NSW Road Running Championships, 2nd May 2015

NSW Road Running Championships,  Sydney Olympic Park

2nd May 2015

It was great turnout at the NSW Road Running Championships with 44 Junior Striders racing in a variety of 10km, 5km and 2.5km events.  On a day that threatened a repeat of previous events with wind and rain, it ended up being great running weather for the athletes.

It ended up being a very successful day for the Junior Striders, with a record number of individual medalists and team medals.

The day started off with the older athletes putting in a great performance for the 10km road race around the streets of Homebush.  A killer incline, made people work for the final and satisfying run into the Athletics stadium.

David Gardiner in the 10km

Becky Rogers at the half way mark of the 10km

Adam Halmy in the 10km

 Next to go was the under 16 and under 18, 5km run.  Striders runners very focused at the start line and taking that determination all the way to a great result at the end.

Focus from Josh Phillips and Keiran Tall at the start of the 5km

Bryn Lynch, Max Mahon and Luke Gorman at the start of the 5km

Off to a fast start in 5km with Josh Phillips and Keiren Tall

 Showing great commitment to the Striders some runners ran up from their age group, showing equal determination for a great team result.

Picture of absolute determination from Emma Mahon in the 5km

Keiren Tall takes overall bronze in the 5km

There was a strong Striders contingent in the U12 and U14's 2.5 race.  It was off to a very fast start, with a lot of Striders green and white on show.  

Great number of green and white Junior Striders in the 2.5km

Jack Coates and Keiren Gorman

Jessica Gocher and Emma Kirkland

Dan Cooper and Raffi Gordon

Jack Coates with a bronze medal in 2.5km

Nicola Hogg won bronze in 2.5km

Great team for the Junior Striders with great personal bests and team results.

Individual medalists:
Kieran Tall – 1st Under 18 Boy’s 5k.
Josh Phillips – 3rd Under 18 Boys 5k...
Nicola Hogg – 2nd Under 14 Girls 2.5k
Jack Coates – 3rd Under 14 Boys 2.5k
Jessica Gocher – 3rd Under 12 Girls 2,5k
Rafi Gordon – 3rd Under 12 Boys 2.5k

Team medals:
1st Under 20 Boys 10k
2nd Under 18 Boys 5k
3rd Under 18 Girls 5k
2nd Under 16 Boys 5k
2nd Under 16 Girls 5k
2nd Under 14 Boys 2.5k
2nd Under 14 Girls 2.5k
3rd Under 12 Boys 2.5k
2nd Under 12 Girls 2.5k

Lindfield Fun Run, 19th April

On a perfect Sydney Autumn day, it was on again for the Junior Striders at the Lindfield Rotary 5km Fun Run.  

At some stages it looked like another Striders training session with the men's 5km being a 1st, 2nd and 3rd for the Junior Striders.  

It was a terrific turnout from the Junior athletes with everyone putting an outstanding performance. 

Start of the 5km race

And they're off.. alot of green and white at the start!

In what was close a regular training session, they boys took out a very strong lead and held it to the finish.  Keiren Tall 1st, Harlan Mulherin 2nd and David Gardiner 3rd.  Max Mahon was 6th, but 1st overall in his age group. 

L - R David Gardiner, Max Mahon, Harlan Mulherin, Keiren Tall

It was an outstanding run from Emma Mahon who was 17th overall and the second female to cross the line.  

Another great day for the Junior Striders.

Scarborough Park Run, 18th April

Junior Striders were off to a fantastic start for the first official Cross Country race of the season.

Fantastic turnout from the junior athletes, and still with determined, but happy smiling faces!

We think 2015 will be a great season for the Striders.

Cam Gorman and Rafi Gordon off to a great start of 2km U12's

Cam Gorman taking control

Jess Gocher showing some fantastic style

Fantastic Junior Striders still managing a smile after the first race of the seaon