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This is a copy of the weekly newsletter from the New Zealand Running Calendar sent by email on May 27th 2013 covering interesting articles, competitions, recently updated event pages and events coming up over the next two weeks.
Antonia Johnson at the World 24 Hour Championships
Antonia Johnson recently represented New Zealand at the World 24 Hour Champs at Steenbergen in The Netherlands along with Wayne Botha, Graeme Butcher, Bryan McCorkindale, Alex MacKenzie, Kim Allan, Valerie Muskett. She wrote a great blog post about her experience here.
Vajin Armstrong's top 5 race tips
Vajin Armstrong is one of New Zealand's most accomplished trail and ultra-runners and shares some of his tips for racing here on the MacPac website.
Train your brain: 10 tips to get your mind and body in top racing shape
And Runner's World has another 10 tips that can help you out too, including practise, practise, practise; preparing for racing day; amd sticking with routine. That last one is very important. Read all the tips here.
Top 15 beginnger jogging myths
While we're on lists about running, Best Running Tips helps bust some myths for people who are starting out running. These include the following myths: you have to run fast; running is bad for your knees; you're a failure if you stop for a walk; and you have to own the latest running gear. Read the full list here.
4 Tips for training with someone faster than you
This is the last list of tips for today :) "Even though I will never be able to keep up with my training partner, I still look forward to every run with him. On the other hand, I have run with other people who are faster than me and ended up being completely miserable. As a result, I have some tips on how to keep runs positive when training with someone faster." Read more.
Don't be a running snob
From Super Generic Girl: The other day, I got to witness a conversation among a group of runners. They talked about themed runs such as the Color Run and Tough Mudders and whether or not they were a good idea. The good part: the majority of the runners who chimed in basically agree that the more running events the better, regardless of whether they're obstacle runs or not. But then there were the others – the runners who said stuff like "those events attract too many non-runners who should not be on the course" and "waste of time since it's got a lot of distractions and so you can never get a PR". Read more.
Double Rainbow Trail Run
The Double Rainbow Trail Run is a new event by Lactic Turkey, featuring 42km, 24km and 16km events at Rainbow Mountain in Rotorua. We have three entries to give away; make sure you enter the competition by Wednesday night next week. Enter competition.
R-Line Electrolyte Drink
R-Line is a premium range of electrolyte drink concentrates born from the best nutritional knowledge, innovative thinking and Kiwi enthusiasm. We have two bottles to give away to one lucky competition winner; make sure you enter by Tuesday night next week. Enter competition.
Updates in the last week include new dates and listings for Run for your Freak'n Life; Steelman Ironmaiden; Balclutha Half Marathon; O Rock; Wilkinson Trophy Race; Hoteo North Cross Country; Surf2Firth Bush Marathon; and the Taranaki Trail Running Series.
Links to entry forms/online entry have been added for the North Loburn School Half Marathon; Butterfly Creek Nighttime Madness; and the Hamilton Half Marathon.
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 June 1st 2013
- parkrun at Barry Curtis Park, Auckland - 5K
- parkrun at Cornwall Park, Auckland - 5K
- parkrun in Lower Hutt - 5K
Sunday June 2nd 2013
- 3D Rotorua Off Road Winter Multisport Festival in Rotorua - 21.1K, 10.5K, 5.5K, Kids 2K
- Aurora Handicap Marathon in Upper Hutt - 42.2K, 2x 1/2 42.2K Relay, 4x 1/4 42.2K Relay
- Christchurch Airport Marathon in Christchurch - 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, Kids 5K, Kids 2.5K
- Mount Jogger's Half Marathon in Mt Maunganui - 21.1K, 10K, 5K, Kids 1K
- Naki Run A Muck in Urenui, north of New Plymouth - 10K, 5K
Events next weekend
Saturday June 8th 2013
- Heights of Winter Rogaine near Geraldine - 10 hour, 6 hour, Schools 2.5 hour
- parkrun at Barry Curtis Park, Auckland - 5K
- parkrun at Cornwall Park, Auckland - 5K
- parkrun in Lower Hutt - 5K
- The Frontrunner Series in Queenstown - 10K, 5K
Sunday June 9th 2013
- Auckland Rogaine Series in Auckland - 90 minutes
- Manawatu Striders Winter Series in Palmerston North - 15K, 10K, 5K
- Run Auckland Onepoto Domain in Northcote - 10K, 5K, Kids 4K, Kids 2K
- Taranaki Trail Running Series at Lake Mangamahoe near New Plymouth - 12K, 6K, Kids 2K
- XTERRA Auckland at Riverhead Forest, Auckland - 23K, 19K, 12K, 6.3K
- XTERRA Wellington at West Wind, Wellington - approx 20K, 12K, 7K
Weekday events this week
Tuesday
- O'Hagan's 5K Series in Auckland - 5K
Wednesday
- inov-8 Trail Run Night Series at Birkenhead Domain in Auckland - 12K, 6K (Approx)
- The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland - 5K
Have a great running week!
Best Running Regards,
Chris