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| WAMC Singlets (male) | $30.00 | |
| Long Sleeve Shirts (front view) | $22.00 | |
| Long Sleeve Shirts (back view) | $22.00 | |
| Stick Pins | $2.50 | - |
| Stubbie Holders | $5.00 | - |
| Running Caps | $15.00 | |
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| WAMC Sports Bag | $35.00 | |
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Welcome to the web site of the West Australian Marathon Club. The main aim of this site is to present members and non-members with information about the club - in particular about upcoming events and results of events already held. The site makes extensive use of javascript (particularly the jquery library) so if you want to see it in all its glory, make sure you enable scripting. For a short period of time you can also navigate back to the old WAMC site
The West Australian Marathon Club offers a year round programme of events for casual and competitive runners. With over 1,000 members from age under-10 to over-70 it gives everyone an opportunity to enjoy running regardless of ability in a friendly, social environment. Whether you are looking for a formal training schedule or simply want to improve your fitness you are most welcome to come along!
You can find information about how to join the club and also tips on starting out by browsing to the StartingUp tab
Please note that several of the tabs on this site use an 'accordion' style presentation. They will have a grey background header with a white expansion underneath the grey header. Clicking on the grey headers will 'expand' or 'squeeze' (ie, play the accordion) the white area. Try clicking on the grey header underneath this text and see what happens.
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2009 Membership Form
2009 Programme
Northern Suburbs Running Group
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Running is a relatively inexpensive sport but good shoes are a must. Feet can absorb up to five times your body weight when running so the right shoe is essential. Always seek professional advice when choosing and remember that most shoes last about 800km before their shock absorbers wear out.
Keep clothes light and layered. Those high cut shorts aren't a mere fashion statement, they are designed to stop chafing! For night runs it is advisable to wear something reflective or invest in a flashing light since it's important to be seen by passing cars.
It's a good idea to keep a running journal. It can be as simple as a few notes of the distance and time you ran each day, or more detailed with lengthier entries about your route, the way you feel, and the stuff you thought about on the run. By keeping a record you can track your progress and avoid past pitfalls.
For more comprehensive information see some of the great sites in our links section.
In addition to our programme of events we offer Training sessions for different ability levels and anyone is welcome to come along.
Membership is open to anyone with a desire to particpate in running from the beginner to the elite. In addition to training sessions and reductions on events the Club offers a wealth of expertise through its members, and an active social environment.
Single Membership - $35.00
Family Membership - $50.00 (2 or more people sharing the same postal address)
Pensioner and Under 18: $10.00
Members Normal Event: $3.00
Members Social Event: $5.00
Non-Members Normal Event: $10.00
Non-Members Social Event: $15.00
You can download a West Australian Marathon Club Membership Application Form. The form is a Adobe Acrobat PDF for printing. Fillin the form and send it with your remittance to:
West Australian Marathon Club
Burswood Water Sports Centre
PO Box 104
Burswood
WA 6100
For Enquiries - Office Contact Details can be found at the bottom left of this site
Please make cheques payable to: West Australian Marathon Club
All (members or non-members) are welcome to join in at any of these training groups
8km time trials, 6.00pm every Monday. Pt Walter Kiosk. Dick Blom 9337 7796.
5.30 pm every Tuesday, Alderbury St Reserve, Perry Lakes. Cost $2.00 per person per session - payable to the coach (Jon Kappler) at session. Contact WAMC Office 9472 4833 with enquiries. Note that the WAMC covers the venue costs and therefore participants are expecte to be members or to join if they become regular users of these sessions.
6km+ (anything up to 20km if you desire), 5.30pm every Wednesday. Contact Bob Braid (9227 7281) with enquiries.
5 to 15km with the Northern Suburbs Running Group. For details contact Chris Kowalski 9300 2540 or Alison Ratcliffe 0450 842 011
5.30 pm every Wednesday. Advise WAMC Office on 9472 4833 if attending for the first time
Northern Suburbs Running Group - 5 to 15 km.
This schedule is designed to takeyou from being a non-runner to a 10k race in 17 weeks
| Week | Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Remarks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Walk/Jog | Rest | 10 Walk/Job | Rest | Rest | 10 Walk/Jog | Ret | These first 4 weeks will prepare your body for regular exercise. During this period you will also start to build stamina |
| 2 | 10 Walk/Jog | Rest | 10 Jog | Rest | Rest | 10 Jog | Rest | - |
| 3 | 15 Walk/Jog | Rest | 10 Jog | Rest | Rest | 10 Jog | Rest | - |
| 4 | 15 Jog | Rest | 10 Jog | Rest | Rest | 10 Jog | Rest | - |
| 5 | 20 Walk/Jog | Rest | 10 Jog | Rest | Rest | 15 Jog | Rest | These next 4 weeks will help build a stamina base. Steady runs. Relax. Stay focused for your goal |
| 6 | 20 Jog | Rest | 15 Steady | Rest | Rest | 10 Steady | Rest | - |
| 7 | 25 Jog | Rest | 15 Steady | Rest | Rest | 15 Steady | Rest | - |
| 8 | 25 Steady | Rest | 20 Steady | Rest | Rest | 15 Steady | Rest | - |
| 9 | 30 Jog | Rest | 20 Steady | Rest | Rest | 15 Steady | Rest | Longer non stop runs are now part of the routine. You are now a runner |
| 10 | 30 Jog | Rest | 25 Steady | Rest | Rest | 15 Steady | Rest | - |
| 11 | 40 Jog | Rest | 20 Jog | Rest | Rest | 15 Jog | Rest | - |
| 12 | 40 Jog | Rest | 25 Jog | Rest | Rest | 25 Jog | Rest | - |
| 13 | 45 Jog | Rest | 25 Steady | Rest | Rest | 25 Steady | Rest | Getting faster now. The last week is an easy week in preparation for your big race |
| 14 | 50 Jog | Rest | 25 Steady | Rest | Rest | 30 Jog | Rest | - |
| 15 | 60 Jog | Rest | 30 Jog | Rest | Rest | 30 Jog | Rest | - |
| 16 | 60 Jog | Rest | 10 Steady | Rest | Rest | 10 Steady | Rest | - |
| 17 | - | - | RACE WEEK | - | - | - | - | - |
This schedule should get you into the habit of running. By following this you will be able to get fitter quicker without taking too much time during the week. Numbers shown represent MINUTES. Never be afraid to stop, better to arrive late than not at all. GOOD LUCK!!
