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Wellington Three Peaks, Event Three (Mt Victoria, Tinakori, Kaukau), 29 July 2007

By David Colquhoun

It was a beautiful morning for the last and definitely the toughest run of the 2007 Wellington Three Peaks series. Hardly any wind, and clear views in all directions from the tops. There were 78 participants, a drop on the record numbers of the first two events, probably because of other running events this weekend. But overall, each year the numbers continue to climb (which is fitting for an event where people try to reach peaks!). 

Ross Morrison was the first man home and easily won the Wellington Three Peaks championship for 2007. He won all three races, with some very impressive running. The women’s race was a lot closer. The leader after the first two events, Jacinda Papps could not run, but she might have struggled to hold off Brenda Lavin who ran very well to finish well in front of the Anderson twins, and to take the women’s overall title. Particular congratulations also to the 24 (including three walkers) who completed all nine peaks over the three events. That is a great achievement. 

Thanks especially to the helpers, Leeane Palmer at Mt Victoria (with an assist from Daphne and Bart Jones), Emma Brooks at Tinakori, Paul Brydges at Kaukau, Phil Valentine, Belinda Buck, Des Young, Howard Harman, and Bart and Daphne Jones at home base. 

Thanks also to our sponsors: Bivouac Outdoor for the best outdoor clothing in Wellington, Lifestyle Sports out at Dressmart in Tawa for very cheap running shoes, Lake Autos Petone/Repco Petone for your car servicing, and a new sponsor, massage therapist Fiona Dolan. As well as a good spot prize, Fiona is offering a $10 discount on an hour massage (16% discount) through August (Fiona: 473-7318). 

Finally let us know as soon as possible if the results need any correction. And we are always keen to hear of any suggestions for new combinations of peaks and hills around Wellington for the 2008 series. 

The Wellington Three Peaks Champions for 2007: Brenda Lavin and Ross Morrison.  Both have solid reputations in the orienteering and rogaining worlds.  Here they put those skills to good advantage.

Three Peaks page

W = walker, below.  

Results 

(Corrected 30/07/2007: 21:50)

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