HomeRunsNewsletter of the Hobson’s Bay Running Club Inc, Melbourne

January 2019

Graeme’s Win In

The Rain

Train with The Hobos

Kieran’s 2018 Cups

From the Editor’s DeskIn this IssueFrom the Editor’s Desk 3 Nutrition 4President 5 Know Your Fellow Hobo 6-7 Physio Talk 8 Winning the Cups 9 Snapped at the Handiicap 10-11 December Handicap Report 12-13Greenwich/Ted Joy Cups 14-15 Helpers 15 Hobos Gear 16 Train with the Hobos 16

President:Rob FalloonSecretary:John GrayTreasurer:Peter Buissink peterbuis@optusnet.com.auHandicapper:Mick BeasleyEditor:Michael Slee9687 0157michaeljslee58@gmail.comCommittee Members:Alison McAleese, Aaron McAleese,Ann Girvin, Kieran Leonard, Brian Armstrong, Terry Pearce, Phoebe Gray, Gareth Coakley,Jason Rees, Martin Mankowski,Andy Grant, Adrian Boyle

Patron:John Condon

Website:www.hobos.org.au Email: enquiries@hobos.org

Newsletter Design: Mark Maloney

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Membership FeesFees are as follows:Single $40Family $80Concession $20

Non financial members must pay a guest fee to enter the monthly handicap and are not eligible to win the PRIZED KENYAN EGG

WEBSITEDon’t forget our Website. It’s a great way to share information or gossip, rather than waiting for the newsletter.Check it out, contribute and be part of www.hobos.org.au

NEWSLETTER CONTRIBUTIONSDon’t miss out on getting your story in, contact Michael today

The NEW Club Colours

What a way to begin the year – a 14km run at the You Yangs on a still and overcast Sunday

morning. Organised by Brian, Kieran and John but well supported by Mark Maloney and his Wynfit group, as well as a group from Point Cook and of course a healthy sprinkling of Hobos.

More than 30 runners hit the bitumen and gravel tracks just after

7am, at an appreciated 6 to 6.5 minute pace. The run to the summit was about 6km and the quicker runners waited and cheered on the remainder as they reached the top. Down was certainly easier. Back at the main gate we all tucked into a breakfast of fruit, buns, cake, tea, coffee and water put on by the Hobos.

It was great to see different running

groups in the West running together, enjoying each others company. The run was specifically organised to be at a slower pace so that all runners feel comfortable to join in. The sense of achievement was palpable as we re-fuelled post run. Congratulations to all involved in making it happen. I’ll tell you how I feel tomorrow!

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with Michael Slee

Fees due from January 1 2019

Forthcoming EventsSat 26th January January HandicapTue 12th February Summer Challenge 1000m (event #5 DSS)Tue 2nd April Easter Gift (Event #6 DSS)Sun 16th June HBRC 25 year since formationSat 29th June 300th Handicap

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And a Happy New Year to you all

I hope everyone had a great festive break and are looking forward to 2019. Despite the break there

has still been lots of running going on in the background, both social and otherwise with lots of Hobo’s stretching out weekly at Parkruns, some others running the Cadbury half and full marathon and giving the Two Bays Trail runs a try.

Most recently and worthy of a special mention was last Sunday 20th January when a large group attended an easy paced social group run at the You Yangs, which was a great success with Wynfit and Point Cook Runners joining us. A chat and self-catered scrumptious morning tea followed the run. Keep a close look out as there will be more of these special social Sunday morning runs in the future.

You will have noticed a recent change at our track sessions, with some of those who attended the Athletics Australia, Run Leader Level 1 course late last year conducting short warm up stretching exercise routines prior to the stride outs and main interval track session. These exercises will become a regular feature each Tuesday night and be rotated through all the run leaders, so you get to know who they are, have a chat with them and seek their advice.

“It’s time” to mount that fresh challenge for the Greenwich and/or Ted Joy Cups. I’m predicting new challengers for the Cups this year with lots of fresh faces on steep improvement curves showing great form late last year. Wishing you all the best, especially our version of “next-gen”.

