30 September 2020

We are now into week 29 of the isolated Broulee Runners and Walkers.  We will be back on Wednesday 14 October 2020 at 5PM with 5 kilometres run only.  People will still be able to register a run over any of the three distances in their own time and location and have it registered.

 

There have been some impressive performances during this period with some breaking the 20-minute barrier in the 5 kilometres.  Matt Lambert is the standout benefiting from the Tori Hennig Sunday training group.  Tori often posts these Sunday runs on the Broulee Runners Facebook page.

 

We look forward to seeing Michelle Connor, Tess Klower and Anthony Smith coming back and doing their 30^th run and receive their celebration T-shirt.  Others, who have already achieved this mark, but because of the isolation have not received their shirt.  They are Brock Gilligan, Angie Gannon, and Simon Wall.  These shirts are sponsored by Judy and Damien Kennedy. 

 

Here are the results posted this week:

 

2 kilometres

 

Mollie Kennedy 7.56

Anthony Kennedy 7.58

Mike Kennedy 13.38

Victoria Fleming 20.35

Richard Fisher 21.07

Samson Kennedy 22.01

Emma Kennedy 22.02

 

3.5 Kilometres

 

David McCann 29.35

Paul Searson 35.21

 

5 Kilometres

 

Matt Lambert 19.45

Bede Webster 22.33

Dave Connaughton 24.30

Paige Connaughton 24.45

Michael Lambert 25.27

Ross Wilson 28.15

Deb Connaughton 28.38

Simon Wall 29.48

Morgan Pettit 32.46

Nev Madden 33.17

Jill Brown 33.34

Bernie Lambert 34.38

Robyn Kennedy 47.10

Kim Young 55.16

 

23 September 2020

 

The run has continued as an isolated event for the 28^thweek.  It is anticipated that we may be able to get together to run a 5-kilometre event on Wednesday14 October 2020 at 5PM.  A Covid safety plan is being developed and because of the need to keep social distance it is not safe at this stage to have the usual three events starting at the same time.  As restrictions are lifted, we can look at incorporating the other events.  

 

The principle used at other distance running events is “Get in, Run, Get Out”.  This means the usual socialising will not be possible.

 

There will not be any time restriction on people participating in the 5-kilometres.  Therefore, everyone is welcome to participate provided there is sufficient light to see only when it gets dark will the “hook come out”.

 

Special mention is given to Andrew McPherson (pictured) whose family have an impressive 450 runs between them.  He has a personal total of 228.  He is also a long-distance runner, bike rider, member of the surf club and bushfire hero.

 

Here are the results posted this week:

 

2 Kilometres

 

David McCann 15.40

Victoria Fleming 25.00

 

5 Kilometres

 

Matt Lambert 19.42

Bede Webster21.14

Paige Connaughton 24.22

Dave Connaughton 24.26

Morgan Pettit 24.57

Michael Lambert 26.16

Ross Wilson 26.35

Deb Connaughton 27.27

Andrew McPherson 27.44

Simon Wall 29.15

Anna Hutchinson 31.44

Bernie Lambert 32.38

Caroline Booth 32.52

Julie De Ernsted 33.30

Jill Brown 33.31

Nev Madden 33.32

Tracy Denning 38.43

Lisa Robbins 38.42

Mike Kennedy 39.37

Robyn Kennedy 47.02

16 September 2020

 

This is week 27 of the Broulee Run isolated and we continue to get a good response from the community doing runs in their own time and in some cases in their own location.  There are some outstanding people, who contribute to the running scene in the district.  One of these people is Tracy Denning, who has recorded 75 runs today.  Her first run was on 8 February 2017.  She has also completed numerous Park Runs and with her trusty dog Rocket volunteers on a regular basis.  She a motivator and training partner for other runners.  She intends to go to the next level by entering a half marathon.

 

There were athletes in the 19 posted times that exceeded their personal expectations, and these were Tom Hofsteede, Matt Lambert, Bernie Lambert, and Angie Gannon.