This programme appeared in the WAMC December 2000 Newsletter. It is again based on times rather than k's. It was a programme devised in the 1960's, by Joe Henderson, a US runner writer and has created a lot of interest over the years
| Week | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | Daily Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 mins | 25 mins | 45 mins | 25 mins | 45 mins | 25 mins | 10k Time Trial | 34 mins |
| 2 | 25 mins | 25 mins | 50 mins | 25 mins | 50 mins | 25 mins | 70 mins | 38 mins |
| 3 | 30 mins | 30 mins | 50 mins | 30 mins | 50 mins | 30 mins | 80 mins | 43 mins |
| 4 | 30 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins | 30 mins | 90 mins | 47 mins |
| 5 | 35 mins | 35 mins | 70 mins | 35 mins | 70 mins | 35 mins | 16k Time Trial | 50 mins |
| 6 | 35 mins | 35 mins | 70 mins | 35 mins | 70 mins | 35 mins | 110 mins | 57 mins |
| 7 | 40 mins | 40 mins | 80 mins | 40 mins | 80 mins | 40 mins | 120 mins | 63 mins |
| 8 | 45 mins | 45 mins | 80 mins | 45 mins | 80 mins | 45 mins | 120 mins or more | 69 mins |
| 9 | 45 mins | 45 mins | 90 mins | 45 mins | Rest | Rest | Half Marathon Time Trial | 64 mins |
| 10 | 45 mins | 45 mins | 90 mins | 45 mins | 90 mins | 45 mins | 120 mins | 69 mins |
| 11 | 30 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins | 30 mins | 60 mins | 30 mins | 90 mins | 47 mins |
| 12 | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | 30 mins | Marathon | - |
Notes: It is recommended that 5% of each days run be run at a faster than normal pace. This amounts to 3 mins per hour. A tolerable increase in distance is about 10% per week. Maintain the pattern of long(one day), medium(two days) and short(four days), with long runs being 1.5 times the average and short runs half the average time or distance When doing accelerations during each days run, do them mildy fast to keep your legs from growing tight and rutted in a constant pace. Changes of pace should be energising not tiring. When doing time trials, concentrate more on holding a faster than normal pace rather than your final time and place.
| Race Date | Race Name | Results Link |
|---|---|---|
| 21/06/2009 | Perth Half Marathon and 5km | Results |
| 7/06/2009 | Lake Monger | Results |
| 24/05/2009 | Challenge Fun Run 10km | Results |
| 26/04/2009 | Perth 32km | Results |
| 13/04/2009 | Mt Helena 40 miler | Results |
| 05/04/2009 | Asics Bridges Fun Run 10km | Results |
| 29/03/2009 | John Forrest X-Country 12.6 | Results |
| 22/03/2009 | Darlington Half Marathon | Results |
| 15/03/2009 | Bold Park 10km | Results |
| 08/03/2009 | Neil Hawkins 10km | Results |
| 01/03/2009 | Swan River Twilight | Results |
| 22/02/2009 | Point Walter 16km | Results |
| 15/02/2009 | Matilda Bay Run 10km | Results |
| 08/02/2009 | Vets Friendship Run | Results |
| 18/01/2009 | Ex Christ Church 5km | Results |
| 18/01/2009 | Ex Christ Church 12km | Results |
| 04/01/2009 | Burswood Twilight 5km | Results |
| Race Date | Race Name | Results Link |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2008 | New Years Eve Run 4km | Results |
| 31/12/2008 | Mizuno New Years Eve Run 10km | Results |
| 14/12/2008 | City Beach Run 4km | Results |
| 14/12/2008 | City Beach Run 8km | Results |
| 30/11/2008 | Deepwater Point 7.5km | Results |
| 30/11/2008 | Deepwater Point 15km | Results |
| 16/11/2008 | Peninsula Run 5k | Results |
| 16/11/2008 | Peninsula Run 10k | Results |
| 09/11/2008 | Founders 10 miler | Results |
| 09/11/2008 | Founders 6.2 km | Results |
| 31/10/2008 | John Gilmour 10km Track | Results |
| 31/10/2008 | John Gilmour 10km Track | Results |
| 19/10/2008 | Rottnest Fun Run 5km | Results |
| 19/10/2008 | Rottnest Fun Run 10k | Results |
| 19/10/2008 | Rottnest Marathon | Results |
| 12/10/2008 | Half Hour Race | Results |
| 12/10/2008 | One Hour Race | Results |
| 05/10/2008 | Fremantle Fun Run 5km | Results |
| 05/10/2008 | Fremantle Fun Run 10km | Results |
| 21/09/2008 | Fremantle 5km | Results |
| 21/09/2008 | Fremantle Half Marathon | Results |
| 14/09/2008 | Lake Gwelup 5km | Results |
| 14/09/2008 | Lake Gwelup 10km | Results |
| 07/09/2008 | Pancake Run 15km | Results |
| 07/09/2008 | Pancake Run 5km | Results |
| 17/08/2008 | Lake Joondalup 5km | Results |
| 17/08/2008 | Lake Joondalup 10km | Results |
| 10/08/2008 | Wally Cairns 5km X-Country | Results |
| 10/08/2008 | Wally Cairns 10km X-Country | Results |
| 10/08/2008 | Wally Cairns 15km X-Country | Results |
| 27/07/2008 | Asics Run for Gold 5km | Results |
| 27/07/2008 | Asics R F G Wheelies 10km | Results |
| 27/07/2008 | Asics Run for Gold 10km | Results |
| 20/07/2008 | King of the Mountain | Results |
| 06/07/2008 | Perth Marathon Relay | Results |
| 06/07/2008 | Perth Marathon | Results |
| 29/06/2008 | Cottesloe Cup 9.2km | Results |
| 15/06/2008 | Perth Half Marathon 5km | Results |
| 15/06/2008 | Perth Half Marathon | Results |
| 08/06/2008 | Lake Monger 3km | Results |
| 08/06/2008 | Lake Monger 10km | Results |
| 25/05/2008 | Challenge Fun Run wheelies10km | Results |
| 25/05/2008 | Challenge Fun Run 10km | Results |
| 25/05/2008 | Challenge Fun Run 3.1km | Results |
| 11/05/2008 | Perth 32km | Results |
