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25.01.2022 "Geoff Watt Run a Rousing Success" Thanks to all the runners /walkers who too part in this years Virtual Event. Look forward to seeing you next year for 50th Anniversary Celebrations! #GeoffWattRun

25.01.2022 Enter Now- Only 3 weeks until Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Run. www.geoffwattrun.com.au All runners/ walkers receive Blue Neckbuff (Seen below) along with race medal & gift pack. #Geoffwattrun #NeckBuff #VirtualRun

25.01.2022 Welcome to Australia's Top XC Skier Phillip Bellingham & French XC Skier & Running Champion Iris Pessey who are currently training in France & will join us for 2020 Geoff Watt Virtual Run. @PhillipBellingham @IrisPessey Australian XC Ski Team

24.01.2022 Thanks to Glenn Sanford from Waterford Rise for sponsoring this years Waterford Rise Mens 10k event on Sunday 17th October,2021. Glenn will join runners departing from Geoff Watt Memorial Athletics Track , passing Waterford Rise then out on Pharoahs Rd (By Warragul Country Club Golf Course) & return at Dollarburn Rd. An undulating course through beautiful green countryside. #WaterfordRise #GeoffWattRun #Mens10KRun #funrun

23.01.2022 Autumn Full Moon Kathy Watt

23.01.2022 While training for a major event you will experience setbacks, possibly injuries & obstacles to overcome but the rest will allow you to rise to new levels. Be consistent & persistent with your training...even small amounts of walking or jogging daily/weekly can add to your overall fitness.

23.01.2022 Put some "Bounce in Your Step" with Sunbeam Sultanas. In Gift pack for all runners/ walkers in 2020 Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Run /Walk. Sunbeam Australia #Sultanas #geoffwattrun #VirtualRun #PutSomeBounceInYourStep

23.01.2022 Yorkshire Tea (Endorsed by HRH Prince of Wales) -Official Brew of the 2020 Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run. Enjoy a cup of Yorkshire tea in the morning before your run or post race. #YorkshiretTea #Geoffwattrun #tea #refreshing #LetsHaveAProperBrew

22.01.2022 Recruiting interested recreational athletes for Kyolic Garlic-Aerobic Fitness Trial. Great natural way to reduce blood pressure & increase aerobic performance with Kyolic garlic supplements. Register now at: www.alpinetiming.com/rg20 All participants get arterial Stiffness test (Non invasive & takes approx 10-15m) at Hawthorn then 2 Free VO2 max tests -one at start of trial & one after 12 weeks.(at Mulgrave).

21.01.2022 Chance to enter 2020 Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Fun Run from anywhere in Australia. Complete the run /walk between 18th-31st October, 2020. (Distance can be completed over several days due to lockdown rules in Melbourne). Maybe this is the year you can enter the Half Marathon or 10k event & complete it over 10 days,etc. Plenty of Prizes to be won. Upload your images to our facebook page-Be Creative, Fancy Dress, Family shots or with Pets, Scenic photos,etc. Enter now at: www.geoffwattrun.com.au #VirtualRun #HaveFun #DoITYourWay #GeoffWattRun

20.01.2022 It's such an Honour to welcome Gary Corbitt (USA) who took part in this years 2020 Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Run in the L&F Eyecare Half Marathon. Gary's father Ted was a Pioneer of USA Running (& Physiotherapist) with whom my dad Geoff became great friends with & stayed at his house whilst running in America. Gary sent this photo of my Dad Geoff taken in 1959 at their house. Mum told me in those days black & white people weren't supposed to sit next to each other on buses but my Dad sat next to Ted & said "We suffer the same running marathons & we're comrades & friends." My Dad loved travelling, running & meeting people from all different countries.