 

Here are the results posted this week:

 

2 Kilometres

 

Victoria Fleming 2016

 

3.5 Kilometres

 

David McCann 29.30

 

5 Kilometres

 

Geordie Cox 18.54

Matt Lambert 19.25

Tom Hofsteede 21.02

Bede Webster 22.56

Dave Connaughton 24.25

Paige Connaughton 25.47

Ross Wilson 27.22

Deb Connaughton 27.22

Andrew McPherson 27.44

Michael Lambert 27.50

Angie Gannon 28.41

Lisa Robbins 30.21

Simon Wall 32.06

Tracy Denning 32.20

Bernie Lambert 34.45

Bruce Dickinson 35.29

Mike Kennedy 40.58

9 September 2020

  

Broulee Runners have been running isolated for half a year today and it is appropriate to honour those who have completed all 26 runs in the series and they are as follows: Dave, Deb and Paige Connaughton, Robyn and Mike Kennedy, Bede Webster, Ross Wilson, Simon Wall, Matt Lambert and David McCann.

 

We welcome a new runner by the name of Tom Hofsteede.  Tom is a work colleague of Simon Fearn and upon learning that Simon was 100 plus Broulee runner, he was determined to better Simon’s time for the 5 kilometres.  In Tom’s first attempt, he managed to equal Simon’s time for the 5-kilometres of 22.43.  He has now bettered Simon’s time.

 

There has been consultation with several people on the way back to getting together.  At this stage we are looking at the middle of October and because difficulties in separating people by handling three events at the same time, it has been decided to run only the 5-kilometres initially.  The other two events will be incorporated as conditions improve.  People will still be able to run any of the three distances in their own time and place and have the results recorded.

 

We will be developing a COVID-19 Safety Plan using the NSW guidelines and looking at other plans adopted by athletic organisations.  This plan will be reviewed by those who manage the event and then it will be made public to all Broulee Runners.

 

Here are the results posted this week:

 

2 Kilometres

Victoria Fleming 21.23

 

3.5 Kilometres

David McCann 29.15

 

5 Kilometres

Geordie Cox 19.19

Matt Lambert 19.45

Tom Hofsteede 21.36

Dave Connaughton 25.10

Paige Connaughton 25.54

Michael Lambert 26.08

Andrew McPherson 26.12

Ross Wilson 26.53

Deb Connaughton 27.38

Anna Hutchinson 30.15

Morgan Pettit 30.34

Simon Wall 31.10

Tracy Denning 32.45

Nev Madden 33.17

Jill Brown 33.46

Lisa Robbins 34.34

Bernie Lambert 34.50

Mike Kennedy 41.17

Robyn Kennedy 51.26

2 September 2020

Run Isolated Broulee is now in the 25^th week and we are still having a hard core of fit people, who are prepared to test themselves against the clock.  This evening we celebrated Bernie Lambert completing her 30^th run.  She is the mother of Matt, who clocked 200 runs last week and the supporter of husband Michael, who has now completed 21 runs.  Bernie has completed several Park Runs and was registering impressive times, however she has several sets back with injuries.  Nevertheless, she puts these aside as “injuries of excellence” and works hard to reclaim her former fitness.

 

Here are the results posted this week:

 

2 Kilometres

 

Roz Hayward 19.45

Victoria Fleming 19.50

Anna Johnson 23.30

Molly Johnson 23.30

Nellie Johnson 23.30

Richard Johnson 23.30

Roy Booker 23.33

Billie Booker 23.33

Maisie Booker 23.33

 

3.5 Kilometres

 

Angie Gannon 20.29

David McCann 29.23

 

5 Kilometres

 

Matt Lambert 20.10

Bede Webster 22.11

Dave Connaughton 25.07

Paige Connaughton 25.59

Deb Connaughton 27.26

Ross Wilson 27.49

Michael Lambert 28.42

Simon Wall 31.02

Lisa Robbins 31.58

Tracy Denning 32.38

John Hicks 33.18

Morgan Pettit 33.19

Julie De-Ernsted 33.20

Jill Brown 33.22

Nev Madden 33.59

Bernie Lambert 39.30

Robyn Kennedy 41.18

Mike Kennedy 42.01