By Chris Gibson

I started training with Team Steam in 2009 because a friend had told me the hills in the 15K race were really hard so I figured I needed some help, I had run the 4 mile the year before, my second running race ever. I had been running a few miles around my neighbourhood on a weekly basis but Team Steam really kicked it up a notch, it is a great training programme and I have improved beyond anything I could have imagined. Race day is good, especially the first beer, but I enjoy the training more than the race. I admire everyone that turns out to train in the challenging mid west weather and gives it their best effort, its great to see. I enjoy the camaraderie of the training, I have met some great friends through it and the coaches do a fantastic job. I’ve managed to get my 16 year old son back for a second year of training and I love that its something we can do together. I thank Bob Padilla for fitting me out with my first pair of running shoes at Running Central in 2008, Adam White for continuing to help and support me and Melody Stonier for encouraging me to sign up for training two years ago. Good luck to everyone on race day.

Chris Gibson