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Race 5 - Newgrove Benchtops 8,000m, Deakin University - 13/5/2012
Matthew Szymcak registered his first club win in the Newgrove Benchtops 8 000 metres race at Deakin. Szymcak, who was tapering for next Sunday's Great Ocean Road Marathon, overtook Blake Whelan in the concluding stages. The placegetters avoided the downpour which soaked the remainder of the runners as they neared the finish. Kim Henderson continued his rejuvenation in taking out the fastest time overall whilst Karen Dorris was easily the fastest female.
Top 10 Results
Matthew Szymczak 30:46, Blake Whelan 33:00, Geoff Clark 33:48, Genevieve Pape 33:15, Claire Nivarovich 36:52, Kim Henderson 30:24, Ken Walker 30:43, Andrew Way 35:34, Tony McRae 30:44, Kate Hammond 39:19.

Race 4 - East Geelong Discount Drugstore 8,000m, Portarlington - 6/5/2012
Runners in the East Geelong Discount Drug Store 8 000 metres held at Portarlington were greeted by a cool breeze off Corio Bay which aided runners on the way out but tested their stamina as they made their way back to the finish. Carol Crawford recorded her first open club win, holding off the fast finishing Blake Whelan and the evergreen Genevieve Pape. Crawford attributed her success to an intensive summer training program with her training group.
Top 10 Results
Carol Crawford 37:28, Blake Whelan 31:48, Genevieve Pape 31:54, Matthew Szymczak 30:17, Kim Wright 37:18, Craig Perri 30:19, Claire Nivarovich 35:06, Donna Dew 32:05, Kate Hammond 37:24, Andrew Way 33:53

Race 3 - Belmont Stereo Systems 6,500m, Barwon River - 29/4/2012
Today’s run was around the breakwater end of the Barwon river, with cool conditions prevailing. Another big field was evident, with many new runners again competing. Competition is fierce amongst all divisions with some close results ensuing. Returning to form after recently becoming a mum, Jo Foran attributed her success to her training partners and her supportive husband, who have encouraged her progress back. Congratulations Jo.
Top 10 Results
Jo Foran 27:54; David Whelan 28:37; Donna Dew 25:29; Carol Crawford 30:20; Andrew Smith 32:08; Craig Perri 24:15; Geoff Clarke 26:00; Ray Bradbury 23:31; Julie Elkin 33:12; Joe Weiler 33:24.

Race 2 - Steigen 5,000m, Barwon River - 22/4/2012

Top 10 Results
David Whelan 23:02; Andrew Smith 24:14; Craig Perri 18:36; Carol Crawford 23:24; Matthew Szymczak 18:31; Donna Dew 19:47; Christian Owens 20:47; Andrew Way 20:48; Geoff Anset 19:50; Kim Henderson 17:51.

24th ANNUAL GEELONG HALF MARATHON 2012

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Race Director Kevin McNulty handing a cheque for $1500 to Robyn Schepers, Administrative Coordinator of the Andrew Love Cancer Centre, Geelong Hospital.