HAILEYBURY ATHLETICS CLUB
Home of the Bloods & the Hearts
NEWS
APSOC annual dinner Saturday September 24, 2011- book tickets now by visiting APSOC website
HAC Annual Dinner - Friday October 14, 2011 - please put it in your diary. Venue to be confirmed
August 2011
Churchill Park handicap - September 13th, 2011
Bloods dominate at Churchill
6km
Andrew Scott (21.02) continued his sensational season to be outright first across the line with a scorching 21.02 for the tough 6km Churchill bush track. Macca (21.34, 1st M40) was 2nd & close behind. Georgina Beech (23.41) flew past me at the finish, while Doug Lee (24.25), was 2nd in the M50 field. The Nickels family swelled the Bloods ranks with Daniel (26.04), Matthew (27.23), David (29.00 & 4th M50) & Simon (31.52), all contributing solid performances. Ross Hendy (29.07, 6th M40), toiled honestly, while club legend & Pres Dave Metherall (29.24, 2nd M60), proved as durable as ever. A big welcome to newcomer, Gines Satchithanandam (30.09), may this be the first of many runs for the Bloods in years to come.
12km
Trav Tremayne (47.49) was 2nd across the line overall, another fine performance, followed by Campbell Graham (49.18, 1st M40) who was 3rd, but left languishing in Trav’s wake. Robyn Millard (54.02, 1st female), works her way back into form, while Coups (56.38, 1st M50), continues his vintage form for 2011. Chris Couper (60.48) performed well over the tough terrain, as did Julianne Macca (64.07, 4th W40). Tony Correll (68.32, 1st M60) & Peter Couper (69.10, 2nd M50) completed a stellar day for the Bloods.
July 2011
Graham Wise Mini Marathons, July 16, 2011
5km; Scotty(16.05) second in the 5km ! Well done mate. Anna Macdonald(21.49), Chris Couper(21.50), big improver, Dave Metherall(22.27), cruising nicely, Dave Nickels(23.56), was flying at the end, Rosco Hendy(24.33), coming into form. 10km; Neil Robertson(36.12), very quick, Doug Lee(40.06), almost smashed 40 Dougie, Paddy Collins(42.48), Stacey Munro(44.35), Julianne Macdonald(48.14), Tori Metherall(54.42). 21.1km; Macca(75.34), I sense a debut marathon coming on Macca,fantastic time. Trav Tremayne(82.48) lean & mean, Stu J(87.54) nice marathon lead up, Campbell (89.17) & Mitch(89.59), Graham survived the wrath of Field Rickards, Robyn Millard(90.48), looking extremely fit, Aaron Petersen(113.16) & Tony Corell(113.23), both enjoyed the long slog around the beautiful Westerfolds Park.
Lodge Handicap 8km & 16km, July 2, 2011
Scotty blistering in the 8km(26.52), along with Neil Robertson(28.21), Doug Lee(31.38), very nice time Dougie, Paddy Collins(33.29), good work. Stacey Munro(36.06), Dave Metherall(36.50), (4th in the handicap), Chris Couper(37.30), Dave Nickels(37.33) & Tori Metherall(45.08), all made the effort & returned very decent results.
In the 16km, Macca(56.51) looked strong, Trav (61.17) & Robyn Millard(65.34) (5th in the handicap), both also very impressive. Stu J(74.49) (after running 8km in the morning), Aaron Petersen(82.21), Julianne Macdonald(86.31) & Greg Bott(86.45) all tackled the longer journey. Well done guys.
June 2011
McPhail Handicap 8km, Yarra Bend, June 11, 2011
Scott's fantastic form continues - 3rd overall (26.42), Len Wicks seconds behind, (26.46). Tessa Craig (28.48), & Caitlin Haala (33.33), both looking very good for the Hearts.
Geelong Relay 5.7km, June 25, 2011
Matthew Bayley placed outright first (17.03), & along with Izzy (18.29), Scotty (18.49) & David Bayley (18.58), combined to place the Bloods second in Div 1. Gass(19.03), Macca(19.23), Adrian Elderhurst(21.52) & Neil Robertson(20.26) made up a very strong OH2, placing 6th in Div1.