18.01.2022 Welcome to Geoff Watt Run Ambassador Doctor Peter Morris ("Dr Pete")who has both a love for obstacle course racing, snow sports and photography on the side. "I have travelled across the world to do both, and have completed 50 different Tough Mudder events, including a 12hour overnight race where I ran more than 50kms. I am always looking for a new adventure and can't wait to take part in the Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual fun run!" If you have a love for running & adventure join Peter at this years Geoff Watt Run & take some photos of you & your family /friends in action. Plenty of prizes to be won. www.geoffwattrun.com.au #GeoffWattrun #Adventure #virtualfunrun #actionPhotography

18.01.2022 Jayco Young Achievement Awards helping Gippsland athletes achieve their athletic Goals thanks to Jayco & ASICS. Enter 2020 Geoff Watt memorial Virtual Run & like us on facebook. More details will be announced soon. Jayco Australia #geoffwattrun #YoungAchievementAward #Virtualrun @ASICSAustralia ASICS #countryathletes Voyage Fitness Warragul Warragul Little Athletics

18.01.2022 Less than 30 Days to go until Geoff Watt Run. ENTER Now at: www.geoffwattrun.com.auLess than 30 Days to go until Geoff Watt Run. ENTER Now at: www.geoffwattrun.com.au

18.01.2022 Iris Pessey training for Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Fun Run up Serre Chevallier in France. With the cancellation of World Vertical Running World Championship we are pleased Iris will join us. I photographed Iris winning Kangaroo Hoppett XC Ski race last year. Recently riding a stage of TDF with her partner Phil Bellingham. Find new Challenges during these unusual Times. Iris Pessey #Enjoychallenges #geoffwattrun #virtualrun

18.01.2022 Excited that Marathon Running Legend Rob DeCastella will join us as an Ambassador for this years Geoff Watt Memorial "Virtual" Fun Run. In 1983 Deeks won Australia's first World IAAF Athletic Championship & also Rotterdam Marathon. At 1981 Fukuoka Marathon he became World Record Holder (a record Derek Clayton held for 12 years). Winning 2 Commonwealth Games & 5th at 1984 Olympics he has an impressive list of performances. Currently he is director of the Indigenous marathon Foundation -inspiring the next generation of Champions. Rob deCastella #RunningLegend #Marathons #GeoffWattRun #Inspiration

17.01.2022 Geoff Watt Run report Warragul Drouin Gazette

16.01.2022 Thanks to L&F Eyecare for sponsoring the 2021 L&F Eyecare Geoff Watt Memorial Mens & Womens Half Marathon Event. L& F Eyecare with John Farmer, Markus Ochsenbein & Ken Thomas celebrated their 40th Anniversary while this will be the 50th Anniversary of Geoff Watt Memorial Run. L&F Eyecare L&F Eyecare #optometry #GeoffWattRun #gothedistance #HalfMarathon #funrun

15.01.2022 Molly in training for Geoff watt memorial Virtual Run Fancy Dress Competition with her dog Penelope Snowdrop. Plenty of Fancy Dress prizes for participants posting pictures when they take part at this years Run. #FancyDress #Prizes #GeoffWattRun #virtualfunrun