Our first club committee meeting was held on Tuesday 22nd January and attended by a large cohort of the

2019 committee members. However before talking about 2019, I need to say a “big thank you” to Diana and Dolores for their valuable inputs throughout 2018, hope to see you both back on committee again soon, when time permits.

The executive had been working on a sub-committee structure last year, which was fully revealed and discussed at the meeting, with the work load spread around to keep everyone totally involved on on-going new initiatives in the club.

Much was achieved during 2018 by the hard-working committee and we hope to build on that impetus throughout 2019. And remember 2019 is a very special year being the 25th anniversary of the club (and the 300th running of the Greenwich Cup handicap) with a special celebratory event to be organised mid-year.

Note down in your diary, Race 5 of the Daylight Savings Series, the Summer Challenge 1000 metres is being held on Tuesday February 12th, a great opportunity to work out your “true” 1km speed. There are still many in a position to win (or place in) the series.

The fourth edition of the unofficial club weekend at Falls Creek is being held on the weekend of 2nd/3rd February (it has been listed on the clubs Facebook page) and there are still beds available. So if you would like to be a late joiner and enjoy some clean alpine air and get in a bit of altitude training give me a call on 0418 361 866 or email me on

robfalloon@gmail.com and I’ll fill you in on the details. We are staying at the Mogul Ski Lodge if you would like to check out the accommodation.

Lastly, remember to renew those 2019 subs and make the treasurer a happy man.

The year had a marvellous start with the Hobos, Wynfit and Point Cook joining

together for a run at the You Yangs.

President’s Monthly Musingswith Rob Falloon

It’s the perfect time of year to enjoy the outdoors and alfresco dining with a BBQ. But the

popular greasy meats and large portions can leave us feeling queasy and less like a morning run the next day. Here are some tips for healthy barbeques that taste delicious and help you feel great on your run the next day.

Swap fatty meat and sausages for fish or lean cuts of meat.

Fish is super tasty on a barbeque. To avoid flaky fish sticking to the hotplate, wrap in foil and add some lemon juice or lemon slices if desired. Leaner meats are also good choices – just marinade in advance to stop it drying on the hotplate.Add some veg.

Rather than huge meat quantities grill some vegies instead. Try capsicum, corn, snowpeas, zucchini, mushroom and eggplant. Lightly spray with oil before adding to the grill.

Enjoy the saladsMake salad the hero – you can

win friends with salad. Choose some interesting recipes people will actually want to eat. I’ve included one below as a start. Think about your drinks

One can of soft drink contains around 10 teaspoons of sugar, and a regular beer has almost as many kJ as a sausage (~550kJ). Think in advance what you’re going to drink and how much, and make every second drink a non-alcoholic one.

Roast Cauliflower and Barley Salad

Ingredients3/4 cup pearl barley, uncookedwater1 head cauliflower, cut into florets1 red onion, cut into wedgesspray olive or canola oil spray1 1/2 tbs ground cumincracked pepper to taste 1 1/2 cups low-fat natural or Greek yoghurt 1 400 g can no-added-salt brown

lentils, drained and rinsed1/2 cup currants1/2 cup parsley, chopped2 cups rocket or baby spinach1 tbs red wine vinegar 2/3 cup roasted almonds, choppedMethodPreheat oven to 200°C and line a

tray with baking paper.Place barley into a medium

saucepan and fill 2/3 way with water. Bring to the boil, then cover and simmer for 35 minutes or until tender. Drain and set aside to cool.

Place cauliflower and onion on the baking tray, spray with a little oil, sprinkle with half of the cumin and cracked pepper. Roast for 20 minutes, until golden brown.

In a small bowl, combine yoghurt and the remaining cumin.

Combine barley, cauliflower, onion, lentils, currants, parsley, baby spinach, vinegar and almonds onto a serving plate. Drizzle the yoghurt dressing over the top of the salad.

[source livelighter.com.au]

Better Barbeques for the Summer

Eat Well, Live Well, Run Wellwith Ali McAleese

Sub-Committee Structure for HBRC

As you know the HBRC has a large, vibrant committee and to streamline its effectiveness several smaller sub committees have been created, which will target different aspects of club business. This will allow committee members to work in areas of interest and expertise. With smaller group sizes working independently it’s hoped this will result in streamlined productivity and maximum use of resources. Each sub-committee team varies in size depending on its set responsibilities and will report back to the scheduled full committee meetings.

