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Address: 88-128 River End Rd, Bangholme 3196 Melbourne, VIC, Australia

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25.01.2022 This man Greg Dickson will be supremely fit by Jolong Park Fun Run on November 10. He has started training hard. How about you? Don’t forget to enter!

25.01.2022 A nice cool, moist morning greeted our runners on the beautiful Carrum- Frankston trail this morning. 23 rocked up to run anywhere from 3km-25km. I just caught ...some snapshots of some of the early finishers. Well done to the Packers that raced at Portsea Twilight 8km last night and for some strong parkrun Australia results around Australia yesterday too

25.01.2022 Com and join us for a training run this Sunday- see info below

25.01.2022 Happy New Year everyone! SUNDAY RUN- January 5: Carrum-Frankston Coastal Trail:... Those that want a lift from Edithvale please meet at running track car park at 7.15am. Meet at 7.30am at Keast Park (next to Carrum Bowling Club). The trail is set back from the beach between the primary and secondary dunes. After 5km you will reach tennis courts and Nepean Hwy. Cross Gould St and just to the left you will see the trail continue and follow Kannanook Creek. At 7km you will reach Frankston Pier. Continue along a boardwalk to the 8km mark. You can then run up Olivers Hill which is the 9km mark. So run options are: 18km- Run to top of Olivers Hill and return; 16km- Run to bottom of Olivers Hill and return; 14km- Run to Frankston Pier and return; 10km- Run to Tennis Courts and return; 5km- Run to Seaford Pier carpark and return. A great chance to have a dip pin the bay as soon as you finish your run! We will meet for coffee at Crackerjack Beachfront cafe (in Carrum Bowling Club) from 8.45am onwards.

24.01.2022 Looking forward to our Australia Day MELBOURNE PACK long run on the Warby Trail tomorrow. There was a big turnout of our runners at parkrun Australia runs toda...y. 10 of our runners landed on the podium outright. RESULTS: Michael Kernahan 1st @ Karkarook parkrun (pacing) 16.34 Greg Watson 3rd Karkarook 17.23 Siorcha Creaton 1st at Karkarook 19.27 Louisa Hamilton White 1st Chelsea Bicentennial parkrun 20.33 Anna Moore 2nd at Chelsea 21.57 Alex Gibson 3rd at Chelsea 18.24 James Vince 2nd at Maribrynong 17.50 Jay Bosanquet 2nd @ Berwick Springs parkrun 17.57 PB Emilie Barkley 1st at Pakenham 19.57 Jo Pratt 2nd at Pakenham parkrun 20.09 Alexander Bailey 19.16 Stuart J Capel 19.23 Sean Karl 19.35 PB Edward Gibson 20.24 Clarky Clark 20.58 Bradley Dickman 21.14 Mitchell Kerr Read 21.25 Shira Gottlieb 23.54 PB Mitch Wilkes 23.57 PB Sarah Hastings 24.06 PB Patricia Cavallo 24.57 Benjamin Jones 24.57 Naomi Kohlman 25.06 PB John John 25.49 Tilly Williams 26.13 Cindy King 26.17 Mitchell Fly 27.27 Samuel Gibson 29.15 Kerrie Gibson 29.17 Hannah Littler 29.21 Greg Dickson 30.07 Raf Saroup 32.20 PB Carissa Souroop 32.21 Julie Fly 37.01 Gayle Evangelista 44.16 See more

24.01.2022 More pics from today’s Jolong Park Fun Run in Melbourne.

24.01.2022 This Sunday, March 8, we will be hitting the well trodden bay trails in the Blackrock Bound (Black rock clock tower to Dendy St Brighton). It's an out and back... and there will be 5/10/15 km options (add more kms as required), mostly running on tracks overlooking the bay and cliffs. We will kick off ~7.30am from outside the playground park/clock tower heading north along the tracks. We are spoilt for choice in post run cafes. We will try for Cafe Odo(opposite the clock tower), although it is very populate so we have back up options. Unsure of pace groups yet, will depend on who can make it. It's quite awesome views on a good day. Hope you can get along and join us. All members and non members are welcome to join us on this run, so please invite family and friends to have a nice Sunday morning run

23.01.2022 #melbournepack are lucky to have run on 14 different long run courses in 2019. Our local course this morning was along the Long Beach trail and around the Patte...rson River loop return. This was followed by #breakfast and #banter @benny_skurka #edithvale #pattersonriver #sweat #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runhappy #runningmotivation #runningcommunity #marathontraining #halfmarathontraining #twobaystrailrun #instafit #instarun #melbourneinstarunners @ Edithvale, Victoria, Australia See more

22.01.2022 See if you can run at marathon World Record pace for just 2.2km at the short race (1 lap) at the Jolong Park Fun Fun on November 10. There will be special prizes for anyone that can hit the world record marathon pace for the 2.2km. The paces required are 2.52 per km pace for males and 3.12 per km pace for females. Thus the finishing times required will be 6.18 or faster for males and 7.03 or faster for females. Just think, if you were in the marathon you would have to run a further 40km to break the world record!

