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This is a copy of the weekly newsletter from the New Zealand Running Calendar sent by email on May 20th 2013 covering interesting articles, competitions, recently updated event pages and events coming up over the next two weeks.
3rd Degree producer Eugene Bingham and the Tarawera Ultra 2013
Eugene Bingham, producer of the TV3 program 3rd Degree ran the Tarawera Ultra 100K this year and they featured it on 3rd Degree last week. Watch the video and read the interview. If you're inspired to run a crazy long distance, entries open for Tarawera on June 1st for next year's event.
Top 5 Mistakes in Ultramarathon: Avoiding common pitfalls
While I'm on the ultra marathon theme, trailandultrarunning.com posted some common mistakes made by ultra runners: wrong shoes, ignoring small problems, dehydration/electrolyte imbalance, pace, and quitting too early. Read the article for more information about each pitfall.
The Guardian reviews GPS watches
The Guardian reviewed a few GPS watches: Garmin Forerunner 10, Nike+, Forerunner 610, Polar RCX3, Timex Run Trainer 2.0, Forerunner 910XT, Suunto Ambit and Mio Alpha. Read the article with pros and cons for each.
Should you join a running club or run alone?
The same blog looks at running on your own or with a club. Athletics clubs offer coaching and camaraderie and can help you reach your training goals. But what about the blissful solitude of running? Two writers present their arguments for and against joining a running club. Read more.
Running is Racy! Survey finds majority believe running benefits couples
Brooks Running did a survey which found that 66 percent of runners believe they have more sex when they run with their significant other. Men (71 percent) are more likely than women (62 percent) to think that a couple that runs together has more hanky panky! Read more.
Tauhara Trail Run
The winners of the two entries into the Tauhara Trail Run/Walk at Mount Tauhara, Taupo on July 7th 2013 are Willem Louw from Auckland and Brent Matuku from New Plymouth. There's still plenty of time to enter online and all entrants receive a FREE event beanie, event bag and certificate. All entries before Friday 31st May go into the draw to win a night at The Hilton - Lake Taupo, and there is family friendly pricing. Find out more at the event website.
R-Line Electrolyte Drink
We're just finalising details for our next competition which will start later this week. It's for a New Zealand made electrolyte drink called R-Line. R-Line is a premium range of electrolyte drink concentrates born from the best nutritional knowledge, innovative thinking and Kiwi enthusiasm. Visit the product website for more details, and watch out for the competition starting soon.
Updates in the last week include new dates and listings for the Country 2 Coast, Walking Stars Half Marathon, T42 Central Plateau, Molesworth Run, Rotorua Running Festival, Mt Oxford Odyssey, Owai 3K in the Park and Twizel Pyramid Run.
Note that The Big O which was scheduled for this weekend has had to be postponed until August/September, the Gallagher Great Race Lil Pumpkins Run will not be taking place this year, and the Waiheke Island Stride date has been corrected to July 27th.
For these updates and more, check the website homepage for all the updates made in the last few days. There's a brief summary of the update and you can click to view the event listing. And remember to check back often: there are updates being made all the time!
Events this weekend
Saturday May 25th 2013
- Barry Curtis parkrun in Auckland - 5K
- Cornwall parkrun in Auckland - 5K
- Lower Hutt parkrun - 5K
- XTERRA Wellington Trail Series - Starlight Run - approx 10K, 5K
Sunday May 26th 2013
- Auckland Rogaine Series in Auckland - 90 minutes
- Hobsonville Point Runway Challenge in Auckland - 10K, 5K and 3K Kids Run
- Huntly Half Marathon in Huntly - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids 2K
- In the Footsteps of the Marines near Paekakariki - 13K
- Muddy Buddy near Winton - 6K, 4K, 2K
Events next weekend
Saturday June 1st 2013
- Barry Curtis parkrun in Auckland - 5K
- Cornwall parkrun in Auckland - 5K
- Lower Hutt parkrun - 5K
Sunday June 2nd 2013
- 3D Rotorua Off Road Winter Multisport Festival - Half Marathon, 10.5K, 5.5K, Kids 2K
- Aurora Handicap Marathon in Upper Hutt - Marathon, 2x 1/2 Marathon Relay, 4x 1/4 Marathon Relay
- Christchurch Airport Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, Kids 5K, Kids 2.5K
- Mount Jogger's Half Marathon in Mt Maunganui - Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, Kids 1K
- Naki Run A Muck in Urenui, north of New Plymouth - 10K, 5K
Weekday events this week
Tuesday
- O'Hagan's 5K Series in Auckland - 5K
Wednesday
- The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland - 5K
Have a great running week! I ran at Xterra Shakespear yesterday which was a heap of fun. I'll be posting a write up about it later this week along with a preview of the rest of the series. This weekend, I'll probably go to the new Parkrun at Barry Curtis Park in Auckland.
Best Running Regards,
Chris