27 October 2021

 

Great conditions greeted the twenty-two actual runners this evening, we were also pleased to have nine virtual runners submit times.  As the word spreads that we are back at the Mossy Point Headland at 5 PM, we expect that more runners and walkers will come back to test themselves after the long break.

 

We celebrated Bernie Lambert’s 100^th run, Bernie started with the 2-kilometres distance on 5 November 2014 with a time of 10.13, which is still her personal best at this distance.  She has since run numerous 5-kilometres distances both with the Broulee runners and the Batemans Bay parkrun.  She has also competed in fun runs and Half Marathons. She is also a local hero fighting against Covid by administering ‘jabs’ in Goulburn, Bega, Batemans Bay and Moruya.

 

Personal best times were recorded by Nicole Minifie in the 2-kilometres, by Julie Amphlett in the 3.5-kilometres and Karen-Smith in the 5-kilometres.

 

2 Kilometres

 

Mitchell Beby 7.38

Samuel Dawson 9.26

Keira Atkin 8.14

Mike Atkin 8.50

Nicole Minifie 10.22

Stephanie Dawson 10.24

Mia Atkin 10.34

Daniel Greenway 13.26

Annie Johnsen 14.21

David McCann 15.17

Ashlie Beby 22.14

Michelle Beby 22.20

 

3.5 Kilometres

 

Ross Wilson 18.48

Andrew Greenway 22.08

Julie Amphlett 26.11

Richard Fisher 33.41

Robyn Kennedy 34.12

 

5 Kilometres

 

Daniel Beby 18.14

Matt Lambert 20.37

Lauren Evans 20.39

Andrew McPherson 24.36

Dave Connaughton 24.57

Paige Connaughton 25.11

James Reilly 26.21

Bernie Lambert 26.38

Karen Harding-Smith 26.38

Michael Lambert 26.55

Deb Connaughton 28.47

Jenny Taylor 29.55

Jeff McKenzie 31.45

Simon Wall 33.03

Mike Kennedy 46.23

20 October 2021

 

This evening was our first outing with 10 actual runners in atrocious conditions with lots of wind, mud, and water.  We were pleased to have 21 virtual runners, which is very special under these uncertain times.  

 

It was great to get back together and those who came relished the opportunity to catch up after the long break.  There were the usual volunteers of Deb Connaughton, Robyn Kennedy, and Richard Fisher.  Mike Kennedy was in his usual meet and greet role trying to look important.  

 

Karen Harding-Smith was the only Personal Best time recorded.

 

2 Kilometres

 

Samson Kennedy 8.34

Mike Atkin 9.11

Keira Atkin 9.19

Nicole Minifie 11.45

Mia Atkin 11.55

Annie Johnsen 13.36

Ashlee Beby 16.15

Michelle Beby 16.21

 

3.5 Kilometres

 

Ross Wilson 19.39

Julie Amphlett 28.12

David McCann 29.51

 

5 Kilometres

 

Daniel Beby 19.05

David Bain 21.07

Matt Lambert 21.26

Andrew McPherson 23.12

Dave Connaughton 24.28

Paige Connaughton 24.53

Zoe Whymark 26.53

Norm Lenehan 26.53

Bernie Lambert 27.14

Karen Harding-Smith 27.25

Deb Connaughton 27.34

Michael Lambert 28.34

James Mitchell 28.43

Sophie Dunn 28.43

Jenny Taylor 29.17

James Reilly 29.20

Stephen Seidel 30.30

Gill Stapleton 33.00

Simon Wall 34.58

Michael Kennedy 44.42

13 October 2021

 

This evening could be the last of virtual only run as the 80% vaccination level may bring redemption.  We will be excited to announce when the coming together will happen.

 

It is worth reflecting on some statistics of the event from the beginning on 7 February 2007 when 7 people lined up for the first event.  Since that time there has been 527 events and many thousand of people of various abilities have participated (too many to count).  It is worth noting that 235 people have accumulated 20 or more runs.  The list runs go from Eva Barker with 20 runs to Dave Connaughton (pictured) with a massive 561 runs.  David should be a poster boy for a brand of running shoes.  

 

The event is for all levels of talent from the very young in mum’s arms to elderly with some level of disability.  However, it is worth mentioning the local athletes, who have achieved excellence.  The outstanding female is Jaylah Hancock-Cameron, who holds all female records over the three distances and has a time of 17.46 in the 5-kilometres.  Matt Johnsen holds the record of 15.51 in the 5-kilometres.  Both have featured in National events with distinction and at peak fitness would lower these times considerably.

 

We welcomed back Sophie Dunn, whose first and only run was on 3^rd of January 2018 with a time of 27.13 in the 5-kilometres.  We look forward to seeing her more often.  

 

Georgia Finlay knocked 87 seconds from her 5-kilometres best time and Karen Harding-Smith improved her time by 6 seconds.

 

The times presented this week are as follows:

 

2 Kilometres

Samson Kennedy 8.37

Keira Atkin 8.55

Mike Aitkin 8.58

Mia Atkin 11.59

 

3.5 Kilometres

David McCann 30.10

Julie Amphlett 30.55

Michael Lambert 36.34

 

5 Kilometres

Matt Lambert 21.08

Zoe Whymark 23.56

Anthony Miles 23.56

Georgia Finlay 23.43

Dave Connaughton 24.45

Paige Connaughton 26.16

Andrew McPherson 26.24

Sophie Dunn 26.32

James Mitchell 26.32

Bernie Lambert 26.49

Karen Harding-Smith 28.04

Deb Connaughton 28.16

Simon Wall 32.28

Gill Stapleton 32.42

Mike Kennedy 45.10

Robyn Kennedy 48.52

 

6 October 2021

 

With the introductions of Daylight Saving and coming of Freedom Day next Monday 11 October it is likely that the Broulee Runners may be able to come out to play together.  There is a need to look at the fine print and consult with our advisors, yet all looks positive.  Further advice will follow!!!

 

The celebrity people of the week are Mollie and Samson Kennedy, who are regular visitors from Canberra having seventy-nine runs between them.  They have excellent 2-kilometre times of 7.38 and 8.11, respectively.  Their parents Anthony and Emma are outstanding athletes and their grandparents have achieved in athletic pursuits.

 

We look forward to Michelle Connor coming back to the runners to achieve her 30^th run.  Also, Bernie Lambert needs only three more runs to become a centurion along with 43 others to achieve this mark in the 14-year history of the event.

 

Personal best time of 8.11 was recorded by Samson Kennedy in the 2-kilometres.

 

The award for consistent performance during the lockdown period must go to the Atkin/Minifie family, who have recorded times most weeks during this period.

 

The results submitted this week are as follows:

 

2 Kilometres

 

Mollie Kennedy 7.50

Samson Kennedy 8.11

Keira Atkin 8.38

Mike Atkin 8.40

Mia Atkin 10.50

Nicole Minifie 11.40

 

3.5 Kilometres

 

Julie Amphlett 29.06

David McCann 29.48

 

5 Kilometres

 

Matt Lambert 20.56

Dave Connaughton 24.48

Bede Webster 25.00

Georgia Finlay 25.40

Andrew McPherson 26.30

Paige Connaughton 26.38

Bernie Lambert 27.03

Deb Connaughton 28.17

Jenny Taylor 28.47

Gill Stapleton 33.30

Simon Wall 33.40

Lisa Robbins 43.21

Mike Kennedy 44.26

Tracy Denning 44.56

Robyn Kennedy 46.25

Richard Fisher 52.46

Victoria Fleming 66.45