Sydney Summer Series

Once again a suspect day gave way to a great evening for a bit of cunning running. Ron Junghans devised a top course at Primrose Park that saw a spread of pots to the east and west, and a little bit south for the hill-climb addicts. After an initial worry about the lighting situation, brilliant flood lights illuminated proceedings and the rain held off. This was much appreciated by the 85 entrants - another healthy turn up that gives us hope of building this series in years to come.

Looking at the map was easy, but which way? tackling #14 to #29 in the daylight is relatively easy, but in the dark this became quite tricky. Still, the western loop (29,11,10,28,12 27 etc - note no visiting #9!) saw many tear off this way. The smart money needed to clear the east, so many avoided the pull up to 13 and 24 - instead settling for the low swoop from 30 to 23 and then the eastern scenic circle. Once again, number 16 didn't have many friends - except a bloke called 'Cliff'!

And how many runners in the dark mistook the creek leading to #15 from above as a track! Several crashing headlamps were seen as other runners witnessed the fun. A great night, ad a top roll up, with some excellent scoring. Richard Green topped out with a fantastic 530 points, followed by Peter Annetts on 510 and Matt Dowle on 490. The girls were led in by a blistering run from Sue Davis (480), a length clear of Wendy the Stovepipe on 440. Correspondent Rosscoe managed 460, although the first half was a daylight/twilight run. Also good to see Jaap Bakker back from injury and travels with a nice stretch for 420 - welcome back JB. All good stuff, so thanks Ron.

This week sees us out west at Boronia Park/Hunters Hill. This area has a nice touch of the mangrove river track/boardwalk stuff - beloved of fast men in Dunlop Volleys. The bush areas also provide a challenge, with relief in the 'normal' street running. So, lots of fun in stall as Carol Jacobson gets the reflectors twirling. Don't miss this opportunity to see more of Sydney by night - and maybe repair to the Woolwich Pier for a pie and peas afterwards. Sounds excellent!