15.01.2022 Geoff Watt Memorial Run Half Marathon My Time 2:10:41 October 31, 2020 I had just turned 8 years old when I met Geoff Watt. His adventurous spirit is a memor...y I’ve always cherished. Geoff was a guest in our home in New York for one week. He and my father Ted Corbitt were running pioneers and kindred spirits. I wish I had been older to understand the conversations they had. These gentlemen were progressive thinkers and provided inspiration to many. Read more about Geoff Watt below. It was an honor this morning at age 69 to compete in the virtual Geoff Watt Memorial Run. Thank You Kathy Watt for the invitation. Geoff's passion remembered Kate Withers 31 Aug 2017, Kathy Watt was only four years old when her father died but remembers fondly his infectious passion for running and fitness. Geoff Watt was a prolific marathon runner and adventurer and helped shape the face of athletics in Australia. "I remember going along to marathons when I was really young and wanting to be an Olympic runner," Kathy said. Kathy went on to become an Olympic gold medallist in cycling and was inspired by her dad's zest for life. "He was a good runner and adventurer, but it was his community spirit and passion that inspired me to train really hard and knowing that he only ever wanted people to give their best," she said. "It was his motto that that you didn't have to necessarily win but it was taking part that was important." Geoff hitchhiked the world in pursuit of adventure. He climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, ran the Comrades Marathon in South Africa, finished 10th in the Boston Marathon and fourth in one of the most gruelling endurance events in the world, the London to Brighton Challenge. He trained under the tutelage of the famous Percy Cerutty in Portsea alongside some of the greatest long-distance runners of all time. "Dad really was ahead of his time. He sustained a very healthy, simple, almost Spartan-like diet and would run the sand dunes and swim in the ocean at Portsea," Kathy said. While Geoff was "no Herb Elliott", Kathy said it was her father's forward-thinking and knack for nurturing talent that left an indelible mark on the sport of athletics. "Dad just loved helping and inspiring people. I meet people today who have his hand-written training programs which are almost philosophies for living," Kathy said. "I still have people come up to me and said 'I knew your dad and I've still got his training program in a drawer'." An avid writer, Geoff also kept extensive journals about his training and adventures and even wrote some short stories along the way. "A lot of his philosophies form part of the modern day things that people do now in athletics," Kathy said. "In one of his training diaries he wrote 'to eat well and sleep dry, all else is profit. One day somehow you must hit the track and get to know what adventure means'." Locals will get their chance to hit the track when the 46th annual Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run is held on 29 October. Geoff was involved with the start-up of the Warragul Athletics Club and Kathy said the fun run was a testament to her father's memory. "Dad was heavily involved with coaching and helping people and he died doing what he loved on a training run up Mount Erica, so I think he would be really proud because his main objective was to get people and out there exercising," she said. The fun run is open to people of all ages and fitness levels with events including the 2.5km walk/run, 5km, 10km and half marathon. "It's off-road so its friendly for kids and families and it goes around the fitness trail and athletics track," Kathy said. "Well behaved dogs can come on a leash, babies in prams and anyone can take part. "We have spot prizes and fancy dress so people don't need to be the fastest to win." The start line is at the Geoff Watt Memorial Athletics Track in Warragul and proceeds from entry fees go toward the Lions Club and a young athletes scholarship fund set-up by event organisers.

14.01.2022 Start Planning your Fancy Dress outfit for 2020 Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Fun Run. Upload your photos -Plenty of prizes on offer for 1.Families 2.With pets 3.Scenic 4.Having Fun 5.Creative Ideas. Enter now at : www.geoffwattrun.com.au #geoffwattrun #fancyDress #Virtualrun #PhotoCompetition #BeCreative #plentyofprizes

14.01.2022 Thanks to Bottles of Australia all participants in 2020 Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run will receive a Water bottle. @BOA #WaterBottle #virtualrun

13.01.2022 50th Anniversary Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run &Festival Sunday 17th October, 202150th Anniversary Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run &Festival Sunday 17th October, 2021

12.01.2022 When you reach the top of the Mountain or Achieve your Goal take a moment to reflect that sometimes "Success can be measured by not only What You Achieve but the Obstacles you've Overcome along the Way." Just Give Your Best. this was my Motto before winning Olympic Gold & Silver in Barcelona- Kathy Watt Photo: Phil Bellingham-Aus XC Skier-French Alps training for this Years Geoff watt Virtual Fun Run. #DoItYourWay #geoffwattrun #AchieveYourGoals #AdmireTheView #VirtualRun

10.01.2022 "Golden Girl" Glynis Nunn inspired a Nation winning Gold in Heptathlon at the Los Angeles Olympics (1984). We are proud to have Glynis as an Ambassador for this years Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Fun Run. Talented & versatile on &off the track. Glynis also finished 5th 100m hurdles & 7th Long jump at LA Olympics. Gold Medallist Brisbane Commonwealth Games Heptathlon. *Mother of 2 children both engaged in sport 1 in US on scholarship for Soccer, the other a state rep in Equ...estrian Showjumping. *Administrator sport on Gold Coast Ex Dir Gold Coast Academy of Sport *Ex Dir Australian Track and Field Coaches Association Glynis is still involved in coaching a squad of athletes ranging in age from 10 60 yrs. #GlynisNunn #OlympicGold #Heptathlon #athletics #CommonwealthGames #geoffwattrun #virtualrun #inspirational See more