22.01.2022 The Sunday run this week, January 19, will be in stunning Braeside Park. Enter off lower Dandenong Road and proceed to car park number seven. (Magpie Carpark). ...We will begin the run around 6km loops at 7.30am. I can pick up anyone needing a lift from Edithvale track at 7.15am. Drinks, fruit and muffins will follow at the tables near the carpark 7 (between 8.30am- 9.15am, so if you have a longer run planned and want to be there in time for dink and food- start earlier and hook up with group at 7.30am mid run.) All welcome. Please invite family and running friends. (it is a flat, traffic free loop for your children or partners to come along and cycle if they wish). Following the fruit muffins near car park we will go to the café at GARDENWORLD, 810 Springvale Rd, Keysborough for a coffee at 9.30am. Cool, maybe damp conditions projected for track sessions tomorrow (Thursday)- embrace it! Don't forget to wear your MELBOURNE PACK singlets at parkrun this week- try Chelsea Bicentennial parkrun- it's a beautiful parkrun with a nice local vibe.

21.01.2022 More pics from the 2019 JOLONG PARK FUN RUN in Melbourne .

21.01.2022 For anyone wishing to prepare for the Jolong Park Fun Run on November 10, here is a free training run this Sunday to help you prepare for the event. All welcome

20.01.2022 You may like to listen to this interview I did with Dane Simon Verwey on his Run Culture podcast https://anchor.fm//Episode-26--New-segment-------------On-

20.01.2022 A nice day of training on Ella’s Loop in Edithvale today. 1km reps were on the menu. The winners of the 1km handicap races were Hudson Bucci and Hannah Littler.

20.01.2022 The Kids Running group has started up again in groups of 10. It is held each Monday (4.30pm- school terms only) and Wednesday (4.30pm- school terms only). It is not on in school holidays, but the stronger kids can join adults/older ids on Tuesdays and Thursdays during this period.

20.01.2022 This young runner is training hard for the Jolong Park Fun Fun on November. Get cracking just like Xavier and enter now.

19.01.2022 The MELBOURNE PACK Kids Running group at Edithvale will be including Monday and Wednesday sessions in Term 1, 2020 (on top of the Tuesday and Thursday sessions already happening). Note- the Tuesday and Thursday sessions will continue during these upcoming summer school holidays, except for the period from December 26-January 3.

19.01.2022 Just 18 days to go before the JOLONG PARK FUN RUN. Enter now for the 6.6km or 2.2km on the beautiful turf horse track in bayside Melbourne. Get 50% discount on entries using code MELBOURNEPACK jolongparkfunrun.comJust 18 days to go before the JOLONG PARK FUN RUN. Enter now for the 6.6km or 2.2km on the beautiful turf horse track in bayside Melbourne. Get 50% discount on entries using code MELBOURNEPACK jolongparkfunrun.com

19.01.2022 The Jolong Park Fun Run is a new event on 10 November. Run 1 or 3 laps of a turf horse racing track in rural Bangholme in Southside Melbourne! More info at https://jolongparkfunrun.com/

18.01.2022 This young runner is training hard for the Jolong Park Fun Run. Get your entries in

18.01.2022 The Jolong Park Fun Run on November 10 will be on a flat grass course, similar to the Kembla course that National Cross country was held on yesterday. Enter now and give it a crack.

17.01.2022 The Melbourne Pack run this Sunday, February 9, will be at Langwarrin Flora and Fauna Reserve. Just a 15 minute drive from Edithvale, it is an island of relati...vely undisturbed natural bushland surrounded by the suburbs of Frankston and Langwarrin. Access and parking is available via McClelland Drive, We will meet in this car park at 7.30am. For those that need a lift, please meet at the Edithvale track car park at 7.10am. There is a 6km loop plus other loops in the park. We will start with a 6km loop then run some shorter loops in the interior of the park. We will meet for coffee/breaky from 9.40am onwards at Patterson Place Café, 10/21 Thompson Rd, Patterson Lakes.. All members and non members are welcome to join us on this run, so please invite family and friends to have a nice Sunday morning run, walk or cycle with the group at this local gem.

16.01.2022 This week's newsletter has information about the upcoming Jolong Park Fun Run, interesting articles, discounts for premium members, the new date for Spartan Rac...e & Hurricane Heat in Queensland, and some date changes/corrections. https://www.runningcalendar.com.au/weekly-newsl/2019-09-24/

15.01.2022 JOLONG PARK FUN RUN: Less than a day to go before Melbourne’s exciting new fun run takes place. The track is dry and will be fast. Enter online before Midnight ...Saturday using the code MELBOURNEPACK and get a 50% discount on your entry. jolongparkfunrun.com Otherwise enter paying cash from 7.00am tomorrow morning. Everyone is to collect race bibs at the race site from 7.00am tomorrow. jolongparkfunrun.com See more

14.01.2022 #melbournepack RUNNER PROFILE 16: Lynda Dickson is an amazing 50+ runner that defies her age. Lynda has been a runner and PT for decades. This fitness fanatic h...as been able to reverse the slow as you age theory and is now getting OLDER YET FASTER. It had been a few years since she had run 22.00 for 5km but she has hit close to this mark several times in 2019. Lynda has fun with her racing and has travelled to destination races like @bostonmarathon @queenstownmarathon and @officialbsrf in recent times. See more

14.01.2022 New year, new you! In 2020, chase both the sun and your goals; give yourself and your mates a well deserved getaway and take on the challenge at Runaway Noosa.