We also placed 2nd in Div2, with a team of the Graham brothers, (Campbell(20.55) & Mitch(21.16)), Mikey Harvey(20.17) & Tree Tremayne(20.47). Mike Harvey was the standout.
Bloods placed 5th in Div2 as well, thanks to Doug Lee(22.27), Aaron Peterson(25.10), Stu J(21.12) & Dave Nickels(26.26). Nice one lads.
Tony Corell (28.37), Chris Couper(25.29), Greg Bott(26.35) & Dave Metherall(25.49) brought us up to 5 teams for the mens for the day. Great effort considering the distance to Geelong.
We were also well represented in the women's by Stacey Munro (24.28), Julianne Macdonald (26.26), Robyn Millard (22.35) for OH1 & Tori Metherall(29.49), Brenda Young(26.20) & Caroline O'Brien(36.55) in Hearts OH2.
Thank you very much to all of you for making the journey to Geelong.
Dyson Relay 3.8km, The Tan, June 4th, 2011
Izzy (12.05) & Len Wicks (12.07) (8th recently in Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon (1hr, 9 mins)), led for the Bloods. Great runs also by an in form Scotty (12.23) & Macca (12.28) (recovering from flu). Gass returning to his usual great form (12.50) & Neil Robertson (13.00), completed a great effort by Bloods team 1.
Hearts team 1 saw fantastic runs by Georgina Beech (14.31) & Kirsten Jackson (14.44). Caitlin Haala (15.19) & Stacey Munro (16.19), also looked very good & auger well for the Hearts in coming events.
Team 2 saw one of the runs of the day - Mikey Harvey (13.36), (off with Trav , along with Steve Hempel to Cairns ironman this week, best of luck lads). Good efforts by brothers Mitch & Campbell Graham (14.01 & 14.04), an extremely solid James McEniry (14.08) & usual great reliable contribution by Stu J. (Who ran 9km’s from home to get to the tan, followed by 9km’s home). Trav (14.39) rounded out team 2. Trav looks at risk of fading away to nothing he’s that lean.
Hearts team 2 had Julianne Macdonald (17.37) leading from the front, Tori Metherall (19.35) her usual relaxed self, & Caroline O’Brien (24.00), making a welcome contribution to our women’s stocks.
Doug Lee (14.28) was the other run of the day, in team 3. Another inspiration this year is Craig Coups (14.56). He’s running way too well & is destroying his handicap. Doc Paddy Collins, (15.10) looks good, Ants Cowan (15.44) remembered his own gear this time unlike at the Jamo, Jesse Moore (15.56) made his one promised run for the year, whilst Rosco Hendy (16.17) eases back into form.
In team 4 we welcomed newcomer Greg Bott (18.23), great to have you on board Greg, Chris Coups (16.07) showed great improvement, David’s Nickels & Metherall (17.14 & 17.18) almost dead heated. Whiskers Tony Correll (18.58) rode in casually on his bike, ran well & just as casually rode off into the sunset.
May 2011
APS United - (AV event), Jells Park Saturday May 7th, 2011
Haileybury Athletics made a great contribution to the APS United combine team, resulting in; (Thank you to team manager Mark Purvis for report & result details)
Record turnout (39 plus one invite)
Three wins (men’s div 5, M40, women’s div 2)
Twice runners-up (men’s divs 4 and 7)
Men’s club record (Simon Field 18:19 – 7th fastest overall)
Women’s club record (Abi Bayley 20:36 – 4th fastest overall)
We urge all Haileybury Athletes to get involved with APSU in these AV events. Running for APSU offers a great spirit, events are well organised, cater for all levels, & provide fantastic opportunities for cross country running on the Saturdays where APSOC doesn’t have a scheduled event.