| 11/05/2008 | Perth 10km | Results |
| 04/05/2008 | John Forrest X-Country 6km | Results |
| 04/05/2008 | John Forrest X-Country 12.6 | Results |
| 27/04/2008 | Women's Classic 5km | Results |
| 27/04/2008 | Women's Classic 10km | Results |
| 13/04/2008 | Darlington Half Marathon | Results |
| 13/04/2008 | Darlington 8km | Results |
| 06/04/2008 | Asics Bridges Fun Run 10km | Results |
| 06/04/2008 | Asics Bridges Fun Run 5km | Results |
| 06/04/2008 | Asics Bridges Fun Run Wheelies | Results |
| 24/03/2008 | Mt Helena Relay | Results |
| 24/03/2008 | Mt Helena 40 miler | Results |
| 16/03/2008 | Bold Park 5km | Results |
| 16/03/2008 | Bold Park 10km | Results |
| 09/03/2008 | Neil Hawkins 5km | Results |
| 09/03/2008 | Neil Hawkins 10km | Results |
| 02/03/2008 | Swan River Twilight | Results |
| 24/02/2008 | Point Walter 5km | Results |
| 24/02/2008 | Point Walter 16km | Results |
| 17/02/2008 | Matilda Bay Run 4km | Results |
| 17/02/2008 | Matilda Bay Run 10km | Results |
| 03/02/2008 | Vets Friendship Run | Results |
| 03/02/2008 | Vets Friendship Run | Results |
| 20/01/2008 | Ex Christ Church 5km | Results |
| 20/01/2008 | Ex Christ Church 12km | Results |
| 06/01/2008 | Burswood Twilight 5km | Results |
| Race Date | Race Name | Results Link |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2007 | New Years Eve Run 8km | Results |
| 31/12/2007 | New Years Eve Run 4km | Results |
| 26/12/2007 | Parlouf Relay | Results |
| 09/12/2007 | City Beach Run 8km | Results |
| 30/11/2007 | John Gilmour 10km Track | Results |
| 25/11/2007 | Deepwater Point 15km | Results |
| 11/11/2007 | Founders 10 miler | Results |
| 04/11/2007 | Club Bridges 10km | Results |
| 21/10/2007 | Rottnest Fun Run 5km | Results |
| 21/10/2007 | Rottnest Fun Run 10k | Results |
| 14/10/2007 | One Hour Race | Results |
| 23/09/2007 | Fremantle Fun Run 10km | Results |
| 16/09/2007 | Lake Gwelup 10km | Results |
| 02/09/2007 | Perth Half Marathon | Results |
| 12/08/2007 | Wally Cairns 15km X-Country | Results |
| 05/08/2007 | Run for Gold 10km | Results |
| 29/07/2007 | King of the Mountain | Results |
| 22/07/2007 | Cottesloe Cup 9.2km | Results |
| 08/07/2007 | Perth Marathon Relay | Results |
| 08/07/2007 | Perth Marathon | Results |
| 01/07/2007 | Lake Monger 3km | Results |
| 17/06/2007 | Perth 10km | Results |
| 10/06/2007 | Fremantle 5km | Results |
| 27/05/2007 | Challenge Fun Run 3.1km | Results |
| 13/05/2007 | Women's Classic 5km | Results |
| 29/04/2007 | Lake Joondalup 5km | Results |
| 15/04/2007 | Bold Park 5km | Results |
| 08/04/2007 | John Forrest 40 miler | Results |
| 01/04/2007 | Bridges Fun Run 10km | Results |
| 18/03/2007 | John Forrest X-Country 12.6 | Results |
| 11/03/2007 | Darlington Half Marathon | Results |
| 04/03/2007 | Swan River Twilight | Results |
| 25/02/2007 | Neil Hawkins 10km | Results |
| 18/02/2007 | Kings Park Relay | Results |
| 11/02/2007 | Matilda Bay Run 10km | Results |
| 04/02/2007 | Vets Friendship Run | Results |
| 28/01/2007 | Point Walter 16km | Results |
| 21/01/2007 | Christ Church 12km | Results |
| 14/01/2007 | Burswood Twilight 5km | Results |
| Committee Position | Name | Work Phone | Mobile Phone | Work Phone | Picture | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| President | Philip Webb | 08 9425 2376 | 041 332 7287 | 08 9279 5782 | prwebb@optusnet.com.au | |
| Financial Controller | John Hillen | 08 9305 5491 | 041 798 6762 | - | johnh@westnet.net.au | - |
| Race Programme | Gary Carlton | 08 9368 1972 | 040 844 0120 | 08 9355 5399 | gary.carlton@carlton-surveys.com.au | |
| Public Relations Co-ordinator | Evan Kolbe | 08 9451 8310 | 043 720 6250 | 08 9381 4042 | evan@kolbesystems.com.au | |
| Membership Coordinator | Julie Pilsneniks | - | - | - | jneesam@kpmg.com.au | |
| Special Events Coordinator | Bob Braid | 08 9227 7281 | 041 900 4935 | - | runners@bigpond.net.au | |
| Social Programme Co-ordinator | Rob Pilsneniks | - | - | - | rpilsneniks@hotmail.com | |
| Sponsorship Co-ordinator | John Petterson | - | 040 892 4555 | 08 9354 5720 | madgep@bigpond.net.au | |
| Equipment Officer | Bob Frost | - | - | 08 9386 6744 | - | |
| Newsletter Editor | Peter Grose | 08 9284 1399 | 041 891 4971 | 08 9284 1399 | peter.home.grose@iinet.net.au | |
| Officer Administrator | Nancy Reed | 08 9472 4833 | - | - | wamc@iinet.net.au | |
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The club is looking for people who might be interested in helping out with the electronic timing system. The system is used on Public Fun Runs such as the Bridges Fun Run, Challenge Fun Run, Perth Half Marathon, Marathon, Run For Gold and so on. The current 'expert' is going overseas for some weeks and will be absent through a number of runs. The timing system is based on RFID chips and requires help in setting up the timing system on the day of the run and running software that loads results into the club systems. Mechanisms already exist to accomplish the above and training will be provided. Really only needs a good grasp of windows files and file systems. If you can help with the Perth Half Marathon, Marathon or Run For Gold race please contact Phil Webb on 92795782 or 0413327287.
