Everyone who raced put in an awesome effort on a course that was well marshalled and was ideal for supporters - especially for the Valleys support group yelling down from the stands of the Trust Park.

Racing started with the Veteran Women, Women U18 and U20 5 kilometre race. Anna Robertson finished in 4th place in a time of 19:32, cracking the sub 4 minute k pace and in representing the Wellington Centre team received a silver medal.

In the Men's U18 and U20 event the boys worked together as a team to help both Greg Simpson and Neil Sampson place 2nd for the Wellington Centre, then Sean Butler, Greg Simpson, Craig Mathews and Michael Macklin placed 2nd in the Club Teams Event.

The combined Senior Men/Women and Veteran Men's event made for some great racing all round, with most worried about being lapped on the 1.73km loop course.

Andrew Brown put in the performance of the day finishing in a time of 32:26. This was then topped when the men's team consisting of Andrew, Jason Fraser, Rob McCrudden, Ali Dennis, Mathew Beldham and Thomas Westgarth received a bronze medal in the Club Teams Event.

Last but not least are the awesome vets. Dave Murgatroyd was second in the VM40 division, Ron Stephens aka NOD was 3rd in the VM55 and John Wood was 2nd in the VM60 division. These lads along with Ian Blyth also received a bronze medal in the Vet Men's 50+ Club Teams Event.

A long with the awesome running, a mention needs to be made about the support that was given though out the day. Everyone was out there encouraging their fellow team mates when they where not racing, well done and thanks also to Bruce Kerse for coming up to Hamilton to support us before heading back to Wellington in the afternoon.

National Road Relays

With a little over 3 weeks to go, planning is well and truly under way. As previously advised, the maximum cost will be $250.00. If you have travel subsidies this will further reduce the cost.

This price will cover your flights, accommodation and social entry fee. Any other costs are for your own expense.

At the social a light super will be served and there will be a band in attendance. At this stage we plan to order in pizzas for Saturday night, so that everyone has had something to eat prior to going to the social.

For any further details please contact your selector. In the mean time keep training and we'll see you in Christchurch.

Please advise your selector or Annette if you require a specific time as we will try and meet this need, else you will be allotted a time.

A deposit of $50.00 is required, so please give this to your selector of Annette no later than Saturday 22 September 2001.