Transcript Time Trial Achiever for August 2009

The Yellowwood Warbler
The official newsletter of Yellowwood Park A. C.
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In this edition…….
1
Words from the Chair
2
Club Captain’s Comment
3
Comrades 2010
4
Running Matters with Megz
5
Time Trials with Kalman
6
Ducting and Diving: Gary’s 1st Trail Run
7
Time Trial Achiever (none this month)
8
Happy Birthdays
9
The last word….snippets and trivia
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November 2009
Words From The Chair
Greetings all
The talk amongst most runners at the moment is the speed at which the 5000 novice positions for next
year comrades was completed-only 27 hours and that's the entries for next years comrades closed.
However the question is how many of the 20000 entrants will actually get to the starting line in PMB? The
concern is that many entered for sentimental reasons and once the hype is over will they actually get
the running shoes dusted and put in the hard training that is needed for this amazing but daunting race?.
For those novices in our club that did not enter in time it has been suggested by some quarters close to
the comrades association to keep training and do your qualifying marathon as who knows what the CMA
may decide if the final tally in April is much fewer than they had hoped it would be. Watch this space!!
Can you believe its November already,which means the silly season is almost upon us and from a running
point of view the club is going to be very busy over the next 6 weeks. For the ballies in the club the vets
21km takes place this Sunday the 8th Nov.A difficult but enjoyable run around the bluff. For those not so
old yellowwood park always man a table at the 18km mark so come and support our older generation. As
this is virtually the last table you can sleep in till 5.45 and meet Fred at the table around 6.15am.
The following week-15th Nov is the Stella 15km and this will be a club run. Our last club run was the south
coast marathon/half marathon and was well attended so come along and enjoy a nice breakfast after a run
round Glenwood. One weeks break and then 13 of the club (and their families) are going to the berg to
tackle the Sani 21 or 42.For those of you who have attempted this race before you know how difficult it is
so a special good luck to Sandra Barry and Garth who are doing the full marathon-all the best guys!!
December will be just as busy as November. On the 6th is our own Bearingman 15km and as usual Fred
has been busy behind the scenes and everything is on track for another excellent and highly organised
race. The t/shirts i hear are again stunning so a big thank you to Dave Bassett and The Bearingman Group
for their loyal continued support. With so many races being cancelled due to lack of sponsorship we are
very fortunate to have the backing of BMG - long may the association continue!!
The following week will be the Westville Christmas 15km. This year yellowwood park will be doing
something very special at this run. We will be launching our comrades campaign which is to dedicate this
years comrades to Mike Sutton's Godchild-Kristi Hannah who was shot two years ago in JHB in an
attempted hijacking and left seriously paralysed and confined to a wheelchair. Kristi is determined to walk
again and as a club we have decided to embark on a drive till comrades to firstly raise funds to help with
medical bills and secondly to try and highlight crime and to help bring an awareness to this evil problem
that faces South Africans every single day. We will be sending out more info on this drive but the Westville
is the starting block. We have decided to walk the whole race and are getting t/shirts made with a logo
"walking for Kristi" (or something similar) printed on it. Our aim is to get 100 people from the club to walk
this race. So past and present members keep this day free-and get the whole family involved. We will get
our 100 walkers and you need to be part of this special event that the club is embarking on. Kristi herself
will be coming down from JHB and will be at the race making the launch even more special. On Tuesday
the 15th Dec we will have our own official launch in the Lambert lounge (last time trial of the year and last
month end) but Mike and i will send out more details shortly.
Phew-lots and lots on the go. We really need the whole clubs support over the next few months-some
hard but exciting work lies ahead.
See you on the road
Stephen
0829416154
YWP certainly wasn’t offkilter at last year’s
Westville Christmas
Challenge (although Dale
and Garth tried)! See you
all there with your friends
and family!
On 13 December we proudly launch our campaign for Comrades 2010, ie. “Comrades
for Kristi, She Will Walk”. Our aim is to raise awareness of Kristi's and other's plight and
to offer our support as she continues her fight to walk again. We are hoping that our
collective effort will inspire and motivate her, and that her courage and determination
will serve as an inspiration as we prepare for Comrades 2010.
Details are as follows:
•13 December 2009 – Westville Christmas Challenge. Theme:
”We Will Walk For Kristi”
•15 December 2009 – Year-End Time Trial and Official Launch.