In alphabetical order the sub-committees are:

• Administration• Community, Council & Clubs

Liaison• Finance• IT Support• Membership Development• Newsletter• Secretariat• Social Events & Event Catering• Timing System, Results & Race-day

• Track Lighting Project

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It’s time to get to know a little more about our fine HOMERUNS editor in chief, and long-term member of the club Michael Slee

Born at 2:00am on 12th August 1958 in Beulah, Victoria. Height: 6’1” Weight: 85kg Profession: Kitchen Assistant in Food Technology at Aitken College; Formerly a teacher who no longer corrects work, writes reports or attends Parent Teacher Interviews (we go out to dinner/movies instead).

Married to Therese with two boys Thomas (30, who did run one handicap many years ago) & Patrick (who you all know by his air guitar running style!)

Hobbies and interests outside running: Movies and cooking. 2001: A Space Odyssey blew my little cotton socks off when I was 12 and I have never been the same since {thanks Dad!}. I have seen it more than 10 times at the cinema, most recently with Patrick last year at the Astor in St.Kilda. I still don’t understand it. The great thing about movies is that you can’t see them all but you can watch them again and if they are really good, again and again. I love seeing them with family but I also go to the pictures on my own. When I watch a good movie about food I am in heaven. (eg. Tampopo; Sideways; Eat, Drink, Man & Woman; Tortilla Soup; French Kiss etc). Therese & I work really well together in the kitchen. She’s sweet and I’m savoury. She’s messy and I’m tidy. I bake sour dough bread and do classes at the Yarraville Community Centre (check website for Term 1 2019). I love all things about dough from piroshky to pizza, fruit bread, rolls, scrolls and flat breads. Therese assists me in my classes and I assist her

in hers (sponges, scones, biscuits, jams etc.). I love to make chutney, relishes, sauces and jams. There’s nothing better than cooking with ingredients you grow yourself and sharing the results. Needless to say – I need to run!Favourite Movies: Seriously a movie buff cannot be expected to answer that question. It depends on the time of day, the mood you’re in. The whole family went to the Astor Cinema on Boxing Day to watch that well loved Christmas favourite ‘Die Hard’ (the first one!). It was a hoot and fabulous to see on the big screen. The last film I saw was the Japanese film ‘Shoplifters’ and it was so good that I need to see it again and soon. Music Interests: Unashamedly ‘Prog Rock’. As I am typing this I

am listening to ‘In the Court of the Crimson King’ by King Crimson. My LP collection of Moody Blues, Genesis, Yes and Emerson, Lake & Palmer records are still played regularly. But I will listen to anything good and yes I like musicals. What got are started you in running.

Therese and I ran a B&B from our Newport home for many years while the boys were growing up. We had guests from Sydney staying one weekend and they went out early on the Saturday morning. They returned at about 9:00am and while we were serving them breakfast we discovered they had been to the tan to run with the Victorian Road Runners, a regular thing when they lived in Melbourne.

So I went along the next month

Know Your Fellow Hobo and after the run saw The Hobo’s Handicap listed on the VRR notice board. So I turned up at my first handicap around mid-year in 2003 and I’m still here. I ran at school more as a sprinter, played footy and tennis but it took joining the Hobo’s to get me running regularly.Best Running Times:

5km: 21:46 10km: somewhere around 46 mins or so. No records of these. Half Marathon: 1hr 53min 30sec (Traralgon 2012 the first half of the marathon, I’ve done others before and since but never quicker) Marathon: 3hr 53min 3sec (Traralgon 2012) Eureka Stair Climb: 15:34 in 2016. My only attempt at this event. Enjoyed the preparation and surprised myself at how quick I went.

Club History:I gathered a few eggs (5) on the

way to 2 Greenwich Cups wins, 12 years apart (2004 & 2016). There must be something out the number 12 as Steve Glover won his second egg 12 years apart in November 2018.

I remember setting my PB of 21:46. It was one of those runs where others in the field were just in the right spot at the right time to be picked off one after the other. I recall running to the finish-line chasing Katrina Lange. I didn’t catch her but my watch said it all. No idea what date but it was obviously long ago.