You can see Comrades Results for 2009 at this site. Note that if you select Advanced Search and then enter Western Australia Marathon Club under team, you will pick most of our representatives. Congratulations to all that finished.
If you go to the Results Tab you will find a new section there called My Results. If you are currently a financial member, you can enter your WAMC number and get a complete history of your results. There are a few 'gotchas' to watch for. If you have done the half hour or one hour races then the calculation of position is out of kilter (everybody gets a first I think). Apart from that, times, distances and average times are there for every race you have done with our club.
Kathy Garnett has provided some shots that she took of the 40 Miler (13/4/2009)
You can also look at photos on our Photos tab - quite a few races featured there.
Kathy Garnett has also sent us a link to some photos that she took at the Matilda Bay Race
Don’t forget the new race fees are in place now:
Members cost $3.00 and $5.00 for a social event (ie, one where brekky is served).
Non-Members cost $10.00 and $15.00 for a social event.
After January, if members haven't paid up their membership for 2009 then they will be liable for non-member entry and will have to run under a non-member number.
The club programme for 2009 indicates that there will be an AGM and Annual Social Presentation in November. This is incorrect. The 2008 AGM passed an amendment to the club constitution that aligns the club running, financial and membership year. The next AGM and Social Presentations will be held in early 2010. An amended club programme will be posted on the club web site as soon as it is available.
The West Australian Marathon Club is approaching its 40th birthday. The club has never been stronger with run participation numbers increasing year on year. 2009 will be the 39th year of the club's existence and in 2010 we celebrate our 40th.
Note that entry forms are only required for Fun Runs - these will be advised as they become available
| Race Date | Race Time | Race Name | Venue | Distance | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2009 | 1800 | Burswood Twilight 5km | Burswood Water Sports Centre | 5 | - |
| 18/01/2009 | 0730 | Ex Christ Church 12km | Charles Court Reserve, | 12km | - |
| 18/01/2009 | 0730 | Ex Christ Church 5km | Charles Court Reserve | 5km | - |
| 08/02/2009 | 0700 | Vets Friendship Run | Saw Avenue | 11k | - |
| 15/02/2009 | 0730 | Matilda Bay Run 10km | Charles Court Reserve | 10k | - |
| 22/02/2009 | 0730 | Point Walter 16km | Point Walter Reserve | 16km | - |
| 01/03/2009 | 1800 | Swan River Twilight | WAMC Club rooms | 5km | - |
| 08/03/2009 | 0730 | Neil Hawkins 10km | Neil Hawkins Park | 10k | - |
| 15/03/2009 | 0800 | Bold Park 10km | Bold Park | 10km | - |
| 22/03/2009 | 0730 | Darlington Half Marathon | Pine Terrace | 21.1 | - |
| 29/03/2009 | 0730 | John Forrest X-Country 12.6 | Bilgoman Pool | - | |
| 05/04/2009 | 0800 | Asics Bridges Fun Run 10km | Langley Park | 10k | - |
| 05/04/2009 | 0800 | Asics Bridges Fun Run Wheelies | Langley Park | - | |
| 13/04/2009 | 0700 | Mt Helena 40 miler | Mt Helena Tavern | 64km | - |
| 26/04/2009 | 0730 | Perth 32km | WA Marathon Club | 32km | - |
| 24/05/2009 | 0800 | Challenge Fun Run wheelies10km | Challenge Stadium | 10 | - |
| 24/05/2009 | 0800 | Challenge Fun Run 10km | Challenge Stadium | 10km | - |
| 07/06/2009 | 0800 | Lake Monger 10km | Lake Monger Dr | 10 | - |
| 21/06/2009 | 0800 | Perth Half Marathon | WAMC Club Rooms | 21.5 | - |
| 21/06/2009 | 0800 | Perth Half Marathon 5km | WAMC Club Room | 5 | - |
| 28/06/2009 | 0800 | Cottesloe Cup 9.2km | Cottesloe Hotel | 9.2 | - |
| 05/07/2009 | 0730 | Perth Marathon | WAMC Club Room | 42.2 | - |
| 05/07/2009 | 0800 | Perth Marathon Relay | WAMC Club Room | - | |
| 19/07/2009 | 0800 | King of the Mountain | Start : Helena Valley Primary, | 16.1 | - |
| 26/07/2009 | 0800 | Asics Run for Gold 10km | Clubrooms | 10 | - |
| 26/07/2009 | 0800 | Asics Run for Gold 5km | WAMC Clubrooms | 5 | - |
| 26/07/2009 | 0800 | Asics Run for Gold Wheelies | Clubrooms | 10 | - |
| 09/08/2009 | 0800 | Women's Classic 5km | McCallum Park | 5 | - |
| 09/08/2009 | 0800 | Women's Classic 10km | McCallum Park | 10 | - |
| 16/08/2009 | 0800 | Lake Joondalup 5km | Rotary Park Scenic Drive | 5 | - |
| 16/08/2009 | 0800 | Lake Joondalup 10km | Rotary Park Scenic Drive | 1 | - |
| 23/08/2009 | 0800 | Wally Cairns 15km X-Country | Western Power Park Land | 15 | - |
| 23/08/2009 | 0800 | Wally Cairns 10km X-Country | Western Power Park Land | 10 | - |
| 23/08/2009 | 0800 | Wally Cairns 5km X-Country | Western Power Park Land | 5 | - |
| 06/09/2009 | 0800 | Pancake Run 15km | Saw Ave / May Drive | 15 | - |
| 06/09/2009 | 0800 | Pancake Run 5km | Saw Ave/May Dr | 10 | - |
| 13/09/2009 | 0730 | Lake Gwelup 10km | Lake Gwelup | 10 | - |
| 13/09/2009 | 0730 | Lake Gwelup 5km | Lake Gwelup | 5 | - |
| 20/09/2009 | 0730 | Fremantle Half Marathon | South Beach | 21.1 | - |
| 20/09/2009 | 0730 | Fremantle 5km | The Esplanade Reserve | 5 | - |