Time trial starts 17h45, Launch 19h00 in The Lambert Lounge
To this end we will be asking Comrades runners to pledge their support to the
campaign and commit to training targets, finishing times, and their own initiatives
to raise awareness, support and funds.
“Yellowwood Park Athletic Club - making running a team sport”
Club Captain’s Comment
Good Day All
It’s the time of year where I beseech you all to maintain a fair level of training so there’s not too much
“pudding” to run off as we start climbing Mt. Comrades in the new year. The delicacies on offer at yearend functions will taste that much sweeter if you’ve slipped in a little 8K in the morning. Maybe we should
have a weigh-in before and after with bets on the side! Forfeits to the biggest gainers! Done – November
month-end in Stainbank.
Congrats to my amazing wife on another age group win at the South Coast Marathon. She ran a pretty
smart 3.24 and finished 6th lady overall. It was heartening to see the good turnout from the club and some
of our old stalwarts getting in an early Comrades qualifier. Thanks to Garth for the catering and Fred,
Sarel and Martin for helping out.
Anyone seriously interested in improving their races time please join us every other Friday morning at
5.45am for trackwork at the UKZNA campus soccer fields off Francois Road.
Lots of exciting things happening through the rest of the year – let’s see you all there!
Results of the South Coast Marathon – 4 October
Cheers!
Mike
SSShhhhhhhhh..... don't tell anyone. .. I think
Nedbank, FNB, Standard Bank and , ABSA are
in GROOT Kak .
Yesterday I tried to draw money at all their ATM's, and I
got the same message "Insufficient Funds"
Next club race: Stella Tribute 15km
15 November
Position
Time
Name
100
03:14:20
PHIWAYINKOSI MTHEMBU
102
03:14:49
MIKE SUTTON
142
03:24:36
JENNY SUTTON
286
03:52:43
GARTH HANCOCK
447
04:21:01
SANDRA CONWAY
590
04:44:05
BARRY VARTY
606
04:46:51
SIFISO MTHIYANE
626
04:49:41
DIETER OLMS
629
04:50:14
WILLIE BOTHMA
Sorry guys, half marathon results not available
YWP Comrades 2010
Entries: Previous Runners
I quote from my page in the June
2009 newsletter: “My goal is to see
30 or more YWP runners entered for
Comrades 2010”. Well what can I say
– I’m totally chuffed! I know we’ve
had huge interest from novices, so
we can expect another 10 or so
entries during November. It’s going
to be great welcoming back some
old friends to our fold, as well as
getting to meet and train with our
new recruits.
To all those old soldiers who missed
the 15 000 cut-off my
commiserations – hopefully CMA will
come up with an amicable way of
addressing the expected high
percentage of non-qualifiers and you
can still sneak in later.
To those who’ve been off the road
for a while, please remember to
come back gradually. You’ve got
enough time to build up gently to
your qualifier and then peak your
training for the big day.
RaceNo
First Name
Last Name
Gender
DOB
Seeding
11027
Willie
Bothma
Male
1948/07/01
E
43938
Dayalan
Chetty
Male
1964/12/13
DNQ
24350
Sandra
Conway
Female
1964/07/05
F
48040
Stephen
Conway
Male
1962/04/04
DNQ
46438
Les
Davy
Male
1959/07/16
DNQ
45425
Sharon
Davy
Female
1959/05/04
DNQ
28087
Johnson
Dayal
Male
1964/05/12
DNQ
Robert
Edouard-betsy
Male
1949/10/19
DNQ
50254
Dale
Ford
Male
1971/10/06
C
40708
Garth
Hancock
Male
1979/06/28
DNQ
29450
Timothy
Hodkinson
Male
1965/02/28
DNQ
Craig
Holtzhausen
Male
1967/03/10
DNQ
Dennis
Houston-Mcmillan
Male
1970/12/13
DNQ
Jan
Kilian
Male
1958/12/14
DNQ
25146
Petrus
Kok
Male
1956/09/27
DNQ
43996
Des
Maartens
Male
1946/07/08
DNQ
54124
Willem
Maloney
Male
1966/06/14
DNQ
Dieter
Olms
Male
1941/06/24
DNQ
36333
Lingeshwaren
Pillay
Male
1964/07/05
DNQ
44503
David
Pittaway
Male
1957/05/09
DNQ
47123
Gregory
Reeve
Male
1975/02/22
DNQ
20235
Anthony
Richards
Male
1958/06/19
D
34700
Thembisile
Sabelo
Female
1963/01/26
DNQ
57180
Mike
Smith
Male
1960/10/12
DNQ
16570
Jennifer
Sutton
Female
1967/03/21
DNQ
8113
Michael
Sutton
Male
1960/09/06
DNQ
44916
Mike
Thackray
Male
1965/08/30
E
47775
Darren
Thornton
Male
1968/10/06
DNQ
46020
Danny
Van vuuren
Male
1956/04/30
DNQ
Barry
Varty
Male
1939/05/14
DNQ
4883
6272
49797
6899
4155
616
Running Matters with Megz
Noses
Nose Blowing Etiquette
What is the proper etiquette about running and having another runner blow their nose on you? When it
hits you do you have the right to get mad, or do you accept it as part of participating in the sport?
