in the 2km event. Harrison Crawford was first home in 8.58 followed by Malachy Martin but it was Finn Goddard in third place, who was the speediest finishing 2kms in …
Sydney Ten efforts
The Sydney Ten was run on Sunday May 2nd at Sydney Olympic Park. There were a massive 2,099 entrants across the program of events, making the 2021 Sydney 10 the biggest event EVER for Run NSW. For thirteen Nowra athletes it was an event to be celebrated amongst peers, friends and family. Cam Musgrove was …
Round 3 at Longreach 1.5.21
Round 3 of cross country was held at Longreach on Saturday 1st May. In the 1km there were just two competitors with Randira DeSilva coming home first followed by Hesanya Desilva. In the 2km event there were five participants with Winter Bell taking first place in front of sister Miller Bell. Finn Goddard ran in …
Sabina is no gumby!
The 2021 inaugural running of the GUMBY took place in the Brindabella Ranges on the weekend of April 24th and 25th. The GUMBY is a traditional last one standing race on a 6.7km course of undulating fire trail. Runners complete a lap on the hour every hour until there is only one person standing. Runners …