| 04/10/2009 | 0800 | Fremantle Fun Run 10km | The Esplanade Reserve | 10 | - |
| 04/10/2009 | 0800 | Fremantle Fun Run 5km | The Esplanade | 5 | - |
| 11/10/2009 | 0700 | One Hour Race | McGillivray Oval | - | |
| 11/10/2009 | 0700 | Half Hour Race | McGillivray Oval | - | |
| 18/10/2009 | 0630 | Rottnest Marathon | Rottnest Island | 42.2 | - |
| 18/10/2009 | 1030 | Rottnest Fun Run 10k | Rottnest Island | 10 | - |
| 18/10/2009 | 1030 | Rottnest Fun Run 5km | Rottnest Island | 5 | - |
| 30/10/2009 | 1915 | John Gilmour 10km Track | Coker Park | 10 | - |
| 30/10/2009 | 1800 | John Gilmour 10km Track | Coker Park | 10 | - |
| 08/11/2009 | 0730 | Founders 10 miler | Hockey Club Rooms | 16 | - |
| 08/11/2009 | 0730 | Founders 6.2 km | Hockey Club Rooms | 6.2 | - |
| 15/11/2009 | 0730 | Peninsula Run 10k | Burswood water sports centre | 10 | - |
| 15/11/2009 | 0730 | Peninsula Run 5k | Burswood water sports centre | 5 | - |
| 29/11/2009 | 0730 | Deepwater Point 15km | Deepwater Point | 15 | - |
| 29/11/2009 | 0730 | Deepwater Point 7.5km | Deepwater Point | 7.5 | - |
| 13/12/2009 | 0730 | City Beach Run 8km | City Beach Kiosk | 8 | - |
| 13/12/2009 | 0730 | City Beach Run 4km | City Beach Kiosk | 4 | - |
| 26/12/2009 | 1000 | Parlouf Relay | Hyde Park | - | |
| 31/12/2009 | 1830 | New Years Eve Run 4km | Burswood Water Sports Centre | 4 | - |
| 31/12/2009 | 1830 | Mizuno New Years Eve Run 8km | Burswood Water Sports Centre | 8 | - |
Note that entry forms are only required for Fun Runs - these will be advised as they become available
| Race Date | Race Time | Race Name | Venue | Distance | Entry |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/01/2008 | 1800 | Burswood Twilight 5km | Burswood Water Sports Centre | 5 | - |
| 20/01/2008 | 0730 | Ex Christ Church 12km | Charles Court Reserve, | 12 | - |
| 20/01/2008 | 0730 | Ex Christ Church 5km | Charles Court Reserve | 5 | - |
| 03/02/2008 | 0730 | Vets Friendship Run | Saw Avenue | 11.1 | - |
| 03/02/2008 | 0730 | Vets Friendship Run | Saw Avenue | 5.6 | - |
| 17/02/2008 | 0730 | Matilda Bay Run 10km | Foreshore 1/Jetty | 10 | - |
| 17/02/2008 | 0730 | Matilda Bay Run 4km | Foreshore1 | 4 | - |
| 24/02/2008 | 0730 | Point Walter 5km | Point Walter Reserve | 5 | - |
| 24/02/2008 | 0730 | Point Walter 16km | Point Walter Reserve | 16 | - |
| 02/03/2008 | 1800 | Swan River Twilight | WAMC Club rooms | 5 | - |
| 09/03/2008 | 0730 | Neil Hawkins 5km | Neil Hawkins Park | 5 | - |
| 09/03/2008 | 0730 | Neil Hawkins 10km | Neil Hawkins Park | 10 | - |
| 16/03/2008 | 0800 | Bold Park 10km | Bold Park | 11.3 | - |
| 16/03/2008 | 0800 | Bold Park 5km | Millington Reserve | 5 | - |
| 24/03/2008 | 0700 | Mt Helena 40 miler | John Forrest National Park | 64 | - |
| 24/03/2008 | 0700 | Mt Helena Relay | John Forrest National Park | Multiple | - |
| 06/04/2008 | 0800 | Asics Bridges Fun Run Wheelies | Langley Park | 10 | - |
| 06/04/2008 | 0800 | Asics Bridges Fun Run 5km | Langley Park | 5 | - |
| 06/04/2008 | 0800 | Asics Bridges Fun Run 10km | Langley Park | 10 | - |
| 13/04/2008 | 0730 | Darlington 8km | Pine Terrace | 8 | - |
| 13/04/2008 | 0730 | Darlington Half Marathon | Pine Terrace | 21.1 | - |
| 27/04/2008 | 0800 | Women's Classic 10km | McCallum Park | 10 | - |
| 27/04/2008 | 0800 | Women's Classic 5km | McCallum Park | 5 | - |
| 04/05/2008 | 0730 | John Forrest X-Country 12.6 | Bilgoman Pool | 12.6 | - |
| 04/05/2008 | 0730 | John Forrest X-Country 6km | Bilgoman Pool | 6 | - |
| 11/05/2008 | 0730 | Perth 10km | WA Marathon Club | 10 | - |
| 11/05/2008 | 0730 | Perth 32km | WA Marathon Club | 32 | - |
| 25/05/2008 | 0800 | Challenge Fun Run 3.1km | Challenge Stadium | 3.1 | - |
| 25/05/2008 | 0800 | Challenge Fun Run 10km | Challenge Stadium | 10 | - |
| 25/05/2008 | 0800 | Challenge Fun Run wheelies10km | Challenge Stadium | 10 | - |
| 08/06/2008 | 0800 | Lake Monger 10km | Lake Monger Dr | 10 | - |
| 08/06/2008 | 0800 | Lake Monger 3km | Lake Monger Dr | 3 | - |
| 15/06/2008 | 0700 | Perth Half Marathon | WAMC Club Rooms | 21.1 | - |
| 15/06/2008 | 0730 | Perth Half Marathon 5km | WAMC Club Room | 5 | - |
| 29/06/2008 | 0800 | Cottesloe Cup 9.2km | Cottesloe Hotel | 9.2 | - |
| 06/07/2008 | 0730 | Perth Marathon Relay | WAMC Club Room | Multiple | - |
| 06/07/2008 | 0915 | KID's Perth Marathon | WAMC Club Room | 2.195 | - |
| 06/07/2008 | 0730 | Perth Marathon | WAMC Club Room | 42.2 | - |
| 20/07/2008 | 0645 | King of the Mountain | Start : Helena Valley Primary, | 16.1 | - |
| 27/07/2008 | 0800 | Asics Run for Gold 10km | Clubrooms | 10 | - |
| 27/07/2008 | 0800 | Asics R F G Wheelies 10km | WAMC Clubrooms | 10 | - |
| 27/07/2008 | 0800 | Asics Run for Gold 5km | WAMC Clubrooms | 5 | - |
| 10/08/2008 | 0800 | Wally Cairns 15km X-Country | Western Power Park Land | 15 | - |
| 10/08/2008 | 0800 | Wally Cairns 10km X-Country | Western Power Park Land | 10 | - |
| 10/08/2008 | 0800 | Wally Cairns 5km X-Country | Western Power Park Land | 5 | - |
| 17/08/2008 | 0800 | Lake Joondalup 10km | Rotary Park Scenic Drive | 10 | - |
| 17/08/2008 | 0800 | Lake Joondalup 5km | Rotary Park Scenic Drive | 5 | - |
| 07/09/2008 | 0800 | Pancake Run 5km | Saw Ave/May Dr | 5 | - |
