ROUND 14       FYANSFORD      17-8-08

Report by Geoff McDonald

The second last run for the season of the GJ McDonald & Co Real Estate cross country was held on Sunday. The runners in the 7km run experienced a tough undulating course but also enjoyed the magnificent scenery whilst running on the walk path on the north side of the Barwon River at Buckley Falls.

In the 3km event the runners and walkers also enjoyed the pleasant surroundings of walk path between Fyansford and the Queens Park golf course

In the junior 3km event Marcus Overman achieved his first victory for the season by finishing first in a time of 13.15 followed in second place by Jayden Pearce.

The senior 3km event saw newcomer Mark Watson take line honours in a very good time of 12.15 with Phil Millar second in a personal best time of 12.56.

Junior runner Jackson Hamill-Beach stepped up to the extra distance and had a good duel over the tough 7km course with veteran Tony Overman.. It was the strength of Tony Overman who won the fight and crossed the finish line first in 24.39 while Jackson finished second and was first placed junior.

Sharon Pedersen-Jones won the battle of the females and won in a time of 28.53 with Karen Wood coming in second.

Congratulations to John Moore for achieving 150km and to Jackson Hamill-Beach for 50km with the club.

Congratulations to Tim Bird for achieving a personal best time.

Well done to Holly Pigdon who in her first season of cross country running has progressed from the short races to this tough 7km run.

Next week’s run is the final run for the season and it will be held at John Landy Field commencing at 1.15pm. Participants will have a choice of competing over 3km and 5km. Following the run there will be afternoon tea followed by presentation of awards to the end of season winners. Please bring a plate. Everyone is welcome to attend.

The GJ McDonald & Co Real Estate Twilight Trot will commence on Monday 27 October commencing at 6.15pm. for seniors, junior runners, joggers and walkers. The event starts from the BBQ Pavilion at Eastern Park. Everyone is welcome. Inquiries please phone Geoff or Mary McDonald on ph. 5229 3920.

Results
Juniors U16 – 3km – M. Overman 13.15, Jayden Pearce 14.22, C. Shelley 14.43, M. Crawford 15.00, M. Jones 15.30, O. Overman 17.55, T. Bird 18.02, B. Pearce 25.26.

Seniors – 3km - M. Watson 12.15, P. Millar 12.56, P. Watson 13.31, J. Moore 13.36, G. Steenvoorden 13.36, D. Kavanagh 14.13, V. Kelly 15.19, D. Shelley 15. 34, M. Clough 16.37, C. Kenny 17.08,

Walkers – 3km – A. Pigdon 34.00..

Juniors U16 – 7km – J. Hamill-Beach 25.55.

Seniors – 7km – T. Overman 24.39, M Profaca 28.23, S. Pedersen-Jones 28.53, M Panckridge 29.16, D. Spence 29.35, , K Wood 31.54, G McDonald 32.58, B Sheppard 34.55, T. Crawford 36.29, C. Tuck 37.35, K. Clancy 37.35, H. Pigdon 38.40.

Spot Prizes –Charles Crawford & Sons – Dave Kavanagh. Geelong Bowling Lanes –Montana Jones & Oliver Overman. Pakington Street Bakery – Debbie Shelley, Angela Pigdon & Kim Clancy. Bakers Delight Pakington Street – Tim Bird.