To those who have not experienced this social faux pas, it is common for runners, in the midst of a road
race, to find themselves dodging both oral and nasal "mucous projectiles" and "road splatterings".
While the graphic nature of my descriptions here may be considered offensive to some, it's important
not to ignore the effect of "having another runner blow their nose on you" as a negative force against
race performance.
No discussion on "runners snot" would be complete without pondering the physical, psychological and
biological effects of targeted "nasal emissions".
If, when running, another runner should blow their nose at you from a short distance of a few feet, the
incoming force of the projected projectile will slow you down with an equal and opposite force. In most
cases the effect of a targeted liquid volley will be minimal, dependent on the mass, velocity and
acceleration of the projected material as well as your own speed, weight and direction of travel.
The negative connotations associated with having been "slimed" is well known but often overlooked.
Particularly squeamish runners might respond by giving up the race, and darting not forward, but rather
in an alternate direction. Others might attain a sense of agitation, producing some quantity of
adrenaline, which would drive them to run faster.
The chemical effects of having someone nasally "expectorate" on you is a study of the viral
contamination of ones own immediate biosphere. Teaming with viral infectors, nasal ejecta is a major
contributor of contagious disease transport among life forms. It's not fun to run when you've become ill,
and thus a mucous transfer of sickness is an unwelcome invitation to unscheduled rest.
If, while running, someone should accidentally "blow his or her nose" on you, you have the right to be
angry, but it's not polite to express that anger with equal force. Should the "expectoration" be a
purposeful act, it may be acceptable to "huck a luggie" in response, consciously sending the message
that you found the intention to be rude. It is recommend that you check with the local customs.
Although there is no known record of "nose blowing" as a symbol of respect and honor, we do
acknowledge that the world is a large and interesting place to run upon. Do so with style and grace,
and don't forget your handkerchief!
(aboutrunning.com)
Running Matters with Megz
Noses
Nose Blowing Etiquette
What is the proper etiquette about running and having another runner blow their nose on you? When it
hits you do you have the right to get mad, or do you accept it as part of participating in the sport?
To those who have not experienced this social faux pas, it is common for runners, in the midst of a road
race, to find themselves dodging both oral and nasal "mucous projectiles" and "road splatterings".
While the graphic nature of my descriptions here may be considered offensive to some, it's important
not to ignore the effect of "having another runner blow their nose on you" as a negative force against
race performance.
No discussion on "runners snot" would be complete without pondering the physical, psychological and
biological effects of targeted "nasal emissions".
If, when running, another runner should blow their nose at you from a short distance of a few feet, the
incoming force of the projected projectile will slow you down with an equal and opposite force. In most
cases the effect of a targeted liquid volley will be minimal, dependent on the mass, velocity and
acceleration of the projected material as well as your own speed, weight and direction of travel.
The negative connotations associated with having been "slimed" is well known but often overlooked.
Particularly squeamish runners might respond by giving up the race, and darting not forward, but rather
in an alternate direction. Others might attain a sense of agitation, producing some quantity of
adrenaline, which would drive them to run faster.
The chemical effects of having someone nasally "expectorate" on you is a study of the viral
contamination of ones own immediate biosphere. Teaming with viral infectors, nasal ejecta is a major
contributor of contagious disease transport among life forms. It's not fun to run when you've become ill,
and thus a mucous transfer of sickness is an unwelcome invitation to unscheduled rest.
If, while running, someone should accidentally "blow his or her nose" on you, you have the right to be
angry, but it's not polite to express that anger with equal force. Should the "expectoration" be a
purposeful act, it may be acceptable to "huck a luggie" in response, consciously sending the message
that you found the intention to be rude. It is recommend that you check with the local customs.
