15 July 2020

This is week 16 of our Run Isolated Broulee and it is mid-winter and the conditions certainly reflect the time of the year.  It is timely to reflect on the wonderful athletes that have participated in our event and have done the district proud on the international stage.  Jaylah Hancock-Cameron (25 runs) participated in the youth Olympics, Matt Johnsen (58 runs) participated in the World University Cross Country Championships, Dan Lloyd-Jones (210 runs) participated in the World Sprint Triathlon Championships and Daniel Beby (155 runs) participated in the Hawaiian Ironman.

Moreover, it has given others the chance to develop friendships.  Some have used this event as an opportunity further their interest in running and build training groups to participate in medium to ultra-distance running events.  Those that spring to mind are Morgan Pettit (90 Broulee runs), Anthony Miles (83), Lauren Evans (38), Nev Madden (182) and Lisa Martini (102).

Here are the results posted this week:

2 Kilometres

David McCann 16.35

Victoria Fleming 23.24

3.5 Kilometres

Jess Jenkins 19.39

5 Kilometres

Georgie Cox 18.58

Tim Cowley 20.12

Josh Connaughton 20.15

Matt Lambert 21.12

Bede Webster 22.58

Dave Connaughton 24.05

Paige Connaughton 24.54

Ross Wilson 26.14

Matty Woods 26.49

Deb Connaughton 27.32

Simon Wall 27.48

Tania Dorney31.29

John Hicks 31.37

Nev Madden 32.16

Mike Kennedy 37.59

Robyn Kennedy 49.30

8 July 2020

This is week 15 of Run Isolated Broulee and there does not seem to be any chance of a change in our operations as further National outbrakes of the virus have thrown a spanner in the works.  We celebrated the 30th run of Angie Gannon last week and unfortunately, we missed the opportunity to celebrate in public with her.

As it is school holidays, we had visitors to our region submit their run times.  The Kennedy family were able to commence their run as a social distancing group from the normal course start line.  They were able to post 2 unofficial personal best times and one equal PB.

If any of you have any photos to send in of you or your family on the run we would love to have them so we can put them up and it will also be a reminder of what you all look like. Stay safe everyone.

2 Kilometres

Mollie Kennedy 7.55
Anthony Kennedy 7.56
Samson Kennedy 10.24
Emma Kennedy 14.24
David McCann 15.18
Lily Lachlan 19.20
Victoria Fleming 24.20

3.5 Kilometres

Mark Kennedy 16.00
Robyn Edenborough 20.14
Justine Beaumont 21.05
Vlad Konovalova 28.21
Olga Konovalova 32.37

5 Kilometres

Geordie Cox 18.27
Matt Edenborough 19.08
Josh Connaughton 19.59
Gabriel Kennedy 20.02
Matt Lambert 20.32
Bede Webster 21.41
Paige Connaughton 24.43
Dave Connaughton 25.10
Ross Wilson 25.27
Prue Bartlett 27.15
Mary Anderson 27.40
Deb Connaughton 27.55
Michael Lambert 30.21
Simon Wall 30.30
Jill Brown 34.01
Nev Madden 34.12
Mike Kennedy36.45
Robin Kennedy 43.05
Richard Fisher 45.41

1 July 2020

This is week 14 of Run Isolated Broulee and we can celebrate two significant achievements with the event.  The first is Jill Brown clocking up 150 runs and an even bigger achievement with Deb Connaughton recording her 350th run.  Jill started on 24 September 2008 and with partner Nev Madden were great supporters in getting the run going and helped in many ways.  Deb started almost at the beginning on 27 February 2008.  Deb is the face of the run starter, recorder and marketing person.

A special welcome to James Golds, who is a regular visitor to these parts.  His first run was on 9 January 2008 and he with his family have been regular participants.

We also welcomed Peng Yuqin, a visitor from China.  She is working her way around Australia.

Here are the results posted this week:

2 Kilometres

Samson Kennedy 9.37
Caroline Booth 13.12
Victoria Fleming 21.23
Jye Barbara 28.35
Helen Okey 28.40
Peng Yuqin 28.45

3.5 Kilometres

David McCann 29.10

5 Kilometres

Geordie Cox 18.34
Josh Connaughton 18.43
Tim Cowley 19.30
Bede Webster 21.39
Geoff Hawke 22.50
Dave Connaughton 24.28
Paige Connaughton 25.43
James Golds 25.55
Ross Wilson 26.31
Simon Wall 27.11
Deb Connaughton 28.34
Michael Lambert 28.51
Angie Gannon 30.00
Tania Dorney 32.30
Jill Brown 34.50
Nev Madden 34.52
Mike Kennedy 38.10
Robyn Kennedy 44.13
Richard Fisher 45.44

24 June 2020

This is week 13 of Run Isolated Broulee and over this time we have averaged 31 times being lodged and of these there are 8 people, who have managed to set a time on each week.  These magnificent 7 are Dave and Deb Connaughton, Robyn and Mike Kennedy, David McCann, Bede Webster and Ross Wilson.  

Special mention goes to David McCann, who has recorded his 250^th run.  David commenced with the group on 31 August 2011.  He has often helped with timing and the recording of the results on Wednesday evenings.  This is typical of David’s character as he contributes in many ways to the community with his many talents.

A quite achiever during the lock down is Ross Wilson, who has taken on the 5 kilometres.  He has reduced his time from 27.45 to 25.51 and he is keen to get back near his personal best time of 22.36, which he set back in 2008.