14.01.2022 The Sunday run this weekend, December 8, will be sensational. It follows the beautiful Emerald to Cockatoo Trail. The trail starts at Emerald, in Kilvington Dri...ve, just past the Gemco Community Arts Complex (park there it is 19 Kilvington Drive). Meet here to start the run at 7.45am. Car pool from Edithvale track at 7.00am. You'll take in views of the Puffing Billy track, making your way through Nobelius Heritage Park, Emerald Lake Park and through Wrights forest to Cockatoo. The trail is lined with ferns and a mix of exotic and native flora. It is 7km to Cockatoo (14km return). Those wanting to run longer this week can do another out and back from the start for as long as they wish. Meet for coffee/brunch after the run from 9.15am onwards at The Bakery Café (also on Kilvington Drive just 150m from the start/finish of the run!).

14.01.2022 Even more pics from today's JOLONG PARK FUN RUN

13.01.2022 Here is an wonderful prize for all age group place getters in the 2.2km and 6.6km fun runs in bayside Melbourne in 4 weeks. Along with prize money and nice medals, plus other sponsors prizes, the 84 different podium winners having some cool prizes to strive for.

12.01.2022 The results for Sunday’s races are now on the race website. Thanks to Tomato Timing for doing such a great job before, during and after the race. Well done on some great racing everyone. We will be back for a 2020 version of the race and hope to make it bigger and better. See race results on the results page on this site:... jolongparkfunrun.com See more

12.01.2022 Prizes at the upcoming Jolong Park Fun Run on November 10 in Melbourne just keep getting better. The outright winners awards are becoming quite lucrative, with ...first male and female in the 6.6km now receiving $200, plus a $250 New Balance voucher, plus others sponsors prizes as well. We thank New Balance for coming on board with their great generosity. The 6.6km and 2.2km events on a beautiful turf horse racing track in bayside Melbourne are set to become one of the most exciting running races on the calendar. See more

11.01.2022 For our Sunday run this week (Jan 26- Australia Day!), we will hit the iconic Warby Trail. We meet for car pooling at Edithvale Track to depart at 7.00am. We w...ill start at 7.50am from Mt Evelyn at Monbulk Rd (near the corner of Clancy Rd, at front of the HAPPY TRAILS CAFE and head out along the Warby rail trail: 5km (to Wandin station, with return for a 10km run). I can pick up kids at 5km if that is all they want to do. 8.4km (to Killara, with return for a 16.8km run) 12.4km (to Woori Yallock, with return for a 24.8km run) Those wanting to do slightly different distances could run a min out and back at end to add on, or even walk final section if their programmed distance had passed. Note the 130m elevation difference between Mt Evelyn and Woori Yallock, meaning plenty of uphill running on the return journey. We will hook up for brunch at the café straight after the run. It is an awesome trail for family /friends to cycle next to you whilst you run. All welcome. See more

11.01.2022 Which of these Easter RUNNING TRAINING CAMPS would you like to attend in 2020? I plan on holding a running training camp from April 8-April 13 (long camp) OR Ap...ril 10-13 (short camp), 2020- which is over the Easter period. The camp will be geared for all ages and non runners are most welcome to attend too! Those under 13 will have to stay with an adult. Juniors 13-17 will be supervised at all times. I have done some preliminary investigations on accommodation, transport, facilities, pricing, trails, etc. I have created a poll below (shown in the next post). The poll asks which camp you would prefer to attend. The poll includes a box for if you cannot attend. If children can attend let me know in a comment below the poll. The camp options and approximate prices per person for the 5 nights/6 days are: 1. NORTH STRADBROKE ISLAND: Cost for the 6 days is $420 (no meals provided) or $620 (breakfast, lunch and dinner catered for). Cost for 4 days is $290 (no meals provided) or $440 (breakfast, lunch and dinner catered for). You are provided with twin share accommodation by the beach and shops, food storage (cold rooms, fridges, cupboards) kitchen/cooking facilities, transport in bus (to take you to various training locations, beaches, etc), shared male and female bathrooms, dining room, lounge rooms, large grounds. Training on pristine trails through amazing bushland and spectacular coastal scenery, sandhill sessions, beach/water sessions (even for non-swimmers), warm weather. Those who take the no meals provided option can either prepare their own food (supermarket is short walk away) and/or eat out at the several cafes, restaurants and club nearby. You would fly to Brisbane (current airfares Melbourne to Brisbane and return flying Tiger are approx. $250). You could either get the camp bus, or catch public transport from airport (about a 50 minutes trip from Brisbane airport). The photos below are from North Stradbroke! 2. AIREYS INLET (Great Ocean Rd): Cost for 6 days is $520. Cost for 4 days is $370. No meals provided. Staying in cabins (4 people in a 2 bedroom cabin). Cabins have a bathroom and kitchen/dining. Food- self catered. Shops/supermarket, café and restaurants nearby. Transport- self drive or grab a lift with someone. Some short drives required to get to training locations once at the camp. Includes coastal trails and beach runs, beach/water sessions (even for non-swimmers). 3. 12 APOSTLES/PRINCETOWN (Great Ocean Rd): Cost for 6 days is $380. Cost for 4 days is $270. Includes shared accommodation in a 14 person bunk room or 4 person bunk room plus a continental breakfast each day. Other meals self catered. (pub and café nearby, supermarket 15 minute drive away in Port Campbell). You will have food storage (fridges, cupboards) kitchen/cooking facilities, shared male and female bathrooms, dining room, lounge room. Transport- self drive or grab a lift with someone. Some short drives required to get to training locations once at the camp. Includes coastal trails and beach runs, beach/water sessions (even for non-swimmers). Special trip to see world famous 12 Apostles and Loch Gorge. See more

