Preparation for cross-country championships

Mitchell Deckert puts in the hard yards during the 2000m race. 155470_01

By JAMIE STRUDLEY

IT was another cold and sometimes wet morning of cross country, this week at Margaret Lewis Reserve in Coldstream.
The weather did not deter athletes from Yarra Ranges, Croydon and Cockatoo clubs from enjoying an excellent day of Active Feet Cross Country running, many taking the opportunity to fine tune their preparation for school cross country events in the coming week.
This week’s results are:
500m – Michael DeVincentis 2.27, Ruby Lennon 2.41 (PB), Lillianna Poot 2.57, Sam Laven 3.06, Zoe Bartlett 3.13 (PB), Charlotte Spiteri 3.20 (PB), Blake Freer 3.24, Lily Clarke 3.30 (PB), Luke Ford 3.42, Owen Poot 4.23, Jai Ford 4.53.
1000m – Sarah Rollo 4.11, Zoe Clarke 4.18, Charli Power 4.32, Charlotte Comport 4.45, Stephanie van Bemmel 4.52, Willem Poot 5.03, Eichlin Connor 5.17, William Spiteri 5.20, Harvey Kane 5.30 (PB).
1500m – Kiara Flavell 5.26, Tiarnach O’Connor 6.34, Jake Angus 6.59 (PB), Ciara DeVincentis 7.10,Tiara Willis 7.38, Luke Thomson 7.53, Jake Russell 7.53,Zac Clarke 7.59, Tyson Flavel 8.02, Katyn Russell 8.02, Cassandra Lennon 8.20 (PB), Abbey Bartlett 8.20 (PB).
2000m – Sam Norton 7.23, Mitchel Deckert 7.40 (PB), Mia Strudley 8.41 (PB), Charli Power 8.58, Nathan Murden 9.56, Harrison Cape 10.01, Claire Noonan 10.13, Annika Peeler 10.13 (PB), Rhys Thomson 10.39, Aleesa Keenan 10.42 (PB), Tyden Keenan 10.44 (PB), Graeme Woolridge 11.01, Trish McAskil 13.59, Laura DeGregorio 14.03.
3000m – James Laven 11.16, Connor Thrall 11.27, Harrison Van Duuren 11.37, Sam Norton 11.38, Madeline Laven 12.19 (PB), Ewan Webber 12.42, Tallis Cape 13.00, Camden Hewitson 13.01, Liam Russell 13.03, Sarah Lloyd 13.04, Tayleb Willis 13.22, Craig Hewitson 13.35, Michael Willey 13.37, Ky Harris 13.39, Zoe Sibley 14.16 (PB), Rob Belli 14.30 (PB), Sarah Rollo 14.53 (PB), Emily Noonan 15.00, Jed Thrall 15.01, Charlotte Lord 15.43, Charlotte Twentyman 15.43, James Davidson 15.53, Rickylee Brown 16.01, Laura DeGregorio 16.11, Jayden Clarke 16.21, Katie Clarke 16.23 (PB), Erika Bedyn 16.48, Sue McCall 17.44, Kate Van Duuren 17.44 (PB), Ros Dyer 19.14 (PB), Brayden Woolridge 19.58 (PB), Sam Laven 20.08
Next weekend is the Victorian All Schools and Victorian Open Cross Country Championships at Bundoora. Many club athletes will be competing for their respective schools at the championships, which double as selection trials for the Australian Championships. Good luck to all club members and supporters.
Next week’s morning cross-country will be at Morrison Reserve, Mount Evelyn. Registrations from 8.45am for a 9am start. Bring a friend, neighbour or family.
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