Event results
Updated 25 Mar 2013.
As you may be aware a team of Olympic members headed over to Rarotonga to compete in the week of running held from 28 September to 5 October.
The first event on the calendar was a 5k warm up and meet and greet themed "go Tropo" at least 2 of us wore Tropical shirts and all of us got very sweaty. Next was the round Raro race itself (this was our big one) 31k right round the island, thankfully run in the cooler morning (5.30am start). I was happy to run 4th overall and take home a medal (work of art) for 1st man 40-49, Juan McDonald took second man 40-49 at 6th overall. A few of us did struggle with that event though, I shall let everyone tell you there own stories when they return. Donna and Matt did the 10k event on the same day (7.30am start).
Monday was the local "Hash House Harriers" (Hussies and Hoffspring) birthday run which was an experience, we all ran in pareu (sarongs - see the photo).
Tuesday was the big event for the Rarotongans who all (400 of them anyway) joined in for the Round the Rock Relay. This was quite a colourful event with various interpretations of the rules and strategies in evidence. We managed to convince two Scottish Harriers, Della and Matyas to wear the black singlets (they looked very fine too!) as the 31k had taken it's toll on a number of us. Barry, who had been itching for a run, also chipped in a leg after Liam dropped a scooter on himself (I'll let him tell you that one too!). The upshot of all that was that we were, I think, the only team to follow the rules so we took out 4th overall and the 1st 10 person team trophy (a magnificent Tangaroa - you need to see him!)
Hash House Harriers
Hussies & Hoffspring
Birthday Run
After all that we still had the Nutters Run to do (yes you guessed it - bush bashing over the island). Juan and I after planning to stick with the locals in the bush and then stick it to them on the road on the other side, came unstuck when we lost them in the bush and instead of taking their short cut actually followed the course and subsequently lost 5 minutes going the long way. we even got passed by another local and ended up 4th and 5th. The replies to "how was that?" for this one ranged from "that was awefull" to "great fun, lets go back the other way".
All in all a great trip and and some eventful experiences.
1 G MOORE 2:04:50 OM 44 NZ
2 M JAMES 2:11:48 OM 7 NZ
3 A MCINTYRE 2:14:37 50-59 M 4 NZ
4 C SPEAKMAN 2:17:55 40-49 M 12 NZ
5 R NEURGER 2:21:02 40-49 M 14 CK
6 J MCDONALD 2:24:32 40-49 M 34 NZ
7 R VOMUND 2:25:18 OPENW 48 USA
8 S LYDIARD 2:25:26 4049 M 3 NZ
9 G STODDARRT 2:30:12 40-49 M 53 CK
10 L RUTTERSMITH 2:30:55 40-49 M 25 NZ
11 P HOUGHTON 2:31:56 OM 10 CK
12 F RICHARD 2:39:58 OW 123 CK
13 K HENDERSON 2:43:55 50-59 M 15 CK
14 N BENNETT 2:44:23 60-69 M 31 NZ
15 A TREGONNING 2:44:36 4049 M 27 AUS
16 A SIM 2:45:39 50-59 M 58 NZ
17 C HUTSON 2:53:24 OM 29 CK
18 J HOULT 2:55:39 50-59 M 57 NZ
19 D LOBB 2:58:41 60-69 M 54 CK
20 G PRIEST 2:58:41 4049 M 46 UK
21 J STAIRMAND 3:00:30 35-44W 22 NZ
22 C SCHLECKER 3:04:15 OW 21 CAN
23 M VALAIR 3:05:18 OW 1 CAN
24 W REYNOLDS 3:09:37 50-59 M 65 NZ
25 W PERKINSON 3:10:02 OM 18 NZ
26 T FULFORD 3:10:02 35-44 W 17 NZ
27 S BAKER 3:11:08 OW 63 CK
28 N ROBERTSON 3:11:10 50-59 M 20 CAN
29 L ROBERTSON 3:11:10 45-54W 19 CAN
30 L SIM 3:14:24 45-54 W 59 NZ
31 K BAILEY 3:15:24 35-44 W 2 NZ
32 J FRATER 3:17:55 OW 9 NZ
33 B KOTHE 3:18:10 OM 24 CAN
34 J DUNN 3:26:05 50-59 M 62 NZ
35 G GUNTER 3:27:11 45-54 W 32 USA
36 B PROSSER 3:27:26 45-54 W 8 NZ
37 D FOLSTER 3:31:16 40-49 M 42 CAN
38 D LAIRD 3:31:56 OW 30 NZ
39 C NASEY 3:37:16 55+ W 56 NZ
