Another tough day in paradise! Yes that’s some of our runners relaxing in the spa pool at Kingfisher lodge, Fraser Island. This group of four were tempted to enter by their BeachFit instructor Heidi, never having run further than 10km before. All four finished the 24km to Central Station, resisting the tempting fallback option of stopping half-way at Lake McKenzie. Jeanette’s blog has more pictures here

First home was Steve Page - fresh from blowing up in his first ever marathon on the Gold Coast (but still making 2.38!) Steve set a good standard for future years, finishing in 1:35. Fifth place went to our 4WD and finish crew, who had the pleasure of towing out a first-time visitor four times before we could get past him.

2009 was the first Fraser run for many years with a permit, starting small with 12 entrants. Next year we plan to add a short 12k option finishing at Lake McKenzie, which should temp a larger crew. Also we’ll move back to Sunday which works better for those driving up from Brisbane.

Results:
Steven Page - 1:35
Detlef Jeske - 1:50
Mark Armstrong - 1:50
Heidi Green - 1:58
4WD + finish crew - 2:05!
Jo-anne Deller - 2:11
Rod Stephenson - 2:58
Jeanette Maynes - 3:41
Emma Smolenaers - 3:41
Robyn Johnston - 3:41
Yvonne Phelan - 3:41

Fraser Island Adenture - Sat 22 Aug - 24k - link

Glasshouse Mountains 100 - 12-13 Sept - 10-160k- link

Run the Whitsunday Great Walk - Sun 22 Sep - 28k - link

Lamington Classic 24-25 Oct - 22k x 2 - link