Two 1500m runs also stand out in my mind. The very first 1500m I ever ran, was with the Hobo’s and I think I may have snuck third place but I set my PB of 5:55. In 2018 I won the Spring Gift and ran 6:10 after some serious preparation and planning. It is great when plans work out.Methods of motivation:

It doesn’t take much to get me out for a run, as I enjoy the exercise and the company. At weekends I am motivated to run fast as I usually have bread proving at home waiting to be baked.

However, if there is a choice

between a run and a movie, running comes a distant second. Typical training week when in full training mode:

Full training mode is no longer applicable but his is my regular week… Monday: rest – watch a movie or bake something Tuesday: track session – which I love!Wednesday: run with Roy Thursday: run locally or Timeball or rest Friday: rest – bake bread or watch a movie Saturday: Handicap, VRR or Park Run Sunday: longish run Newport Lakes and bake bread

Running career running highlight/s:

My Greenwich and Ted Joy cups without a doubt. Winning once was out of this world but becoming a dual winner was totally unexpected. Interestingly, as the possibility of winning the Cups gained momentum it is amazing how much incentive one finds to do that little bit more to improve your chances.

Each egg has been a highlight too.My one and only marathon was a

definite highlight too. But one was enough.

Running career biggest disappointment/s:

All runs, whether they are races or training, get the endorphins flowing and leave me feeling positive. Running with friends only amplifies it. So, I am saying no big disappointments other than slowing with age… but you live with it.

Aims for the future:To keep running as long as I can…

Final thought:Always take your running gear

when you go on holidays. Running is a great way to see places up close and a little off the beaten track. You also meet other runners who may be locals or other visitors like yourself. They are always interested to know who the Hobos are. I have run through cactus country in Arizona, along the water-front in San Diego, the beaches at Exmouth and Broome and in the humidity of Singapore and Darwin. Running is a great way to meet people and create memories.

Editor’s note: To other Hobo members, if you get asked to be the featured Hobo of this column, do it! It has been great fun thinking about my running history and what makes me tick.

Michael’s Mango Butter RecipeMango butter is in between a jam and a jelly and great on toast, fruit bread and scones. We often do a half-batch making it very quick and easy and producing about 1 litre or 3-4 jars. A great way to use very ripe mangoes!

Ingredients: 2kg ripe mangoes300mL water1kg white sugargrated rind and juice of 2 lemons

1. Remove flesh from the stone and the skin and cut into large chunks.

Place in a large pot with the water. Bring to the boil then simmer for 15-20 minutes, until fruit is soft and pulpy. Use a stick blender and puree in the pot.2. Add the sugar, lemon rind and juice, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Bring to the boil, then simmer, stirring frequently, for 35-40 minutes, until reduced and thickened.3. Pour into warm, sterilised jars and seal whilst still hot.

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Hi all, I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed some well-deserved

time off! Now that the new year is upon us and the resolutions are in full swing – whether you’re just getting into running, working towards your first half/full/ultra-marathon or are getting back into running after the break – its important to be cautious when increasing your training load. As a physiotherapist I often see a huge spike in running injuries around late January/February. So here are some tips to help to reduce your injury risk over the next few months;

Gradually increase your training load – regardless of if you are just starting up running or you are getting back into running after a break, the key is to SLOWLY increase your overall training load. Make sure that you only change one variable at a time, such as increasing the time spent running OR increasing the pace OR adding in hills. Don’t increase all three variables at once as this is a recipe for disaster. Its often best to follow a program or get some advice from a running coach to ensure you progress safely

Don’t forget the importance of strength training – strength training should be incorporated into all running programs but it is particularly important for those who are starting up running or for those who are increasing their training load. Now you don’t need to necessarily join a gym (though adding in weights can be useful) there are plenty of basic exercises that you can do at home such as squats, step ups, planks, calf raises, bridges and crab walks. Adding these exercises into your program can help to reduce your injury risk and can also help to improve you running performance.