10.01.2022 EXCITING NEW CHELSEA HEIGHTS FUN RUN- 50% off entry fees offer. Just over 3 weeks to go before the Jolong Park Fun Run over 2.2km and 6.6km on November 10. To enter go to https://jolongparkfunrun.com/ For a special 50% off entry fee, use the code MELBOURNEPACK, for a limited time. So get those entries in fast!... Come to Melbourne’s bayside territory and run/gallop like a horse on the beautiful turf horse racing track. Incredible prizes will be on offer for a huge range of age groups. See more

10.01.2022 The majority of the 84 age group placegetters at the Jolong Park Fun Fun in both the 2.2km and 6.6km races will receive REVVIES packs. We wish to thanks REVVIES for being so generous in their support of our race. Used by professional runners, triathletes and sports teams, Revvies Energy Strips have been designed to provide a faster, more convenient, sugar-free caffeine boost that can be taken anywhere, anytime and without water. 40 mg of caffeine in each strip. (equivalent... to 1/2 cup of coffee) Delivers a fast physical and mental boost when you need it. Dissolving on the tongue in just seconds. No sticky mess. Can be taken without water. Allows caffeine intake to be managed separately from carbohydrates and fluids. Gluten free, FODMAP friendly, suitable for vegans Sugar-free and less than 1 calorie See more

10.01.2022 There will be 84 runners that win prizes at the Jolong Park Fun Run on November 10. They each win medals plus sponsors prizes, with the top open runners winning... prizemoney as well! Here are the award categories, plus click on the link below to enter: 6.6 km 1st open male, 2019 6.6km 2nd open male, 2019 6.6km 3rd open male, 2019 6.6km 1st open female, 2019 6.6km 2nd open female, 2019 6.6km 3rd open female, 2019 6.6km 1st 45+ male, 2019 6.6km 2nd 45+ male, 2019 6.6km 3rd 45+ male, 2019 6.6km 1st 45+ female, 2019 6.6km 2nd 45+ female, 2019 6.6km 3rd 45+ female, 2019 6.6km 1st 60+ male, 2019 6.6km 2nd 60+ male, 2019 6.6km 3rd 60+ male, 2019 6.6km 1st 60+ female, 2019 6.6km 2nd 60+ female, 2019 6.6km 3rd 60+ female, 2019 6.6km 1st u/18 male, 2019 6.6km 2nd u/18 male, 2019 6.6km 3rd u/18 male, 2019 6.6km 1st u/18 female, 2019 6.6km 2nd u/18 female, 2019 6.6km 3rd u/18 female, 2019 6.6km 1st u/15 male, 2019 6.6km 2nd u/15 male, 2019 6.6km 3rd u/15 male, 2019 6.6km 1st u/15 female, 2019 6.6km 2nd u/15 female, 2019 6.6km 3rd u/15 female, 2019 6.6km 1st u/11 male, 2019 6.6km 2nd u/11 male, 2019 6.6km 3rd u/11 male, 2019 6.6km 1st u/11 female, 2019 6.6km 2nd u/11 female, 2019 6.6km 3rd u/11 female, 2019 6.6km 1st u/8 male, 2019 6.6km 2nd u/8 male, 2019 6.6km 3rd u/8 male, 2019 6.6km 1st u/8 female, 2019 6.6km 2nd u/8 female, 2019 6.6km 3rd u/8 female, 2019 2.2 km 1st open male, 2019 2.2km 2nd open male, 2019 2.2km 3rd open male, 2019 2.2km 1st open female, 2019 2.2km 2nd open female, 2019 2.2km 3rd open female, 2019 2.2km 1st 45+ male, 2019 2.2km 2nd 45+ male, 2019 2.2km 3rd 45+ male, 2019 2.2km 1st 45+ female, 2019 2.2km 2nd 45+ female, 2019 2.2km 3rd 45+ female, 2019 2.2km 1st 60+ male, 2019 2.2km 2nd 60+ male, 2019 2.2km 3rd 60+ male, 2019 2.2km 1st 60+ female, 2019 2.2km 2nd 60+ female, 2019 2.2km 3rd 60+ female, 2019 2.2km 1st u/18 male, 2019 2.2km 2nd u/18 male, 2019 2.2km 3rd u/18 male, 2019 2.2km 1st u/18 female, 2019 2.2km 2nd u/18 female, 2019 2.2km 3rd u/18 female, 2019 2.2km 1st u/15 male, 2019 2.2km 2nd u/15 male, 2019 2.2km 3rd u/15 male, 2019 2.2km 1st u/15 female, 2019 2.2km 2nd u/15 female, 2019 2.2km 3rd u/15 female, 2019 2.2km 1st u/11 male, 2019 2.2km 2nd u/11 male, 2019 2.2km 3rd u/11 male, 2019 2.2km 1st u/11 female, 2019 2.2km 2nd u/11 female, 2019 2.2km 3rd u/11 female, 2019 2.2km 1st u/8 male, 2019 2.2km 2nd u/8 male, 2019 2.2km 3rd u/8 male, 2019 2.2km 1st u/8 female, 2019 2.2km 2nd u/8 female, 2019 2.2km 3rd u/8 female, 2019

