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Adrian Abrose Connor, better known as Mack Conner was a young man whose success in the marathon made him a national identity. He competed in Victoria’s first marathon and was the first Victorian runner to cross the line. Mack ran for the mnewly formed Geelong Presbyterian Harriers which was a section of the Geelong Presbyterian Guild. Coming from a large family and having fallen on hard times, Mack had little formal education, but the Guild developed him educationally, physically and spiritually.

When World War I affected the nation, Mack’s patriotic duty led him him to volunteer in the Australian Imperial Forces with his older brother. Well Run Mack tells the story of his success and commitment to duty.

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Presented by John Elliott (Also known as Harry Roberts)

Geelong Presyterian Guild Harriers First team photo 1908 Mack top left	Mack in the 1st Marathon	Competitors in the First Victorian Marathon.Mack on extreme left,, number 18 (hidden click on picture)
Connor’s Family Home in Newtown	Mack in uniform (Australian War Memorial)	Mack’s Oath of Allegiance on Enlisting (Australian War Memorial)

Here is the same story written in a short story format