Runners Tribe Trailwalker team

posted by rtross on October 5, 2009, 5:06am

Introducing the Runners Tribe Trailwalker team

Trail walkers

Most of you will already be familiar with the Oxfam Trailwalker event. It's a 100 kmrunning race held in Sydney and Melbourne on an annual basis to raise money for the Oxfam charity. The Sydney event will be held this August on the 29th from Brooklynon the Hawkesbury to Mosman on Sydney Harbour.

Runners Tribe has entered a team this year consisting of three guys and a girl.Here is the team:- Janelle Burgmann: Nationally ranked marathoner in her day...2:42 at Boston a few years back...tough as nails. Tell her which direction to run and she willgo allday...just don't let her navigate!- Andrew Knox: Handy 10km runner a couple of years back (30:25). From the Sean Williams mold...."can I run this thing bare foot?" Andrew ran for Randwick Botany and did well in the 2007 ANSW winter distance series.- Richard High: Well known for his range. Recent ironman, multiple marathons and fun runner in the Sydney Striders colours. Did 1.56 for 800m as a 16 year old!- John Suter: ING executive and very experienced campaigner. Has developed a love for trekking....last couple of years includes climbs of Mount Kilimanjaro,Himilayasand just back from Alaska fighting grizzlies for the best tasting tuna...inspiring stuff!

This foursome met just over 10 years ago when they decided to run from Melbourne to Sydney to raise money for Spinal research. This year's Trailwalker marks the 10th anniversary so they just had to give this a go. Their goal is a top 3 finish in the general classification. We will keep you posted on their progress and askthe guysfor a post race report.

The team is hoping to raise $5,000 so any amount you Tribers can spare would be greatly appreciated. All donations over $2 are tax deductible. Your money will help some of the world's poorest people.