Feral Postcards
Date: Sunday, 3 March 2013
From: Ed
HOT in Hillston
The Hillston Outback triathlon was really well patronised by a swarm of Ferals. The conditions were perfect for the start of the race even though it did warm up a bit later on. The event was extremely well run and full credit must go to the local organisers.
The girl’s performance was nothing short of outstanding and put some of us guys to shame. Tracey Josling got a podium finish as did Bronwyn Jones in her maiden triathlon. Sarah Keenan blitzed the field in her age group – where does she get those genes from?
Michele Quade ended up having a sore neck from carrying all those medals around her neck. She flew on the bike leg with her recently acquired start of the art bike. Our own Presidente, Janet didn’t get podium but she put in a gutsy performance on the back of her 28km training run for the 6 Foot Track and the normal hill run the day before.
This was my maiden triathlon for the full event. I couldn’t believe how hard the run was after the bike leg. I’ve got to improve my swimming if I can mount any sort of challenge for the future. But I thoroughly enjoyed the day.
Quite a few of us stopped at the Black Stump hotel in Merriwagga for a few re-hydrating ales. It was a wonderful finish to a great day.
Date: Wednesday, 27 February 2013
From: Rodney
2013 Wangaratta
Hi Everyone
I just got home this afternoon from running the 10km Wangaratta Fun Run along with Peter Pearson. We ventured off on Saturday afternoon without the guys who pulled out ( yes you Anthony Salmon, Adam Johnson and Anthony Trefilo), and arrived just in time to get ready for dinner. When we arrived at the reception of the motel there was a female wanting a room for the night. Unfortunately for her the place was booked out. When we started the check in and told the guy that it was only the 2 of us in a 5 bed room he asked us if we were interested in letting a bed to her. Peter said yes but I said no like the good husband I am.
With the race starting at 8am on Sunday morning, Peter and I woke at 5.25am for a light breakfast then back to bed for 45 minutes.
The race started with a field of over 250 and Peter took off with a group of 5 at a cracking pace and the group established an early lead that extended as the race continued along the Ovens River. I was a lot more cautious in my start until I got a feel for the competition and started to increase my speed. Peter's tussle at the head of the field took a turn for the better as one then two runners dropped off for him to place 3rd in a fantastic run. I however managed to get a stitch at the 6km mark and struggled for the next 2km until I finally managed to shake it and register a top 10 finish (I think 8th).
It was a very enjoyable weekend and with over 1700 runners competing in 2k, 5k, 10k, half and full marathon, it has a run for everybody. Hope to see more Ferals there next year. There are enough beds.
Rodney
Date: Sunday, 2 December 2012
From: Rodney
Rodney and Renae on the Goldcoast
Renae and I have been spreading the Feral word up at Coolangatta for the past week. We have been getting up every morning early to go for our run along beach to check out the scenery. My neck has never been so sore. It's because I'm looking beside me at my beautiful wife all the time not what you think.
The weather has been a pleasant 27 or 28 degrees everyday with plenty of sunshine. I thought I should mention this considering you guys haven't had a day under 35. You poor buggers.
See you all on the hill this Saturday so you can see our new tans.
Date: Sunday, 21 October 2012
From: Neil
Postcard from Kalyarr
Don't try to find Kalyarr on the map, but you go west of Hay toward Maude then veer off again toward Oxley, then go bush. It is a National Park on the Lachlan that used to be a sheep station. It was 'dry as a bone' on the saltbush plains which is normal, but the amazing thing was the amount of water that is around in all the depressions and creeks. There is water where no one can remember water before - and the birdlife ... It is not yet open to the public but the Murrumbidgee Field Nats were allowed access for the weekend, and what would be a weekend without a Sunday morning ride.
Date: Sunday, 21 October 2012
From: David
Rankins Springs
With Anthony out of the region, it was up to Heff to tell us all about the Rankins Springs weekend of birds and running.
Seeing as Anthony was unavailable to do this trip’s postcard, I thought I would try and fill the gap without an “App”.
Last Sunday was the second running of the Rankin Springs Fun Run, which several Ferals came, saw and conquered. (See photo)
The weather and the hospitality of Richard and the organising committee at Rankin Springs was great, with the Birds of the Bush Festival and Local Markets adding to the atmosphere.
The races were run and won, with the following Ferals being rewarded for their efforts:
5 Km
1st Male (by a country mile) - Anthony Trefilo
1st Female U/12 – Ava Kelly
10 Km
1st Male (1st outright) – Tony Gullo
1st Female – Glenys Curphey
1st Seasoned Competitors (Over 50) – Rita Fascianelli-McIver and David Heffer (2nd outright)
Matt Ross also secured 3rd (outright) and Nicole Dehnert claimed 2nd female home.
All the Ferals performed well, and another enjoyable day was finished off with a steak sandwich from the Fair, and a few beers at the pub.