| 07/09/2008 | 0800 | Pancake Run 15km | Saw Ave / May Drive | 15 | - |
| 14/09/2008 | 0730 | Lake Gwelup 10km | Lake Gwelup | 10 | - |
| 14/09/2008 | 0730 | Lake Gwelup 5km | Lake Gwelup | 5 | - |
| 21/09/2008 | 0730 | Fremantle Half Marathon | South Beach | 21.1 | - |
| 21/09/2008 | 0730 | Fremantle 5km | The Esplanade Reserve | 5 | - |
| 05/10/2008 | 0800 | Fremantle Fun Run 10km | The Esplanade Reserve | 10 | - |
| 05/10/2008 | 0800 | Fremantle Fun Run 5km | The Esplanade | 5 | - |
| 12/10/2008 | 0700 | One Hour Race | McGillivray Oval | - | |
| 12/10/2008 | 0700 | Half Hour Race | McGillivray Oval | - | |
| 19/10/2008 | 0630 | Rottnest Marathon | Rottnest Island | 42.2 | - |
| 19/10/2008 | 1030 | Rottnest Fun Run 10k | Rottnest Island | 10 | - |
| 19/10/2008 | 1030 | Rottnest Fun Run 5km | Rottnest Island | 5 | - |
| 31/10/2008 | 1915 | John Gilmour 10km Track | Coker Park | 10 | - |
| 31/10/2008 | 1800 | John Gilmour 10km Track | Coker Park | 10 | - |
| 09/11/2008 | 0730 | Founders 10 miler | Hockey Club Rooms | 16 | - |
| 09/11/2008 | 0730 | Founders 6.2 km | Hockey Club Rooms | 6.2 | - |
| 16/11/2008 | 0730 | Peninsula Run 10k | Burswood water sports centre | 10 | - |
| 16/11/2008 | 0730 | Peninsula Run 5k | Burswood water sports centre | 5 | - |
| 30/11/2008 | 0730 | Deepwater Point 7.5km | Deepwater Point | 7.5 | - |
| 30/11/2008 | 0730 | Deepwater Point 15km | Deepwater Point | 15 | - |
| 14/12/2008 | 0730 | City Beach Run 8km | City Beach Kiosk | 8 | - |
| 14/12/2008 | 0730 | City Beach Run 4km | City Beach Kiosk | 4 | - |
| 26/12/2008 | 1000 | Parlouf Relay | Hyde Park | - | |
| 31/12/2008 | 1830 | Mizuno New Years Eve Run 10km | Burswood Water Sports Centre | 7.5 | - |
| 31/12/2008 | 1830 | New Years Eve Run 4km | Burswood Water Sports Centre | 4 | - |
| Race Date | Race Name | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| 04/01/2009 | Burswood Twilight 5km | The first race of the new year. An out and back from the club rooms. Over the Windan bridge with a short loop on the East Perth side of the river almost to the inlet before returning to the club. Sausage sizzle afterwards. Note this will be the first race with new entry fees of $15.00 for non-members. Its definitely worth joining now! This is a championship event. |
| 18/01/2009 | Ex Christ Church 12km | Starting near Steve's hotel, this race reverses the old Christ Church course. Along the foreshore, then up onto the road for a run through millionaire's row in Nedlands finally turning before the run up the hill to the school. This is a championship event. |
| 18/01/2009 | Ex Christ Church 5km | 5km version for those who don't aspire to the longer distance. Along the foreshore, up the hill by the yacht club then back towards the start with a loop round the common before finishing. This is a championship event. |
| 08/02/2009 | Vets Friendship Run | This one is organised by the WA Masters. On the paths through Kings Park starting at the Adventure Playground (due to works on the normal start point). |
| 01/03/2009 | Swan River Twilight | Another social do with a 5km run from the club out East, over the bridge and then back. |
| 08/03/2009 | Neil Hawkins 10km | This is one of our few races for the Northern Suburbs' folk. Neil Hawkins park lies on the side of Lake Joondalup not too far east of the main shopping centre. Most of the race is on dual use footpaths with a short amount of limestone path at the outset. Both races are somewhat out and back but the 10km has more of a loop feeling to it. The paths are shaded and (with a minor exception) the course is flat. Watch out for the long-necked tortoises and bikes. |
| 15/03/2009 | Bold Park 10km | Lime stone tracks that are a bit 'up and down dale'. The distances are also a little more (or less) than those indicated. Tough little cross-country. |
| 22/03/2009 | Darlington Half Marathon | The Darlington Half Marathon was the first race run after the club's formation. Must make this one pretty well the 40th! This is a great course - low gradient up hill for the first half out to Mundaring then turn around and come back very fast (if you haven't burnt yourself out on the out). The 8km runs the first 4km and then turns back. Watchout for the first 2km up and at the finish. Its on the original railway with some spectacular scenery and ball-bearing gravel. |
| 24/05/2009 | Challenge Fun Run 10km | This is the third public fun run for the year. Numbers have been on the up over the last few years so come along and join the crowd. Starting and finishing at the Challenge Stadium the route follows mainly roads making this one of the few remaining road runs for the club. The shorter event is pitched at the younger set but don't let that stop you if you are not feeling up to 10km. |
| 07/06/2009 | Lake Monger 10km | One or three laps around Lake Monger. All on dual use foot paths with a fair amount of shade. Watch out for the swans and ducks as you go. |