09.01.2022 It is time to get out there and start training for the Jolong Park Fun Fun at Bangholme (next to Chelsea Heights in Bayside Melbourne) on November 10. Get ready for the 6.6km or 2.2km on the turf horse track. What a great incentive to get fit for summer. So put on those runners and head out the door for some training. Don’t forget to enter!

09.01.2022 BIB COLLECTION: There will no longer be a bib collection on Friday, November 8 or Saturday, November 9. Bib collection will now only take place on race day- Sunday November 10 from 7.00am. This is thanks to several volunteers offering to help! So use that time on Friday and Saturday to get your flashy racing kit ready, (like Vernon Gibson with his blue socks). Only 2 days to go to enter online. Enter online by Saturday night, otherwise enter on the day paying cash.

09.01.2022 Achilles Run Club have done amazing things to help runners with disabilities. Our own Clarky Clark has been a guide runner and helper for this incredible group for years. This is his latest initiative. Please help if you can:

08.01.2022 What a beautiful morning for the Carrum Coastguard Fun Run. 33 MELBOURNE PACK runners took on either the 6km or 12km races in the gravel trail and were highly s...uccessful. Our teams took 1st and 2nd in the 12km and 1st and 3rd in the 6km. Our runners took all four outright wins, with Xavier Johnson and Nikniks Catlover winning the 12km and with Hudson Bucci and Siorcha Creaton winning the 6km. Results: 6km- male Hudson Bucci 1st 21.17 (1st u/16) Sam Albiston 2nd 21.55 2nd u/16 Thierry Russie 9th 25.18 (1st open) John Albiston 14th 25.40 (2nd open) Benny Skurka 18th 26.03 (6th open) 6km female Siorcha Creaton 1st 22.12 (1st u/16) Noa Saroup 2nd 24.47 (2nd u/16) Anna Moore 3rd 25.33 (1st open) Lucy Burgess 4th 27.27 (2nd open) Lucy McGarva 5th 28.24 (3rd open) Carissa Souroop 6th 28.30 (4th open) Grace Bunting 12th 29.30 (7th open) Tilly Williams 15th 29.46 (6th u/16) Naomi Kohlman 18th 30.16 (12th open) Summer Albiston 20th 30.40(7th u/16) Brooke Gebbing 27th 32.18 (9th u/16) Barbara Winkler 56th 35.15 Susan Northover 140th 50.39 12km male Xavier Johnson 1st 41.15 1st open Alexander Bailey 3rd 45.54 3rd open Kang Lim 12th 48.55 12th open Bradley Dickman 21st 51.43 21st open John John 44th 1.04.19 43rd open 12km female Nikki Lesberg 1st 44.49 Louisa Hamilton White 2nd 49.03 Cindy King 4th 51.12 Kerri Cappy 6th 53.36 Geraldine Creaton 8th 54.25 Theresa Smullen 1.02.54 Hannah Littler 18th 1.06.03 Frankie Piper 46th 1.27.52 Julie Fly 48th 1.28.38

