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

Junior Nationals - SOPAC

The Australian Junior Championships were held over a 5 day period from 11th to 15th of March.

What started off as pretty dreadful weather for our Junior Athletes, turned into a great event all round.

13 Junior Striders competed and 4 individual medals were won.  Josh Phillips won gold in U17 boys' 2k steeplechase and U17 boys'1500m;

Josh Phillips U17 Boys

Josh Phillips, U17 Boys

Tessa Constantine U17 Girls

Hayden Blaskett won a silver  in the U14 boys 3k walk where his time beat the old meet record.

Hayden Blaskett U14 boys

Bryn Lynch ran a great race to take away a bronze in the U16 boys 1500.

Bryn Lynch U16 Boys

Along with the individual medal wins, other outstanding results from all athletes were:

Tessa Constantine 4th in the U17 girls 400 hurdles final

Edita Grinbergs 6th in the U15 girls 400 and 4th in the 800

Edita Grinbergs U15 Girls

Sophie Wickham 5th in U15 girls 400 final and Sophie Gocher, 15th in U15 girls 3k and 6th in the 2k steeplechase final.

Sophie Gocher U15 Girls

Adam Halmy came 9th in the U20 boys 3k steeplechase final, setting a  new club record with a time of 10.24.34.

Luke Gorman, ran in 13th in the U18 boys 2k steeplechase final.

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Luke Gorman U18 Boys

Jack Mills came 5th in the U18 boys 800m final, setting a new 800m club record running 1.57.79 in the heats.

Liam Gorman 4th and Max Mahon 20th in the U16 boys 2k steeplechase final

Tom Davies came 11th in the U15 boys 3k final.

Tom Davies U15 Boys

Finally, rookie of the Championships Jack Coates, came 6th in U14 boys 800 final, running a 4 second PB in his heat, in 2.14.47

Jack Coates U14 boys

Great result and team spirit from everyone who was at the event, and a highlight no doubt being a couple of photo opps with the hero 'Rudisha'.

Look out 2016!

2015 NSW Junior Championships, SOPAC Homebush - 6th - 8th February

Under a blistering Sydney sun, which saw many officials searching for cover, the heat and weather were no setback. We had great participation numbers from the Junior Striders at the NSW Junior Championships.

It was a strong turnout with 27 registered athletes, 19 boys and 8 girls, achieving fantastic results and personal bests.

At final count there were 11 medals in total - 5 Gold, 5 Silver and 1 Bronze.

First off the mark was Hayden Blaskett, bringing home Gold in the U14 3000m Race Walk

Gold to Hayden Blaskett

Lining up with for the U15girls 3K run were Olivia Hogg, Sophie Gocher and Astrid Kingsmill.   All girls got PBs, and Sophie had a great run coming 2nd, which she followed up with another Silver in her first 3000m Steeplechase.

U15 and U16 Girls 3000m starting line

Sophie Gocher, Olivia Hogg and Astrid Kingsmill 3000m

There was a strong turnout for the 800m 1500m, and 3000m races over the 3 days.  Particular mention to Josh Phillips who won Gold in both his U17 800m and 1500m races.  Josh achieved a time of 1.58:82 in the 800m, just off the club record of 1.58:42.

Bryn Lynch also had a fantastic result in his U16 800m and 1500 races, winning a Silver in both. 

Bryn Lynch on the way to securing one of his two Silver Medals

Keiran Tall and Harlan Mulherin running well in the U18 3000m.  They came 4th and 9th respectively.

Harlan Mulherin and Keiran Tall U18 3000

Harlan Mulherin and Keiran Tall U18 3000

Another gold medal winner on the day was Tessa Constantine.  Tessa ran in both the U17 400m with a 4th place and a gold for the 400m Hurdles.  Well done Tessa!  

Tessa Constantine wins Gold in 400 Hurdles

We're not sure if was the lure of water on a hot day, but there were great runs in the Steeplechase.  Adam Halmy went through to win Gold in the U20 3km race; while Ben Jagger, Luke Gorman, Liam Gorman, Max Mahon, Daniel Cooper and Sophie Gocher (silver) all put in a great performance

Adam Halmy on the way to a Gold Medal

Ben Jagger about to hit the water

The youngest age group available was the U14, but it was great to see U12's Emily Gocher and Emma Mahon stepping out for fantastic run in 8th and 9th place respectively.

Emily Gocher and Emma Mahon gave a great performance in the U14 1500

Will Law in the U16 3000m

Jack Mills lining up for U17 3000m

U14 1500 - Jack Coates, Keiran Gorman, Curtis Kingsmill

Jack Coates

Congratulations to everyone that raced over the 3 days!

Happy Australia Day Run!

Nothing like a good run before a traditional Australia Day breakfast!

Great session with the Junior Striders on Australia Day 2015, followed by a delicious Aussie  barbecue kindly provided by the Striders Club.

Thanks to everyone who helped with the cooking, preparation and clean up on the day!