In 1996 Graham Butler compiled all known race results, which formed the basis of the first book of history for the club. It was entitled 20 Years Campbelltown Joggers Still Running Strong. In more recent years this compilation of race results was entered into a database and has been refined by Bill Thompson.
From its inception the club has had an amazing array of healthy committees and capable presidents, a measure of the calibre and discipline of its members. In 2001 Margaret and Peter Knott conceived and orchestrated a 25 Year Silver Anniversary Celebration which brought together past and present members. Like a roller coaster ride it was a thrill a minute, cementing tradition and celebrating the clubs strong continuous existance.
Today the Club boasts around 60 members. Not all are runners and not all compete regularly in the handicap series. Members vary in age from around 18 years to 80 years, both male and female. In recent years there has been an increasing number of keen younger (under 25years) members both male and female, as well as an increasing number of female members overall.
The main competitive focus of the club calendar is still the traditional series of nine monthly 10km handicap races run from February to October from which the club champion is derived. Club membership now costs $25 per year ($10 for children, $55 for family).
There is a huge diversity of speed in our members. They range from those who can complete a 10km race in around 32 minutes to those who finish in around 60+ minutes. Whilst some runners are extremely competitive, completing regular training sessions and competing in a wide range of fun runs, others have less competitive goals such as general fitness, social contact, losing some excess weight or simply seeking a feeling of well being.
The main club run starts traditionally from Bradbury Oval on Sundays at 7.15am sharp. The Sunday run (or walk) can be anywhere from 5km to 15km but is usually above 10km for the more serious runners. Other runs and training sessions are also available throughout the week. Most regular runners run at least 3-4 times per week with often associated activities such as mountain bike riding, road riding, swimming, walking or a trip to the gym interspersed for variety.
Our club run calendar is also filled with a number of Fun Runs, which many of members compete in. Such events include the Penrith Australia Day Fun Run, the Six Foot Track, the Wollongong Fitness Five, the Canberra Half marathon, the Gold Coast Marathon, the Sutherland to Surf, the City to Surf, Camden Relay for Life, and the Thredbo National Runners Week just to name a few. Fun Runs these days fortunately cater well for walkers so all family members can compete.
About 10 years ago Margaret Knott was instrumental in introducing a walking group within the club. Initially comprising of the wives of runners, this group has diversified in composition enormously. On Sundays the group follows the set running route of the runners, but overall accomplishes a slightly shortened distance for the morning.
CJC is an extremely relaxed, friendly and social club. Following Sunday runs, the club provides coffee and morning tea. This activity provides members with the opportunity to relax and chat. Whilst much chat initially focuses on running 9which understandably is our main common interest), the conversations drift off into all directions. Some members have been seen chatting away till just on lunchtime! Many members have formed lasting friendships amongst members of the CJC.
Today the club also plays a key role in implementing the now very popular local event - the Mt. Annan Challenge Walk. For some members club activities have become a way of life and where all members of a family run, they compete and engage in club activities together.
| Social and Associated Club Activities |
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Various members from time to time have organised different activities and social events. Some of these have included-
Support groups for CJC marathon and Trailwalker competitors.
Social walking hikes up the Blue Mountains, around Sydney Harbour, Bulli and locally.
Boogie boarding expeditions (with flippers) down the Georges River Gorge.
Golfing tournaments.
Bus shopping trips to the warehouses around Sydney.
Restaurant nights at places such as Thai Chillis, Cirros, Casellas and Ashi Japanese Tepenyaki.
Bowling nights.
White water rafting at Penrith.
Relay for Life weekend.
Barbeques following special events such as City to Surf and Sydney Half Marathon.
TAB 2000 Relay for the Olympics at Homebush.
| Some Benefits of Running and/or Belonging to a Club |
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Running is cheap and easy to learn.
Running increases aerobic capacity, which is great for the heart and helps with fitness for other sports.
Running is convenient, you can run almost anywhere, at any time and in most conditions
Running can help you loose weight.
Running makes you feel good, not only physiologically from the runners high endorphins but also from a feeling of personal selfsatisfaction after achieving goals as well as encouragement from fellow runners. This seems to positively affect other aspects of ones life.
Running is known to reduce mild stress.
Running is flexible in that it allows you to run at your own pace whenever it suits.
Running is for everyone, young or old, large or small. Initially a clearance with your GP and a slow progressive increase in training are recommended.
Fun runs allow competitors to brush tails with the elite in running, unlike many others team sports.
Running allows you to set easily defined and achievable goals. Once established this provides a type of self discipline.
Running makes you more energetic during everyday life, particularly as you become fitter.
Running lowers the risk of developing major lifestyle diseases including heart disease, high blood pressure and type 2 diabetes.
Running provides one with the opportunity to clear the head and think about the day.
Club members provide security and safety for others.
Club running is a great way to increase your motivation.
There is nearly always someone to run with as there is usually someone running at your own pace.
Information on all matters to do with running is freely shared amongst runners, information such as training programmes, injury prevention, the right running shoes to wear, stretching regimes, the value of warm-ups and cool-downs as well as the therapeutic value of manual therapy and osteopathy.
Compiled by Michele Borodzicz-24/10/2004.
Updated 2009.
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