42nd Annual Frankston to Portsea Road Race 55km/34 miles
Sunday April 6th 2014
| 1. | Magnus Michelsson | 3:38:38 |
| 2. | Joanne Tremonti [F] | 4:46:50 |
| 3. | Lenard Bryer | 5:05:27 |
| 4. | Maureen Wilson [F] | 5:30:14 |
| 5. | Anne Ziogos [F] | 5:30:14 |
| 6. | Barry Rosenberg | 5:34:23 |
| 7. | Hilton Kahlberg | 5:45:26 |
| 8. | Colin Sacho | 5:45:26 |
| 9. | Ruth Fantozzi [F] | 6:41:03 |
| 10. | Paul Spencer | 6:53:09 |
| 11. | Peter Gray | 10:32:29 |
Cameron Hall 40km
Mike Manders 40km
Tovy Vu [F] 35km
Report by Kevin Cassidy
Once again, the Fat Ass jaunt down the Nepean Highway attracted a field of runners all looking for a decent hit out for longer ultras coming up.
The usual suspects of Comrades runners were joined by one of our nations best in Magnus Michelsson. Magnus was returning to Comrades this year and was in fine form.
Magnus took off at record pace leaving all and sundry in his dust.
Meanwhile, Maureen Wilson and Anne Ziogos were rolling on down the highway wearing large packs. This was all part of their training for the upcoming North Face 100km in which carrying all that gear is compulsory. The looked a sight and half passing through Sorrento and Portsea but ultimately, it was a productive day and excellent lead up run for them.
I spent the best part keeping the drinks up for Magnus as he thundered down the peninsula. He was very much in contention for a new course record until about 38km when he fell marginally behind pace. Regardless, his 3:38:38 is the second fastest time ever and a great result leading into his Comrades Marathon assault.
Magnus also provided the oddity of the day by arriving in Portsea with no money, cards or any fresh clothing awaiting him. Fortunately, I had a MYKI card with a few dollars on it, so I handed it to him and he quickly jumped on the bus back to Frankston still in his running gear.
Another highlight was Paul Spencer making amends by finishing after he was forced to DNF a year ago.