Series 106 run 6 newsletter
Series #106 – Run 6 – 24 July 2024 – Run No. 636
GENERAL BUSINESS
First, congratulations to Andre BERTON from the Australian Museum Runosaurs who achieved 500 runs this series and to Martin SMITH from State Treasury who reached 400 runs. These are significant milestones showing great commitment and should be commended.
The presentation for series 106 will be held in the Domain on Wednesday, 7th August, at 12:30pm. Team Captains with trophies from last series should arrange handing back the trophies for engraving and presentation to the series 106 winners.
SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
We were very fortunate with the weather for all of series 106, finishing up on another fine day and a slightly better turnout than the previous run. Eight teams broke the 100-point mark, led by The Running Walkers on 184, Macquarie Nomads on 156, Domain Dashers on 137, Macquarie Generals on 123, Commonwealth Bank Harriers 1 on 117, Reserve Bank Magic Milers on 113, and Legal Eagles and Team UBS, both on 112.
Macquarie Nomads take out the overall win, with a margin of 204 points. The total points scored in run 6 was 2967.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 182 | 185 | 191 | 203 | 181 | 156 | 1098 |
| Domain Dashers | 111 | 167 | 194 | 196 | 89 | 137 | 894 |
| Macquarie Generals | 125 | 150 | 165 | 146 | 169 | 123 | 878 |
RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY
The Running Walkers took out the knockout trophy, beating Macquarie Nomads, 184 – 156. Reserve Bank Metric Milers beat Transport Trainers, 113 – 71 in the playoff for third and fourth places.
FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Legal Eagles top scored with 9 points, followed by a 4-way tie between Reserve Bank Magic Milers, Telstra Tornados, Domain Dashers and The Running Walkers, all with 4.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Legal Eagles | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 44 |
| Reserve Bank Magic Milers | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 33 |
| Australian Museum Runosaurs | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 24 |
| Telstra Tornados | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 24 |
Philip CONWAY, of IAG Road Runners, was the fastest man with a time of 21.15, and Laura PATERSON, of IA Running Capacity, was fastest woman with 24.05. There were 52 fast runners in run 6, 35 males (14%) and 17 females (22%).
Fastest Men in Run 6
| Philip CONWAY | 21.15 | IAG Road Runners |
| Matt GIBSON | 21.25 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Marcus MILLER | 21.45 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
Fastest Man in Series #106
| Philip CONWAY | 21.15 | IAG Road Runners (runs 2 & 6) |
Fastest Women in Run 6
| Laura PATERSON | 24.05 | IA Running Capacity |
| Cathy LIU | 24.55 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Jacinta MALLON | 26.30 | King & Wood Mallesons |
| Siobhan ROONEY | 26.30 | Macquarie Nomads |
Fastest Woman in Series #106
| Laura PATERSON | 24.05 | IA Running Capacity (run 6) |
THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Best turnout in run 6 goes to Macquarie Nomads with 14, followed by Legal Eagles and The Running Walkers with 13 and, Domain Dashers, Reserve Bank Magic Milers and CFS Cruisers, all with 11. The series title has gone to Macquarie Nomads with 82 points of a possible 90. The total turnout in run 6 was 333 counting runners, 255 males and 78 females.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 82 |
| Domain Dashers | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 77 |
| Macquarie Generals | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 69 |
INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 6.
100 runs: Cathy LIU Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Murray WILSON BT Dominators
400 runs: Martin SMITH State Treasury
500 runs: Andre BERTON Australian Museum Runosaurs
GARRY GOULD MEMORIAL TROPHY
The winner of the Garry Gould Memorial Trophy for the top point scorer in series 106 is Michael COMNINOS of Domain Dashers who scored 134 points.
RON COOMBS MEMORIAL TROPHY
The winner of the Ron Coombs Memorial Trophy for the top point scorer of the opposite sex to the winner of the Garry Gould Memorial Trophy is Sue MAHONY of Domain Dashers with 107 points.
CC AMATIL MOST IMPROVED TEAM
This competition ranks each team’s improvement in three areas over the last two series – point score, team representation and fast runs. As this is an encouragement award for teams who would not otherwise figure in the prize-giving, teams who win one of the other competitions are excluded from winning it.
