Bogong to Hotham Race Report – When the Racing Stops and the Rescue Starts!
As Andy “WhippetMan” Hewat brought the B2H awards presentation to a close he uttered the words “Who would be a Race Director ?” As that statement echoed around the Mt Beauty Country Club on Sunday night, I doubt there was anyone who would want to trade places with him at that moment. What started out … Read more
Narrabeen Allnighter and Bogong to Hotham – Updated
UPDATED: If you’ve just tuned in. It’s been high drama in both races. The big news is that Bogong to Hotham was cancelled at the halfway point due to adverse weather. Race director Andy Hewat made the big but totally correct call to cancel at Langfords after 144km per hour gusts were being recorded at … Read more
The Ultra168 Bogong to Hotham Predictions – Marathon Men Move to the Mountains
Well call me Mary and bugger me backwards, what a line up we have for the 2012 edition of the Bogong to Hotham race. Despite a few last-minute withdrawals, this race still has what can be regarded as the creme de la creme of Australian ultra runners contained within its line up. Last year’s winner … Read more
The early bird catches the worm: January 2012 preview
Most runners I know are on a bit of downtime right now. The big season races are complete and everyone is looking forward to a good stuffing at Christmas. However, there are two races on right at the start of 2012 which should catch your attention, and they’re both races that I’ve done in the … Read more