09.01.2022 Congratulations to Molly Irvine -Winner Jayco Young Achiever Award U25. Molly won the Bulla Womens 10k event with a great time of 44m46. Molly has been an age group Triathlon representative for Australia & is a member of the traralgon athletics Club. Thanks to Asics for $200 Voucher & ASICS gear. Jayco #YoungAchieverAward #GeoffWattRun #virtualrun ASICS

07.01.2022 Thanks to Evan Broadbent & his team at Harcourts Warragul for sponsoring this years Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Mens & Womens 5k Harcourts run / Walk. Harcourts Warragul #HarcourtsMens5k #HarcourtsWomens5k #geoffwattrun #virtualRun

07.01.2022 Excited that Marathon Running Legend Steve Moneghetti will join us as an Ambassador for this years Geoff Watt Memorial "Virtual" Fun Run. A World Championship Bronze medallist (Athens 1987) & Winner of Berlin & Tokyo International Marathons. Mona has represented Australia at 4 Olympics (1988-2000) finishing top 10 on 3 occasions. He has a complete set of Commonwealth Games medals (Gold 1994, Silver 1990, Bronze 1986 &1998). He was Chef de Mission at the Commonwealth Games (2010, 2914 & 2018). Now training Future champions. We welcome Steve to this years Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Run. Join Steve & keep fit at this years GW Virtual Run. Enter now at www.geoffwattrun.com.au @SteveMonethetti @steve_mona #MarathonLegend #geoffwattrun #virtualrun #stevemoneghetti

06.01.2022 To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Geoff Watt Memorial Fun Run &Festival all participants will receive a $50 Voucher thanks to Active Feet. Also there will be some great category prizes from Active Feet. Active Feet #Geoffwattrun #Funrun #ActiveFeet #giftvoucher

06.01.2022 Wishing everyone a Happy Easter

04.01.2022 "Your decision to walk, run or exercise creates the path ahead. Start moving towards your next goal one step at a time." #onestepcloser #geoffwattrun #virtualfunrun #Goals #dreams #findyourpathway

04.01.2022 Jayco Young Achievement Awards will be awarded to 4 talented athletes (2 female & 2 male) with 2 categories U18 & U25 from Gippsland Region who will receive help towards their athletic endeavours & ASICS Gift pack. Enter 2020 Geoff Watt memorial Virtual Run & like us on facebook. More details will be announced soon. Jayco Australia #geoffwattrun #YoungAchievementAward #Virtualrun @ASICSAustralia ASICS Voyage Fitness Warragul Warragul Little Athletics

02.01.2022 Geoff Watt Run -Photos & results Latrobe Valley Express

02.01.2022 Article on Geoff Watt in Latrobe Valley Express. Prize to Barry Higgins -Best Story -2020 Geoff Watt Run. Prize-Shaving Kit thanks to Harvey Norman

02.01.2022 To keep you hydrated while you train for the 2020 Geoff Watt Memorial Virtual Fun Run the team at R3HYDR8 are offering some great tasting R3HYDR8 sachets to participants in this years run. @R3HYDR8 #GreatFlavours #Hydration #Electrolytes #GeoffWattRun #VirtualFunRun

01.01.2022 Thanks to Jean-Luc Boulanger for braving the elements to produce this amazing work of Swim Art in the Port Phillip Bay.(also to his wife Louise who took the photos /support). As a runner when injured I did running sessions in the water with Life Jacket on but this is way more talented & creative. #SwimArt #GeoffWattRun #creative #wishmyhandwritingwasthatneat #PortPhillipBay