Southland Harriers eNewsletter

St. Pauls Street Mile@The Ascot

42 Runners and 13 Volunteers Participated in Saturdays Event

Brrrrrrrrr, some hardy, hardy runners hit the streets on Saturday for the 40th Annual Street Mile, held for the 2nd time at The Ascot Hotel. With the rain, the wind and the sleet the undercover area outside the Ascot was a blessing for not only the pre-race participants but also for all the supporters. We are grateful for the support of the Ascot Hotel and the new course is proving to be fast and safe for all of our runners young and older. 42 runners is one of the best turnouts in years, so thank you for everyone who showed up for the competition and the experience of a mile event, its definitely something special.

It was good to see runners self seeding themselves at the start line. This is great for safety but also lets our gun runners get out in front for a good race. Having a look at last years results, there has been some good gains made in the this distance since last year, across all ages and abilities.

Lewis Blay, a St.Pauls runner took out top spot this year in a time of 4 minutes 52 seconds, almost chased down by Cayden Sanginiti, a mere 2 seconds behind.

Abby O'Boyle was in good form after missing a few events this year due to injury and crossed the finished line first female in 5 minutes 40 seconds, followed closely by Kimberley Iversen 3 seconds later.

A extra big shout out to our Junior runners, a lot who ran the course for the first time this year, and with standout performances in the weather. Of note was the Dad or two out there as well, yes we saw you!!

Thank you to everyone to hung around for prize giving, and some after race treats. It is always great when runners hang around and support those who support them.

Race Results:https://www.webscorer.com/race?raceid=403652

FINAL SHOE CLINIC SERIES EVENT!!

KEW BUSH, SATURDAY 2PM

BE THERE!!!

We sure hope everyone gets to come out for our final Shoe Clinic Event of the season, for a run and a celebration. It has been such an awesome season.

Enter via gate 4 off Kew road, at Southland Hospital, please respect the 20km/hr speed limit.

Look for the Southland Harrier and Shoe Clinic flags.

Seniors 6.9km, Juniors 2.3kms

2km start time, please arrive early to check in.

Don't forget your dress-up, yes we are serious……if this is your first year joining us this run is a little something extra. Same mud, same trails, same twists and turns, and friendly competition but add a tutu, a wig or a banana suit to your run gear.

Afterwards join us at St.Pauls Club Room, for a shared afternoon Tea and the last chance for everyone to be in on the Shoe Clinic Spot Prizes. If everyone could please bring a plate, it would be appreciated.

As always we will need volunteers on the day, if you are a parent and would like to have a go at volunteering that would be great. Unfortunately Lillian and Henry are away so we need extra hands please.