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Race 1 – 

Archie Rhodes ran a gutsy race. Leading from the front to finish 1st in the boys under 12 event in 9:11. Showing as much determination as his father Simon.

Race 2-

Alex Walker finished 3rd Otago Athlete and 4th overall in the boys under 14 event (3km) in 17:17 with another good run.

Lila Rhodes was 1st in the girls under 14 race (3km) in 13:08 backing up an already successful season.

Anna Rhodes finished 4th in the girls under 16 (4km) in 19:26 and ran a well paced race.

Race 3-

Zara Geddes finished 2nd in the women’s under 18 (5km) and 1st Otago Athlete in 19:31. Another impressive performance from Zara.

Anna Carswell finished 4th under 18 and 3rd Otago Athlete in 24:26.

George Hamilton won the men under 18 (6km) in 20:55, Jake Owen was 2nd 22:29, and Matthew Bolter 3rd 23:44. The three went out together and George wound up the pace in an impressive display of strength. The boys under 18 also took home the teams event in a clean sweep.

In the women’s under 20 (6km) Megan foster was 1st in 26:46 with a strong performance.

In the Masters Women 35+ Georgina Pakeho was 2nd overall (6km) in 29:05, and Leia Silby was 3rd in 29:43. Some close racing and both athletes running well.

In the Masters Women 50+ (6km) Shireen Crumpton continued her dominance and was 1st in 26:54, Barbara Patrick was 6th in 35:41, and Myrtle Rough was 8th in 41:28. Barbara and Myrtle both consistent performers, continue to impress everyone.

In the Masters Men 65+ (6km) Phil Morris was 2nd in 30:39 improving on last years performance.

Race 4-

In the Senior Men (10km) Russell Green was 2nd Otago Athlete and 4th Overall in 34:25, Oliver O’Sullivan was 3rd Otago Athlete and 5th overall in 34:28, Kirk Madgwick was 4th Otago Athlete in 34:48, Logan Slee was 5th in 35:03, Jared Monk was 6th in 35:12, Sam Bremer was 7th in 36:21, Blake Miller was 11th in 38:41, and Thomas Hadley was 13th in 40:06. Russell formed the front of the chasing pack and controlled the race throughout. He demonstrated both speed and strength as athletes slowly drifted off his negative split pace. A large contingent of HCU senior men took out the teams race. 

In the Senior Women (10km) Margie Campbell was first in 41:25, and Liliana Braun was 2nd in 41:58. Both of these athletes had great runs, and continue to highlight the talent they both have.

In the Masters men 35-49 (8km) Tim Bolter was 4th overall and 3rd Otago Athlete in 30:52, Elliot O’Sullivan was 6th Otago Athlete in 31:51, Simon Rhodes was 10th In 33:12, and Mark Geddes was 12th in 37:24.

In the Masters Men 50+ (8km) Robbie Johnson was first in 30:37. Eric Scharpf was 4th in 36:07. Robbie demonstrated his experience and pace judgement to be closely followed home by a relaxed looking Tim Bolter. Strong results for all the masters men.

In the men’s under 20 (8km) Jacob Weston was first in 27:43, and Reuben Beard was second in 28:57, Josh Hou was 6th in 31:09, and Luke Geddes was 7th in 32:26. Jacob set of with the front senior men and held on well, finishing with an impressive performance. Ruben beard sat in with the chasing pack and finished strongly. 

Well done to all the HCU runners. The club was proud of all the great running and determination displayed. We look forward to seeing all of our athletes compete in 3 weeks time at National Cross Country Champs. Best of luck too.