Although there is no known record of "nose blowing" as a symbol of respect and honor, we do
acknowledge that the world is a large and interesting place to run upon. Do so with style and grace,
and don't forget your handkerchief!
(aboutrunning.com)
Running Matters with Megz
Noses
Nose Blowing Etiquette
What is the proper etiquette about running and having another runner blow their nose on you? When it
hits you do you have the right to get mad, or do you accept it as part of participating in the sport?
To those who have not experienced this social faux pas, it is common for runners, in the midst of a road
race, to find themselves dodging both oral and nasal "mucous projectiles" and "road splatterings".
While the graphic nature of my descriptions here may be considered offensive to some, it's important
not to ignore the effect of "having another runner blow their nose on you" as a negative force against
race performance.
No discussion on "runners snot" would be complete without pondering the physical, psychological and
biological effects of targeted "nasal emissions".
If, when running, another runner should blow their nose at you from a short distance of a few feet, the
incoming force of the projected projectile will slow you down with an equal and opposite force. In most
cases the effect of a targeted liquid volley will be minimal, dependent on the mass, velocity and
acceleration of the projected material as well as your own speed, weight and direction of travel.
The negative connotations associated with having been "slimed" is well known but often overlooked.
Particularly squeamish runners might respond by giving up the race, and darting not forward, but rather
in an alternate direction. Others might attain a sense of agitation, producing some quantity of
adrenaline, which would drive them to run faster.
The chemical effects of having someone nasally "expectorate" on you is a study of the viral
contamination of ones own immediate biosphere. Teaming with viral infectors, nasal ejecta is a major
contributor of contagious disease transport among life forms. It's not fun to run when you've become ill,
and thus a mucous transfer of sickness is an unwelcome invitation to unscheduled rest.
If, while running, someone should accidentally "blow his or her nose" on you, you have the right to be
angry, but it's not polite to express that anger with equal force. Should the "expectoration" be a
purposeful act, it may be acceptable to "huck a luggie" in response, consciously sending the message
that you found the intention to be rude. It is recommend that you check with the local customs.
Although there is no known record of "nose blowing" as a symbol of respect and honor, we do
acknowledge that the world is a large and interesting place to run upon. Do so with style and grace,
and don't forget your handkerchief!
(aboutrunning.com)
Top Times for 2009
4km Run
8km Run
PBs set in September /
October 2009
2.5km
4km
Timetrials Duty
Roster
Eugene Ncube
14:24
Jenny Sutton
17:01
Thula Ngcobo
14:28
Shelly Kelly
19:21
Shane Lester
14:39
Sandra Conway
20:44
Eugene Ncube
29:41
Jenny Sutton
34:46
Shane Lester
31:02
Sandra Conway
42:33
Mike Sutton
31:37
Shelly Kelly
42:50
Cassandra Porritt
13:55
28 Oct 2009
Damon Schoon
15:26
28 Oct 2009
Sharon Gilchrist
15:45
7 Oct 2009
Garth Hancock
15:30
23 Sep 2009
Jennifer Sutton
17:01
28 Oct 2009
Megan Anticevich
21:05
9 Sep 2009
11 Nov 2009
18 Nov 2009
25 Nov 2009
2 Dec 2009
9 Dec 2009
16 Dec 2009
Garth Hancock
Kalman Porritt
Sandra Conway
The Lesters
Steve Conway
Megan Anticevich
DUCT TRAIL RUN GOES TO UMGENI RIVER
MY FIRST TRAIL RUN BY GARY LESTER
The second race in the Talbot Laboratories DUCT Trail Run Series was held in the magnificent Umgeni Valley
, run through the Cumberland Nature reserve which is a natural heritage site on Saturday 31st October. There
was an option of 7 or 14Km.
Mike suggested that this would be good training for the Bluff vets. Martin Birtwhistle,
Steve,Sandra,Mike,Jenny and myself entered.
We left Durban on an overcast Friday afternoon as we were invited by Martin to stay overnight in Hilton. The
temperature dropped rapidly as we approached Maritzburg and as usual the mist closed in on us as we
entered Hilton. The visibility was down to about 20 metres and the temperature was now 10 degrees as well
as a fine rain. The planned braai was cancelled so we grabbed a few pizzas, a couple of drinks and headed
off to Martins farm house.
