Ramblers fly high at aero circuit

The expected wind and rain failed to eventuate and conditions were excellent when the Ruamahanga Ramblers held a run over the aeroplane circuit at Gladstone on Saturday.

A strong field lined up over the 2km course with Samantha Duthie taking handicap honours while walker John Ihaka turned a few heads when he did likewise in the 5km event.

It was newcomer Theresa Reynolds who was best on handicap over the 7.5km course with fastest time there being returned by Malcolm McDonald.

Results, in order of handicap and actual time:-

2km: Samantha Duthie 21.36, 9.56; Grace Tanner 22.01, 11.40; William Tanner 22.24, 10.24; Jack Britland 23.02, 9.20; Gus Yeats 23.29, 11.29; Jessica Duthie 23.41, 11.20; George Tanner 25.08, 12.48; Tracey Duthie 26.00, 26.00.

5km: John Ihaka 36.05, 36.05; Roi Namana 36.51, 30.41; Lee Tanner 47.46, 27.06; Michael Scott 48.24, 22.56; Judy Drake 50.55, 50.55; Annette Furkert 50.55, 50.55; Rod Furkert 50.55, 50.55; Craig Bird 22.25 (actual time only).

7.5km: Theresa Reynolds 45.49, 39.39; Derek Cox 48.04, 32.44; Wayne Hyman 48.28, 38.28; Steve Britland 49.15, 33.05; Greg Lang 49.40, 35.10; Malcolm McDonald 49.42, 31.32; Ray Wallis 53.59, 43.59; Robyn Weston 61.36, 61.36.