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“ Toshihiko Seko set world records for (I think) 20k, 25k, and 30k all in one run on QEII in Christchurch in about 1981. No idea what the times were, or if they still stand - Gort with his collection of... ”

“ Can't be many who have won national titles for 3 different provinces either? Dixon & Tayler must be candidates, maybe Henwood? ”

“ Huge thanks to all those who are Hoofing it with Harold on June 3rd at the Christchurch Marathon - some trying to run fast, some just wanting to finish, but all raising money in a good cause. I'll be ... ”

“ Memo to all young athletes - GO TO THIS - you will live off the stories for decades. The 1987 food fight at Feilding still rates as one of best ever ”

“ http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/6830617/Stuart-Farquhar-top-of-javelin-world-in-2012 ”

“ Surely that example just indicates that Webb is (a) a big match player, as he pulled out a PB at World Champs, and (b) probably capable of better than his PB would suggest. Both of which indicate that... ”

“ I know mate - great to hear, and thanks for your support ”

“ It's not about the shirt skillo.... think of the kiddies.... Besides, it's free if you earn it!! ”

“ Sure, why not - Skillo, just for you, put up $100 spono and you can have a free t-shirt. Put up $150 and you'll get the t-shirt and a 10k entry, and you can get others to contribute to the $150.... ($... ”

“ Hi all - the Life Education Trust will again be fundraising at the Christchurch Marathon - this time everyone can get involved, and you don't have to dress up as a superhero... (unless you want to....... ”

“ Classic Ridley - well played lads ”

“ I know the concept is to avoid athletes thrashing themselves unnecessarily chasing a qualifier (a la Euan Robertson as Kim mentioned) but the whole concept of early selections is a bit strange to me. ... ”

“ Smithy - "lies, damned lies, and statistics" might be the phrase you're searching for. Also interesting that Euan Robertson, despite all those attempts at the steeples in qualifying for Montreal and b... ”

“ Is there a prize for worst conversion? Am pretty sure I'd have that nailed at 142 seconds...... Renner's 17sec (7.57 to 8.14) must surely be a worldbeater. ”

“ PS - in response to Anonymous Coward, plenty of contenders including all the winners in my previous post and pots of medal for Newd!ck and Cowley, but for mine it's Angie Smit. Silver in the 400m, a s... ”