Griffith Feral Joggers Winter Competition race one

The Bacchus Short course champion Callum Vecchio took a detour down the Long course and finished well down the short course rankings only gaining 5 points for the run.

In race 1 of the Bacchus competition Vecchio finished with 5 points, but then went on to win the competition. In a 10-week competition there is always the chance of a strong come-back.

Bacchus Long course champion Vince Restagno who recently returned to form after a hamstring injury felt a twinge in the upper hamstring and decided to back off taking a bit over an hour to complete the 6.1km course.

Ashley Pianca surprised herself, not only was she first to finish the long course, but she was also the fastest female on the day. Congratulations Ashley. Andrea Cromack was 2nd followed by Moreno Chiappin 3rd.

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Jack Jasnos made his second appearance on the Hill. The last time was October 10th 2020. On both appearances he won the short course run for that day. His sister Arnika was second followed by frequent podium personality Chloe Morshead.

Chris Morshead ran a creditable 6th place. Nate Mingay returned to the Hill after a short break, finishing 14th in the short course but clocking the fastest time for males. Mia Stockwell in 4th place was the fastest female.

The 26-week awards are again sponsored by Franks Service Centre. This year runners who make 26 appearances on the Hill received a royal blue cap. John Dodd, John Farranato and Ashley Pianca are likely to be the first to reach 26 runs.

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