The Mackay Road Runners Construct Health Mackay Physio 3km Club Championship (CC) was a great success, despite the intermittent rain showers during both the pre-race briefing and post-run presentation. A big thank you to Sarah and Nick from Construct Health Mackay for once again sponsoring the annual event and donating special clinic vouchers to the first and second-place male and female runners. Over fifty runners and supporters challenged themselves against not only the weather but also the fast-paced nature of the relatively short-distance race.
Junior runner Toby Rule sizzled over the slippery surface, claiming gold in 9 minutes and 31 seconds, ahead of Liam Mumford. Ashlee Scott, the first female, maintained her top form, finishing in 11 minutes and 56 seconds, ahead of talented junior Lily Leven. All runners were competing for valuable open and age category CC points across all divisions, from 12 years to over 80 years old.
Sarah and Nick from Construct Health Mackay presented the coveted vouchers to the top two male and female finishers, while also highlighting their services, including Physiotherapy, Exercise Physiology, Pilates for injury prevention and management, health and wellbeing, Occupational Health and Safety, health and injury solutions for business, chronic illness, rehabilitation programs, and more. With clinics located across Mackay, Ooralea, Northern Beaches, Moranbah, Dysart, and Emerald, Construct Health Mackay ensures your physiotherapy needs are professionally catered for.
Congratulations to all runners on their achievements, including Stuart Sprott, David Isbister, Craig Joynson, Natasha Joynson, Bianca Miles, Max Miles, Ashley Miles, Joe Grech, Milly Bishop, Carmel Mahon, Emma Johnson, Steven Hayles, Emily Hayles, Judy Zahn, Mason Loveday, Peter Loveday, Amy Huston, Brad Kelleher, Kayla Waugh, Isaac Hammer, Jade Hammer, and Linda McFadzen.
A special thank you to the volunteer timekeepers, Julie Whibley, Rohan Miles, Teresa Hackney, and their assistants, Helen Meng and Brendan Bishop. Timing can be tricky, especially in the wet conditions, so their support was invaluable. Thanks also to the setup and pack-down team: Andrew Short, Len Howarth, David Isbister, Brendan Bishop, Alan Zamparutti, Paul Tilse, and the rest of the crew.
This Sunday’s event will start from Julie and Andrew Whibley’s residence at 25 Duncan Street, West Mackay, at 6:30am. Runners must be registered with the timekeeper and have their race member bib number visible by 6:20am at the latest to ensure the timing system is properly set. The Whibley’s Wander 5km and 12km is a fantastic event, generously hosted by the Club Secretary, with a delicious sausage sizzle and refreshments available after the run.
Club Captain Jim Ford runs a track coaching session every Wednesday at 5:30pm at the ARC (Aquatic and Recreational Complex), Ooralea. This session is open to athletes of all abilities, whether you’re a club member or not. The coaching is free, but there is a $4 entry fee for the facility, which must be paid at the pool kiosk before accessing the track. This fun, unique training session can help improve endurance, speed, recovery, and injury prevention.
Contributed by Janelle Tisle
Mackay Road Runners Life Member and the coveted #1 bib with co-Life Member and Club President, Paul Tilse.
(left to right) Carmel Mahon, Craig Joynson and Natasha Joynson enjoying the Mackay Road Runners camaraderie at the Construct Health Physio 3km Club Championship.
(left to right) Valuable timekeepers - Julie Whibley, Rohan Miles and Teresa Hackney – where would we be without them!!!!
(left to right) Construct Health Mackay’s qualified Physiotherapists and keen runners Sarah Schofield and Nick Rewald (far right) donate vouchers, congratulating the winners of the Mackay Road Runners 3km Club Championship – Ashlee Scott (1st), Lily Leven (2nd), Liam Mumford (2nd), Toby Rule (1st).
Max, Ashley and Bianca Miles ready to score family bragging rights at the 3km Construct Health Mackay Road Runners 3km Club Championship.
John Rae (left) and Paul MacKenzie vying for valuable open and age club championship (CC) points t the 3km Construct Health event. Photos supplied
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