The first round of the Friday Night Walk, Run and Chat Program was held at The Wharf in Nowra on October 17th. Cool conditions made it very comfortable for both walkers and runners, with plenty of chat and laughter as participants took a relaxed approach to the opening round.
The 3km event was dominated by the Emmerton family, with Alex crossing first to take line honours in 17.33, followed closely by Ben in 17.37 and dad, Mitchell, in 17.44. Sue Strand (22.47) and mother-daughter duo Kylie Oke (17.02) and Maddie Oke (17.02) completed the field.
In the 5km event, line honours went to Lisa Carroll, followed by Sky Martin and Peter Khourey. The 5km run featured a dozen enthusiastic participants.
Results:
Lisa Carroll 30.00
Skye Martin 32.32
Peter Khourey 23.35
Perry Strand 23.36
Scott Johnson 24.07
Rebecca Cooper 24.37
John Smith 24.38
Glenn Sansom 24.48
Eva Muller Duhme 41.48
Erich Muller Duhme 29.54
Leith Babian 30.09
Alex Arnold 31.32
Chocolates for the first round were shared among all walkers and runners. Many stayed afterwards to chat and were treated to the spectacular sight of thousands of bats migrating across the Shoalhaven River.
Round 2 will again be held at The Wharf in Pleasant Way, Nowra, on Friday, October 24th.
See you there!