It was absolutely freezing so we gathered around the heater. The time slipped away while we chatted and
consumed a few “lemonades”. There was a fancy dress demo by yours truly “the raincoat flasher”, “goggles
the midmar maniac” as well as the highlight of the evening, the “triathlete –doorstop” We would have gone to
bed earlier but we had to wait for Martin to finish the Port tasting. We eventually retired at 11.30pm. It wasn’t
long before the alarm went off at 5am, isssh….. I peeped outside and what a surprise the weather had down a
complete turn around. There was not a cloud in sky, a beautiful Midlands morning.
We gave Mike the “Garmin” and headed off towards Maritzburg to find the Cumberland reserve somewhere in
the Table Mountain area (not Cape Town). After driving for a while we realised that Mike must have had the
“Garmin” upside down, as we had not found the turnoff and were now heading back to Durban. Mike handed
the map to Desireé, we made a u turn at the next off ramp, and eventually found our way to the reserve.
Registration, obviously with a very small field was very low key and different to road races. We were given a
blank sheet and had to peel and stick the sponsors logo and each individual number on the blank sheet
provided. There was a short briefing by the organiser, especially the marking of the course which consisted of
sign boards, arrows on the ground, insecticide sprayed on paths to discolour the grass and danger tape on
trees.
At 6:30 we were sent on our way, I estimate there were about 100 runners .The route started off on a normal
vehicle track for about 1km and then we came across our first obstacle, a small stream. There was an option to
use the bridge or get your shoes wet. I decided to run through the stream which was actually not the best option
as the runners that used the bridge ended up in front. From here the path headed downhill with lots of rocks that
you had to keep changing direction for a firm footing. We then turned uphill on a marked path that was solid plates
of rock and this was when the altitude kicked in. I sucked all the way until we ended up on this plateau which was
a path of grass and rocks which only a rock rabbit could negotiate with ease.
It was very difficult to follow the path as you had to keep your eyes on the ground all the time and only
occasionally look up to follow the runner in front of you and at the same time enjoy the view when the trail took us
along the Umgeni Gorge for a few kays which was absolutely spectacular.
We crossed the river again and then came across our first of three serious hills and serious walks. Walking with
my hands on my knees and sucking through my @$%&* brought back clear memories of the Sani Stagger. The
trail split for the 7 & 14 km. From here I can’t quite clearly remember the route except that we followed pieces of
danger tape attached to trees and then ran next to a fence in long grass with no path, and then down this
hill/meadow with these weeds/plants that sounded like running trough a paper field. The trail then moved out of
the reserve into neighbouring farms and here I was thankful to find a large bottle of water to quench the thirst and
splash my face. The route then changed to farm roads that were a lot easier to run at an even pace. Eventually
the finish appeared in the distance. One long downhill and we finished back at the picnic area.
It was a pretty hard run but something different for a change. There was a small prize giving and then we headed
back to Drummond for brunch at Sandra’s pub she recommended. Unfortunately the kitchen was being renovated
so we ended up at the “Pot & Kettle, Steve’s original choice.
Thanks to Martin for the accommodation, not sure if I will be allowed back…….
Cheers
Gary
The final run in the series takes place in the Mpushini River system near Ashburton on the 7th November.
Everybody is welcome to enter either of these events through ROAG at www.roag.co.za.
Late entries are available at the start. For more information please call Andrew on 033-3457571.
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The Last Word…..
snippets from our archives, trivia, humour and classifieds
As we get older we sometimes begin to
doubt our ability to "make a difference" in
the world. It is at these times that our hopes
are boosted by the remarkable
achievements of other "seniors" who have
found the courage to take on challenges
that would make many of us wither.
Barry Varty . . . is such a person.
He said "I've often been asked, what do you
old folks do now that you're retired?"
His reply "Well, I'm fortunate to have had
a background of mixing and testing
alcoholic beverages, and one of the things I
enjoy most is turning Beer, Wine, Scotch,
Brandy, Vodka and Margaritas into urine."
As Fred agonises over this year’s tshirt for the BMG Stainbank cup, with
last year’s beauty being probably the
best ever, I thought it pertinent to show
what can happen when sponsors pull
out and standards slip………..
Or speak to him after time trial. This is our very own Willie
Bothma and I highly recommend him
Anyone run the Chiltern Nite Race in
1993? Strangely it was their last……..!
Submissions of trivia, humour and classifieds are most welcome. My link is on the front page.