Perfectly cool running conditions warmed to a beautiful day on Sunday morning as over forty runners enjoyed the early morning annual Tri-ActiV8 Mackay Road Runners Bonsons Scrub Road 6km and 12km.
Eager athletes took to the Bonsons Scrub Road start line as runners set themselves a difficult challenge from the undulating first one kilometre towards Ian Reddacliff Drive’s testing peaks and troughs.
Determined and focussed youngsters Toby Rule, Luke Leven and Oliver Rule had a great outing in the 12km course and Damien Rutland in the 6km, hitting the lead early and maintaining their scorching pace across the entire event.
Justin Rule, Kaye Nyenuh, Ricky Parker, Michael Feenaghty, Craig Andrews, Robin Stinson, Darrin Pullen, birthday boy Andrew Wallace, Alan Zamparutti, Andrew Short and John Couldrey were easily in control right from the get-go however were unfortunately unable to keep up with the younger legs of their lead rivals.
Jose Short had an outstanding run in the 12km, reaping the benefits of dedicated regular training and racing under Tri-ActiV8 by taking first in the girls, followed by Glynis Forse.
Excellent performances also came from Carol Dawes, Carmel Mahon, Brenda Windsor, Carol Brown, Jo Hughes and Geeta Ariani.
In out-of-town racing news, several locals ran the Sunshine Coast Marathon which resulted in excellent outcomes for Paul Mackenzie, Mick Vivian, Terese Hackney, Shelley Binney, Julie Whibley and Tim Magoffin.
The next Mackay Road Runners event is the North Queensland Bulk Ports/Podiatry Mackay Magic Mile Club Championship Signature Event this Sunday morning from the Mackay Marina Harbour Breakwater entrance.
Legendary runner Ricky “The Flash” Parker (centre) flanked by Brenda Windsor (left) and Carol Brown (right)
Runners Alan Zamparutti (left) and Kay Nyenuh (right) appreciate volunteer, Greg Dawes (centre)
The 2022 Tri-ActiV8 winner Glynis Forse (left) with her awesome prize generously donated and presented by Tri-ActiV8 Coach Kerryn McDuff
Birthday boy Andrew Wallace takes time out of his celebrations to fit in an early morning run. Photos supplied: Janelle Tilse
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