Tait takes the win at Harveydale.

The late change to the beautiful Harveydale course proved fruitful for Jen Tait who has been a strong runner all season with lots of course PB’s.  Her win at this event is a fitting reward.  Coming in second was another well deserving athlete in Alex Seen who was hoping to sneak in his first win for the season. Barbara Clayton was third.  In the Division 2 event Lily Button gained her second win of the season followed by Simeon McKee and Luke McKenzie while in the Division 3 2km event Matilda Preece recorded a massive PB to finish over a minute ahead of second place getter Ben Giasli with Matilda’s mum Catherine third. 

Fastest: In division 1, fastest runners were Jennifer Tait and Matthew Zegveld who enjoyed the trail situation, finding his trail running legs.  Fastest in the 4km event was Lachlan Preece and Blaise Fitzallen, while in the 2km event Annabelle Cook and Xavier Davie were fastest. 

Personal bests from the same event in 2019: Division 1, Jennifer Tait, Barbara Clayton, Craig Barron, Montana McKenzie, and  Tony Walsh.  Division 2 PB’s belonged to Luke McKenzie and Blaise Fitzallen, and in Division 3 it was Matilda Preece, Catherine Preece, Annabelle Cook, Xavier Davie, Dale Kean, Flynn Preece Eliza Davie, Aaron Crawford, Rohan Crawford and Savannah McKenzie who were faster than in last years’ event.

A special thank you to all our volunteers.  Without who, we would not have a club… so THANK YOU! 

Next event: Hollybank  Please note that placings and times in our final event for the season will NOT count towards end of season prizes.  We will however award medals (to be presented at our End of season dinner) for First placed athletes in each division. Oh and don’t forget to DRESS UP as there will be a prize in each division for best fancy dress (I heard a whisper it would be CHOCOLATE).

End of Season Cross Country dinner.  Please book NOW to avoid disappointment.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions our event is capped at 84 people.    The event will be held at the Tamar Valley Resort at Grindelwald on the 17^th October.  Pay via the shop on our website.

Our Delayed End of Season Track and Field dinner will be held at the Homage Restaurant at Woolmers Longford on the 3^rd October.  Please book for this event via the shop on our website.

Detailed results on the web site https://www.newsteadathletics.org.au/results/2020-season/