Yarra Ranges Athletics athletes joined the rest of the Victorian athletics community at Kevin Bartlett Reserve, Burnley, for the annual half marathon along Yarra Boulevard.
A cool but sunny morning provided ideal conditions for athletes to chase PBs.
None were disappointed with some achieving outstanding results.
Ross Kinsella showed he is coming into some good form in the lead up to the Melbourne Marathon with an excellent run to finish 38th in 1 hour 15.40 minutes.
Amanda Laven set a target of 1 hour 40 minutes, getting there… just! 1 hour, 39 minutes 59.9 seconds and a massive PB.
Full results were:
Open Men: Ross Kinsella 38th 1.15.40; Michael Clarke 112th 1.21.14; Bryan Ackerly 145th 1.24.18; Jed Thrall 271st 1.36.49; Jamie Strudley 273rd 1.36.50; Craig Hewitson 297th 1.40.09; Dave Laven 332nd 1.49.43.
Open Women: Amanda Branson 52nd 1.37.46; Amanda Laven 63rd 1.39.59.
Next up is the registration day on Saturday 13 September at Morrison Reserve, Mt Evelyn, from 9am.
Come along, have a chat and find out why athletics is the best sport for the family.
Go to www.yarrarangesathletics.org.au for more information on rego day, upcoming events, results and training times.