Next event is the 8k cross country at Balnarring Racecourse on Saturday 21 May. All athletes are responsible for their own online entries for this event. Cost is $25 per individual event, but if you are intending to run four or more races (there are six altogether), then a season pass at a cost of $85 will give you the best value. Closing date for Balnarring entries is Monday 16 May.
RESULTS – 7 May 2011
Men
Div 1
Scott A 9.47/9.58 19.45
Field S 8.59/9.20 18.19
Robb G 9.51/10.00 19.51
De Luca M 9.37/9.52 19.29
Simm P 10.05/10.08 20.13
McLean S 9.55/10.17 20.12
117.49 7th
Div 4
Law A 10.09/10.31 20.40
O’Shaughnessy 9.58/9.57 19.55
Haube J 11.04/11.08 22.12
Robertson N 10.45/10.14 20.59
DaSilva R 10.40/10.54 21.34
105.20 2nd
Div 5
Kennedy M 10.29/10.28 20.57
Murphy D 11.14/11.52 23.06
Taylor C 10.38/10.46 21.24
Tremayne T 11.29/11.51 23.20
88.47 1st
Div 7.1
Graham C 11.10/11.07 22.17
Graham M 10.59/11.33 22.32
Wakeley P ? 22.55
De Castella A ? 23.50
91.34 2nd
Div 7.2
Metherall D ? 28.11
Garrett T 26.05
Tennant R 28.16
Mah L 26.04
108.40 6th
M40
Schwerkolt R ? 19.52
Lawrence S 22.34
Macdonald C 20.34
63.00 1st
M50
Worsnop C ? 27.04
Dodgshun P 28.09
Cochrane A 24.41
79.54 8th
Women
Div 2
Ryan S 11.32/11.49 23.21
Bayley A 10.10/10.26 20.36
Geddes N 12.20/12.05 24.25
Heard S 11.13/11.21 22.34
90.56 1st
Div 4.1
Longden E ? 26.04
Williams K 25.45
Forsterling F 24.30
76.18 4th
Div 4.2
Haala C ? 25.35
Roberts J 28.15
Robertson S 26.32
80.21 6th
April 2011
Williamson 5km, Haileybury Berwick, April 30th, 2011
A great day for the Bloods & Hearts.
Div 1 winners (Dane Verwey, Len Wicks, Andrew Scott, Stephen Isbel, David Bayley & Neil Robertson). Great work guys.
Also, 4th in Div 1 (Trav, Macca, Adrian Elderhurst, James McEniry, Mikey Harvey & Geogina Beech). Outstanding result.
Hearts 3rd in the Womens (Georgina Beech, Robyn Millard, Stacey Munro & Julianne Macdonald). Great effort.
Bloods 2nd in Div 2 ( Robyn Millard, Stu Jacobson, Doug Lee, Paddy Collins, Craig Couper, Stacey Munro).
Bloods scratch results – 2nd (Dane Verwey 17.20) & 3rd (Lennon Wicks 17.27). Congratulations & thank you guys, a great result for the Bloods.
Handicap Andrew Scott 2nd, Trav Tremayne 5th, Neil Robertson 6th. Nice work.
A great turnout for the Club, thank you to all our helpers, & to all who contributed to a great morning tea.
Robyn Romps Home, Brighton by the Sea, April 16th
Robyn Millard made a blistering return to form for the Hearts to be outright winner for the women at Brighton last Saturday in a time of 37.35. It was also sensational to see the return of Macca (32.54), running injury free at last, to be first over the line for the Bloods
Peter Couper came second in the handicap, great effort, and he formed part of the winning combination in the teams event, along with Macca, Aaron Petersen & Stu J. Well done all.
Jamieson Handicap, Scotch College, April 9th - Bloods / Hearts off to a flying start !
Bloods win fastest time off scratch (John Cochrane), handicap (Michael Harvey), Division 1 (John Cochrane, Len Wicks, David Bayley, Ned Verwey, Dean Gasson & Andrew Scott), & third in Womens (Georgina Beech, Robyn Millard, Caitlin Haala & Natalie Geddes).