The Most Improved Team Trophy for series 106 is won by Apra Running Regulators.
POINTSCORE WINNERS BY AGE GROUP
| Age Group | Runner | Points | Team |
| Under 29 | Darcy BOURKE | 105 | The Running Walkers |
| 30 to 34 | Sachin VISHRAM | 125 | Macquarie Generals |
| 35 to 39 | David WICKSTROM | 109 | Macquarie Nomads |
| 40 to 44 | Michael COMNINOS | 134 | Domain Dashers |
| 45 to 54 | Michael JAMES | 133 | Westpac Trotters |
| 55 and over | Clive FLETCHER | 124 | Commonwealth Bank Harriers 1 |
SERIES MILESTONES
Achieved 100 Runs
| Runner | Team | Runs |
| Murray WILSON | BT Dominators | 100 |
| Cathy LIU | Reserve Bank Magic Milers | 100 |
Achieved 200 Runs
None
Achieved 300 Runs
None
Achieved 400 Runs
| Runner | Team | Runs |
| Martin SMITH | State Treasury | 400 |
Achieved 500 Runs
| Runner | Team | Runs |
| Andre BERTON | Australian Museum Runosaurs | 500 |
Achieved 600 Runs
None
Series 106 run 5 results
Series 106 run 5 newsletter
Series 106 Run 5 – 10 July 2024 – Run No. 635
GENERAL BUSINESS
The minor course variation that has been in place for most of this series is likely to remain for the final run next fortnight. Please check the whiteboard at the beginning of each run.
SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
Surprisingly, the weather was once again warm and sunny. It was a good day to be running. Eight teams broke the 100-point score in run 5 with the total points scored being 2,931. With one run to go there is only 2 points between 2nd and 3rd.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 182 | 185 | 191 | 203 | 181 | 942 | |
| Domain Dashers | 111 | 167 | 194 | 196 | 89 | 757 | |
| Macquarie Generals | 125 | 150 | 165 | 146 | 169 | 755 |
RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY
All four teams scored over 100 points in two high scoring matches in this round of the knockout. Macquarie Nomads, 181, beat Reserve Bank Magic Milers, 100, and, Transport Trainers, 108, went down to The Running Walkers, 135.
The final round consists of:
Final
Macquarie Nomads v The Running Walkers
Third v fourth playoff
Reserve Bank Magic Milers v Transport Trainers
FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Legal Eagles top scored with 8 points, followed by Reserve Bank Magic Milers and Australian Museum Runosaurs tied on 4 points. 4 teams then tied with 2 points.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Legal Eagles | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 35 | |
| Reserve Bank Magic Milers | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 29 | |
| Australian Museum Runosaurs | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 21 |
Matthew MOONEY of Macquarie Nomads was again the fastest man with the time of 21.25. Cathy LIU of Reserve Bank Magic Milers was the fastest woman with 25.55. There were 38 fast runners, 30 males (12%) and 8 females (10%).
Fastest Men
| Matthew MOONEY | 21.25 | Macquarie Nomads |
| Marcus MILLER | 22.20 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Champ PHET-IAM | 22.50 | Telstra Tornados |
Fastest Women
| Cathy LIU | 25.55 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Sophie FENG | 26.10 | IHACPA Activity Based Runners |
| Acacia BEATON | 26.40 | State Treasury |
THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Congratulations to Macquarie Nomads who had the best turnout in run 5 with 14. They were followed by Domain Dashers with 13, Reserve Bank Midday Milers with 12, then a 4-way tie on 11. The total turnout was 322 counting runners, 245 males and 77 females.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 68 | |
| Domain Dashers | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 66 | |
| Macquarie Generals | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 59 |
INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 5.
50 runs:
Pearse McLAUGHLIN Awesome Midday Pacers
Jeevan WITT Domain Dashers
James QUINN Macquarie Generals
150 runs:
Adam THILLART Macquarie Nomads
250 runs:
Lynn HERISSON Transport Trainers
Series 106 run 4 results
Series 106 run 4 newsletter
Series 106 Run 4 – 26 June 2024 – Run No. 634
GENERAL BUSINESS
All runners should be aware that the minor course variation that has been in place for most of this series is likely to remain for the remainder of this series and possibly the next. Please check the whiteboard at the beginning of each run.
SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
The weather held up for us, once again, with another beautiful day for running. Nine teams broke the 100-point score and one team broke 200 points. The total points scored in Run 4 being 3206.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 182 | 185 | 191 | 203 | 761 | ||
| Domain Dashers | 111 | 167 | 194 | 196 | 668 | ||
| Macquarie Generals | 125 | 150 | 165 | 146 | 586 |
RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY
There were five high scoring teams with over 100 points and two high scoring matches in this round of the knockout. Macquarie Nomads, 203 beat Domain Dashers, 196, and Transport Trainers, 117, beat Westpac Trotters, 110.
Round 5 consists of:
Macquarie Nomads v Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Transport Trainers v The Running Walkers
FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Legal Eagles top scored with 8 points, Reserve Bank Magic Milers scored 6 points and Telstra Tornados and Domain Dashers, tied with 5 points.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Legal Eagles | 7 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 27 | ||
| Reserve Bank Magic Milers | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 25 | ||
| Telstra Tornados | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 18 |
Matthew MOONEY of Macquarie Nomads and Marcus MILLER of Reserve Bank Magic Milers, tied for fastest man with the time of 22.05. Laura PATERSON of IA Running Capacity was, again, the fastest woman with 24.15. There were 51 fast runners, 38 males (15%) and 13 females (14%).
Fastest Men
| Matthew MOONEY | 22.05 | Macquarie Nomads |
| Marcus MILLER | 22.05 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| James CHEN | 22.35 | IHACPA Activity Based Runners |
Fastest Women
| Laura PATERSON | 24.15 | IA Running Capacity |
| Cathy LIU | 25.20 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Rachel KNELLWOLF | 26.35 | ASX Xtraordinaries |
THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Congratulations to Macquarie Nomads and Domain Dashers who had the best turnout in run 4 with 14. They were followed by a 5-way tie on 12. The total turnout was 354 counting runners, 263 males and 91 females.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 54 | ||
| Domain Dashers | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 53 | ||
| Macquarie Generals | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 48 |
INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 4.
50 runs:
Navida BESODI of BNP Flyers
Series 106 run 3 results
Series 106 run 3 newsletter
Series 106 Run 3 – 12 June 2024 – Run No. 633
GENERAL BUSINESS
All runners should be aware that the minor course variation that was in place for runs 2 and 3 is likely to remain in place for the remainder of this series and possibly series 107. Please check the whiteboard at the beginning of each run.
SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
Weather conditions remained good for the third run of the series; however, runner turnout was again, marginally lower than for the previous run. Ten teams broke the 100-point score with the total points scored in run 3 being 3456. A good run by Macquarie Generals saw them make it into the top 3.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 182 | 185 | 191 | 558 | |||
| Domain Dashers | 111 | 167 | 194 | 472 | |||
| Macquarie Generals | 125 | 150 | 165 | 440 |
RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY
There were six high scoring teams with over 100 points in three high scoring matches in this round of the knockout. Domain Dashers, 194, beat Macquarie Generals, 165, Macquarie Nomads, 191, beat BT Dominators, 157, and Reserve Bank Magic Milers, 131, beat Reserve Bank Midday Milers, 121.
Round 4 consists of:
Domain Dashers v Macquarie Nomads
Reserve Bank Magic Milers v ANZ Incredibles
Transport Trainers v Westpac Trotters
The Running Walkers v Apra Running Regulators
FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Legal Eagles and Reserve Bank Magic Milers top scored with 7 points, ahead of Australian Museum Runosaurs, with 5.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Legal Eagles | 7 | 5 | 7 | 19 | |||
| Reserve Bank Magic Milers | 6 | 6 | 7 | 19 | |||
| Australian Museum Runosaurs | 4 | 5 | 4 | 13 | |||
| Telstra Tornados | 4 | 4 | 5 | 13 |
Matt GIBSON of Reserve Bank Magic Milers was the fastest man with the time of 21.30, and Laura PATERSON of IA Running Capacity was, again, the fastest woman with 24.35. There were 55 fast runners, 40 males (15%) and 15 females (15%).
