Sand Slog success

The Umina Surf Life Saving Club's inaugural Sand Slog was a "great success", according to event organiser Mr Greg Brown.

"It was an unseasonably hot day on Sunday with all the competitors feeling the heat, yet they all enjoyed the first Umina Beach Sand Slog," Mr Brown said.

"First place for the female five kilometre run went to Suzy Woodbury, second place to Helen Krucler and third place to Lydia McKay.

"In the five kilometre male event, Jordan Krucler took out the gold, Greg Morley silver and bronze went to Adam Spender.

"In the female 10km run, Kelly Yule came first, Juliette Cassidy came second and Annette Parker finished in third place.

"The male 10km run saw Judd McBurney win first place, Mark Wilson in second and Paul Gibson in third.

"Most competitors left with either a medal or a lucky draw prize."

Press release, 28 Sep 2008 Greg Brown, Umina Beach Surf Life Saving Club