Treat yourself to a massage or invest in a good foam roller or massage ball - Most runners who are increasing their training volume will get some muscle tightness at one stage or another. You may not necessarily be aware of any muscular tightness as it can slowly creep up on you and increase your injury risk. Treat yourself to a good sports massage once a month or spend time on the foam roller or massage ball to release muscle tension. Light stretches AFTER running can also help to keep your muscles flexible

Work on your running form – running is a skill in itself, there are a few who are blessed with a natural, perfect running form but for many others it’s something that could do with a little work. People spend time and money perfecting their golf swing or tennis hit so why don’t we spend more time perfecting our running form!? Get some advice

from a running coach or pop into the clinic for a running assessment (if you mention this article, you’ll get half price off a running assessment at our clinic until March!). Not only will improving your form reduce your injury risk but it can also help you to become a more efficient runner.

Get some nutritional advice – you need to make sure you are putting the right fuel into your body to help to deal with the stress that running puts on your body. Its worth booking in with a qualified dietician or nutritionist to get individual advice to make sure your body is functioning at its best.

And finally, invest in a good pair of shoes - The advice regarding footwear these days is find two pairs of shoes that are comfortable and alternate between them. Shoes need to be rested and generally only last around 500km before they need to be replaced so if you can’t remember when you bought your shoes then it might be time for a new pair! (and you can never have too many pairs of runners!). Its best to stick with what you know or go to a running specific shoe store where you can test them out on the treadmill before purchasing them.

Goodluck for the year ahead! Set yourself some goals, keep consistent with your training and don’t hesitate to give us a call or drop into the clinic if you need any injury advice.

Happy RunningAbby from Running Physiotherapy

Physio Talkwith Abby Speakman

Avoid injuries by training properly

All of Us at The Hobos would like to wish Abby and James

all the very best for their upcoming wedding.

Brian Armstrong on the way to completing his 2:57 marathon. Goals required good planning.

Kieran Leonard won his second Greenwich Cup and his first Ted Joy Cup with a strong PB

on December Handicap Day – but it was a PB with a difference.

It was a PB for assisting!I don’t think I have seen a better

job of assisting in all my years with the Hobos. Under the extreme pressure of being ‘the clubhouse leader’, but unable to compete in the December handicap, he put out cones like never before, helped with set up, called runners to the start-line and counted them down, then settled in to the nervous wait of watching the race unfold, unable to directly influence the final placings. Then after the wash up – race run and won – Kieran was back packing up the clock, collecting cones, packing up the tent. He was last back to morning tea. Fully deserving the points for assisting.

In all seriousness, congratulations Kieran you have joined a small group of Hobos who have won the Greenwich Cup twice and an even smaller group who have won the Greenwich and Ted Joy Cups double in the same year. And he did it in style by running the bare minimum 8 runs plus that oh so important assist. But when you look back over the year he was always in it.

So, in preparation for this article I took the time to look over the 2018 issues of Home Runs, the Hobo’s Newsletter. They paint an interesting picture of how Cup favouritism chopped and changed throughout the year.

Firstly, the Handicap winners in chronological order:January – Phoebe GrayFebruary – Martin MankowskiMarch – Gareth CoakleyApril – Robyn Dols-RinglebenMay – Laura SmethhurstJune – Graeme DewersonJuly – David WalkerAugust – John GraySeptember – Lachlan Welch

October – Rob FalloonNovember – Steve GloverDecember – Graeme DewersonBut, this list only tells part of the

story. The vital details lie in the placings.

Phoebe Gray led the field at the start of the year with her January win. She remained at the top until May, thanks to a second in March and some very consistent running. Martin Mankowski also started the year fast with a second and a win in consecutive months but only managed one more handicap run for the year. The middle of the year belonged to another member of that fine running family, the Grays. John Gray put together a series of fast, high-scoring handicaps from March culminating in an August Egg. In that time John scored 27 or above each time he hit the course. John led the Greenwich and Ted Joy Cups tables from June until October and we all thought, ‘how far Johnny?’ But by November he had nothing left in the tank due to his marathon and the handicapper had made his job very difficult with such good form and the August win.

Add to that the performances of some others who were running just as well if not better. The gap at the top, initially large had been gradually shrinking.