Fastest Men
| Matt GIBSON | 21.30 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Philip CONWAY | 21.35 | IAG Road Runners |
| Matthew MOONEY | 22.20 | Macquarie Nomads |
Fastest Women
| Laura PATERSON | 24.35 | IA Running Capacity |
| Cathy LIU | 25.35 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Siobhan ROONEY | 26.05 | Macquarie Nomads |
THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Congratulations to Domain Dashers who had the best turnout in run 3 with 14. They were followed by Macquarie Nomads with 13, and then a 4-way tie on 12. The total turnout was 369 counting runners, 270 males and 99 females.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 14 | 13 | 13 | 40 | |||
| Domain Dashers | 11 | 14 | 14 | 39 | |||
| BT Dominators | 10 | 14 | 12 | 36 | |||
| Macquarie Generals | 13 | 12 | 11 | 36 |
INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 3.
50 runs:
Robert GREENE of JPM Jets
Matt GIBSON of Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Series 106 run 2 results
Series 106 run 2 newsletter
Series 106 Run 2 – 29 May 2024 – Run No. 632
GENERAL BUSINESS
The new whiteboard proved very effective in alerting runners to the temporary course variation. Runners should check it, each run, for any changes or other relevant information.
SYDNEY CORPORATE CUP POINTSCORE TROPHY
Conditions were warm and dry for the second run of the series and very good for running. However, runner turnout was marginally lower than for run 1. Twelve teams broke the 100-point score with the total points scored in run 2 being 3184.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 182 | 185 | 367 | ||||
| Reserve Bank Midday Milers | 145 | 135 | 280 | ||||
| Domain Dashers | 111 | 167 | 278 |
RABOBANK KNOCKOUT TROPHY
There were 12 high scoring teams with over 100 points, but only one high scoring match in the knockout. BT Dominators beat State Treasury 144 / 108. Round 3 consists of:
Macquarie Generals v Domain Dashers
Macquarie Nomads v BT Dominators
Reserve Bank Midday Milers v Reserve Bank Magic Milers
Legal Eagles v ANZ Incredibles
Transport Trainers v Liberty Legends
BNP Flyers v Westpac Trotters
The Running Walkers v Deloitte Merger Milers
IHACPA Activity Based Runners v Apra Running Regulators
FASTEST TEAM COMPETITION
Reserve Bank Magic Milers top scored with 6 points, ahead of Legal Eagles and Australian Museum Runosaurs, both with 5.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Legal Eagles | 7 | 5 | 12 | ||||
| Reserve Bank Magic Milers | 6 | 6 | 12 | ||||
| Australian Museum Runosaurs | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Philip CONWAY of IAG Road Runners was, again, the fastest man with the time of 21.15, and Laura PATERSON of IA Running Capacity was fastest woman with 25.35. There were 46 fast runners, 34 males (12%) and 12 females (13%).
Fastest Men in Run 2
| Philip CONWAY | 21.15 | IAG Road Runners |
| Matt GIBSON | 21.50 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
| Marcus MILLER | 22.15 | Reserve Bank Magic Milers |
Fastest Women in Run 2
| Laura PATERSON | 25.35 | IA Running Capacity |
| Jen REID | 26.10 | IAG Road Runners |
| Jacinta MALLON | 26.40 | King & Wood Mallesons |
THE MAT GARROD MEMORIAL TEAM REPRESENTATION TROPHY
Congratulations to Domain Dashers and BT Dominators, who had the best turnout in run 2 with 14. They were followed by Macquarie Nomads with 13, and then a 4-way tie on 12. The total turnout was 370 counting runners, 277 males and 93 females.
| Team | Run 1 | Run 2 | Run 3 | Run 4 | Run 5 | Run 6 | Total |
| Macquarie Nomads | 14 | 13 | 27 | ||||
| Domain Dashers | 11 | 14 | 25 | ||||
| Macquarie Generals | 13 | 12 | 25 |
INDIVIDUAL MILESTONES
Congratulations to the following runners who achieved personal milestones in run 2.
50 runs:
Matthew SZETU of Westpac Trotters
150 runs:
Colin TOBY of Sydney Tax Pack