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Yesterday Hill City-University (HCU) had a large contingent compete at the Edmond Cup. Oli Chignell returned to the Cross-Country scene in an absolute commanding fashion, tearing the field apart and cruising to victory. This is the first Cross Country race Oli has competed at since the 2020 Cross Country Challenge. His time of 15:07 put him 42 seconds ahead of Second place getter Daniel Balchin of Canterbury Univeristy (15:49), and third place Ollie O’Sullivan (16:07). Kirk Madgwick (16:32) had a strong race managing to run down Jared Monk (16:36) in the home straight, finishing 4^th and 5^th respectively. 6^th home was George Hamilton (16:50), who also claimed first in the under 18 men. This was another dominant U18 victory for George, who continues to consistently improve on his own performances. Next HCU athlete was Jake Owen (17:42) who finished 9^th overall and second in the under 18 men. The hurdles and longer distance suited Jakes training and resulted in a very impressive run, showing several senior athletes that he is going to be difficult to beat moving forward. Next Home in 14^th overall were speedsters Josh Hou (18:02) finishing in 2^nd in the under 20 mens, followed closely by Jeddiah Thompson-Fawcett (18:06) in 15^th overall and 3^rd in the U20 mens. Matthew Bolter (18:10) finished 17^th overall and continued his strong cross-country performances to finish 3^rd in the under 18 mens. Next home was Luke Geddes (18:22) with an excellent run, finishing 4^th in the men’s under 20. Elliot O’Sullivan (19:08) finished 22^nd overall and 4^th Masters man home. Nicolas Alvarez Rey-Virag (19:38) finished 26^th overall and 5^th in the men’s under 18 with a solid performance. Tim Dawbin (20:30) had a competitive race finishing 29^th overall, after a workout setting out the course and carrying a bag of Waratahs for 2.5km. Eric Scharpf continued his form to finish 32^nd overall and claim second master’s 50+ men. Followed by Richard Fogarty (21:40) with an impressive run, also post Waratah 2.5km course marking. Philip Morris AKA Shorty (24:11) finished 38^th and 8^th in the masters men with another consistent run. HCU took out the Senior Mens team race consisting of Oli Chignell, Oliver O’Sullivan, Kirk Madgwick, Jared Monk, George Hamilton, and Jake Owen demonstrating the HCU depth.

The women’s race was won by Zara Geddes (19:11) who also claimed first in the women’s under 18. She demonstrated composure and strength over the 5km cross country and just keeps continuing to impress everyone with her ability and versatility. Sophie Hicks (19:26) finished closely behind Zara coming in 2^nd place and claiming the senior women’s title. Sophie backs up her fastest time from the Barnes Cross country with another great run. Megan Foster (20:40) finished 4^th overall and 1st under 20 Women home with a strong run, backing up an impressive race at the Shunters and Grunters relay a week before.  Kara Bryant (22:02) finished 9^th overall and 4^th in the master’s women 35-49 narrowly missing out on the bronze medal but continuing her strong season of racing. She was closely followed by consistent performer Georgina Pakeho (22:20) who finished 10^th overall and 5^th Master’s women 35-49. Anna Carswell (22:59) returned to the racing scene from injury finishing 11^th overall and second under 18 women. Anya Rhodes took out the under 16 age group in (24:38) as the youngest female athlete in the field in a gutsy performance. Barbara Patrick finished 17^th overall and 4^th Masters women 50+ in a strong field. The HCU Senior women’s also claimed victory in the team race consisting of Zara Geddes, Sophie Hicks, Megan Foster, and Kara Bryant.

In the 2.5km race Charlie Light (9:18) second under 16 male had a great race and finished 2 seconds behind first place. Alex Walker (10:32) had another strong run finishing 2^nd in the male under 14 category.

ODT article link

Leith Harriers race report

Last Saturday we had 4 teams compete in the Shunters and Grunters relay race. The winning team of Richard Fogarty, Anna Carswell, Sue O’Sullivan, and Tim Dawbin all ran well. Richard managed to get away from his daughters Esther and Jordan on leg one. Anna returned to racing with a really strong run on leg two. Sue O’Sullivan pushed hard on leg three and set Tim Dawbin up within sight of Leia Silby. Tim caught Leia at the halfway point of the last leg and the first three teams all finished within sight of each other. 