08.01.2022 April 2020 Running Training Camp There will be a running training camp at Aireys Inlet, from Thursday April 9 until Monday April 13, 2020. It will be an awesome... way to kick-start your latest training campaign and to take your running performances to a new level in the beautiful Great Ocean Rd area. Every session will have the flexibility of catering for runners of all levels. These sessions include: Runs on local beaches including the breathtaking Fairhaven Beach. Trail runs on spectacular single tracks and fire trails around Aireys Inlet and in the surrounding Otways National Park. Runs on the stunning Surf Coast trail with incredible coastal vistas. A hill session on a local groomed dirt road Recovery sessions in the spa bath on site. One on one talks with coach Sean Williams on developing a program to succeed in target races. A tennis tournament on site. A running technique session. Strength training on the beach A Pilates for Runners session Body surfing at the beach. You can do as much of or as little of the program as you wish. COST: Spots at this camp are limited! First in with the $150 deposits get a spot at the camp. This deposit is non refundable The total cost of the camp is $420. Even for example if you can only stay for three nights, the only payment option is the $420. Accommodation is 3 to a room, with a few Queen rooms for couples if you want to come with a partner. (let me know early to snag those). Accommodation/Address: Split Point Cottages, 40 Hopkins St, Aireys Inlet. They are freestanding cottages set on an acre of landscaped native gardens with shared tennis court, outdoor spa and BBQ area. It is s short walk to cafes, restaurants, beach and hotel. HOW TO GET THERE: Driving: Aireys Inlet is 1hr 34min drive from the Melbourne CBD. Take the M1 from Melbourne to Geelong. At Waurn Ponds take the exit towards C134/Torquay/Anglesea/Great Ocean Rd. Follow Anglesea Rd/C134 to Great Ocean Rd/B100 in Aireys Inlet. Juniors will have the opportunity to get a lift to and from the camp from Edithvale. If you are a driver and can assist with transporting runners to and from the camp please let me know. Talk to the other runners and work out who drives, who is a passenger, etc. I would expect passengers to fully reimburse drivers for petrol costs. I can fix you up with a lift with another runner if you don’t know anyone else attending. By sharing these costs around, it will be cheap for all. Rail and bus: Catching a train to Geelong then bus to Aireys Inlet takes about 3 hours 15 minutes and costs $18-$26 each way from Southern Cross Station- so add on more if coming from further away in Melbourne. Fly and bus/car: Take a plane to Avalon Airport (Geelong) then take a bus to Geelong and a bus to Aireys Inlet. It will take about 1hr 15min on buses from the airport. Or it is about a 45min drive from the airport to Aireys Inlet if you hire a car or Uber. Meals and Food: Obviously, nutrition is important because of the amount of training that we will be doing. You are expected to prepare your own breakfast, lunch and usually dinner, unless eating out. Everyone is self-catering. Each cottage is equipped with a kitchen which has stoves, ovens, microwaves, fridges, bench tops, and cupboard space. There is a General Store in Aireys Inlet that is close to the cottages. There are supermarkets in Anglesea- 10km away (you may want to pop in there on your way to the camp) If you have special dietary requirements, you will need to look after yourself by bringing your appropriate foods. A popular place for dinner is the Aireys Pub. The own also boasts some restaurants, cafes and Seafood Take Away. Things to bring: 1. Training gear (training shoes, stopwatch, racing flats, singlets, long and short-sleeve t-shirts, running bras, tights, socks, tracksuit and water bottle). Be prepared for wet weather and potentially cold weather whilst running. Thus tracksuits, running gloves, beanies and all weather jackets will be very handy. Please remember water bottles. Clearly label all your gear. 2. Casual gear for all types of weather 3. Bathers for body surfing and swimming in Ocean, plus for spa, 4. Tennis racquets and balls (if you wish to play) PAYMENT DETAILS: Pay directly into my account (be sure to include your name and camp next to your payment); bank details are: BANK: CBA ACCOUNT NAME: King and Williams BSB 06 2320 Account Number 1004 3111 ITINERARY Thursday April 9: 2.00pm- Check-in, walk around, loosen up the legs. 4.00pm- start warm-up jog from cabins, stretching, drills. 4.30pm- up to 15x200m hill on McConachy Rd- local dirt road- (or 170mhill, 140m hill,120m hill or 100m hill- depending on level) - off a 2 minute cycle- quick jog recovery. 5.10pm- start cool down jog back to cabins 5.30pm- group stretch 6.30pm- dinner Friday April 10: 6.50am- Depart for Currawong Trail loop (short drive) 7.00am- Run 12km Currawong loop on bush trails. Those wishing to run further can do add on with Michael at the end. Those wishing to run shorter can do an out and back of 6km or 8km on same loop. The last 6k of the loop is a bit rocky- that can be avoided by running an out and back) 8.30am- cars depart for cabins (some cars may leave earlier, some may leave later, depending on numbers/time run) 8.35am- group stretch 9.00am- breakfast 11.00am- strength session on beach, followed by out and backs in water and some body surfing 12.30pm- Lunch 1.30pm- First rounds of tennis tournament and swim at beach 4.15pm- easy out and back run of 5-10km. Dowon to Bambra Rd, then right and left on to Old Coach Rd and on to Gentle Annie Trail which branches off to the right. 5.15pm- group stretch 6.00pm- dinner Saturday April 11: 7.00am- 3.5km warm up jog to Fairhaven Beach (will be an option to drive there), stretching/drills on beach (low tide thus hard sand) 7.30am- up to 6 x 1600m (800m out and 800m back), 1200m (600m out and 600m back) or 800m (400m out and 400m back) off a 7 minute cycle 8.20am- 3.5km cool down jog back to cabins (will be an option to drive back) 8.35am- group stretch 8.45am- breakfast 11.00am- Pilates session with Trish Cavallo 12.15pm- lunch 1.30pm- finals of tennis tournament and swim at beach 4.15pm- easy out and back run of 5-10km. from Hopkins street, follow the dirt road downhill to Bambra Rd, then turn right, follow along to the Distillery Rd, Bambra Rd intersection and turn left, then 300m later turn left into the Distillery creek carpark. Then turn right onto the Moggs Creek trail and follow the signposted trail for as long as you want before turning back and going the same way 5.15pm- group stretch 6.00pm- dinner Sunday April 12: 7.00am- Out and back runs Surf Coast Trail towards Anglesea. Either: 10km run (5km turn around) 17km run (8.5km turn around) 25km run (12.5km turn around) Those wishing to run further can do an add on at the end. 9.00am- Breakfast Relax/swim at beach 12.30pm- lunch 2.30pm- technique session 4.30pm- easy run of 4-8km on Old Coach Rd and Gentle Annie Trail. 5.15pm- group stretch 6.00pm- dinner Monday April 13: 7.00am- Run on Distillery Creek Road (dirt). Either: 6km run (3km turn around) 8km run (4km turn around) 10km run (5km turn around) 14km run (7km turn around) 8.15am- breakfast 10.00am- CAMP CONCLUDES- check out Sean Williams 0412 206 821 [email protected]

08.01.2022 Fans. We know you have been waiting for it. Here is Tilly and Sean’s Lucky 13th performance. PIANO MAN by the amazing Billy Joel. We hope you enjoy it.