Rob Falloon also had a purple

patch in the middle of 2018 with 5 fast, high-scoring handicaps. He too won an egg in October, which was possibly his undoing, as he drew unwanted attention from the handicapper.

Terry Pearce had run very consistently all year, as he usually does, and increased the pressure at the top with some strong scores from July to November.

In hindsight the stage was set perfectly for Kieran to flash home as he did. His fourth place in November put him on top of the tables and there he stayed. An analysis of Kieran’s year shows that he was always in reach. These are Kieran’s placings in the handicaps for 2018:

3, DNS, DNS, 3, 14, 3, 5, DNS, 4, 4, 4, Assist

Apart from the 14th, every time Kieran ran he was in the first 5 and as we know he always runs very fast, scoring bonus points as well. Importantly he didn’t win the handicap at all or things may have been different.

Congratulations Kieran, a Ted Joy Cup and a Greenwich Cup to go with your 2012 Greenwich Cup. A super job this year! Rob Falloon finished in second place with John Gray in third in both of the cup competitions.

Now did someone say something about a three-time winner? It could never happen or could it?

Timed his run perfectly

Kieran Leonard with the cups is flanked by 2nd placed Rob Falloon and 3rd John Gray

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David Walker, Phoebe Gray, Sue Walker, and Andy Grant

Catherine Wells, Natasha Wells,Ann Girvin, Rose McVicar Laura Smethurst and Robyn Dols Ringleben

Mathias Carlsson Peter Buissink

Michael Slee and John Ayton

Tameka Day Peter Parks Gareth Coakley

Graham Edwards and Michael MusgroveNext Gen Hobos

Snapped at the Handicap in 2018

Amelia (Milly) Marshall, Graeme Dewerson and Rob Falloon

Laura SmethurstMartin Mankowski

Kieran LeonardGraeme Dewerson

Brian Armstrong and Rose McVicar

Carlo Sgro Ann Girvin Mark Maloney

Ken SmithMick Beasley and Peter Buissink

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December Results

Overcast and drizzly weather greeted the smallish field for the final handicap for 2019.

The pre-race announcements by Peter Buissink were made from under the cover of our tiny marquee as the rain got heavier.

With 5 of the 11 Egg winners for the year in the field, Graeme Dewerson showed a clean pair of wet heels as he tore up the officially slow track to re-set his PB for the second month in a row, making up for having the November Egg literally taken from his hands by Steve Glover. This time the Kenyan Egg was his to keep. It was also his second handicap win for the year, tasting success in June with another 33 second PB (his November run was also a 33 second PB).

The weather did fine up during the handicap but the wet track did not seem to affect the front runners as there were plenty quick times and a few PBs. Graeme ran 21:32, a PB by 39 seconds this time. Every time he turns out he seems to run a PB. The quickest times of the day were by Lachlan Welsh 17:26 (-0:07) and Adrian Boyle 17:28 (-0:18), seriously quick with both setting new PBs.

Michael Reif and Tim Binstead also ran PBs, Michael 21:17 (-0:29) and Tim 23:27 (-0:27). Are they setting themselves for a crack at 2019? The December run also saw a return to form by John Ayton, in 3rd place, and Steve Turnbull continued his good form finishing Gr

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in 6th place. It also was good to see a couple of visitors brave the elements when many stayed in bed. We hope to see Dean Rose and Elisa Blackstock in the New Year.

Congratulations to Mick Beasley, our handicapper. Yet again the top 8 placegetters were just over a

minute apart and within 50 seconds of the 40-minute target. Another great job – thanks Mick. Of course we wish him luck as he crunches the numbers over the New Year to produce our new AGPBs in time for the January Handicap, the first of 2019. Be kind please.

Michael Slee

Winners are grinners.