March 2011
HOW GOOD IS THIS? - 6 FOOT MARATHON RESULTS
45km ultramarathon, Blue Mountains, March 12 2011. Photo's at http://www.sixfoot.com
Check out a classic photo of Stu Jacobson in a world of pain. Well done Stu & all the other Bloods runners who tackled this epic challenge.
| Travis | TREMAYNE | Male 30-39 | Finished | 4:43:27 |
| Matt | MCNAMARA | Male 40-49 | Finished | 5:10:03 |
| Steven | GOOSSENS | Male 40-49 | Finished | 5:25:56 |
| Anthony | COWAN | Male 40-49 | Finished | 5:28:41 |
| Michael | HARVEY | Male 20-29 | Finished | 5:31:10 |
| Stephen | HEMPEL | Male 50-59 | Finished | 5:39:36 |
| Geoff | CARROLL | Male 40-49 | Finished | 6:33:18 |
| Stuart | JACOBSON | Male 30-39 | Finished | 6:44:54 |
January 2011
TWO FANTASTIC RUNNING GROUPS, ALL HAC RUNNERS / FRIENDS INVITED;
(1) "HOW GOOD IS THIS" EARLY MORNING RUNNING GROUP
You'll receive invitation emails. If not please contact Anthony Cowan. Runs start from Prahran Town Hall 6am. Go to side glass doors on Greville St, knock & Ant Cowans smiling face will greet you. Pace is not punishing, distances vary from 11kms to 20kms. Routes include Port Melbourne foreshore, Yarra trail, Studley Park, Botanical Gardens. Usually 3-6 runners. Perfect for anyone working in CBD / inner suburbs - start from Prahran 6am & leave the run at a point close to work. Great bunch to run with.
(2) MACCA & JULIANNES WEEKEND RUNNING GROUP
Another great opportunity - Chris & Julianne Macdonald run at Police Paddocks every Sat morning, & Ferny Creek every Sunday morning. 8-8.30am for both runs. They'd love anyone to join them. The enthusiasm these guys bring to their running will sweep you along with them, so get yourself out of the sack early on the weekend sometime & get on down there to join in. Contact Macca for details.
December 2010
Trav Tremayne, Ironman
Trav blitzed the Busselton ironman, Dec 5 2010; 3.8km swim 1.07.59, 180km bike 5.18.24, 42.2km run 3.30.29. Total, 10.04.07. Beautiful work Trav & well done.
October 2010
Aths Vic summer track round 2 Frankston October 16th 2010
The second round of interclub saw us venture out to Frankston, braving chilly and windy conditions. It was great to see another handful of new faces making their Haileybury debut. Welcome to the Bloods - Caitlin and Rob Haala, and old boy Roger Boyle. Season debuts also for Neil and Stacey Robertson and Steve Smith.
The women's 800 Anna Macdonald ran valiantly despite carrying a heavy cold. She ran well in a tremendous display of team spirit. Well done Anna. Caitlin Haala debuted, also in the 800. It was reportedly Caitlin's first 800 on the track and she performed beautifully. Great to see two Haileybury girls in an 800, and we will build from here.
The men's 800 saw Josh Maine and Chris Macdonald go around. Josh ran well again this week, and a strong first lap would have been perhaps followed by an even stronger second lap, if not for a 'wardrobe malfunction' 350 metres from home. Double knots next week mate! Well run.
Cross country members Neil and Stacey Robertson leapt right out of their comfort zones, both venturing into the sprinters' realm of the 200m dash. Neil surprised all with a very impressive time, and Stacey also ran well. Progressive coaches around the traps will be taking note of Stacey's patented blocks' technique. Not sighted before today, it was certainly worth seeing. Nice work Robbos!
Roger Boyle made his debut for the club, after a many year absence, since his days as a student of the school . Sadly his 200m was restricted to only a few strides, before he succumbed to the protestations of an unhappy achilles tendon. We hope it's not too serious Roger and that we see you back very soon. Roger has generously offered to act as a team manager during his recovery, which is massively appreciated.
