McKinnon claimed overall honours at the inugrual Beachside Cross Country held at Karkarook Park in Cheltenham. The picturesque course swept around 2 man made lakes through open fields and offered all fans, parents, teachers and students constant views of the competitors throughout their events. The weather was ideal for running and many would agree that the course and conditions were too kind to students considering these type of events generally find rain, mud, hills and off course paths. With the course and weather ideal students blitzed through their 3 or 5km events in very fast times.

It was pleasing to see all schools represented with either winning students, top 15 individuals placings, winning teams or winning school aggregates. The next event will surely be a test of stamina (Lardner Park, July 19) however Beachside students have often outshone their district rivals at this event as well. We wish you all the best of luck!!