8 May 2006
JIM THE RUNNING KILT
Scots pub landlord competes in ultra marathons in the most extreme conditions on Earth
By Craig Mcqueen
LIVING on the windy Ayrshire coast, you'd think former boxer Jim Montgomerie would be used to running in harsh conditions.
The super-fit 33-year-old can regularly be seen running from his Saltcoats home all the way up to Greenock.
You need to be a hardy soul to enjoy a 28-mile trek like that. But for Jim, it feels like a stroll in the park.
That's because the publican has made a habit of running ultra marathons in the most extreme of conditions - in his kilt.
He's currently recovering from a 75-mile race in the heat of the Sahara Desert, followed by a 30-mile trek across the Arctic.
And now Jim, nicknamed the Running Kilt by fellow athletes, has his heart set on becoming a member of the Grand Slam Club, an exclusive group of endurance athletes who have completed marathons on all seven continents and the North Pole.
Sunday, May 14, 2006
Saturday, May 13, 2006
Vlastik's Run for Kids
On 26th May, Vlastilav Skvaril will commence a 5,500km solo run for Camp Quality. This run will take place from Hobart in the southern part of Tasmania to Cape York in the northern part of Queensland.
Camp Quality is giving joy to children and their families living with cancer. The motto says it all: "Laughter is the best medicine."
To raise funds for this worthy cause I will start my "Run For Kids Smiles" on the 24th of May 2006 from the southermost point of Tasmania to the northernmost point of Australia - the top of Cape York finishing on the 28th August - my 67th birthday.
Dates for arrival at major destinations:
Hobart: 26th May
Melbourne 1st June
Sydney 20th June
Brisbane 9th July
Mackay 28th July
Cairns 10th August
Cape York(Top)28th August
I know Vlastik will appreciate anyone joining him for a run on the road or helping out for a day or two. If so, please contact him on: 0438 330652 or 0419 399605
For more information about Vlastik's run go to: http://vlastiksrunforkids.bigblog.com.au/blog.do
Friday, May 12, 2006
Indian Multi-day race
http://www.multidays.com/html/fliers/indian_10_day_06.htm
Entry form available soon for this exciting new race. Interest is starting to build around the world, with several overseas runners already indicating their desire to compete. If you would like further information, please email me at pessam@bigpond.net.au
23 Sep - 06 Oct 06 - First Indian Multi-Day race
Entry form available soon for this exciting new race. Interest is starting to build around the world, with several overseas runners already indicating their desire to compete. If you would like further information, please email me at pessam@bigpond.net.au
23 Sep - 06 Oct 06 - First Indian Multi-Day race
World Harmony Run - 2006
http://www.worldharmonyrun.org/
The World Harmony Run is a global relay that seeks to promote international friendship and understanding. As a symbol of harmony, runners carry a flaming torch, passing it from hand to hand between members of thousands of local communities, travelling through over 70 nations around the globe.
The World Harmony Run is a true grassroots event that touches the lives of millions of people along its route. The runners visit schools, community groups, running clubs, and local and national government organizations. At these stops they celebrate the goal of world harmony as well as recognize people in the community who work for harmony in their own special way.
The World Harmony Run does not seek to raise money or highlight any political cause, but simply strives to create goodwill among peoples of all nations and strengthen a sense of international brotherhood and oneness.
The World Harmony Run is a global relay that seeks to promote international friendship and understanding. As a symbol of harmony, runners carry a flaming torch, passing it from hand to hand between members of thousands of local communities, travelling through over 70 nations around the globe.
The World Harmony Run is a true grassroots event that touches the lives of millions of people along its route. The runners visit schools, community groups, running clubs, and local and national government organizations. At these stops they celebrate the goal of world harmony as well as recognize people in the community who work for harmony in their own special way.
The World Harmony Run does not seek to raise money or highlight any political cause, but simply strives to create goodwill among peoples of all nations and strengthen a sense of international brotherhood and oneness.
