A short history lesson about PTR
Some of you will know this and to others it will be new news. Peninsula Trail Runners was started by Johnny as he and his buddy 'Pitty' spent hours exploring the Mornington Peninsula's trails. Pitty loved the Lego Movie and so their tagline became ‘everything is awesome’. Crossing the Rubicon came to reflect their constant striving to achieve more and more whilst out on the trails. Johnny created Bad Leroy and the PTR logo and designed their tops, printing them at home- the f
Member Profile -Andrew, David, Peter, Bob, Steve, Henry, Lord Faceplant,The Flying Moo??
Left Foot, Right Foot, Stumble, Butt Slide, Left Foot, Right Foot, Repeat. It was a cool and crisp winter morning as I drove my car along the same route I’d travelled year after year to work. Mindlessly letting the fields, tractors and occasional rogue cow roll past my window, whilst not really listening to another comedy series podcast that was well past is used by date. My thoughts were further afield, specifically to the half marathon I had signed up for which was to tak
Member Profile - Gill Donald: The day we met for the first time.
It had been a long day, month and year and if I’m honest - I was finally at the better end of a time in my life that had challenged me beyond any I could ever comprehend. I was forced to face adversity at its finest. It was a year of loss and grief, hurt & anguish, and best of all of self-discovery. It was a year of letting go of absolutely everything that I had dedicated my existence to, to start again. Of course, at that time of confusion, I couldn't see what was ahead of m
AGM for Peninsula Trail Runners inc - 6.30pm on 15th August 2019
To be held at Langwarrin Junior Football Club, 4 Shute Drive, Langwarrin. The agenda for the meeting will be made available within ‘documents’ on Team App one week prior to the meeting.
The Annual Report and Financial Statement for periods 1 July ’18 – 30 June ’19 will be available on Team App 13th August ’19.
Current 2019-20 PTR members are eligible to nominate/vote on Committee Members.
Positions available: President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary and 2-4 Ordina
Member Profile - Rikki Burgess
I started my running journey basically to lose weight and gain some fitness back after having two kids (30kg down to date). I hated running, hated the idea of it and I was no good at it. Once I started and started pushing myself I unlocked this whole new world within myself, a world of capabilities and not being good at something but still giving it your best each and every day. A world of sanity, peace, love for myself and freedom. My most peaceful and relaxing part of my d
Ultra Trail Australia-My Review
My trip to Katoomba in the beautiful Blue Mountains west of Sydney began very early Thursday morning (4am departure) in a convoy of three vehicles filled with runners, crew and family. Dodging numerous kangaroos we made it to the Hume Highway and headed north stopping every so often for fuel (both for the humans and the cars) Made it into Katoomba and started off with a 3km walk along some of the 100km course to Scenic World for race checking and kit collection, then walk bac
***2019-20 MEMBERSHIP***
We have had another awesome year, again exceeding our expectations [if !supportLists]· [endif]Supporting the amazing Sharpy’s Beer Run in ‘the PTR Garden [if !supportLists]· [endif]Weekend away in Harrietville, Wilsons Prom and Blackwood We have PTR members attend various and numerous road and trail events locally, across Victoria, Interstate and overseas, and vibrant and passionate PTR volunteers can always be found supporting the runners and these events. Our me
Oscars Hut 2 Hut – An adventure of a lifetime… and for a great reason!
From the moment I heard of this event, Oscars Hut 2 Hut, I knew it was on the ‘must do’ list. The setting for this event was an area that I have heard my Dad tell many tales about growing up and I knew I wanted to experience it first hand. Having a few Oxfam Trailwalkers under my belt over the years (seven if we are counting), and having converted to ‘slow but sure’ trail running over the past five years, I knew that I could get through the distance, but the terrain? The e
PTR technical running merchandise -orders now CLOSED
Ordering now CLOSED for our PTR branded technical running merchandise: TECH RUNNING TOPS, SINGLETS and JACKETS.
CLOSES Friday 3rd May. Please note order forms must be received and moneys cleared the bank by 4pm Friday 3rd May. We make bulk orders of the technical running gear annually- this is your opportunity to stock up and/or purchase lighter tops for summer and warmer tops and jackets for winter. The turn-around once the order is submitted is approx 4 weeks. See ‘PTR TE
PTR Membership Extension Deal
You can get PTR membership NOW until 30th June 2020 for just $15 THAT’S RIGHT- you can run with PTR today and continue to be part of our group of absolutely mad trail runners until the end of June 2020 for just $15. Just print off the 2018-19 and 2019-20 membership forms, sign and date the first one, fully complete the later one, submit them both to ptrinfo@yahoo.com, pay the $15 fee, and then get out onto the trails and enjoy the support and camaraderie from your fellow PTRe
