Hi Lachlan, Overseas we race on a variety of surfaces from concrete and bitumen to cobbles. I haven't had any problems with concrete but old cobbles can be...
jane saville
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Dec 2, 2007 9:21 pm
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How about this article by Ron Reed in today's Herald Sun. http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,22871721-5000117,00.html While arguing for more...
Russ, that's about what I would expect from Ron Reed, not only are his articles completely deviod of facts, he is a moron. Having discovered that some years...
I usually don't bother writing to journalists who write articles with absolutely no research as it covers nearly all of them. But I will be writing a note to...
jane saville
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Dec 6, 2007 12:04 pm
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Athletics Australia - Organization License 2007 Australian All Schools & Youth Athletics Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre - 6/12/2007 to 9/12/2007 Event 45...
Hi Jane, I already done it and he's replied. Told him everything you just said. I also sent him the IAAF link of the event demonstrating the 54 strong field in...
Dear friends of racewalking I too sent the following response to this appalling article by Ron Reed and include the response that I have just received. I find...
Hello John, Well done on your letter to Ron Reed. I suppose some credit is due Reed for replying to your letter - he need not have bothered. His reply contains...
Athletics Australia - Organization License 2007 Australian All Schools & Youth Athletics Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre - 6/12/2007 to 9/12/2007 Event 92...
Hi Everyone, I sent an email to Ron Reed and he replied which was great. But he still disagreed that race walking was competitive and I pointed out that in a...
jane saville
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Dec 8, 2007 12:05 am
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Athletics Australia - Organization License 2007 Australian All Schools & Youth Athletics Sydney Olympic Park Athletic Centre - 6/12/2007 to 9/12/2007 Event...
Proud President of the Federation, Dave Smith, was on hand to present the gold medal to his son Dane Bird-Smith for this race. It must be genes as Dane has...
Noela Mckinven
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Dec 8, 2007 9:32 pm
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Well done Jane, John and Stu, Well presented, rational, and factual arguments which should make their mark and hopefully give pause for thought before Ron Reed...
I'd like to wish everyone in the group a Merry Xmas and a happy and prosperous New Year. Hope Santa comes down to the chimney for you all. In that case, hope...
Thanks Jim ... same to you, and thanks also for all the informative posts during the year. Cheers, Stu C5 ... Make the switch to the world's best email. Get...
And all the best to you Jim. "Proserpous", is that a wealthy feline? Bob G jim leppik <jamesleppik@...> wrote: Like to wish all our "ozwalkers" on here a...
Thanks Bob, you too. If she's a wealthy "feline" tell me where I can find her....lol!!! That's what happens when one's types with most of a bottle of bundy in...
HI all Some key dates to store away for future reference. *RWA Canberra Carnival* -- Queens Birthday weekend, Canberra, *Sunday 8 June 2008* *RWA State...
Hi A year ago I sent you an indication that Asta and I had finally moved to the Far North and that we were to be setting up a homestay operation. Well, we have...
I had the opportunity to visit Gary and Asta's beautiful piece of paradise in 2004. It is really away from everything with superb forest to explore, lovely New...
Victoria Event 38 Men 5000 Meter Race Walk Open ======================================================================= Name Year Team Finals Points ...
Hi Everyone, The Spanish National Championships were held yesterday in both 20km and 50km events. Brief results are: Mens 50km: 1. Jose Alejandro Cambil...
jane saville
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Feb 17, 2008 11:30 pm
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Jane, You're pretty well informed re the Spanish walking scene. Just a query - what's the general public's attitude to racewalking like over there? And what...
Hi Stu, The public are definitely more informed in Spain of the feats of the race walkers, but they do have 3-4 national daily sports newspapers. Even though...
jane saville
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Feb 21, 2008 3:59 am
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If anyone is visiting Canberra on 29th and 30th March 2008, you may wish to participate in the 17th Canberra International Walking Weekend. While this is not a...