| NEWS 2008 |
| NEXT EVENT: TIMETRIAL on 15 October, location follows by email |
Panaga Athletics Association
| Friday 23rd May, Back 'O Smarts |
| Back O'Smarts (click here to see map) is known as a fast course, but the day was hot and there were holes in the pavement that runners had to negotiate. Paul set an excellent time of 42:52 and three runners run sub 20 minutes on the 5 km. As usual, thanks to Paul for laying the course and to Hanneke and Jeannette for the timekeeping. Snacks and drinks were provided by Bengi and greatly appreciated after a hot run. |
| Monday 5th May, SPEED TRAINING riddle Speed training (previously unreported) was introduced by special request from Herbert. Unfortunately Herbert couldn't be there himself on the day. However, all participants can testify that the 5th May session was a great event, truly worth repeating every Monday! Join us for the next one! |
| Friday June 6th, Billionth Barrel Monument Run |
| The Billionth Barrel monument run is a difficult course, as can be seen by the twist and turns on the map. Still the times were good as you can see from the fast times below. |
| Tuesday 8th July, Camp & Ramp |
| This classic run started from Kelvin's house at F1. After the event Kelvin and Rosemary had kindly organised nice dips and marvelously cool drinks. They tasted good- even after a bike ride. Below table shows the times (everyone did 5 km, except for Paul and Judy, who did their usual double). Paul announced the prize winners of last 6 months. Some newcomers were doing well in the handicap and also some old hands were still doing well in the fastest times! Zammudin, Robert and both M. & Mme. Petrissans couldn't be there, they are still owed a trophee with their name engraved! |
| Friday 15th August, Beach Splash |
| The Beach Splash saw an unexpected good turnout despite the Summer holiday. People were happy with their times, and there was some gossip that the course might have been somewhat shorter than 5 km. Alas, we will never know since nobody was willing to measure the distance with his race bike on the beach! Fabrice did his typical 19 minute time on the 5 km and Bernhard set a great PB of 19:32. So did Peter. Zamudin was his consitent self and Mugsith joined us as well. One would think we can expect some sub 20 minute times from Mugsith. The whole Bourne family came for a visit and youngsters Ruth and George set impressive times. Dollah did well on the 10 km. He was helped by Zamudin as the pace maker on the first 5 km. Judy did her last Panas run. We hope she will keep running in the Dutch dunes and parks. |
| Friday 12th September - Garrison Loops |
| The Garrison loops saw a small hardcore attendance of 12 people. Some Panas runners had participated in the Singapore ironman70.3 and probably wanted some rest. Others may just be in for a break at the start of the new schoolyear or during the fasting month. Wan decided not to run this time and was kind enough to do the timekeeping this time. Paul, who had laid the course already had suspicion that the distance might be around 4.8 km. The subsequent formal verdict of the Panas numerator was a course length of 4.75 km for 1 lap. We wonder whether the past timetrialists were that honest! Times shown are the corrected times (5.3% added). We see steady performance of Zamudin and Dollah. Notable also are the times of Robert, who might be hitting the 19 minute barrier soon, and Nicole who is improving her times as well. |