| 21/06/2009 | Perth Half Marathon | Last year saw record numbers for this event despite wet conditions. Here is one of the club's premier events attacting a strong field. The course takes you out to the University of WA and back on dual use footpaths with Drink stations every 2.5 km. The course is fast and flat with the only hill being over the Narrows Bridge on two occasions. |
| 21/06/2009 | Perth Half Marathon 5km | A supporting event for the Perth Half Marathon. |
| Race Date | Race Name | Preview |
|---|---|---|
| 26/12/2008 | Parlouf Relay | Just the thing for Boxing Day. Google Parlouf to find out what it is all about. This is a kind of handicapped pairs race. You and your team mate take it in turns to power round Hyde Park Lake for half an hour. |
| 31/12/2008 | Mizuno New Years Eve Run 10km | This race runs East from the West Australian Marathon Club Rooms towards the Railway and Freeway Bridges. Crossing the river, the run continues East (the 4.0 km turns at the Bridge) until just past the Maylands Yacht Club (8.0 km turn). There is a Sausage Sizzle, fruit and punch after the run and two cans per man of light beer. |
| 31/12/2008 | New Years Eve Run 4km | This race runs East from the West Australian Marathon Club Rooms towards the Railway and Freeway Bridges. Crossing the river, the run continues East (the 4.0 km turns at the Bridge) until just past the Maylands Yacht Club (8.0 km turn). There is a Sausage Sizzle, fruit and punch after the run and two cans per man of light beer. |
The Unive Drenthe Marathon will be held in Klazienaveen - Holland on 30th May 2009.
There are age-adjusted times for distances up to and including the marathon and also comparative times for different distances (if you run a 10km at this place then you should be able to run a marathon at the suggested pace.
Anything from BMI to Pace Calculators, to age adjustment tables - for the hopelessly obsessed.
Jeff Galloway offers a novel training programme. His long-run is slow and long (26 miles +). He has had a lot of success in getting novices and experienced runners (at an improved time) through the US Marine Corps Marathon and eats his own dog food - his personal marathon (elite class) has improved because of the training regime.
Cool Running Australia has started a Message Board and Wiki System for registered users (no cost). The Wiki allows users to maintain information about their own State's running programmes and news. For those of you not familiar with a Wiki, it is a web site where users can edit and add content via the web.
The Running University from Greg McMillan offers a calculator and training programm for any distance. Enter you time for a particular distance and the calculator will give you training paces for various categories of training (long runs, tempo, speed and sprint) and tell you how to apply them.
Cool Running - A comprehensive site with tips and worldwide events
Run Coach - A more scientific site that generates personalised running programmes - currently offering a discount on a personalised running programme for WAMC members - down from $US6.00 to $AUD5.00.
The WAMC Message Board is a discussion board established formembers and others but here in WA.
The Old WAMC Site - if you really must
Try the following links - they'll take you to a 'Google' map on one of many courses that people with GPS have run. Experiment - try and look at the satellite view, try using your mouse scroll button. Get a copy of Google Earth onto your PC and then try that as well. If you've got a great course and GPS, try Map My Run to store and save your run - then send me the link.
Run Map - Darlington/National Park Loop
Run Map - Maylands Loop
Run Map - Brooking Road
Run Map - Pipeline through Jacoby/Mundaring
Run Map - Wednesday Night 14km Run
Run Map - Shorter Zig-Zag Run
Run Map - Longer Zig-Zag Run
Run Map - Pipeline with Sawyer's Valley
Run Map - Comrades 2008 Up Run
The West Australian Marathon Club was founded on 13th July 1970. The Club's first race was the Darlington Half Marathon, held on 2nd August and conducted, as many of the first events were, as a handicap event. Since then the Club has grown to become the major running organisation in W.A.
The West Australian Marathon Club is the largest running Club in Western Australia. It has around 1,000 members. Very few of these members actually run Marathons, although many of them have at one time or other.
The members of the Club vary in age from under 10 to over 70 and and most live in the Perth Metropolitan area but membership is spread throughout the State, the Country and even the World!
The Club is run by a Committee of 10 members who meet monthly. However the strength of the Club lies in its membership, it is a long standing condition of membership that everyone helps out in at least two events each year. The Race Directors are also Club members and no-one is paid for their efforts except the Admin Officer, Nancy Reed. We also receive considerable help from our sponsors for which we are very grateful.
The West Australian Marathon Club is something of a misnomer. The Club conducts running events at all distances from 3 right up to 100 kilometres. In fact many people in Western Australia do not realise that the Club conducts events over such a variety of distances.
