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Running has been a traditional form of physical fitness in the military well before a Greek soldier named Pheidippides made that fateful run from Marathon to Athens in 490BC, only to collapse and die from exhaustion. In the ADF of today, running continues to play a vital part in maintaining those physical qualities required of Defence personnel in the performance of their roles. The Australian Defence Running and Athletics Association, as it is known today, has evolved over many years from its beginnings in the early 1980s as the Australian Services Marathon Association, to become one of the foremost sporting bodies in the ADF. Today, the Association manages a range of events that cater to both male and female athletes in all age groups, regardless of standard, and through the Defence Athletics Club, is affiliated with Athletics Australia. The Association is committed to the maintenance of physical fitness and to the development of teamwork and esprit de corps and through this handbook all members have access to the management structure and rules of conduct for events. Quintessential is the creation of an atmosphere where athletes of any ability can enjoy participation in the sport and have knowledge of how the sport is governed. The Mission of the Association is to: To promote the sport of running and athletics within the Defence community and encourage all personnel to challenge themselves in athletic pursuits.
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