1992 Results
THE SIX FOOT TRACK MARATHON
by Kevin Cassidy
On the 21st March, 1992, the Victorians returned to the Blue Mountains with the express intention of repeating the 100% finish rate that we chalked up last year. Our 12 member team consisted of Peter and Liz Feldman, Kevin and Margaret Cassidy, Colin and Dot Browne, Graeme Robertson, Alan Witt, Ross Shilston, Norm Brooke, Ray Carroll and the Pres., Geoff Hook. – all of whom were under the watchful eye of team manager and chief motivator, June Kerr. Graeme, Peter, Liz and Margaret were the 4 “virgins”, tackling the rugged and mountainous 46km course for the first time.
On race morning, we had a quick breakfast, followed by a motivational speech by Alan Witt, demanding that we achieve our 100% finish rate for the second consecutive year. By the time the race started, we were ready to grind the NSW boys into the ground. The starter’s gun was fired and the 330 odd runners (extremely “odd” runners) left Katoomba for the picturesque Jenolan Caves. A gruelling journey lay ahead.
Well, how did we go? We absolutely blitzed’em. By the time the sweepers had brought up the rear of the field, our entire team was showered, dressed and enjoying a drink at the Caves House bar. Numerous pbs. had been run, and some gutsy performances had been put up by our first timers.
There was plenty to celebrate that night, and Alan Witt, having run a nice pb. himself, was full of praise for our 100% success rate, in particular, the efforts of our first timers. Once again, the NSW boys couldn’t boast a 100% finish rate. (Suffer Big Chris!)
As we headed home the next morning, I couldn’t help but wonder about those old, but often asked questions, “Just why do rugby players stick their noses in each other’s bums?” and “Why in NSW are drinking glasses called schooners?” Who knows? (Who cares?) See you all next year at the Six Foot Track!
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