Gold Coast Runners Club Blog

GCAM Lead up Long Run

admin — Sun, 19 May 2013 10:21:38 +0000

This Sunday, May 26, we will be holding a long run in conjunction with Gold Coast Airport Marathon. The run will leave from the usual spot at Justins Park, Burleigh Heads at 6:30am. We will meet at 6:15am for a briefing. We will be running approx 25km that day and our run will be led by
Caine Warburton and Dave Coombs. Shorter options will also be available.

parkrun PBs and Events next Sunday

admin — Sun, 12 May 2013 06:21:55 +0000

What is in the water at Gold Coast runners club?
8 runners ran Kirra parkrun and 5 managed a personal best time. Awesome work everyone. Congratulations to:
Tony Planitz 5th overall in 17:41
George Webster 19:52
Rod Hart 20:36
Norm Gofton 20:54
Judith Planitz 21:19
Cath Nutt 22:16
Cindy Robertson 22:50
Caitlin Manshardt 26:18

Congratulations also to Caitlin who has run over 50 parkruns!

Next Sunday there are a number of club members heading to Victoria for the Great Ocean Rd event – which includes 6km, 14km 23km and 45km events. We wish you all the best!

Race 4 of the Runaway Bay series will also be held next Sunday – there are 5km and 15km options. Good luck to all runners there.

We have our regular Sunday run at Justins Park, Burleigh Heads. Meet at 6:15am for a 6:30am start.

Sawtell Mile and Sunday’s Run

admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:56:44 +0000

Last Sunday saw the annual running of the Sawtell Mile. Thanks to Grant Sawtell for sponsoring the event. Congratulations to Tony Planitz who won in under 5 minutes (4:58).

Also to the 4 recipients of a $50 cash prize – Amanda Attard, Brianna Attard, Richard Davis and Hans Muller. Full results are on the website

This Sunday we will have our regular club run from Justins Park at 630am. Everyone is welcome!

Sawtell Gift 1 Mile

admin — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:44:21 +0000

This Sunday, at Pizzey Park, we are holding the annual Sawtell Gift. This is a 1 mile event, sponsored by Grant Sawtell, to find the fastest runner in the club.

It’s short and fast, only 1 mile. How fast can you go.

Meet at Pizzey Park Athletics track at 6:15am for a 6:30am start.

May Birthdays

admin — Wed, 01 May 2013 20:41:19 +0000

Mayday! Mayday!
We have birthdays to celebrate in May.

8th – Annette Lind and Peter Teveluwe
9th – Cindy Robertson and Ruth Tutton
10th – Kellie Cheffers
12th – Liam Ryan
13th – Noel Bitossi
21st – Jim McMillan
23rd – Rod Hart
24th – Sean Healy
25th – Peter Gardiner
30th – John Jackson

Runners are probably the only ones who get excited about birthdays. We get to move up an age group!

Time Trial #2 April 7, 2013

admin — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 00:27:04 +0000

This Sunday we are running our 2nd Time Trial for the year. The distance is 8km and will be held at Pizzey Park, Burleigh Waters. It is mostly on grass, path and gravel.
Meet at 6:15am for a 6:30am start.

Easter Sunday

admin — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 00:21:04 +0000

April Birthdays

admin — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 10:22:46 +0000

Happy birthday to all those born in April:

2nd: Becky Dykes
10th: Carol Dowell and Grant Sawtell
18th: Michael Oates
20th: Christine Jackson and Greg Heverin
21st: Alan Thompson
26th: Shayne McKavanagh
27th: Maggie McKay
30th: Jackson Ritchie

Wishing you a run-filled month!

Easter Sunday

admin — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 05:15:31 +0000

Thinking of indulging in chocolate this weekend? How perfect would it be if you could run first so you don’t feel guilty? Well, you can!
We will be running this Sunday from Justins Park, Burleigh Heads at 6:30am. It’s a special event, so no watches.
Come, run, eat chocolate!

Sunday 17 March, 2013

admin — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:05:13 +0000

Firstly, congratulations to all runners who took part in various events over the weekend…Six Foot Track, Nerang State Forest and Kingscliff Triathlon. Putting yourself out there, through pain and discomfort is, apparently, fun!

Next Sunday we have a club run from Justins Park, Burleigh Heads at 6:30am. Come and join us. It’s a good way to get motivated for the Gold Coast Airport Marathon, in July, with entries opening next Monday.

Next Sunday sees Round Two of the Runaway Bay Series event – either 5km or 8km. If you have not already entered, list Gold Coast Runners Club as your club, to see some money come back to the club. Good luck to everyone running in Race Two.