	Leg 1
Team	Name	Time	Fastest time
1	Richard Fogarty	37:44	1
3	Esther Fogarty	38:30	2
2	Jordan Fogarty	41:42	3
4	Greg Collins	42:52	4

	Leg 2
Team	Name	Total Time	Adjusted Time	Fastest time
1	Anna Carswell	59:34	21:50	1
3	Richard Fogarty	1.01:14	22:44	2
2	Phil Morris	1.05:00	23:18	3
4	David Mackle	1.16:32	33:40	4

	Leg 3
Team	Name	Total Time	Adjusted Time	Fastest time
3	Danny O’Sullivan	1.25:12	23:58	1
1	Maree Macrae	1.27:44	28:10	2
2	Sue O’Sullivan	1.30:08	25:08	3
4	Helen Collins	1.43:15	26:43	4

	Leg 4
Team	Name	Total Time	Adjusted Time	Fastest time
1	Tim Dawbin	1.06:39	38:55	1
3	Leia Silby	2.08:17	43:05	2
2	Megan Foster	2.09:08	39:00	3
4	Oliver O’Sullivan	2.18:26	35:11	4

Last Sunday we had a large contingent of Hill City-University runners take part in the Barnes Cross Country. In the 3.75km race Charlie Light (U16) recorded the third fastest time overall (15.20) with a strong run. The Under 16 team of Charlie Light, Lachlan Crumpton, Alex Walker, and Lila Rhodes placed first within the category. Lila Rhodes recorded fastest Female (16.47), and Georgina Pakeho claimed 3rd fastest time (17.37).
In the 5km Event Jake Owen finished in third place (18.37) backing up an impressive performance in the Schools Cross Country a couple days earlier. Russell Green recorded second fastest time (17.05) and Jared Monk recorded third (17.09). Sophie Hicks claimed second fastest female time (20.06) and Zara Geddes claimed third (20.17). HCU won the teams event with Jake Owen (3rd), Matthew Bolter (5th), Luke Geddes (6th), Jeddiah Thompson-Fawcett (8th), Sophie Hicks (9th), and Megan Foster (11th). There were a large number of other impressive performances. Well done to everyone that competed.

Please see the link for the Barnes Handicaps

We will set up the Hill City-University flag at the point to collect numbers.

Please see Ollie O’Sullivan to get your number

Saturday saw 37 athletes take park in the annual TK Cowan. Jennifer Walker (Ariki) took overall line honours, with a really strong performance (35.36). However, since she is not a Hill City-University member she was not eligible for the title. Second home and the official race winner was George Hamilton. George started as the second to last back marker, and powered his way through the field to also claim fastest time overall (29.01). This was a very solid race, indicating his Otago Champs School Cross Country race, this week should be a race to keep an eye on. Sophie Hicks (34.58) was the first female home and also claimed fastest time, with a really impressive performance, demonstrating her strength on the tough course. It’s a race occurrence that both the male and female fastest times also claim line honours. Second woman home was Liliana Braun (35.02) who backed up a number of strong races already this season, also claiming second fastest time. Third home was Alyx Day (35.35), also running really well and claiming third fastest time. Second man home was Stephen Bloomfield (35.56), who takes home the largest trophy of the event and continues with his consistent form. Third man home was Josh Hou (30.45) with an strong run, also claiming third fastest time. Sam Bremer (29.40) recorded second fastest time. Running the golf course section in reverse.Another epic battle of the Bolter’s (Matthew and father Tim) saw Matthew power away from his father a few hundred meters before the finish to claim colts fastest time and first colt home in another great run from Matthew.Lila Rhodes claimed first female colt home and fastest colt time. Lila showed immense strength in the closing sprint, also to beat out her father Simon in an epic fashion. Dalise Sanderson (Ariki) beat out Sue O’Sullivan in the 5km race and claimed fastest time and first place.In the Children’s 3km Katomiyo Cowell finished first (18.16). Madi Phillips was second home and claimed fastest time (17.51). Third home was Lola Saunders (18.30). Fourth home was Violet Pakeho, who also had an impressive sprint finish (19.52).

