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See correspondence below from the University of Newcastle: Here at the University of Newcastle we are working hard to provide the running community with rigorous independent data on the safety and performance of commercially available running shoes. Shoes tested in our program will be labelled with detailed information on how they affect injury rates and…

parkrun is a great institution offering regular 5k road races at a number of venues around Perth. It was set up here by MAWA member Jon Storey. A number of MAWA members regularly go to parkrun. There is now a link on our website to parkrun. Take a look at their site

Our apologies to Ed Wall, (M60), for missing him off the Bendigo results. 5000m 6th 20:33.09 8 k cross country 5th 34:43 1/2 marathon 2nd 1:31:33

2013 was another great year for MAWA record-breakers, with 2 World and 15 Australian records in addition to the numerous State records. Club statistician Barbara Blurton has compiled the 2013 list, and in each case included the previous record. Take a look. Records set in 2013

Please be aware that for Masters World Records, electronic timing is now mandatory for all distances 800m and below, plus hurdles. A revised application form is now on the WMA website. It is probable that this rule will also be adopted for Australian Masters Records

We know that a number of club members live in the area directly impacted by the recent devastating fire. The club wishes them all well as they recover from the disaster. If members want to help there are a number of appeals, asking for both money and goods to be donated.

WA STATE MASTERS GAMES Flyer 2014

Online entry to the State Championships is now open, and this is our preferred entry method. A paper entry form can be downloaded, but please allow plenty of time for the post. Please read the information note carefully as there are significant changes to the programme from previous years

As always some excellent performances by MAWA athletes. Here is a table with the MAWA results, which is also saved on the T & F Results Page. OMA Championships Bendigo results Also take a look at Graeme Dahl’s excellent photographs from the event photos.