Our State League competition concluded with two wonderful events on the edge of Wagga Wagga, where keeping up with the Jones family from Uringa proved a difficult task.
It was great to see lots of runners from ACT and Victoria in action, no doubt getting valuable practice for the Aus champs in WA in a fortnight.
Uringa's Ron Pallas reports: "Pomingalarna, a stone's throw west of town and neighbouring one of Wagga's two golf courses, hosted Saturday's middle distance event. The area was spur gully with a vast array of erosion control banks which led to you doing a lot of counting: 'That is three I have crossed;only two more to go.'
The courses all travelled through an area which contained more than its fair share of pits and depressions making navigation quite tricky. Toss in a complex labyrinth of mountain bike trails and mistakes were easy to make. All courses crossed a central hill that boasted a spectacular wildflower display. The courses were well set by Briohny Seaman."
Sunday was the NSW middle distance champs at Connorton - another terrific 'salt and pepper' map much beloved by our bush enthusiasts.
It is a complex granite area with a light cover of vegetation.
The Jones family - Sophie, Georgia, Lawrence and Ian - accounted for 4 titles to go with their three firsts and a second the day before.
Thanks to Waggaroos (and friends as snapped by Patrik Gunnarsson, see right) for a superb two days. Could all attendees please fill in the brief course setter surveys?
Final State League standings will soon be available on the web page.
