Latest Update: Published weekly newsletter
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This is a copy of the weekly newsletter from the New Zealand Running Calendar sent by email on August 12th 2013 covering interesting articles, the winners of our recently finished competitions, recently updated event pages and events coming up over the next two weeks.
After a very dry winter so far, the wet weather seems to have arrived. I went for a Friday afternoon run along Auckland's waterfront when the weather was still stunning. The drizzle had started to settle in by the time I volunteered at parkrun at Cornwall Park the following morning, and the rest of the weekend (and this morning so far) have been a bit yuck... I know it can make it a bit hard to get out there for a training run, but puddle jumping can be fun too!
Waiheke Wharf 2 Wharf 2 Wharf
I've written up a "race report" for our 50km training run on Waiheke 15 days ago, which followed the Fullers Wharf 2 Wharf course route there and back. The report includes some notes about the actual event course itself which looks to be a great event to run. Read the report here.
Curious Runner Girl and Sport Northland promo
Curious Runner Girl has teamed up with Sport Northland to win either the cost of your ticket back, or an entry to the next Run/Walk event. Check out her blog post for details.
Challenge to find the fastest club in the country
A new Club Challenge Trophy has been introduced to this year's Mainfreight City to Surf 12km Fun Run/Walk in Tauranga, being held on September 29th 2013. The Club Challenge is open to all sporting codes and will determine the fastest club in the country! Read more.
Ruby Muir's Speedgoat Report
Ruby Muir recently ran the Speedgoat 50K in the USA, placing 3rd in the women's race. In her own words "I loved the Speedgoat 50km. But Why did I love Speedgoat? Christ only knows. It was miserable as f^$#". Read her report here.
Saying no to ugly lycra: Taupo entrepreneur reinvents sportswear
Taupo teacher and ultramarathoner Kate Townsley decided her days of wearing ugly lycra needed to end. She looked around for alternatives to the big sportswear brands but there didn't seem to be anything that matched what she wanted so she decided to create her own. Read more.
Kinloch Off Road Challenge 2013 Competition
The winners of two entries into the Kinloch Off Road Challenge in Taupo on Saturday September 7th 2013 were Gillian Twinem from Thames and David Massey from Rotorua. You can find out more about this event and enter online here on the event website.
GetRunning Marathon Clinic Concession Card Competition
The winner of the 10 visit Saturday Concession Card (worth $300) with GetRunning was Bruce Colloff. GetRunning will sponsor another competition in about six months so stay tuned. In the meantime, you can check out their coaching program, marathon clinic and marathon tours on the GetRunning website and Facebook page.
Since the last newsletter, there have been dates and listings added for: Goat Adventure Run - Kaimai; Stirling Sports Half Marathon; This Run's For You; O'Hagan's 5K Series; Counties Manukau Classic; Jumbo Holdsworth and Hooper Loop Trail Races; and Run Auckland 2014.
And links to online entry / PDF entry forms added for: The Dual; Taranaki Half Marathon; Queen Street Golden Mile; Southland Festival of Running; Seddon School Tussock Run; Kinloch Off Road Challenge; and the Oawiraka 5 Mile.
Note the Kawerau King of the Mountain date has been corrected to November 2nd. It was incorrectly listed as November 3rd originally.
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 August 17th 2013
- Clyde to Alexandra Road Races from Clyde to Alexandra - 10K Road Run/Walk, 6K Road Walk, Junior 6K Road Run, Junior 4K/2K Trail Run
- Mukamuka Munter south of Eastbourne - 29K Mountain Race
- Parkrun at Barry Curtis Park, Auckland - 5K
- Parkrun at Bothamley Park, Porirua - 5K
- Parkrun at Cornwall Park, Auckland - 5K
- Parkrun in Lower Hutt - 5K
- Tough Guy and Gal Challenge at Lakes Ranch, Rotorua - 12K, 6K - Army type obstacle course
Sunday August 18th 2013
- 5 Bridges Marathon and Fun Runs in Petone, Lower Hutt - 42.2K, 21.1K, 10K, 5K, Kids 1K
- Hawke's Bay Trail Running Series at Eskdale MTB Park - 21.1K, 14.75K, 6.25K, 2.85K Relay Lap
- Woodbourne Half Marathon in Blenheim - 21.1K, 10K, 5K
Events next weekend
Saturday August 24th 2013
- Butterfly Creek Nighttime Madness in Eastbourne - 15.4K, 9.75K, 7.7K
- Haven Realty Sanctuary Run in Nelson - 25K, 14K
- Parkrun at Barry Curtis Park, Auckland - 5K
- Parkrun at Bothamley Park, Porirua - 5K
- Parkrun at Cornwall Park, Auckland - 5K
- Parkrun in Lower Hutt - 5K
Sunday August 25th 2013
- Cambridge Half Marathon at Cambridge High School - 21.1K, 10K, 5K
- Seddon School Tussock Run in Seddon - 15K, 10.5K, 5K
- Taranaki Trail Running Series at Lake Mangamahoe near New Plymouth - 12K, 6K, Kids 2K
- Unitec Run and Walk Events at Narrow Neck Beach, Auckland - 24K, 18K, 12K, 6K, Kids 2K
Weekday events this week
Tuesday
- O'Hagan's 5K Series in Auckland - 5K
- Wellington Waterfront 5K Series in Wellington - 5K
Wednesday
- The Rat Race in Milford, Auckland - 5K
Thursday
- Brooks Shoe Clinic 5km Series in Petone - 5K
Have a great running week!
Regards,
Chris