Having been born during the Marathon boom of the early 70's the Club has survived because it has adapted to meet the desire of its membership. The Club holds races on the track, the road and cross country. Although the Club programme may look very similar each year, it has evolved over time. There are now many more shorter events (sometimes 'supporting' a main race), there are relays and there are twilight runs. Many of these races have been member's initiatives. Some work, some don't, but the Club is always willing to adapt and adopt to survive.
Whilst the Club is basically a sporting body it does also raise funds at several charity runs during the year. There is also a 'social' aspect to the Club too. Training Groups meet up for other social activities, some sporting and some less so! There are also social runs on the Club programme too, the Matilda Bay Breakfast Run, the Pancake Run and the New Years Eve Run all spring readily to mind.
During the last few years we have seen the demise of other Marathon Clubs within Australia. So why is there a Marathon Club in WA? A State with a small population and very concentrated on Perth? To understand this you will need to know that the Club's origins were from a group of disaffected runners, who were, to say the least, disappointed with the official bodies who organised running in the State. This group of 13 set out with the aim to 'Foster long distance running and assist in furtherance of amateur sport'
There can be little doubt, all these years later, they have achieved exactly what they set out to do. That is not to say that the club has not had times of trials and tribulations, but it has survived and is a very strong sporting body.
West Australians are very active sporting people and that, to some degree, explains why this club has survived. Of course, the weather here in WA is very conducive to running, except for some of those very hot summer days!
Almost without fail there is a discussion at the AGM as to whether the Club should change name. In some respects it seems inevitable that the change will come but, then again, it may never happen.
Most events on the WAMC calendar are scheduled for early on Sunday morning. There are some races held at other times but they are few and far between. Club members seem to prefer to get their running over early in the day and then they can concentrate on family or other sporting events during the rest of the day.
Of course during our summer it is essential that events are held early in the morning and events such as Marathons are generally scheduled for the cooler months.
Racing is only part of what the Club does! There are also Training Groups. These usually meet on mid-week evenings, after work. However the Northern Suburbs Training Group has a strong tradition of meeting at 7 a.m. on Saturday.
True to its roots the WAMC is fiercely independent. It was formed by runners to conduct events which are well organised but with the minimum of fuss. This still holds true today. WAMC events are always very well organised. That's not to say that things don't go wrong, but they don't usually go wrong two years in a row!
The Race Directors are all Club members and are volunteers (some more willing than others). This means that they all know what pleases and displeases their fellow runners.
Club members turning up for a race wear a Club issued number, pay their race entry fee and ensure that their number is recorded as an entrant. It's as simple as that. For a Non-Member they merely have to fill out a form and collect a number. Non members pay a little bit extra. The cost of becoming a member can be saved in nine races!
All the Marshals and race Officials are Club Members so the events are conducted at low cost and with the maximum of good cheer! As finishers cross the line their time and place is recorded on a Chronomix and their number recorded and position noted.
Once the Chronomix printed tape has been pinned up on the mobile notice board, finishers can check out their times. Medals, generally to the first three male and female runners, are awarded on the day.
The results are usually entered in the Club computer by the end of the following day and are published quarterly in the Club Newsletter and here online in the results section.
This year will be the 31st anniversary of the Perth Marathon that has been conducted annually by the West Australian Marathon Club since its inception in 1979.
Currently, the event starts and finishes at the WAMC HQ’s at the Burswood Water Sports Centre with a very picturesque course following the river on the shared paths through East Perth, South Perth along Freeway path to Troy Park in Applecross and then returns.
The event includes the WA State Marathon Championship and incorporates a relay marathon over the same course consisting of four legs. The largest number of finishers was 577 in 1986 when the Perth Marathon was part of the America’s Cup Festival of Sport.
Once again the PERTH KIDS MARATHON is being incorporated into the 6PR Perth Marathon activities.
There is also a Perth Marathon web site with more Information about the event and its history.
Online Entries now available
OR
Download an entry form to mail or fax.
There is also an entry form for the Kids Marathon which will be held in the conjunction with the Perth Marathon again this year. Online entries are not available for this part of the event.
| Start from within the Burswood Water Sports Centre (BWSC) head north through boom gate onto shared path, past Burswood Golf Course, under Windan Bridge, over Windan Bridge, under Windan Bridge, follow shared path beside river, under Trafalgar pedestrian bridge around Claisebrook Cove, up ramp to southern end of Trafalgar pedestrian bridge, follow shared path past Gloucester Park, Trinity College, under Causeway, over Causeway, follow shared path back down to river edge (do not use stairs), follow shared path through South Perth, under Narrows, down Freeway, over Canning Bridge, around Raffles Motel, past South of Perth Yacht Club, along Pt Dundas boardwalk, past Tompkin Park, leave shared path onto Burke Dve just past Hislop Rd, TURN back onto shared path at entrance road to Troy Park for return trip back on same route to the Causeway, under the Causeway back to the BWSC | ![]() |
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| Its time to start training for the Team Welltech Sub 3:30 Perth Marathon Bus. |
| Every year Dave Henderson and his son-in-law, Peter Hughes, run the Perth marathon aiming for and guaranteeing they will get the bus (group of runners) over the line in under 3hours 30minutes. Last year was a huge success with the bus arriving a little ahead of schedule in 3:24. All runners who started on the bus group finished in the bus group except for one unfortunate soul (Dave Henderson), who had to stop for a toilet break at 32km and never got back on again. |
| The Team Welltech Sub 3:30 Perth Marathon Bus is a fantastic way to run a marathon. Each kilometre is run at near the same pace, last years half way split’s were within seconds of each other. Also there is the joint effort in training motivation and the sheer joy of passing all the people that went out too hard. I guarantee if you join the bus it will be a marathon to remember! |
| So if you want to be part of the highly respected Team Welltech Sub 3:30 Perth Marathon Bus for 2009 call Dave on 9353 1366 or email dhenderson@welltech.com.au now! |
| I am always willing to offer plenty of support, training advice and lots of useful as well as not so useful tips and wisdom. |
| Now Is The Time To Show Some; |
| Commitment = Satisfaction |