Every once in a while, a person’s passions will all come together for one amazing experience. So it was in March in the small NSW town of Thirlmere, home of the NSW Railway Museum, and Hub of all things preserved steam. The occasion was the annual Festival of Steam, back after a Covid break, and …
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Sweat vs Steam
Every now and then, a timing job comes up that is so appealing that it is impossible to turn down. One such job is the unique Sweat Versus Steam foot race in Echuca, Victoria. Competitors in a 12.5km event race an authentic 100-year-old, wooden hulled paddlesteamer along the Murray River in an out and back course, …
Gloucester Mountain Man – An Adventure
Gloucester Mountain Man Tri Challenge has been running on the second Sunday in September for 28 years in the picturesque country town of Gloucester, at the foot of the Barrington Ranges. For all this time, it has been a sort of hidden gem – followed faithfully by those who are addicted to it, and frequently discovered …
Port Macquarie Running Festival
As a runner, I have taken part in the Port Macquarie Running Festival many times during its 8-year existence. As timer, it was one of the events I always wanted to work at, being so full of my friends and in a part of the world I know well. This job has always been ably managed by my …
Lightning Strikes in Mt Stromlo – Again
The Stromlo Running Festival was founded by Australian marathon legend Robert de Castella – former world record holder and Commonwealth Games gold medallist, he is eminently qualified to oversee a race of this magnitude, but it is the reason for its founding that adds weight to Deek’s involvement. The festival was begun to commemorate the …
Thundering Around the Barrington Tops
Once again, Tempus was privileged to be part of the first running of a new event – this time a challenging 33km trail run in the lower Barrington Tops, starting at pleasant Salisbury, and cresting at Corkers Trail at a frigid 1400 metres above sea level, before returning to Salisbury Lodges – the event hub. …
Doggone It – A Dog-Friendly Trail Run!
A first for Tempus Sports Timing recently, with the running of the inaugural Riverwood Downs Trail Run for humans and dogs – presented by the people at Tail Runner. The race venue was located at beautiful and dog-friendly Riverwood Downs – a picturesque resort in the foothills of the Barrington Tops. Accordingly, the July temperatures were …
It’s Cool in the Rainforest
Nightcap National Park is one of those hidden gems that surprises with its proximity to other, better-known tourist attractions; and then keeps surprising the visitor with layer upon layer of hidden gems. Only 30km North of Lismore, and just by the alternative lifestyle town of Nimbin, Nightcap is a treasure trove of walking trails, waterfalls, …
4 Peaks, 4 Times the Fun
Bright Alpine Climb – 4 Peaks is the most unusual event Tempus has timed so far, in that it combines four of the toughest mountain running events in Alpine Victoria into 4 straight days of running, or hiking if you’re an alpine walker. Results for everyone who did all four days are combined into a General …
Hounslow Highs and Lows
Officially ranked Australia’s #1 toughest ultra trail run – just this week – the Hounslow Classic near Blackheath in the Blue Mountains of NSW is set for legendary status after only two years of operation. The good folk at Mountain Sports have delivered a mind-blowingly tough 68km run that promises much and delivers more in …