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THE RUNDOWN

Welcome to the November 2015 edition of the Woodstock Runners newsletter

 
 
 
 

The rundown on members

Who, where and what in November by Kerry Bray.

 
 
 
 

President's Piece - Upcoming Coaching Course

Are you interested in joining the Woodstock Runners coaching team? The next Level 1 Community Athletics Coach course is being held on Sunday December 13, and is your introduction to becoming a qualified coach.

The course includes:

1. General principles: communication, group management, safety, organisation and instruction of practical activity.

2. Development of the fundamental skills of the sport: running, jumping and throwing. 

3. An understanding of the long-term participation needs of the beginning participants in the sport.

Members who are interested are encouraged to register. For more information, speak to Angela or any of the coaches!

 
 
 
 

Award nominations are closing tomorrow!

There is only one day left to get your nomination in for the 2015 Woodstock Awards.

Nominate yourself or fellow members for the following awards categories: 

1)  Single Most Outstanding Individual Running Performance of the Year (F & M)
2)  Champion Person
3)  Runner of the Year

These and other awards will be presented at our Christmas Party and Awards night on December 5. 

 
 
 

10 Highlights from Melbourne Marathon weekend

By Bronwyn Hager

The best bits from Melbourne: rubbing shoulders with some of Australia's best athletes, almost meeting a famous tennis player, running past Melbourne's biggest attractions and more!

 
 
 

Article of the month

Looking for tips on how to improve your running? Check out our article of the month for 9 simple things you can do daily to help your running.

 
 
 

Upcoming tours and events

 
 
 

Stromlo Running Festival

The itinerary is out for the Woodstock camping tour to the Stromlo running festival.

 The event features 3 trail running events: a 50km, a 30km, and a 10km.

Click on the link below for more info.

Date: November 22

 
 
 

Christmas Party/Awards Night

Celebrate the achievements of 2015!

Join us at the Croydon Park RSL for a great night of celebration and the announcement of the 2015 award winners.

All members and families are welcome.

Date: December 5

 
 
 

Minute with a Member

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Introducing Jeevan Hariharan

Since joining Woodstock, Jeevan has been a regular at MNT and has had some great results, including:

  • city2surf PB
  • 19.37 5km time trial
  • 1.37.23 Sri Chinmoy Iron Cove HM
 
 
 

Links

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Every month

 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Robyn Staples, Michael Wang, Steven Garamy, Hal Pawson, Barry Cole, Rick Collins, Bill Allan, Max Hall, Wes Harrison, Deirdre Stewart, John Ovenden, David Ruston, Nic Bailey, Tony Purss, Gaye Mancuso, Clive Mooney, Kylie Moulds, Margaret Pereira, Katrina Weir, Ciara Foley, Mark Howard

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mark Howard, Cameron Jackson, Gilbert Gaddi, Brenda Gaddi, Jenny Schumacher, Jacqueline Doherty, Rebecca Nash

 
 
 

Have you read?

Minute with a Member - Jeevan Hariharan

The rundown on members by  Kerry Bray

10 highlights from Melbourne by Bronwyn Hager

 
 
 
 

Have a great running month!