Future looks bright for APSU
It was a strong finish to the XCR season by APSU in the annual Tan Relays, with the W50 and M60 teams winning gold medals. The W40 and M60 teams…
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Old Scotch and St Kevin’s take the chocolates
This year’s Cooke-McClelland 8k saw Old Scotch (for the first time since 2002) and St Kevin’s wrap up the division 1 and women’s premierships. Adam Pyke (OW) and Tom Bowers…
Brilliant Ben spearheads APSU win
Ben Beischer truly came of age in the XCR Half Marathon Championships at Burnley, clocking 1:05.28 for 4th place in the open race and leading APSU’s top team to a…
Fast boys cut through H & H field
The back markers in APSOC handicap races don’t usually stand much of a chance, but in a smaller than usual Hare & Hounds field, the three fastest men, Adam Pyke…
Ekiden near misses
Three of APS United’s teams finished as runners-up in their various grades at the XCR Ekiden Relay, but the all-conquering M60 team continued its unbeaten run. The results left at…
New venue a success
Braeside Park provided good weather and a shiny new course for this year’s Alan Hooley Relay. The event was well supported and the coffee cart was a winner, as was…
Ben B. burns brightly
He had already had an outstanding season, but Ben Beischer confirmed his star quality with a brilliant sixth place in the Victorian 15k Road Championships at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. Ben…
Triple handicap treat for Mario
It’s never been done before, but Mario Rosa (CGA) achieved the remarkable feat of three handicap wins in one season by being first across the line at the Brighton-by-the-Sea 9k….
Five medals for APSU runners
The Victorian 10k Cross Country Championships at Bundoora Park saw five APSU runners win medals – Anna Kasapis (1st W45), Rob Schwerkolt (2nd M55), Anne Martin (2nd W55), Ant Rickards…
Old Scotch dominates Williamson
With six runners in the top eight, Old Scotch easily won the open teams race at the Williamson. St Kevin’s won the women’s division. Peter Dodgshun (OS) notched up his…
W40 and M60 teams dominate at Sandown
Having runners of the star quality of Anna Kasapis and Vanessa Wilson in the same W40 team makes APSU well-nigh unbeatable in that division. The APSU M60 team remains similarly…
APSOC athletes to represent Victoria
Two APSOC-registered athletes, Jono Giakoumis and Vanessa Wilson (both OS), have been chosen to represent Victoria in the Australian Half Marathon Championships in Queensland to be run on 13 August….
A new name on the leaderboard
Ben Haseler (OX) has shown steady improvement this season and he broke through for his first APSOC victory in the Lodge 16k, joining the other winners Pyke and Kasapis (8k),…
APSU men shine at Cruden Farm
Round 4 of the AV XCR season took runners to picturesque Cruden Farm in Langwarrin. APSU’s best performed teams were the overage men – the M40 team, led by Mark…
Pyke continues winning streak
Adam Pyke (OW) has dominated the APSOC season to date and he won again at the McPhail, resisting strong opposition from young guns Ben Beischer (OS) and Charles Barrett (OG)….
400 up for Jeff
Imagine not missing an APSOC event for more than 32 years – this has been Jeff Coster’s amazing streak since 11 May 1991, when he made his debut at the…
Robinson stars for APSU
Australian marathon record holder Brett Robinson made a welcome return to APS United’s team for the AV 8k Cross Country Championships. Brett won the event in 2018, but this year…
Angus weaves a winning web
The headline is a little offbeat, but Angus Webb (OG) had perfect rhythm in scoring a comprehensive handicap win in this year’s Ken Orchard 10k around Albert Park Lake. Adam…
Mother-daughter combo leads the field
See what I did there? The St Kevin’s women’s team has recorded its first ever Dyson Relay win, with Haley and Sophie Field running the opening two legs to set…
Old guys rule, OK?
Scott Lawrence has led APSU’s M60 team to another convincing win in the AV 10k Road Championships at Albert Park. Scott won an individual silver medal and was well supported…
Thorp runs hot
Karen Thorp (SK) has continued on where she left off last year with another cracking run in the Wise-Findlay half marathon, breaking her own women’s course record on a day…
Golden start by APSU
Round 1 of the 2023 season at Jells Park has seen the W40 team, led by the in form Anna Kasapis, and the M60 team both win relay gold medals….
APSOC season off and running
This year’s Jamieson 5k saw a rare triple treat for Old Scotch – individual men’s winner Tom Bowers, handicap winner Peter Dodgshun and winning men’s team. Also a triple for…
Coaching and group training offer
Group training and coaching is now available to all APSOC members, irrespective of their affiliated club. Old Xaverians AAC is offering group training, tailored to runners of all abilities in…
Jamieson course changes
There are two changes to the Jamieson course this year. Unlike previous years, we are not permitted to run across the centre of the Rugby Oval and Soccer Pitch during…