40 L BRONK 3:45:14 55+ W 43 USA
41 S BEEBY 3:47:46 45-54 W 13 NZ
42 M COVERDALE 3:47:46 OM 16 NZ
43 C BLYTH 4:00:34 45-54 W 40 NZ
44 I BLYTH 4:00:34 50-59 M 41 NZ
45 M KOTHE 4:03:59 70+ M 23 CAN
46 S KENNARD 4:04:08 ????W 61 NZ
47 A SALICIDO 4:07:18 4049 M 52 USA
48 L TRAINOR 4:07:18 35-44 W 51 USA
49 G SMITH 4:13:37 70+ M 45 NZ
50 R DUN 4:14:04 55+ W 60 NZ
51 S SHULTES 4:14:45 35-44 W 50 USA
52 P JACKSON 4:19:38 55+ W 37 NZ
53 J CALCOTT 4:29:32 40-49 M 39 NZ
54 G ROBERTSON 4:29:32 45-54 W 38 NZ
55 N WRIGHT 4:32:58 40-49 M 47 CK
56 J GUNTER 4:43:48 40-49 M 33 USA
57 S NELSON 5:26:21 OPENW 35 USA
58 J COLLING 5:26:21 OM 36 USA
59 E MARTIN 5:51:31 55+ W 6 USA
60 T MARTIN 5:51:31 60-69 M 5 USA
1 G TUTTLE 37:55 M 49 USA
2 A WILSON 40:44 M 104 NZ
3 R TRUSSLER 45:30 M 120 UK
4 J SCOTT 47:48 W 105 CK
5 B KIWARA 51:34 M 28 NZ
6 M FRATER 52:11 M 11 NZ
7 N BURDEN 52:11 W 103 CK
8 J GEORGE 52:J2 W 117 CK
9 J HOFFMAN 52:47 W 108 NZ
10 R FRASER 54:29 M 118 NZ
11 L DONOLAN 57:39 M 100 USA
12 L TOWNSEND 1:02:22 W 115 CK
13 T NEWPORT 1:06:10 W 121 CK
14 D MCDONALD 1:09:31 W 110 NZ
15 G TOWNSEND 1:11:27 W 122 CK
16 B WILLIAMS 1:12:49 M 116 NZ
17 L COTEKA 1:17:24 W 125 CK
18 K COTEKA 1:17:24 W 124 CK
19 L KIWARA 1.22:40 W 109 NZ
20 J HUNIA 1:22:43 W 113 NZ
21 A EDHOUSE 1:24:38 W 112 NZ
22 T HILL 1:29:23 W 114 CK
23 A ROGERS 1:35:11 W 106 NZ
24 A FULCHER 1:35:11 W 107 NZ
25 M YOUNG 1:47:10 W 119 CK
26 S PARSONS 1:47:10 W 124 CK
27 L MARTIN 1:48:59 W 125 CK
The first event on the calendar was a 5k warm up and meet and greet themed "go Tropo" at least 2 of us wore Tropical shirts and all of us got very sweaty. Next was the round Raro race itself (this was our big one) 31k right round the island, thankfully run in the cooler morning (5.30am start). I was happy to run 4th overall and take home a medal (work of art) for 1st man 40-49, Juan McDonald took second man 40-49 at 6th overall. A few of us did struggle with that event though, I shall let everyone tell you there own stories when they return. Donna and Matt did the 10k event on the same day (7.30am start).
Monday was the local "Hash House Harriers" (Hussies and Hoffspring) birthday run which was an experience, we all ran in pareu (sarongs - see the photo).
Tuesday was the big event for the Rarotongans who all (400 of them anyway) joined in for the Round the Rock Relay. This was quite a colourful event with various interpretations of the rules and strategies in evidence. We managed to convince two Scottish Harriers, Della and Matyas to wear the black singlets (they looked very fine too!) as the 31k had taken it's toll on a number of us. Barry, who had been itching for a run, also chipped in a leg after Liam dropped a scooter on himself (I'll let him tell you that one too!). The upshot of all that was that we were, I think, the only team to follow the rules so we took out 4th overall and the 1st 10 person team trophy (a magnificent Tangaroa - you need to see him!)
Hash House Harriers
Hussies & Hoffspring
Birthday Run
After all that we still had the Nutters Run to do (yes you guessed it - bush bashing over the island). Juan and I after planning to stick with the locals in the bush and then stick it to them on the road on the other side, came unstuck when we lost them in the bush and instead of taking their short cut actually followed the course and subsequently lost 5 minutes going the long way. we even got passed by another local and ended up 4th and 5th. The replies to "how was that?" for this one ranged from "that was awefull" to "great fun, lets go back the other way".
All in all a great trip and and some eventful experiences.