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1. Kieran Leonard 30 30 17 30 28 29 27 27 (20) 221 e2. Rob Falloon 18 20 31 11 20 28 24 (20) 28 32 27 14 210 e3. John Gray 20 19 28 (20) 27 31 30 32 16 19 16 10 207 e4. Terry Pearce 22 23 23 10 (20) 20 31 28 23 25 23 198 e5. Graeme Dewerson 10 10 19 9 32 20 23 31 32 177 n6. Sue Walker 26 (20) 23 24 10 20 16 16 25 170 e7. David Walker (20) 11 14 17 7 32 25 15 31 165 e8. Phoebe Gray 32 (20) 30 21 16 7 13 21 10 10 7 163 n9. Brian Armstrong 6 (20) 26 23 8 (10) 11 10 31 16 21 158 n10. Kjetil Wormnes 22 (20) 21 10 10 30 19 132 n11. Carlo Sgro 22 10 (20) 5 5 14 12 18 18 119 n12. Jo Hammet 10 14 10 27 28 28 117 n13. Aaron Mcaleese 11 18 29 21 (20) 5 104 n14. Martin Mankowski 31 32 5 (20) 12 100 e15. Steven Turnbull 11 6 10 17 21 11 7 15 98 n16. Dolores Mc Laughlin 10 (20) 26 10 10 10 10 96 n16. Gareth Coakley 10 10 32 12 5 7 (20) 96 n18. Peter Buissink 9 14 10 (20) (10) 11 (10) (10) (10) 10 (10) 95 e19. Michael Slee 5 8 5 22 21 5 (20) 5 5 5 91 e19. Mick Beasley (20) (10) (10) (10) (10) (10) 11 10 91 n21. Eero Keranan (20) 10 5 5 20 10 10 8 88 e22. Jason Rees 26 (20) 25 15 86 n23. Ann Girvin 7 15 26 5 15 7 9 84 e23. Laura Smethurst 13 8 26 11 8 18 84 n25. Adrian Boyle 19 12 21 31 83 n26. Ken Smith 5 7 11 (20) 19 10 5 5 5 82 e27. Graham Edwards 5 5 5 5 24 10 5 5 10 17 5 81 e28. Lachlan Welsh 10 18 11 8 32 79 n29. Don Hampshire 5 5 10 5 5 6 10 (20) 5 5 12 73 e30. Russell Johnson 19 17 17 5 5 9 72 a31. Jane Whitmore 10 19 20 22 71 n32. Diane Donaghue 10 20 20 17 67 n33. Robyn Dols-Ringleben 5 6 29 (20) 5 65 n34. Ildiko Plaganyi 10 5 5 5 (20) 9 5 5 64 n35. Dominique Tanner 10 6 14 31 61 n36. Vanessa Coutts 10 10 (20) 20 60 n37. Michael Musgrove (20) 5 5 5 5 5 5 9 5 59 e37. Tammy Gonzalez (20) 5 17 10 7 59 n39. Diana Watson 5 5 17 (20) 5 6 58 n40. John Ayton 5 5 12 15 18 55 e41. Peter Parks 10 16 5 17 5 53 n42. John Becroft 5 17 8 10 5 5 50 e

Hobos Greenwich and Ted Joy Cups 2018Current Standings - Greenwich CupPlace Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Best Eight Notes

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1. Kieran Leonard 30 30 17 30 28 29 27 27 (20) 2212. Rob Falloon 18 20 31 11 20 28 24 (20) 28 32 27 14 2103. John Gray 20 19 28 (20) 27 31 30 32 16 19 16 10 2074. Terry Pearce 22 23 23 10 (20) 20 31 28 23 25 23 1985. Sue Walker 26 (20) 23 24 10 20 16 16 25 1706. David Walker (20) 11 14 17 7 32 25 15 31 1657. Martin Mankowski 31 32 5 (20) 12 1008. Peter Buissink 9 14 10 (20) (10) 11 (10) (10) (10) 10 (10) 959. Michael Slee 5 8 5 22 21 5 (20) 5 5 5 9110. Eero Keranan (20) 10 5 5 20 10 10 8 8811. Ann Girvin 7 15 26 5 15 7 9 8412. Ken Smith 5 7 11 (20) 19 10 5 5 5 8213. Graham Edwards 5 5 5 5 24 10 5 5 10 17 5 8114. Don Hampshire 5 5 10 5 5 6 10 (20) 5 5 12 7315. Michael Musgrove (20) 5 5 5 5 5 5 9 5 5916. John Ayton 5 5 12 15 18 5517. John Becroft 5 17 8 10 5 5 5018. Steve Glover 9 15 25 4919. David Wells 10 10 14 5 3920. Ray Barnard 10 10 10 3021. Mark Maloney 5 5 18 2822. Patrick Slee 5 6 5 5 5 2623. Aidan Keranen 5 10 10 25

