Scottish

The Loaded Hog Logo Fifty hardy participants fronted up this evening (one didn't report back to the finish line?!$?)– despite the rain and for many backing up from the half, 10k, or Tri which took place over Anniversary Weekend in Wellington. Whilst wet, it was still and warm with many doing very good personal times. Congratulations to all on your efforts – as well as the dedicated officials who also braved the elements and did a perfect job on marshalling, recording and time-keeping.

Mark Te Punga was first runner home tonight in a time of 16:49, followed closely by one of many International guests tonight in John Farrelly. First woman home was Wellington Scottish’s very own Woman’s Club Captain Rebecca Grainger with an excellent time of 18:55 – a huge PB, if I’m not mistaken. Not far behind were Lucy Whyte and Sally Spencer. First walker home was the evergreen John Hines in a time of 32:33, followed closely by first woman walker, Lynn Broad, with a good time of 32:42.

Given the conditions, the first time we have had rain for our 5k races (it has been close a few times in the past), it was great to be able to re-gather within the beautifully warm confines of The Loaded Hog’s Upstairs Function Room (this is available for hire by the way – for special functions of any type) and enjoy the complimentary beverage on offer. The weekly Loaded Hog spot prizes were again well received by those who stayed on. It’s possible we may have the boss of The Loaded Hog running with us in two weeks' time. Watch this space.

Thanks to Dan, Kathryn, David, Bob, Todd, Nev, Api, Glen, Paul, Jakob, Samantha and of course Paul in the background who posts these results on the website.

See you all in a fortnight – Tuesday, 7 February 2006 – same time – same place - better weather.

Jim Kerr, Race Series Organiser

Place	Number	Name	Time	Ave k/min
Walkers
1	173	John Hines	32:33	6:31
2	121	Lynn Broad	32:42	6:32
3	124	Diane Isherwood	34:47	6:57
4	129	Ian Sutton	35:41	7:08
5	514	Anne Goodman	39:12	7:50
6	515	Linda Mitchell	42:06	8:25
Runners
1	332	Mark Te Punga	16:49	3:22
2	523	John Farrelly	17:01	3:24
3	524	Jason Brown	17:22	3:28
4	68	Rob Marcus	17:31	3:30
5	270	Chris Martin	18:33	3:43
6	41	Ewan Gestro	18:38	3:44
7	112	William Young	18:47	3:45
8	284	Paul Homan	18:50	3:46
9	516	Thorsten Vollmer	18:53	3:47
10	126	Rebecca Grainger	18:55	3:47
11	147	Nick White	18:57	3:47
12	66	Gavin Lloyd	19:01	3:48
13	520	Steve Plowman	19:02	3:48
14	526	Lucy Whyte	19:15	3:51
15	503	Sally Spencer	19:16	3:51
16	356	Julian Benefield	20:00	4:00
17	504	Jerry Newman	20:45	4:09
18	442	Tim Stevens	21:00	4:12
19	182	David Jaggard	21:01	4:12
20	525	Matt McGrath	21:04	4:13
21	96	Martin Snodgrass	21:04	4:13
22	95	Sinead Sinnott	21:13	4:15
23	522	Zoe Melling	21:37	4:19
24	120	Richard Farley	22:04	4:25
25	202	Grayson Mitchell	22:06	4:25
26	518	Alice Koerner	22:11	4:26
27	494	Kalle Pokkinen	22:18	4:28
28	37	Justine Fitzmaurice	22:33	4:31
29	103	Lucila Van Dam	22:40	4:32
30	505	Rob Falconer	23:52	4:46
31	73	Jessi Morgan	24:01	4:48
32	10	Daryl Bloomfield	24:25	4:53
33	220	Lisa Fong	24:25	4:53
34	170	Paul Crompton	24:36	4:55
35	517	Susie Coil	24:50	4:58
36	490	Ruby Morgan	24:58	5:00
37	521	Brent Adcock	25:20	5:04
38	387	Gavin Sutherland	26:08	5:14
39	123	Rachel Caddick	27:47	5:33
40	466	Louise Royden	28:23	5:41
41	519	Niamh Lawless	33:01	6:36
42	128	Holly Sutton-Williams	34:02	6:48
43	300	Helen Aston	34:47	6:57

Jakob Preston's picks

Daryl Bloomfield, Suzie Coil (overseas) and Grayson Mitchell splash past Circa Theatre

Steve Plowman in retro Scottish

Sally Spencer and Lucy Whyte

John Hines, winner of the race walk, clearly enjoying the conditions

Lynn Broad, first woman race walker

Mark Te Punga (right) winner of the 5k running race