12. In the Call Room: Newport Track needs your help! Track etiquette's hot or not, 91 year old half-mara hero
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Joey Pignataro, the Rec Runner is back with us this week and there's a bit on the agenda. In this edition:
Newport Athletic's Club needs our support to upgrade its lighting for the safety of its community and elite athletes: https://www.change.org/p/light-up-newport-track A history making half-marathon in Western Australia Hot or Not with all the focus being on the etiquette at the track
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