Dale Warrander made it New Zealand road running title number four and his fifth victory in the annual Sir Barry Curtis 10km road race at Pakuranga yesterday.
Dale Warrander made it New Zealand road running title number four and his fifth victory in the annual Sir Barry Curtis 10km road race at Pakuranga yesterday.Warrander took the lead at the 6km mark, moving clear of Canterbury's Hayden McLaren, and carrying to finish on the track at Sir Lloyd Elsmore Park in 29m 39s. This was just seven seconds outside his race record set in 2005.
"I was definitely aiming for that record; we had a slight tail wind most of the way and a little bit of a head wind in that last 2km. I knew I was close, I thought if I could get on that track still on time I could do it. But there was a head wind around the back straight and I was pushing it but I couldn't quite do it," said Warrander.
The national cross country champion Alex Parlane narrowly led at the 2.5km mark in 7m 1s, claiming the $300 on offer, from McLaren and Warrander. McLaren just edged ahead of Warrander at 5km in 14m 38s to secure the $200 up for grabs.
McLaren then faded leaving Warrander to carry on for the $1000 winner's purse. McLaren recorded 30m 5s with Cameron Graves in the junior championship taking third in 30m 18s, followed by Parlane in 30m 36s and Mark Bailey 30m 41s.
Warrander said that he knew that he had to make a break on McLaren.
"He's the sort of guy who'd just sit and try and hang on and use his speed at the end to try and out kick me, but I knew if I could get a break towards the end I'd be safe," said Warrander.
"I've got the strength to maintain the lead and that was the key," he added.
The 37 year old fitness trainer from the Gold Coast will be back in Auckland in two weeks time where he will be aiming for a 2h 17m time in the Auckland marathon.
McLaren said that he didn't really have a chance against a class runner in Warrander.
"He's just got so much strength, he's gone to the Olympics and stuff, you're always going to be up against it, but I knew I had to give him a race for his money," said McLaren.
"I stuck there as long as I could, but his strength just came through in the end, I just had to hold on," he added.
Danielle Trevis was outstanding in the national women's road championship, collecting her first senior title at the age of 19. Trevis led the women in the field through out, scooping the pool of money on offer and taking home a gold medal and $1500 in cash for her effort.
The national junior cross country champion was through the 2.5km in 7m 58s, the 5km in 16m 17s and went on to smash the race record by 21 seconds with a time of 32m 41s. Kate McIlroy set a record of 33m 2s in 2005.
Shireen Crumpton (40), the 2008 champion, was second in 34m 36s, with fellow Otago runner Rachel Kingsford third in 34m 50s.
Trevis, who is coached by Chris Pilone, said that she wasn't sure if she would get the record.
"I sort of knew what the course record was but I didn't think I would be anywhere near it because I haven't really done a 10km on the road before," said Trevis.
"The start was really fast, I felt it really crowded we haven't been used to that sort of thing. I felt really comfortable the whole way because the wind was behind us most of the way and the hills were a good change," she added.
Crumpton an accomplished runner in her own right was stunned by the performance of Trevis.
"My goodness, I couldn't believe it like when she just took off at the start we were all thinking surely we'll catch her eventually, but she just motored.
"A very impressive run, she's got a lot of talent and it will be good to see that come through," said Crumpton.
Bernie Portenski missed the women's 60-64 age group world record of 39m 10s finishing in 39m 31s.
The race took its toll of two of the top ranked runners, defending champion Fiona Crombie withdrawing at the 5km after an arthritis flare up after the steep down hill start and Penny Peskett succumbed to exhaustion 300 metres from the finish.
The race doubled as the New Zealand championship after the championships that were scheduled for 4 September in Christchurch were cancelled after the earthquake earlier that morning.