preliminary results

TK COWAN
8KM	Handicap	Time	Finish Order	Position
Jennifer Walker (Ariki)	22.30	35.36	1	1st home, not eligible for title (Ariki)
George Hamilton	29.15	29.01	2	1st Man Home, Fastest Time
Sophie Hicks	24.45	34.58	3	1st Woman Home, Fastest Time
Stephen Bloomfield	24.00	35.56	4	2nd Man Home
Josh Hou	29.15	30.45	5	3rd Man home, Third Fastest Time
Matthew Bolter	28.45	31.18	6	1st home Colt, Fastest time Colt
liliana Braun	25.15	35.02	7	2nd Woman Home, 2nd Fastest Time
Tim Bolter	28.45	31.33	8
Dwayne Sheddan	23.45	36.37	9
Bryce Saunders	25.15	35.10	10
Alyx Day	25.15	35.35	11	3rd Woman Home, 3rd Fastest Time
Oliver O’Sullivan	28.45	32.10	12
Shireen Crumpton	23.45	37.15	13
Kara Bryant	22.30	38.31	14
Phil Morris	18.30	42.35	15
Helen Collins	0.00	61.21	16
Tim Dawbin	24.45	36.53	17
Barbara Patrick	11.00	50.45	18
Cilla Dickinson	18.00	43.47	19
Sam Bremer	32.15	29.40	20	2nd Fastest Time
David Mackle	1.00	61.07	21
Leia Silby	22.30	39.51	22
Elliot O’Sullivan	28.45	33.32	23
Lila Rhodes	22.00	40.20	24	1st Female Colt home, Fastest Colt.
Simon Rhodes	22.00	40.21	25
John Thompson	21.30	41.15	26
Victor Gamperle	21.30	42.13	27
Anya Rhodes	22.00	42.30	28
Peter Molloy (Visitor)	15.30	49.33	29
Mark Boulle	18.30	49.01	30
David Stott (Caversham/Tri)	15.30
5KM	Start	Finish time		Position
Dalise Sanderson	4.00	29.24	1	1st Not eligible (Ariki)
Sue O’Sullivan	0.00	35.02	2	1st home 5km (HCU)
3KM	Start	Finish time		Position
Katomiyo Cowell	0.00	18.16		1st
Madi Phillips	0.30	17.51		2nd
Lola Saunders	0.00	18.3		3rd
Violet Pakeho	0.00	19.52		4th

Hi All,

Please see the following updates.

TK cowan: This weekend (05/6/21) we host the TK Cowan handicap race. Please meet at the Tomahawk Domain Hall at 1:30pm for a 2pm estimated start. Race options are 8km, 5km, and a 3km for children. If you wish to enter please email hcyharriers@gmail.com or arrive early on the day to ensure you are handicapped appropriately. We have invited Leith and Ariki, so will hopefully have a few additional runners this weekend. If you are able to volunteer as a marshal please let us know.

Club run evening: Next Tuesday (08/06/21) we have an evening training/club run from the HCU Club rooms. Training options will include a group run/runs, or a 20minute threshold session with a warmup and warm down around Logan Park. If you have questions regarding this please sing out. I (Ollie) will be running at 3:30km pace, so anyone wanting to join in will be appreciated. However, This can be implemented at a suitable speed for your current fitness and we can make sure everyone is accommodated for this session.

Shunters and Grunters: On the 19/06/21 we have the Shunters and Grunters relay from Hyde, please email your expressions of interest for this fun event. We are looking to hire a couple vans and car pool. If you need a lift, or are happy to take a personal vehicle please let us know. Really keen for as many people to be involved in this event as possible. Please see the below Shunters and Grunters details

New Singlets: Today we placed an order for new club singlets. The design is attached. These will be available in approximately 1 month. They are sub4 branded and a super light/breathable material. We will have male and female singlets available for purchase. Please see the below design
For any enquires or questions please contact hcyharriers@gmail.com
Look forward to seeing you all this weekend.
Regards,
Ollie