Here are the results posted this week:

2 Kilometres

Victoria Fleming 20.12

3.5 Kilometres

David McCann 20.12

Michael Lambert 20.47

5 Kilometres

Geordie Cox 19.34

Josh Connaughton 20.05

Matt Lambert 20.31

Bede Webster 21.36

Dave Connaughton 24.22

Paige Connaughton 24.32

Ross Wilson 26.13

Deb Connaughton 27.49

Tania Dorney 31.5

Jill Brown 34.13

Nev Madden 34.20

Mike Kennedy 37.58

Richard Fisher 51.27

Robyn Kennedy 51.31

17 June 2020

We are at week 13 of our Run Isolated Broulee.  The Government is relaxing restrictions on sporting activities and will release further guidelines.  Once these are known, the working team of the Runners will get together and come up with a plan of how best to start coming together.  It may be staggered starts.  However, we will notify everyone once a strategy is decided.  All suggestions from our card-carrying members will be appreciated.

Mollie Kennedy (pictured) is the star of this week having reached the 30-run mile stone.  She is an up and coming young athlete.  She won her school cross country and she came 3rd in the 13-year-old age group in the Canberra Virtual Cross-Country Championship in which 500 students from 44 schools entered.

Here are the results posted in week 13 of the series:

2 Kilometres

Mollie Kennedy 8.14

Caroline Booth 15.03

Roz Hayward 18.40

Ross Hayward 18.40

Richard Fisher 18.53

Victoria Fleming 21.12

3.5 Kilometres

Robyn Kennedy 28.29

David McCann 29.45

5 Kilometres

Josh Connaughton 19.50

Matt Lambert 20.23

Loren Chambers 22.42

Bede Webster 22.42

Dave Connaughton 24.50

Paige Connaughton 25.22

Ross Wilson 25.51

Deb Connaughton 27.29

John Hicks 30.07

Simon wall 31.41

Tania Dorney 32.32 

Jill Brown 34.37

Nev Madden 34.37

Tracy Denning 36.57

Lisa Robbins 36.57

Mike Kennedy 39.22

10 June 2020

This is week 12 of the run isolated Broulee and it hoped that with the restrictions being relaxed in the number of areas, we may be able to get together in some form in the near future.

This week we want to feature the many women, who have and are participating on a regular basis and contribute much to the success of the event.

The event attracts many women, who have joined for various reasons and have passed the 100 runs mark.  Some are experienced athletes like Jill Brown, who is part of record-breaking team in track events.  Jo Flood, who has been top woman in the Town to Surf fun run, marathon runner Liza Martini and triathlete Kim Young and professional trainers in Paige and Deb Connaughton.  More importantly are those who come for the exercise and friendship and the stand outs are Annie Johnsen, Victoria Fleming, Roz Hayward, Julianne Domeny, Robyn Kennedy and Kathryn Jeffery.  One who always impresses is our Special Olympics representative Carissa Morgan, who has clocked up 118 runs.

Mention should be made of Stella Lloyd-Jones, who at a young age has clocked up 108 runs and is the grand daughter of Roz Hayward.  Her family are great supporters of the event.

Here are the results posted in week 12 of the series:

2.5 Kilometres

Mollie Kennedy 8.13

Jye Barbara 16.31

Helen Okey 16.41

Roz Hayward 21.45

Victoria Fleming 21.48

3.5 Kilometres

David McCann 29.02

5 Kilometres

Geordie Cox 18.33

Josh Connaughton 18.42

Mat Lambert 20.46

Bede Webster 21.48

Dave Connaughton 24.33

Simon Wall 25.44

Paige Connaughton 25.52

Ross Wilson 26.33

Angie Gannon 29.11

Deb Connaughton 29.31

Nev Madden 33.42

Jill Brown 33.43

Mike Kennedy 37.18

Tracy Denning 40.19

Lisa Robbins 44.00

Robyn Kennedy 44.10

Richard Fisher 46.50

3 June 2020

This week’s event is number 11 in the run isolated Broulee.  It is interesting to note that we have had a steady average of 33 scores recorded during the series.  For the same time last year, the average was 58 competitors.  Having lost the regular holiday makers and the younger runners, who came regularly with their parents, the current average is excellent.

The ability to run any of the three measured distances at any time and location has allowed those who considered themselves too slow for the 5 kilometres to participate and enjoy the experience.  We also have people, who are card carrying Broulee Runners, to record a time in their local area.  A prime example is Simon Wall, who has been a regular visitor for many years.  Now he has 21 runs and has a chance to reach 30 runs to win a Broulee runners shirt, which may have, under normal circumstance, taken him another 5 years.

People on the cusp of greatness are Sandra and daughter Stephanie Lunn, who are only 3 runs away from the magic 100.  David McCann is only 2 events away 250 runs.

The hero of the week is Kim Young, who despite serious illness, is able to record a time. She has 107 runs to her credit.  She is a great supporter of running being a driving force behind the Batemans Bay Park run. She is also an accomplished triathlete and a fitness trainer.

Here are the results posted in week 11 of the series:

2 Kilometres

Mollie Kennedy 8.08

Samson Kennedy 9.20

Caroline Booth 14.46

Kim Young 22.09

Steve Phipps 22.09

Victoria Fleming 23.10

3.5 Kilometres

Taylor Traecey 15.45

David McCann 28.27

Bernie Lambert 34.25

Michael Lambert 34.30

5 Kilometres

Geordie Cox 18.38

Josh Connaughton 19.02

Matt Lambert 20.28

Tim Cowley 19.34

Bede Webster 21.38

Dave Connaughton 24.45

Paige Connaughton 25.47

Ross Wilson 27.20

Deb Connaughton 27.51

Tania Dorney 32.15

Jill Brown 34.17

Lisa Robbins 34.20

Nev Madden 34.23

Mike Kennedy 39.37

Robyn Kennedy 42.22