This year sees Matthew and Vanessa join the group. Long-time member, Andrew, is as keen as ever. “It’s good to have Matthew’s medical expertise,” Andrew says. “And Matthew’s iPhone app has tracked our regular course at just over 10km. So we’re running a quarter marathon each week, that’s a good distance.”
Ravens Adrian, Vanessa and Andrew will take part in the Sydney Morning Herald Half Marathon on May 18. “It’s a great event – a social event as much as a sporting event,” Andrew says. “The course starts in College Street, adjacent to St Mary’s Cathedral, then to Millers Point and Pyrmont and back through the Botanic Gardens.”
Vanessa says: “I’m looking forward to the cooler weather. It’s so humid right now, it’s like running under water.”
Matt says: “Unfortunately, I’ll be in New Zealand on the weekend of the 18th, so I’ll miss the Half Marathon. I’ll be counting on the Ravens to run on my behalf this time.”
Adrian is keen to raise funds for the All Blacks Basketball Club in Redfern (BSB 062184; Acc. No. 11210960). He says: “It’s a really good club. Last year three teams qualified for the grand final – the money will help with training gear and support for families.”
