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Wonderful weather for Wise wanderers

Wonderful weather for Wise wanderers

Sublime running conditions greeted runners for this year’s Graham Wise Mini Marathons, pushing the total number of entrants in the three races close to 100. Interestingly, the half marathon was more popular…

Old Xavs even the score

Old Xavs even the score

The Old Xaverians had a very good day at the Williamson, winning almost everything – all three team divisions, plus the sealed handicap prize (Matthew Clarke). Only Kevin Craigie (OW) and…

Holden drives into top 10

Holden drives into top 10

Jack Holden continued his bright start to the season with a brilliant run at Lardner Park to place 10th in a strong field. APS United enjoyed further individual success with…

APSOC President wins Orchard

APSOC President wins Orchard

Nick O’Neill stepped up to the microphone after the warm and windy Orchard 10k to hand out the trophies. After awarding the fastest time medallions to Adam Pyke (OW) and Karen…

Clubs share Churchill spoils

Clubs share Churchill spoils

There were lots of winners at Churchill Park, drawn from five different clubs. 6k and 12k handicap winners were Tanja Down (OB) and Darren Rokahr (OG). Fastest times were shared between…

OW and OX dominate Jamieson

OW and OX dominate Jamieson

Last year’s premiership teams Old Wesley (open) and Old Xaverians (women) smashed their opposition in the season opener at Scotch College. In perfect weather, 209 runners tackled the new Jamieson…

2015 registrations now open

2015 registrations now open

Registrations have opened for the forthcoming season. All athletes need to register and the process is the same as last year. Our current registration rates offer terrific value for money, as…

A pair of champion athletes

A pair of champion athletes

Luke Goodman and Margaret Fitzgerald won their respective M45 and W50 categories in the Victorian Half Marathon Championships at Burnley and, in so doing, clinched the AV Champion Athlete awards…

Winners take the spoils

Winners take the spoils

APSOC President Peter Simm and Handicapper Field Rickards handed out the team and individual awards for 2014 at a packed Annual Dinner at St Kevin’s College on 23 August. Winners…

Didn’t hurt a bit

Didn’t hurt a bit

APSU’s Simon Hurt has bounced back from a disappointing race at Albert Park to finish 9th overall in the AV 15 km Road Championships at Lake Wendouree, Ballarat. The M40…

Good day for Skevvies

Good day for Skevvies

St Kevin’s runners took the first three places in the McPhail 8k at Yarra Bend, with young gun Jack Holden leading the way. Robyn Millard (OH) won the women’s event….

PB fest at Albert Park

PB fest at Albert Park

APS United runners took advantage of perfect racing conditions at Albert Park to record good times and, in many cases, personal bests. The women’s team was boosted by the return…

Bayley smashes record

Bayley smashes record

Matt Bayley (OH) dominated the half marathon at Westerfolds Park to set a new course standard and record what is likely to be the greatest winning margin in an APSOC…

Tough at the top

Tough at the top

APS United fielded a talented young team in the Sandown Road Relay, but despite improving 9 minutes on last year’s time, had to be content with 7th place in a…

Old Wesley wins thriller

Old Wesley wins thriller

For the second year in a row, the Hooley Relay produced a great contest, with Old Wesley winning narrowly from Old Xaverians to maintain its lead in the open division…