A picture perfect day greeted us for the first installment of the Summer Road Runs which started last Saturday at the Nowra Showground. Twenty one runners decided to have a crack for the weekly chocolate that is on offer. This week, new runner Dennis took advantage of his unknown ability to cross the line in …
King of the Mountain Running Festival 2016.
This year’s King of the Mountain has been run…and won! The triumphant winner was Klayten Smith who ran the 25km in 1.47.38. Local runner Scott Martin was second in 1.48.30 and third was last year’s winner Jason Martin in 1.48.52. The King of the Mountain has had many prestigious winners over the years including Dave …
Summer Road Run – Cambewarra 12.09.2015.
For our first run in the Summer Road Run series over 30 of us attacked the hills at Cambewarra (or you could say that they stood their ground and threw their best at us). For many, it was a hard slog, and for most they were overtaken by a pram pushing Scott who went faster …
King of the Mountain Running Festival 2015
Kangaroo Valley has been described by many as “The most beautiful valley in Australia”. Fortunately for many running enthusiasts, Kangaroo Valley was the location for this year’s King of the Mountain Running Festival. The “renowned invigorating and recuperative powers of the valley” may have been at work on Sunday as a host of local runners …
Fun run at Nowra Showground this weekend.
The Greater Fun Run Series will be in Nowra this weekend, the 31st May2015. This is a great event for all the family and your friends with 3 distances on offer. The first run is at 8am with Registration and check in from 6.30am. Events commence at 8am for the 8km and 4km with the …
Greater Nowra Fun Run Sunday 31.05.2015.
Run NSW recently held the inaugural Greater Nowra Fun Run. This event was well supported by Nowra Athletics runners, many of whom backed up after a day’s running at Miranda Cross country relays the day before. This exciting community- based event featured three fun runs including the 8km, 4km and 2km event for children aged …
The Sydney 10 and the NSW Road Championships.
The Sydney 10 and the NSW Road Championships were held at Olympic Park last Saturday. The Greater Sydney:10 is Athletics NSW’s flagship event, and is part of the Run NSW Fun Run Series. The 2015 Sydney:10 saw one of the best 10km fields this year. There were 723 competitors that finished. Annette Sampson competed in …
Summer Road Run – Nowra 29/01/15
A large contingent of runners turned up on Friday night to duke it out for a chocolate, Handicaps ranged from Go (start of the clock) up to 20min 30 sec and everything in between. Handicapping takes a lot of skill and broad shoulders because most people don’t realise their capabilities and believe that have been …
Summer Road Run – Tomerong 22/01/15
Tomerong was the venue this week for the gathering of the Road Run. Not too many people ventured out but that didn’t diminish the competition for a chocolate. As always, the heat plays a major part in performance (well for some people). It didn’t seem to slow Terry, Charlie or Ava down too much as …
Summer Road Run – Nowra 21.11.14
Another hot afternoon greeted the Road Runners on Friday evening. Fortunately, the temperature had dropped to a reasonable 24 or 25 and for some; the heat didn’t impair their running enthusiasm. This is always a hot course and not even the head wind as we ran along the river could offer any relief. It has …
Summer Road Run – Vincentia 7th November 2014
Vincentia was the meeting place for this week’s summer road runs. Fortunately the temperature had dropped into the low 20’s by the time the first runner was off. It was only a small group that gathered this week but that didn’t mean it was any less competitive. When chocolate is involved, friendships take a back …
Summer Road Runs – Cambewarra 18.10.2014
Another glorious day greeted the runners who ventured forth to take on the grueling Cambewarra course for this edition of Summer road Runs. Once again everyone was vying for a podium place so they could win a much sought after chocolate. This week Maxine made a welcome comeback. It’s been a few weeks since she’s …
Summer Road Run – Saturday 11.10.2014 – Erowal Bay
Another hot afternoon greeted the Road Runners last Saturday (I guess you have to expect that when you run in the warmer months). For the enthusiastic crowd that gathered (27 of them), the hot weather isn’t a problem – just something else to complain about, along with their handicap! At Erowal Bay, runners are always …
Tomerong Run
Our run on Saturday started at Tomerong Community Hall. We had an added incentive for putting our best running foot forward when Dean turned up with some sweet supplies graciously donated by Husky Bakery and Erin showed us her cooking prowess by bringing out a beautiful chocolate cake topped with Maltese’s. All in the name …
Summer Road Run – Vincentia 19.09.2014
For a change, the weather favoured a beach run. This weeks adventure too place at Plantation Point. Some of the newer runners that haven’t attempted this course before missed an arrow and headed in the wrong direction. A quick shout out had them turning back and heading on the right course. It is a relatively …
Summer Road Run – Cambewarra 13.09.14
Last Saturday afternoon was the first gathering for the summer road runners from Nowra Athletics. Twenty three enthusiastic athletes turned up to put their speed to the test.. Cambewarra is one of the toughest courses we have for this season. Even the fittest back markers find it tough, so for the rest of us, its …
40th King of the Mountain
It was a windy morning in Cambewarra for the start of the 32km long distance running event. This year numbers were up with 168 entries received. This is testament to the unique appeal of ‘The King’ – long distance runners simply love the Shoalhaven King of the Mountain! There was a good showing of local …