2018 Scottish Waterfront 5k Race Wellington Tue 6 Mar

Waiting for Dan

Results 

Waiting for Dan are Daryl and Bede with Sharon fiddling with the paperwork.  

They didn’t have long to wait because Mr Jones came around the corner shortly after to win in 15.32. Not his best time but respectable enough to know that he is in good shape.  

His big plan is to run the Gold Coast Marathon in July and maybe do a shorter race before then (say a half-marathon) to test the speed and endurance.  Based on previous performances neither is really a problem.

Was that Will Critchlow in second place?  Yes it was, putting in his trademark sprint finish to clock 17.10.

Third was Paul Shoemark in 17.25, a newcomer to the waterfront race but with some Parkrun success under his belt.

The women were led home by Danielle Trewoon in 20.18, a PB and her best time since October 2017. Will Danielle be able to get over the magic 20 minute mark?

Caroline Mellsop was second in 20.49 and who won last week in a slightly quicker 20.44 which is her personal best on this course.

In third place was Lucy Lawlor who covered the course in 21.31.

There are no photos today as I was busy taking pictures at the McEvedy Shield which is something you need to experience before you die. And frankly that was enough for one day.   

2018 Scottish Waterfront 5k Race Wellington Tue 27 Feb

Results

You know we have to mention the weather first especially after Ex Cyclone Gita caused the event to be postponed last week

Cool and calm – these are just about perfect racing conditions for Wellington, and an excuse to put the foot down.  The flotilla of dragon boats and racing skiffs on the water were certainly doing that with conditions so good.

Caroline Mellsop was the first female across Daryl’s finish line clocking 20.44 and a PB. This is Caroline’s first win in this event so congratulations to her.

Back further in 2^nd place was Christina Totina who ran 21.09. This was her 3^rd race and her third 2^nd placing, but the time was unfortunately her slowest so far. But there is always next week.

Sarah Fountain a regular sight at this event was third in 21.37, which is not a PB but it is the best so far for 2018. Sarah first ran this event back in 2014 so she will know when she is having a good day and when she is not.

In the men’s grade it was course record holder Daniel Jones all the way. His time of 15.21 indicates a solid run which indicates that Dan is fighting fit. 

In 2^nd place was Caversham Club (Dunedin) newcomer Matthew Maloney who ran 15.45. If Mr Maloney’s presence is more than a pass -through-town then have we got a deal for him.

The same goes for first timer Noel Guy who ran 17.10 for 3^rd and had enough of a gap to keep clear of the fast finishing Will Critchlow who on the finishing straight was probably more worried about Tim Judge who was trying to steal his thunder.

As we go to air we know who the new leader of the National party is but we still don’t know whether Dan Hunt has been able to get Will to sign.