Results: Sir Barry Curtis 10km Classic
Incorporating New Zealand Road Championships
Men
Dale Warrander (Pakuranga) 29m 39s 1, Hayden McLaren (Cant) 30m 5s 2, Alex Parlane (Pak) 30m 36s 3, Mark Bailey 30m 41s 4, Brett Tingay (Cant) 31m 4s 5, Matt Harris (Cant) 31m 34s 6.
Masters 35-39: Simon Mardon (Nelson) 32m 19s 1, Jon Healey (Akld) 33m 57s 2, Chris Robb (Akld) 34m 15s 3. 40-44: Jim Jones (Wgtn) 33m 44s 1, Craig McLean (Wgtn) 34m 24s 2, Andrew Wark (Ham) 34m 40s 3. 45-49: Ian Sussex (Akld) 35m 57s 1, Roger Creighton (Taur) 35m 12s 2, Tony Warren (Akld) 36m 44s 3. 50-54: Gavin Stevens (Akld) 34m 11s 1, Anthony Rogal (Cant) 35m 41s 2, David Lear (Akld) 36m 9s 3. 55-59: Graham Macky (Akld) 37m 22s 1, Gavin Smith (Taur) 37m 43s 2, Brett Katterns (Akld) 38m 3s 3. 60-64: Trevor Ogilvie (WaikBoP) 35m 45s 1, Murray Clarkson (Taur) 42m 11s 2, John Robinson (Pak) 43m 46s 3. 65-69: Michael Bond (Chch) 43m 4s 1, Chris Martin (Akld) 45m 34s 2, Kelvin Fitness (Papk) 47m 32s 3. 70-74: Raymond Owers (Tech) 54m 7s 1. 75 plus: Sid Pavett (Taur) 48m 49s 1, Brian Smith (Ham) 60m 5s 2.
M19: Cameron Graves (Akld) 30m 18s 1, Tadele Tekle-Haimanot (Akld) 31m 58s 2, Alex Fowler (Cant) 32m 9s 3, Cory Whiting (WaikBoP) 32m 22s 4, Declan Wilson (Wes) 33m 5s 5.
M16 5km: Michael Sutton (WaikBoP) 16m 11s 1, Thomas Currie (Akld) 16m 25s 2, Cameron Murdoch (Wgtn) 16m 34s 3.
Women
Danielle Trevis (Akld) 32m 41s (race record) 1, Shireen Crumpton (Otago) 34m 36s 2, Rachel Kingsford (Otago) 34m 50s 3, Lisa Robertson (Akld) 35m 22s 4, Tina Harris (Wgtn) 35m 50s 5, Lydia O'Donnell (Akld) 36m 16s 6.
Masters 5km 35-39: Rachel Penney (Akld) 18m 19s 1, Rebecca Innes-Jones (Tak) 21m 52s 2, Kathleen Payne (Pak) 23m 17s 3. 40-44: Bridget Deverell (Ham) 18m 36s 1, Karyn McCready (Rot) 20m 7s 2, Petra Creighton (Taur) 20m 18s 3. 45-49: Sally Gibbs (Taur) 17m 34s 1, Anne Bradley (Ham) 19m 29s 2, Raewyn Blair (Akld) 20m 58s 3. 50-54: Karen Espin (Akld) 21m 40s 1, 55-59: Liz Hardley (Akld) 24m 11s 1.
W19 5km: Georgie Grgec (Akld) 17m 48s 1, Annika Pfitzinger (Akld) 18m 12s 2, Ella Mangan-Walker (Akld) 18m 24s 3.
W16 5km: Mikayla Nielsen (WaikBoP) 17m 18s 1, Olivia Ritchie (WaikBoP) 18m 15s 2, Laura Cowling (Akld) 18m 59s 3.
Walk 10km
Men: Quentin Rew (Wgtn) 47m 34s 1, Mike Parker (Akld) 49m 53s 2, Tony Sargisson (Akld) 51m 44s 3.
Women: Brooke Cowsill (Akld) 56m 6s 1, Alana Barber (Akld) 57m 40s 2, Maggie Bradley (Wait) 64m 26s 3.
