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Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 15.4km, 6.3km & 2km Trail Runs, Sunday 15 May, 2022
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Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 15.4km, 6.3km & 2km Trail Runs, Sunday 15 May, 2022

By Prachar Stegemann
15 May
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PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 15.4km trail run, Sunday 15 May 2022, full results by category 1.31 MB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 15.4km trail run, Sunday 15 May 2022, full results overall 1.18 MB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 6.3km trail run, Sunday 15 May 2022, full results by category 737.73 KB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 6.3km trail run, Sunday 15 May 2022, full results overall 593.02 KB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 2km trail run, Sunday 15 May 2022, full results by category 230.32 KB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Stromlo Strides" 2km trail run, Sunday 15 May 2022, full results overall 214.59 KB
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The steadfastness of the appointed hour made us all its innocent victims. It clocked a steady pace alongside nature’s indecipherable calendar and then, at 10am, 15 May (Race Start) struck upon her blowing wind and skies of rain. The rain sat on our jackets, settled into our hair and clung onto our skin even as we tried to shake it off. We hid from it under the tents but it swam in along the ground, lapping around our feet and equipment like a child fascinated by these adult games. It made heroes out of us all. Although we grasped at the thin shelter of the race gazebos where possible, as soon as the starter called time, none remained there.

The kangaroos stood mute as the pack stampeded onto the quiet morning - it too hiding from the weather, wet grass dampening the steps of the 250 runners: a mute carnival,  travelling zoo for hiding eyes. Their wet fur looked soggy, yet relief unavailable, hope resting on prior met expectations of the sun coming back at some stage, to dry the land and heat the ground.

Small herds of children from athletics groups bombed the course, under stricter compulsion of parental authority, who insisted that the goal and the method yield not to the inflicting inconvenience of wet weather.

“So inspirational,” applauded Katarina at the first turn. For while the runners at that point may have been dwelling on the unwritten script of miles to come, we on the sidelines were impressed by what they had written on the first page -  begin.

Stationed at the finish line barbecue, preparing to offer prize of burger to those who made it home, we played tug of war with the cold air that sucked at the fire, whisking away it’s heat, secure in it’s claim to it’s distant other half. The runners collected their burgers and ran. Instead of relishing glory on the grass, they took off urgently home to replay their memory behind the secure door of a hot shower and warm clothing.

Feat of the day award was given conjointly to two runners who independently missed the 6.3km turn off, completing the 15.4k course in mounting comprehension of their error. Although this is only the second year’s official staging of the event, setting new course records under the wet conditions presents the determination of those athletes, and new records were set in 13 out of 22 categories.

Sri Chinmoy "Cooleman Clip" 10km, 5km & 2.2km Trail Runs, Monday 25 April, 2022

By Prachar Stegemann
25 April
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PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Cooleman Clip" 10km trail run, Monday 25 April 2022, full results by category 1.24 MB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Cooleman Clip" 10km trail run, Monday 25 April 2022, full results overall 1.08 MB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Cooleman Clip" 5km trail run, Monday 25 April 2022, full results by category 508.76 KB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Cooleman Clip" 5km trail run, Monday 25 April 2022, full results overall 472.65 KB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Cooleman Clip" 2.2km trail run, Monday 25 April 2022, full results by category 348.35 KB
PDF icon Sri Chinmoy "Cooleman Clip" 2.2km trail run, Monday 25 April 2022, full results overall 283.54 KB
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Cooleman Ridge has everything a runner could ask for: the Disneyland of Canberra’s trail scene. Despite being only in its second year, the Sri Chinmoy “Cooleman Clip”, the opening round of the Sri Chinmoy Canberra Trail Series – with its surprising blend of uplifting panoramas, gut-busting ascents and full-throttle speedways – has already developed an eager niche following, and attracted some astonishingly fast course records.

Under a gorgeous sky of deep southern blue splashed with an arresting parade of festive cloud floats, some of the choice returns from today’s 2nd Edition:

* Elizabeth Humphries reconfiguring the course record for the women’s 5km race, taking 4th outright and heading the women’s field by nearly EIGHT MINUTES with her masterclass of 22:36;
* Matty Robbie smashing his own already amazing men’s 10km course record by over a minute, blitzing a quality field by FIVE MINUTES with his breathtaking 39:01;
* Andrew Tully taking 3rd outright in the 5km and re-writing our understanding of the possibilities of M50-59 with his dazzling 21:19;
* Kodi Clarkson underlining his recent good form in seizing the men’s 5km race outright with an outstanding 20:00;
* Every runner who participated, each offering their heart’s all, to make a glorious day shine the brighter…

The Return of the Post-Race Lentil Burger – anticipated for 2 long years – was duly observed and appropriately honoured by numerous small groups variously lounging, strolling, stretching and lazing upon Chapman Oval’s generous spread of emerald lawn. Contentment reigned supreme…

If one were to continue running north from the furthermost point of Cooleman Ridge a mere few kms, one would find oneself amidst another rich array of dipping tracks and winding trails – a stone’s throw and yet a world away – the venue for the next course on our Winter trails menu … Stromlo Forest Park. Be there!

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