07.01.2022 Jolong Park Fun Run (November 10 in Melbourne) sponsor Quest Maribyrnong have kindly offered the winning grand masters runners a great prize. The top male and the top female in the 60+ age group will win an overnight accommodation stay in a studio apartment including car parking and late check out until 12.00pm. They will also win a beautiful medal and other sponsors prizes. So if you are feeling Older yet Faster these days and are 60 years of age or more, then enter fast for this great event. It will be kind on the body being on a nice cushioned turf horse track at the end of Melbourne Cup week. https://www.questapartments.com.au//quest-maribyr/overview

06.01.2022 Well done to the 40 #melbournepack #runners that worked as a team in sub groups at #braesidepark today on their #longrun Lots of yummy food and drink was enjoye...d post #run top effort to some of our SUPER FUNDRAISERS who have raised piles of money for bushfire relief over the last week or so. @ Carissa Souroop and others participated in the Relief Run and Thomas Hughes raised nearly $4000 with his special initiative. You can still can still join the Relief Run cause and donate if you have your weekend runs recorded on STRAVA. Simply go to https://reliefrun.com.au/about-relief-run fir the simple steps See more

05.01.2022 What a massive weekend of running. Dozens of Melbourne Packers lined up in parkrun Australia events around the country. It was great seeing our members wearing... the blue and white singlets at Chelsea Bicentennial parkrun Athletics Victoria competition recommenced for the 2019-20 season after the holiday break. Our runners were in fine form. Michael Kernahan completed the first of two podium finishes for the weekend winning his tactical 1500m race in 4.21 with a kick over the last 300m that Mo Farah would have been proud of. Nikniks Catlover Nikki Lesberg smashed her 1500m PB by 6 seconds to come 2nd in 4.47. Jo Pratt was strong in running a 400m PB of 1.13 and a 1500 m seasons best of 5.21. Will Orchard ran a sensational 4.52 in his 1500m, which included a massive last lap. Hudson Bucci blew out a few vacation cobwebs to record 4.59. Sunday saw Nick Jansen go out at close to 2.40 marathon pace in the Cadbury Marathon in Hobart. He was very game to hang in there when the going got tough to make his debut in 3.05. The biggest trail event in Victoria, the Two Bays Trail Run, was held on the Mornington Peninsula today. The race director is none other than Melbourne Packer Rohan Day! The 28km and 56km events are not races for the faint hearted, with rigid qualifying times required just to get a start. Michael Kernahan notched his second podium finish for the weekend with a mighty 2nd place finish in the 28km. He ran faster than the previous race record and was very close behind the winner, an international athlete from France. 10 other Packers did themselves proud- all running to the best of their ability on the day. RESULTS: 28km- Michael Kernahan 1.45 Simon Glendenning 2.15 Scotty Orchard 2.35 Emilie Barkley 2.37 Morgan Louise Deegan 2.57 Carissa Souroop 3.12 Lucy McGarva 3.14 Lorna Grbin 3.26 Hannah Littler 3.44 56km- Stuart Hughes 5.23 Clarky Clark 6.17 Kang Lim 6.26

05.01.2022 Yet another sponsor has kindly come on board for the Jolong Park Fun Run, to be staged in bayside Melbourne on November 10. This sponsor is BakSound. The 28 winners/placegetters across all the age groups in the 2.2km and 6.6km races will be given vouchers so they get the premium version of BakSound for free. What is Baksound? Give your performance a boost with BakSound!... BakSound is a proud supporter of this fun run, and all first place finishes will receive a premium version of the BakSound (https://www.facebook.com/baksoundapp/) app from the App Store. BakSound is a new Australian iphone app that can help improve your training, technique and performance. It allows you to record voice memos to yourself and play them over your favourite tunes you listen to on your iphone while training, preparing for a race or relaxing. For example, if you need to improve a specific technique, you can record a reminder and schedule it to play at timed intervals while you train. This will help you reinforce the technique until it becomes habit. You will notice that it is even more effective because it is your own voice reminding you. You can boost performance by recording positive self talk, inspirational quotes, instructions from your coach, motivating chants from teammates, or your 'why'. Use these prior to a race to get in the zone or during training to push yourself that bit harder. Features of the premium version include: - Unlimited recordings. You can have as many folders and recordings in those folders as you like. You can easily deselect any recordings you don't want to play. - Auto trim. The app will automatically trim silences before and after your recording. - Your choice of timing. You can select the time between messages and loop them indefinitely or for a set period. - Custom sorting. Easily play your recordings by name, time or randomly. - Soften background music. This option softens your background music so your recordings stand out more. BakSound can also be beneficial for mental health, self esteem, eating disorders, personal development, and study. See more