Next event was the men's 4 x 400, and it was great to see us field our first relay team for the year. Josh Maine appeared to be the most confident of starting with blocks, and duly got us away to a swift start, before handing to Chris Macdonald. Robbie Haala backed up from his gutsy 800m run to run a very solid third leg, with Neil Robertson putting his recently displayed 200m speed to great use, running a slashing last leg. 3:52 was a nice result for four distance men (three plus Josh?) running a sprint relay.
Robbie Haala and Chris Macdonald then went around in the 3000. They were able to work together for a large portion of the race, and both finished well inside 10 minutes and in the front half of the field. Steve Smith and Caitlin ran in the next heat of the 3k, and were never separated by more than a few metres, and both surged home strongly at the end, sneaking inside 12 minutes.
All in all, it was a great day. Terrific new faces (Caitlin, Rob and Roger), long awaited returns (Smitty), spectacular sprinting (Neil and Stace), sensational team spirit (Anna) and a couple of spirited performances from Josh Maine, including leading our relay team. Momentum is building and the coming weeks will be even bigger.
A big thanks to Scotty for his brilliant team management all day in horrible arctic conditions. Finally, a special mention to Rob Haala for running three events for the day, and to everybody there for getting in and showing some great spirit.
Go Bloods/Hearts!!
Ironman news
Fantastic effort from some Bloods runners in Shepparton half ironman
Teams event - Michael Harvey, 26.30 mins for the swim (3rd place) , Stephen Hempel 143 mins for the bike (8th), Dean Gasson 84 mins for the run (2nd). Fantastic effort & results.
And....Trav Tremayne did the lot in the individuals category 4.21.58 overall, to finish 6th, 1 minute quicker than Steve on the bike, a minute slower than Gass in the run. Great stuff !!
Trav is gearing up for the Busselton full ironman, Dec 5 2010. Good luck from all your Bloods team mates Trav, Mitch did it last year & reckons your mad ! Robyn says she'll be glad when the bloody thing's over.
Check out this youtube package on the boys above at Shep, put together by Ant......
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4pjV1rnJNCE
2010 cross country season awards, as presented at a fantastic end of season dinner at Haileybury Saturday October 16;
Male athlete of the year - Dean Gasson; Female athlete of the year - Julianne Macdonald; Most consistent - Julianne Macdonald; Most improved - Travis Tremayne; Legends award - Chris Macdonald
Melbourne marathon Oct 10th results;
Full marathon; Andrew Scott 2.53; Campbell Graham 3.05; Stu Jacobson 3.09; James McEniry 3.13; Michael Harvey 3.28; Stephen Hempel 3.45; Sid Jayasinghe 4.09 Apologies if I’ve missed anyone, please let me know
Bloods athletic achievements;
Lennon Wicks 11th in Adelaide City to Bay last month.(12km, 38:58); David Bayley 35th at IAAF World Mountain Running Championships, Slovenia last month, beating a Slovenian lad in a sprint finish & first Australian home. David Macdonald (HAC member & brother of Macca), competed in World 24 hour mountain bike championships at Stromlo, Canberra Oct 9-10th, qualified for men's elite class & finished 23rd in the world
How Good Is This ?
The HGIT crew are hitting the road for the Blue Mountains 6 foot track 45km marathon in March 2011. Bloods members of the HGIT crew competing in this awesome event include Ant Cowan, Trav Tremayne, Stephen Hempel, Stu Jacobson, Michael Harvey, Sid Jayasinghe, Arthur Jayasinghe & Geoff Carroll. Have fun lads & well done for taking on the challenge.
April 2010
Oxfam Trailwalker - Legendary Bloods athletes & "How Good Is This" crew members Anthony Cowan, Stephen Hempel, Stu Jacobson & Travis Tremayne recently took on the Oxfam Trailwalker, with excellent results. Click link below, go to the team "How good is this" and read all about it !
http://www2.oxfam.org.au/trailwalker/VIC/results