Thursday 7th December 2006:  E1 Loops

Too many competing activities to expect a large turn-out, however, the aficionados that appreciate a fast course were there and the records fell. Kelvin went sub-19 at 18:59, and Nicole Rijks slashed three minutes off her previous PB of 31 minutes something. Newcomer Fabrice came close to running a sub-20 'elite' time.

Thanks for turning up, and thanks as always to the timers, Anna and Hanneke.

The 5km race is 4¾ laps of E1 (hence the lack of a map!). Please park at the finish opposite E1/3. The start is around E1/25. The 10 km race will start at 5.15pm and the 5 km race at 5.30pm.

For the July - December 2006 race series, it has been decided that the runner who sets the course will NOT receive any extra handicap points. No race charges until 2007!!

Steve and Judy represented the entire concept of PANAS. They turned up nearly every Monday and Friday at the Beach Shelter, raced each month, and if injured, helped with the timing. Judy was one of our fastest ladies and won and a handful of race cups and medals. Steve, less fleet of foot, made up for it with his characteristic determination. He even smiles on this picture from the 'Back O'Smarts' run in July.

We'll always remember that after the run, when we said farewell to Jason and Sam, Judy sang a Zimbabwean lament that moved even strong 10 km runners to tears.

All the best Steve and Judy for your future in Australia.

The Triathlon, postponed from earlier this year, will be held in November.

Entries are now being accepted for the following categories

MINI TRIATHLON (for individual men and women)
300m pool swim
14 km cycle
2.5 km run

FULL TRIATHLON (for individual men and women and mixed teams)
500m pool swim
28 km cycle
5 km run

Mixed teams must include at least one male and one female competitor (note a team may comprise of only two entrants but must be mixed).

Due to the possibility of weather/sea state issues at this time the swim will again be in the pool 

There is a limit of  over 16 years old to participate in the cycle section but the run and swim may be any age

Closing date for entry is Friday 3rd November 2006.

Please send or e-mail completed entry forms to
panaga.triathlon@gmail.com or to BSP attn. of Karl Acornley SAV/1

Entry fee has been held at B$20 for which you will receive a T-shirt,
breakfast and massage.

If you are unable to compete we are always looking for volunteer marshalls.

After running was over and the heat of the day and heat of the runners had dissipated, the serious task of re-hydration  was enjoyed until late in the evening.

The PANAS livery stands out clearly in the crowds.

Results: We came 5th, 6th, 17th and 18th out of 35 teams: Well done!!

Thanks for coming along all you runners and supporters, and many thanks to Paul Kelly and his team of organisers for such an enjoyable event.

We even recruited some PANAS 'groupies'. Who said we'd never get Sylvia to run with PANAS!

Congratulations again to Heather Buchan on a PB, and welcome to John Costello, fresh (?) from the Kinabalu Climbathon who tore down the first 5 km of the 10 km route in under 19 minutes. He then got lost but found Chairman Paul. In John's words "I lost my momentum so ambled back and chatted with Paul." A serious runner is John!!

This was Judy Cook's last PANAS race. In a few weeks, she'll leave Brunei and we'll all miss her unique presence on our monthly runs and twice weekly jogs. We wish her well back in Australia.

A special mention must be made to the runners who turned up during their fasting month. If you've not tried it, you won't believe how tired you get, especially just before sunset when we run.

Thanks to all that turned up and to Hanneke and Anna for timing. See you next month at Russ's 700.

What a great turn-out for this annual event that also happened to be my birthday! There were many more runners than the list suggests and we had more time-keepers than ever before!

Congratulations to Nicole and Heather for personal best times (on their first PANAS races) and to Hanneke, Steve Cook and rather a large cast of non-runners for the timing.

A big thank you to Anna for preparing all the food for the traditional après-run bash.

This circuit was designed as a likeness to the running shoe of Steve Drake, the man who was Mr. PANAS for so many years. Two years ago at the inauguration of this run we said farewell to him. The run starts from the back of F1/28. There is limited car parking there, however, round the front of F1/28, use the driveways of houses F1/24, F1/24A and F1/25 if they are still unoccupied. 

As usual, the 10km run will start at 5.15 pm prompt and the 5km run at 5.30 pm. After the run, there will be a bit of a party and refreshments, nibbles and cakes will be provided. Remember NO RACE CHARGES until the end of the year!

Sunday 20th August 2006

Half Marathon at the Mumong Sports Complex.

Congratulations to Paul Gavaghan, Frank van Doorn, Judy Cook and Liz den Boer who represented PANAS at this event.

Well done Paul, who tested the club's new first aid kit after falling at the first corner, but recovering to win the 10km and overall as well.

The Jan-July 2006 trophies were awarded to the applause of a rather a small crowd this month, however, the extraordinary wind and rain that preceded the run may have put off a few runners!

Good Luck to Liz, Judy, Frank and Paul in the forthcoming half marathon.

Jason & Sam's Farewell Run

Back O'Smarts has been re-designed for speed and simplicity, not to mention a small farewell party afterwards. It was a hot start to the race enlivened by the absence of stop-watches, nevertheless, the runs got off just a few minutes late, and in the very hot conditions, I don't think anybody objected too much.