Round Rarotonga Road Race
PLACE NAME TIME GRADE NO CTRY1 G MOORE 2:04:50 OM 44 NZ
2 M JAMES 2:11:48 OM 7 NZ
3 A MCINTYRE 2:14:37 50-59 M 4 NZ
4 C SPEAKMAN 2:17:55 40-49 M 12 NZ
5 R NEURGER 2:21:02 40-49 M 14 CK
6 J MCDONALD 2:24:32 40-49 M 34 NZ
7 R VOMUND 2:25:18 OPENW 48 USA
8 S LYDIARD 2:25:26 4049 M 3 NZ
9 G STODDARRT 2:30:12 40-49 M 53 CK
10 L RUTTERSMITH 2:30:55 40-49 M 25 NZ
11 P HOUGHTON 2:31:56 OM 10 CK
12 F RICHARD 2:39:58 OW 123 CK
13 K HENDERSON 2:43:55 50-59 M 15 CK
14 N BENNETT 2:44:23 60-69 M 31 NZ
15 A TREGONNING 2:44:36 4049 M 27 AUS
16 A SIM 2:45:39 50-59 M 58 NZ
17 C HUTSON 2:53:24 OM 29 CK
18 J HOULT 2:55:39 50-59 M 57 NZ
19 D LOBB 2:58:41 60-69 M 54 CK
20 G PRIEST 2:58:41 4049 M 46 UK
21 J STAIRMAND 3:00:30 35-44W 22 NZ
22 C SCHLECKER 3:04:15 OW 21 CAN
23 M VALAIR 3:05:18 OW 1 CAN
24 W REYNOLDS 3:09:37 50-59 M 65 NZ
25 W PERKINSON 3:10:02 OM 18 NZ
26 T FULFORD 3:10:02 35-44 W 17 NZ
27 S BAKER 3:11:08 OW 63 CK
28 N ROBERTSON 3:11:10 50-59 M 20 CAN
29 L ROBERTSON 3:11:10 45-54W 19 CAN
30 L SIM 3:14:24 45-54 W 59 NZ
31 K BAILEY 3:15:24 35-44 W 2 NZ
32 J FRATER 3:17:55 OW 9 NZ
33 B KOTHE 3:18:10 OM 24 CAN
34 J DUNN 3:26:05 50-59 M 62 NZ
35 G GUNTER 3:27:11 45-54 W 32 USA
36 B PROSSER 3:27:26 45-54 W 8 NZ
37 D FOLSTER 3:31:16 40-49 M 42 CAN
38 D LAIRD 3:31:56 OW 30 NZ
39 C NASEY 3:37:16 55+ W 56 NZ
40 L BRONK 3:45:14 55+ W 43 USA
41 S BEEBY 3:47:46 45-54 W 13 NZ
42 M COVERDALE 3:47:46 OM 16 NZ
43 C BLYTH 4:00:34 45-54 W 40 NZ
44 I BLYTH 4:00:34 50-59 M 41 NZ
45 M KOTHE 4:03:59 70+ M 23 CAN
46 S KENNARD 4:04:08 ????W 61 NZ
47 A SALICIDO 4:07:18 4049 M 52 USA
48 L TRAINOR 4:07:18 35-44 W 51 USA
49 G SMITH 4:13:37 70+ M 45 NZ
50 R DUN 4:14:04 55+ W 60 NZ
51 S SHULTES 4:14:45 35-44 W 50 USA
52 P JACKSON 4:19:38 55+ W 37 NZ
53 J CALCOTT 4:29:32 40-49 M 39 NZ
54 G ROBERTSON 4:29:32 45-54 W 38 NZ
55 N WRIGHT 4:32:58 40-49 M 47 CK
56 J GUNTER 4:43:48 40-49 M 33 USA
57 S NELSON 5:26:21 OPENW 35 USA
58 J COLLING 5:26:21 OM 36 USA
59 E MARTIN 5:51:31 55+ W 6 USA
60 T MARTIN 5:51:31 60-69 M 5 USA
10k
PLACE NAME TIME GRADE NO CTRY1 G TUTTLE 37:55 M 49 USA
2 A WILSON 40:44 M 104 NZ
3 R TRUSSLER 45:30 M 120 UK
4 J SCOTT 47:48 W 105 CK
5 B KIWARA 51:34 M 28 NZ
6 M FRATER 52:11 M 11 NZ
7 N BURDEN 52:11 W 103 CK
8 J GEORGE 52:J2 W 117 CK
9 J HOFFMAN 52:47 W 108 NZ
10 R FRASER 54:29 M 118 NZ
11 L DONOLAN 57:39 M 100 USA
12 L TOWNSEND 1:02:22 W 115 CK
13 T NEWPORT 1:06:10 W 121 CK
14 D MCDONALD 1:09:31 W 110 NZ
15 G TOWNSEND 1:11:27 W 122 CK
16 B WILLIAMS 1:12:49 M 116 NZ
17 L COTEKA 1:17:24 W 125 CK
18 K COTEKA 1:17:24 W 124 CK
19 L KIWARA 1.22:40 W 109 NZ
20 J HUNIA 1:22:43 W 113 NZ
21 A EDHOUSE 1:24:38 W 112 NZ
22 T HILL 1:29:23 W 114 CK
23 A ROGERS 1:35:11 W 106 NZ
24 A FULCHER 1:35:11 W 107 NZ
25 M YOUNG 1:47:10 W 119 CK
26 S PARSONS 1:47:10 W 124 CK
27 L MARTIN 1:48:59 W 125 CK