Heels on Fire
Ever thought what it would be like to run over 600 km in a month through the Indian state of Kerala that the National Geographic describes as one of the ten paradises on earth? The chronicles of an insane plan and the adventures of Peter Dulvy - a runner, Desmond Roberts - a photographer and Rahul Noble Singh - a writer. They are giving themselves 30 days to complete the route. Peter on his feet and the others capturing the adventure and life along the way through images and words.
Thursday, May 11, 2006
Surgeres 48hr starts this weekend -World Class field
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/48heures-surgeres/
Cornelia BULLIG Allemagne 46 ans
Pamela REED Etats-Unis 45 ans
Mette PILGAARD Danemark 45 ans
Edit BERCES Hongrie 41 ans
Sumie INAGAKI Japon 40 ans
Masae KAMURA Japon 48 ans
Michaela DIMITRIADU Rép.T 32 ans
Galina EREMINA Russie 53 ans
Irina KOVAL Russie 47 ans
Irina REUTOVICH Russie 56 ans
Nina MYTROFANOVA Ukraine 49 ans
Christine BODET France 48 ans
Christiane LE CERF France 55 ans
Joëlle SEMUR France 45 ans
Wolfgang SCHWERK All. 50 ans
Jesper OLSEN Danemark 34 ans
Kenji OKIYAMA Japon 40 ans
Vlastimil DVORACEK Rép.T 47 ans
Vladimir TIVIKOV Russie 54 ans
J-Gilles BOUSSIQUET France 61ans
Emmanuel CONRAUX France37 ans
Claude HARDEL France 47 ans
Alain MALLEREAU France 55 ans
Jean-Pierre RENAUD France 46 ans
Gold Coast 100km to offer prizemoney
Gold Coast 100km to offer prizemoneyIan Corneliues, Gold Coast 100km race director, today announced that the Gold Coast 10km0 will be offering prizemoney this year.
The winner of the mens race will receive $1,000 provided the winning time is sub 7hrs 30 and the winner of the womens race will also win $1,000 provided the winning time is sub 9 hours.
There will be a meet the runners function by way of a pasta dinner (user pays) at the Runaway Bay Junior Rugby Club, opposite the Sports Super Centre in Morala Avenue commencing at 6:00 pm on race eve, Saturday 10 June 2006.
This will be followed by a panel discussion at 6:45 pm. He advises that the panel will include three of Australia's greatest 100 km runners, Tim Sloan, Don Wallace and Jonathan Blake.
The first two men and first two women in th erace will gain automatic selection to the team to represent Australia at the World Championships to be held in Korea provided their times are sub 8 and sub 9:30 respectively.
Offical team uniforms will be provided and it is expected that airfares and accommodation will be fully funded this year.
Entries for the Gold Coast 100 are now open, see http://www.goldcoast100.com.
Prizegiving will take place at the race venue at 6:00 pm on the day of the race.
The winner of the mens race will receive $1,000 provided the winning time is sub 7hrs 30 and the winner of the womens race will also win $1,000 provided the winning time is sub 9 hours.
There will be a meet the runners function by way of a pasta dinner (user pays) at the Runaway Bay Junior Rugby Club, opposite the Sports Super Centre in Morala Avenue commencing at 6:00 pm on race eve, Saturday 10 June 2006.
This will be followed by a panel discussion at 6:45 pm. He advises that the panel will include three of Australia's greatest 100 km runners, Tim Sloan, Don Wallace and Jonathan Blake.
The first two men and first two women in th erace will gain automatic selection to the team to represent Australia at the World Championships to be held in Korea provided their times are sub 8 and sub 9:30 respectively.
Offical team uniforms will be provided and it is expected that airfares and accommodation will be fully funded this year.
Entries for the Gold Coast 100 are now open, see http://www.goldcoast100.com.
Prizegiving will take place at the race venue at 6:00 pm on the day of the race.
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