Words from Tessa of Marys Cancer Kiddies: "I just wanted to drop you a line to thank you and everyone else at JFS who helped to make the outing for the children from Dharmais such a memorable event on 8 May 2011." Read more »

Annual JFS Chinese New Year Run. Not to be missed , this is a unique Run experience in Jakarta. This week Thursday Feb 3rd, we start at 5:00am from Kemang, linking up at BEJ at 5:40am, then down the Tanah Abang River. Read more »

Annual JFS Chinese New Year Run. Not to be missed , this is a unique Run experience in Jakarta. This week Thursday Feb 3rd, we start at 5:00am from Kemang, linking up at BEJ at 5:40am, then down the Tanah Abang River. Check the route here.

Estimate arrival at Temple by 7:15am for any non-running spouses wishing to join. Temples are "Kim Tek Ie Temple & Jin de Yuan Temple". Total distance 20km from Kemang (15km from BEJ).

Good things to bring for the run:
1. Camera
2. Money
3. Red shirt
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[SPECIAL] LIFT YOUR SPIRITS. There is an article in Jakarta Globe on JFS. Read it online HERE.

[RACE] JFS held his maiden predictive race in Ragunan Zoo, on December 19th, 2010. The winner of "JFS Predictive 5K Time Trial" was Nick Elliot who ran a 2 seconds Differential on his Predicted time of 26:00min and won a Puma Sports watch. Check there result here and race pictures here.

[SPECIAL] Our beloved running club has two page articles spread in Jakarta Post Sunday November 28, 2010 edition. You could read the articles online, first article and second article.

SPECIAL!! JFS Runner to Run the Sahara for Cancer Children. Scott Thompson will tell us about his endeavor in 250km footrace across the Sahara to raise money for MCK. You can reach Scott at scott.thompson_at_tanito.co.id. JFS has had a long assoication with MCK and the wonderful works they do. Read more »

[Race] Note of appreciation from Neil. This is a note of appreciation from Neil Anderson for Barbara Oravetz for all her supports to all JFS runners during the Sundown Marathon 2010. Read more »

[Race] Note of appreciation from Neil.

This is a note of appreciation from Neil Anderson for Barbara Oravetz for all her supports to all JFS runners during the Sundown Marathon 2010.

Martin,

The person who really deserves a very special mention from the Sundown marathon was Barb. She stayed up all night, standing beside the course with a cooler full of Pocari and an assortment of bananas, watermelon & other goodies, handing them out not only to the runners she knew, but to anyone else who looked like they needed some encouragement.

She even waited at the finish until 5.30am to inspect us as we stumbled over the line. Barb is so generous and supportive to all runners, she is an inspiration for us all!

Thanks, Neil

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[RACE] JFS Ultra Runners Beat The Sunrise At Sundown Marathon 2010. This race report of The Sundown Marathon 2010 is brought by Barbara Oravetz. Barb supported all the JFS runners all night long by staging a refreshment stations at the course. Read more »

[Race] JFS Runners Wins Antartic Ice Marathon. JFS Runner Richelle Turner Wins Antarctic Ice Marathon. Read more »

[Race] Words from Catherine Hodgson. Dear Martin and JFS runners, THANK YOU so much for all the true support that has been given to Murray by so many of the JFS runners .  Read more »

[Race] Words from Catherine Hodgson. Dear Martin and JFS runners, THANK YOU so much for all the true support that has been given to Murray by so many of the JFS runners .  the genuine interest, encouraging words and the checking in throughout the whole training ordeal.

It has meant so much to him over the past months. Every encouraging word will be what gets him over that finish line on Saturday.

Murray is certainly ready to go to Oz . he is one and half stone lighter since August and is as fit as I have ever known him. Murray dedicates each event he does to someone and he is dedicating this ironman to his brother, Geoff, who is battling cancer in Geelong.

If you are interested on Saturday you can follow Murray at the Ironman Athlete Tracker (more information here for Athlete Tracker). The finish line will be broadcasted from 2pm Perth time. His bib number is 534.

THANK YOU so much.

With sincerest thanks, Kate « Read less

[Run] "Not Free" at the Zoo. Your humble scribe has noticed a disurbing trend during the last few Saturdays at the zoo. Read more »

[Run] "Not Free" at the Zoo. Your humble scribe has noticed a disurbing trend during the last few Saturdays at the zoo. A number of JFS runners are leaving without paying.

This is contrary to the agreement we have with zoo management. The implicit agreement is that we can enter before the tickets wickets open on the condition that we pay on the way out. Most of us can't pretend to be local residentsdue to our tee shirt, perspiration and other facial features.

And you can be sure that the non-payment is noted and remembered. Nothing is secret in this country. If you think that you can keep a secret in Jakarta, you haven't been here long enough. I know that most of the omissions are due to forgetfulness rather than cheapness. So remember for next time and perhaps pay one in advance. Hey big spender, you can afford 40 cents. « Read less

[Run] Appreciaton note to Martin from Sam Cook of NJIS. I would like to give a special thanks to Martin Ryan for helping me and our NJIS teachers with our practice run at the Zoo on Saturday morning. Read more »

[Run] Appreciaton note to Martin from Sam Cook of NJIS. I would like to give a special thanks to Martin Ryan for helping me and our NJIS teachers with our practice run at the Zoo on Saturday morning.

We had 14 students running, 5 teachers, 2 parents, and 2 new JFS runners (I think they were a bit confused and thought we were the JFS crew . it was nice to have them join us).

Martin let us borrow some old JFS racing numbers, and he even set up the big JFS clock for timing. It was very smooth and the students had a great time.

They are looking forward to doing it again and for our ultimate finale Cross Country Tournament on April 17. We will probably bring the students again for another trial run in January or February. « Read less

[Race] Words from Catherine Hodgson. Dear Martin and JFS runners, THANK YOU so much for all the true support that has been given to Murray by so many of the JFS runners .  Read more »

[Race] Words from Catherine Hodgson. Dear Martin and JFS runners, THANK YOU so much for all the true support that has been given to Murray by so many of the JFS runners .  the genuine interest, encouraging words and the checking in throughout the whole training ordeal.

It has meant so much to him over the past months. Every encouraging word will be what gets him over that finish line on Saturday.

Murray is certainly ready to go to Oz . he is one and half stone lighter since August and is as fit as I have ever known him. Murray dedicates each event he does to someone and he is dedicating this ironman to his brother, Geoff, who is battling cancer in Geelong.

If you are interested on Saturday you can follow Murray at the Ironman Athlete Tracker (more information here for Athlete Tracker). The finish line will be broadcasted from 2pm Perth time. His bib number is 534.

THANK YOU so much.

With sincerest thanks, Kate « Read less