We said farewell to Jason and Sam. A sad and poignant moment that will stay in our memories as Judy Cook, in African tradition, sang a farewell lament. Jason has done a great job as Chairman for the last two years and will be sorely missed as will Sam as regular PANAS runners.

Jason, Bengi, Paul and John, the incoming and present committee.

John gives a route briefing

Wann (left above) on the way to another excellent       time, and Garrison Tim (middle) showing that you don't have to look like a skeleton with quadriceps to be a fast runner; and it was his third exercise of the day! Jason finishes his last 5 km after two years as Chairman.

After two years as Chairman of PANAS

Jason practices his cheerful cockney smile in preparation for London.

The start of the 10 km, with Paul (yet again) pulling out at 25 metre lead in the first 30 metres. Dollah shows a very consistent and deceptively fast pace. Judy and Judy finish the 10 km under very hot conditions.

Sam, Jason and Bengi at the party afterwards. The lads cool off with Sam and Eko. Through it all, Steve Cook just keeps on going, AND keeps a smile on his face. That's PANAS !

Congratulations to Paul Gavaghan 

who takes over from Jason Taylor as the Chairman of the PANAS Committee.

The committee, runners and friends of PANAS would like to thank Jason for his great contribution to the club over the last two years. 

I love the picture on the right, it actually captured, in January 2005, so many of the 10 km PANAS stalwarts:- Kim Rutten, Judy Leslie, Hanneke and Jaap-Erik van Krimpen, Jason Taylor and Anna Elder (the perpetual timer). Paul, as usual, was moving too fast for the camera shutter! 

A turn out of 18 runners was not bad for this unpopular course. Why do we run it? Should we have an annual pursuit race? Should we have it here? What do you think? Please contact me on annjohn47@hotmail.com with your suggestions. Nevertheless, some good times in hot and smoky conditions were recorded, although those sticklers for precision might argue the length of the course, however, it is a well-known defect of the GPS to under-read on important races. However, bucking the worldwide trend of litigation and recrimination, we'll simply accept the results as they stand and congratulate all those who took part.

The monthly race will start from X2. This race is unusual in that a staggered start is arranged at minute intervals, the slowest runners setting off first. Those running 5km in >30 minutes start at 5.30pm, those that run in < 20 mins at 5.40pm. There will be a normal 10 km route starting at 5.15 pm.

To find the start, turn into Jalan Pandan Lapan from Jalan Maulana at the X2/X3 boundary. After 300 metres turn left into a estate of apartment blocks and quickly turn left again. Park by the park.

First of all you have to get up at an hour I never knew existed, then swim several lengths of the pool and THEN run around the Padang whilst being screamed at by your impartial parents, who are doubling as timers and marshals. The plus side is lots of food afterwards and prizes presented by the kindly old gentlemen. Thanks very much to the organisers (Daddy's friends), the marshals (Mummy's friends) and all those who participated (my friends). The whole affair was conducted in the best of sporting traditions, with the little girl in blue about to beat her arguing colleague over her head with a chair. But at the end, it's all good friends and fun, and that's what these competitions are all about.

               Well Done Everybody  (Results)

There's nothing like a 5 km race of 4,880 metres to produce good times! Those with a penchant for accuracy will have noticed that the 5 km times have been increased in direct proportion to the shortfall in distance of the race. Many thanks to the timers and course setters who stood in at short notice due to the absence of the regular bodies.

This run will start from the F9 - Supasave Road junction, the same place as last month, right by the monsoon drain. 10 km starts at 5.15pm and the 5 km race at 5.30pm. This is a track designed for speed rather than the jungle jaunt of the last three races. Basically, the 5km runners run to the Clinic, around the Doctors' car park island and back. The 10 km runners do the same, but start 120 metres into the course (opposite F9/23). On returning from the clinic, they then run two laps of Norwegian's Would.

Sunday 23rd April 2006: London Marathon

Many congratulations to Francis Clayton, who finished the London Marathon yesterday in an excellent time of 3 hours 35 minutes. He wore the blue on yellow PANAS running vest for the event, and we look forward to some more detailed photos of Francis at the marathon.

Roger McIlroy (on his first PANAS race), pointed out a hazard for taller runners, that being overhanging branches on the bridge. Look out. We'll cut them away before the next race.

The Kelvin / Wann battle was won this month by Kelvin in a very impressive 19:05.

Best wishes from PANAS for Francis Clayton who will run in the London Marathon at the end of the month.

Thanks to the timers and race organisers, but most of all Yourselves for coming along and joining in.

A brilliant turn-out despite the absence of at least half a dozen regulars. Great time by Lee, but otherwise, the soft sand on the beach tended to make for a slower run than normal, although nobody told Kelvin and Aizuddin.

Many thanks to the timers who had a difficult job positioned where they were close to the bridge. Next time we'll re-jig the start and finish lines. A big thanks to Peter Tay who attended to Judy Cook's ankle. Apparently she hopped the last two kilometres home to win the ladies' 5km race.

The start (below) reveals that if, like Judy and Wann, you want to win, a dynamic start is essential! Milliseconds count at this level of competition and apparently, not everybody trusts the timekeepers.

Willy MacDonald shows the 'before and after' effects of a good run in the tropics. Like many top athletes these days, Willy carries a GPS receiver (right wrist), MP3 player (both ears) and a heart monitor (it's not a bra - honest.) I guess it's towing along the portable generator  that holds him back!