(p) Have not completed 40 runs/walks but could still do so by the end of 2018

Points for Helping are shown in brackets - e.g. (20)

Number of records: 23

Hobos Greenwich and Ted Joy Cups 2018Current Standings - Ted Joy CupPlace Name Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Best Eight

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The Greenwich Cup The Ted Joy Cup

2019 Handicap Month HelpersMONTH HELPER 1 HELPER 2 HELPER 3 HELPER 4 Jan Lachlan Welch Carlo Sgro Dolores McLaughlin Feb Brian Armstong Peter Buissink Kieran Leonard Mar Micheal Reif John Gray Martin Mankowski Steve TurnbullApril Michael Beasey Jason Rees Rob Falloon Graeme EdwardsMay Graeme Dewerson Ann Girvin Terry Pearce John AytonJune Brian Armstrong Peter Park Aaron McAlleese Steve GloverJuly Ken Smith Sue Walker Eero Keranen Ildiko PlaganyiAugust Tim Binstead Patrick See Michael Slee Tammy GonzalezSeptember Gareth Coakley Ray Barnard Don Hamphire Ali McaleeseOctober David Walker Adian Boyle Laura Smethurst Kjetil WormnesNovember Russell Johnson Michael Musgrove Andy Grant Jo HammetDecember Kaylee Jordon Dom Tanner Ali Mcaleese

** Please note that you can swap months with consent with those assigned to that month. ** You must officially assist at least once per annum to gain points for the Greenwich Cup.

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Hobos Gear At Special Prices

Singlet Special Price $42 (mens and womens styles)

T Shirt Special Price $48 (mens and womens styles)

Long Sleeve T Shirt Special Price $53

(mens and womens styles)

Train With The HobosOur club trains as a group

on three occasions during the week. Tuesday and

Thursday evenings mid-week and also Sunday mornings. You are welcome to all or you can choose the session that best suits. All we ask is that you are a paid up member (just $40 per year), which helps the club pay rent and insurance. It also makes you eligible for our monthly 5km handicap, run on the last Saturday of each month.

Tuesday Night Track: from 6:15pm (warm up) at the athletics track next to the Newport Power Station. Join in a variety of track interval sessions where the focus is on improving pace and stamina. Typical sessions are 8 x 400m, 5 x 800m or 3 x 1600m. Participation in these training sessions allows you to discover a new side to running and certainly provides a challenge. We run in two groups for advanced and less advanced runners and there is a wealth of advice available from some very experienced and approachable people.

Thursday Night Timeball Run: we meet at the Newport Athletics track and head off as a group at 6:30pm (note the slightly later time!) running along the shared path to the Timeball Tower and back

(7km). The group usually settles into smaller groups of similarly paced runners and some stretch the distance to 10km by turning at the Willy Football Ground. A great run with fantastic views of the bay and the city skyline and of course the occasional container ship coming up the river. Not to be missed! The track is also open for those who would prefer to do their own track work. Let us know, as there may be others interested in this option as well.

Sunday Mornings: a group meets at 8:00am at Newport Lakes for a bush run on a lap course starting at lookout point 1. If you arrive late just wait at the lookout and runners will regularly pass the starting point and you can simply join in. We run multiple laps so you can run any distance you wish, with some folk running 15km or more.

There is also a group that leaves the Old Gatehouse, at the rear of

the Newport Athletics track. Brian Armstrong leads this group, which tends to do long runs along the bike paths around the bay offering a very scenic flat run.

Sometimes on a Sunday a group will head to the You Yangs Park to do some training on the big hills.

All of these runs will be put on the Club’s Facebook Page prior to the day so that people can plan their running. Everyone is welcome to join in.

Hopefully we have something for runners of ALL abilities when it comes to training. Any of these sessions will dramatically assist your running. The social aspect of training with others and its impact on wellbeing is well known.

So, make ‘Training with the Hobos’ part of your weekly running routine.

Michael Slee