By Jamie Strudley
Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes went through their final preparations for the Australian Track and Field Championships last week. With the national champs starting in Adelaide this week an opportunity for a fast race was not to be missed.
Olivia Twining (3000m Steeplechase), Brigette Rice (1500 & 3000) and Zoe Clarke (800) will represent Yarra Ranges Athletics and Victoria at the championships.
Thursday night saw athletes competing at Box Hill Classic. Results are:
800m: Zoe Clarke 2:24.29;
3000m: Brigitte Rice 10:29.41; Olivia Twining 10:38.88; Katrina Winger 11:00.02;
Saturday afternoon was a day for the sprinters with Mitch Mullens finally breaking his club record over 100m with a sizzling 11.10. Ash Rooke just missed her Women U20 100m record to finish a fantastic season. Results are:
Women
100m: Georgia Boundy 13.09 (1.8); Ashleigh Rooke 13.12 (1.8);
400m: Ashleigh Rooke 65.35;
Men
100m: Mitchell Mullens 11.10 (0.6);
400m: Liam Russell 54.40;
Harry Norman was in action at the Geelong Half Marathon, running away from a strong field to win in 66.47, breaking club president Max Savill-Bentley’s club record. Angus Norman was a solid fifth place in the 5km event running 17.37
Cross country training for under 12 year old’s will start up on Tuesday evenings in April, with the club cross country season starting 20 April. Seniors training (13yo plus) is on Tuesday and Thursday from 5.30pm at Morrison Reserve. Yarra Ranges Athletics welcomes and encourages all athletes of any age or ability.
Go to www.lavic.com.au or www.athsvic.org.au or email info@yarrarangesathletics.org.au for information about events and registration. Cross Country is coming!
For information on training, how to join or trial, photos, results and updated news, visit the website at yarrarangesathletics.org.au or check us out on Facebook. Run, Jump, Throw…too easy!