04.01.2022 Keith Bateman has put together a very special price for MELBOURNE PACK members for the book he wrote with Heidi Jones titled OLDER YET FASTER ($29.95 instead of $39.95 including postage and handling) - if you do wish to use it, here is the special link to use: http://olderyetfaster.com/300/MELBOURNEPACK is now the link (all caps, as written)

03.01.2022 Event Times 2.2km starts at 8.15am, 6.6km starts at 8.30am. The start/finish line is at the same place on the horse track near the main entrance. Car Parking An on site car park will be provided free of charge, available off road and on site from 7.00am.... Food and Drink Water will be provided at the finish of each 2.2km loop. An assortment of food and drinks will be for sale on the day. Presentations Presentation of awards will commence at 10.00am under a large shelter near the finish Prizes 1st Outright Male and Female in the 6.6km each receive: $200 cash, a $250 gift voucher from New Balance, plus other sponsors prizes. 1st Outright Make and female in the 2.2km each receive: Free nights accomodation at Quest Hotel and sponsors prizes. 84 different placegetters in age groups across both events when special medals.

03.01.2022 These runners are all training hard for the Jolong Park Fun Run 2.2km and 6.6km)on November 10 by Chelsea Heights. One thing for sure, these races will be on rain, hail or shine on the classic turf horse track. To get 50% off the entry fee use the code MELBOURNEPACK So be sure to train hard and get those entries in! https://jolongparkfunrun.com/

03.01.2022 Just 3 months to go to Melbourne's exciting new fun run. Join the multitudes hitting one of Australia's best turf horse tracks over 6.6km or 2.2km. Celebrate Melbourne Cup Week in style by running this amazing race. Great prizes for top three in a big range of age groups in both events. Updated prizemoney for outright winners in both events to be announced soon. It will be Australia's richest purse for a cross country race.

03.01.2022 #melbournepack RUNNER PROFILE 15: Thomas Hughes is a 16 year old runner on the rise. 2019 has seen him improve his 1500m PB over 30 seconds to a highly impressi...ve 4.19. Here he is coming 3rd in the @vicmilersclub race where he recently notched that PB. Note his training partner @alexgibson.1 just behind him also running a PB of 4.19. #sweat #run #running #runnersofinstagram #runhappy #runningmotivation #1500m #mile #track #trackandfield #mentoneaths @mentoneaths #instafit #instarun @athleticsvictoria #athleticsaustralia See more

02.01.2022 Baksound were a sponsor at yesterday's race and several of you would have received the free app. You may all want to check the app out for a bit of inspiration and motivation See Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/baksoundapp/

02.01.2022 Just 12 days to go before the JOLONG PARK FUN RUN. Enter now for the 6.6km or 2.2km on the beautiful turf horse track in bayside Melbourne. Get 50% discount on entries using code MELBOURNEPACK jolongparkfunrun.comJust 12 days to go before the JOLONG PARK FUN RUN. Enter now for the 6.6km or 2.2km on the beautiful turf horse track in bayside Melbourne. Get 50% discount on entries using code MELBOURNEPACK jolongparkfunrun.com

02.01.2022 What can one do in 60 minutes? Most recreational and junior runners I train can complete the majority of their daily running training in 60minutes, apart from t...heir long long. They can do it within 5km of their home. Extra training like strength and stretching can be done indoors at home. Elites, ultra runners, triathletes- beware; your long rides, second daily runs, long runs will be very expensive in Melbourne if logged on STRAVA and you may need to look at altering your training. If anyone needs help in adjusting their training program to fit the stage 4 restrictions, please message me. Your home treadmills may come in handy! To change Kipling’s words a little: If you can fill the unforgiving hour With sixty minutes worth of distance run. Bear this in mind: The world record for the half marathon is 58 minutes. That is a lot of training for one day! Also bear this in mind: The first man to run a sub 4 minute mile, Sir Roger Bannister, rarely trained for more than an hour a day.

01.01.2022 This runner Nikki Lesberg is training hard for the Jolong Park Fun Run.

01.01.2022 The JOLONG PARK FUN RUN, on Nov 10, is pleased to announce some more amazing prizes from yet another super sponsor. The winning male and female masters runners... 45+), plus the first junior runner (u/18) in the 6.6km, will win a KX Pilates Chelsea #kxpilateschelsea #kxpilates 8 CLASS #pilates PACK valued at $160. #run #running #runningmotivation #jolongparkfunrun #fit #fitnessmotivation #instapilates #instarun #instafit #melbournepack #sweat See more

01.01.2022 Many of these runners that raced in Melbourne today will be lining up at the Jolong Park Fun Run in four weeks.

01.01.2022 Just 5 days to go before Melbourne’s exciting new fun run takes place. Enter online before Midnight Saturday using the code MELBOURNEPACK and get a 50% discount... on your entry. The horses blitzed the #melbournecup today; now it is your turn to fly around the beautiful turf horse track. jolongparkfunrun.com #melbournepack #melbourneinstarunners #australianinstarunners #run #running #athleticsaustralia #athleticsvictoria #chelsea #edithvale #instafit #instarun #instafun See more