1963	A Knowles
1964	H Hill
1965	A Knowles (2nd win)
1966	L Hill
1967	A Knowles (3rd win)
1968	D Chalmers
1969	L Cook
1970	D Richmond
1971	W Hinton
1972	K Andrew
1973	M Bell
1974	B Richmond
1975	K Liggett
1976	W Hinton (2nd win)
1977	B Walker
1980	J Burton
1981	K Liggett (2nd win)
1982	B Marr
1983	H Barker
1984	P Greer
1985	P McLennon
1986	R McElroy
1987	M Smith
1988	W McNoe
1989	P Currie
1990	P McLennan (2nd win)
1991	R Green
1992	L Pearson
1993	W Grimsey
1994	D Mackle
1995	P Morris
1996	J McLewis
1997	I Dalziel
1998	P Barton
1999	P O,Neill
2000	M Gray
2001	G Campbell
2002	M Wilson
2003	I Reid
2004	E O’Sullivan
2005	P Barton (2nd win)
2006	A Pohl
2007	M Chignell
2008	S Bloomfield
2009	A Gorrie
2010	M Ogle
2011	S Bremer
2012	J Lang
2013	B Woodhaugh
2014	K Williams
2015	P Morris (2nd win)
2016	Tim Bolter
2017	E Scharpf
2018	T Bolter (2nd win)
2019	L Geddes
2020	Phil Morris (3rd win)

You are invited to take part in a social fun day for members and non-members.

WHAT

This is a 4 person relay along the Historic Otago Central Rail Trail.

WHERE

The start of the relay is from the old Hyde Railway station to the Waipiata Railway Station (Tavern).

WHEN

Saturday 19 June, Leaving Dunedin 9:30am, 11:15 am Start time. Returning to Dunedin 2pm (leaving Waipiata).

HOW

We will be looking to utilise individuals vehicles. Anyone wishing to volunteer driving would be appreciated. We will look to hire a couple minivans if the numbers support this idea.

YOUR INVOLVEMENT

We need people to register interest as soon as possible by emailing hcyharriers@gmail.com

We will allocate teams so that all teams finish as close to possible to each other.

If you wish to enter your own team/run it individually, or cycle it, then you will not be eligible for the title of champion Shunter and Grunter team.

The aim of this event is to have fun, and experience one of Otago’s most stunning running environments.

We will hold the prize giving at the Waipiata Tavern, where people can have a drink and a snack.

Lap 1

Hyde Railway Station to Tiroiti, 8km, Flat with gentle rise to finish.

Run 1.6km to Hyde township and continue on over rail-bridge. After covering 5.3km negotiate your way through long rail tunnel. The slightly curved Hyde Tunnel at 151 metres long gets pretty dark in the middle section (lights encouraged). The basalt based Hyde Tunnel is the only completely bricked tunnel on the Trail.

At 6km runners cross a 91 meter long bridge which is 32 meters above the Taieri River. There must be no more than 5 runners at any time on the bridge and no bungy jumping is allowed.

The Capburn Railway Bridge is 40 metres in length and 7 metres in height.

The first change is reached after running over Tiroiti bridge and arriving at the shed positioned just before the intersection of the main road with Horseburn Road.

Lap 2

Tiroiti to Daisybank, 5.0km, mainly flat, some slight undulations.

Several single width gates to run through. Finish lap by crossing main highway and changing alongside beware sign. Extreme care must be taken when crossing the road. A Marshal will be in attendance to signal runners when to cross.

Lap 3

Daisybank to Kokonga, 4.2km, flat with some uphill and downhill undulations.

The main feature of this lap is that there are two standard width farm gates to clamber over during the final Kilometer. Observe the pitted volcanic rocks blown from the extinct Flat Cap Volcano beside the trail. The second of these gates marks the completion of the lap.

Lap 4

Kokonga to Waipiata, 9.3km, Mainly flat with gradual 500m climb before downhill descent to finish.

Those with a passion for bridges will enjoy fast footing it across the 97 meter long Waipiata bridge before tackling the only challenging uphill section of the entire relay. The 97m long and 6m high Taieri River Rail Bridge is the only crossing of the Taieri River on the Rail Trail. The relay ends at the rail-head opposite the Waipiata Tavern.

Records:

Leg 1 – 33.29 Elliot O’Sullivan (8km)

Leg 2 – 20.25 Elliot O’Sullivan (5km)

Leg 3 – 15.27 Flynn Morris Clarke (4.2km)

Leg 4 – 33.24 Doug Crumpton (9.2km)

Overall course record: O’Sullivans (year 2000) 1.53:04