Club News

Summer run/walk from the Speakman's,  13 February, 1:45pm
Yes, Chris and Alison do have a bit of a climb up to their house but the plan is to explore the river trail this week. Mostly flat, so a chance to make an easy start to your training for the winter, work on your running form, or go a little further a little easier.  BYO drinks and nibbles for afterwards.
    120 Tirohanga Road
     Lower Hutt
(Go about 100m past Melling Bridge, then left up the hill is Tirohanga Rd)

 

Thursday - Alex Moore Development - Community meeting and update 
The Alex Moore Park Board want to share progress and achievements to date with the clubs and all those with an interest within this community so that we can all see the benefits of what this project can bring.   With that in mind the Alex Moore Park Board will be holding a public meeting early in the new year.  Anyone with an interest in this project is welcome to attend so please ensure you put the details in your calendar now.  There is also a just released report on the needs the community (a bit long but new and  independent insights as to how the centre may meet those needs) here http://www.alexmoorepark.org.nz/amp-needs-assessment.pdf
Venue:                 Johnsonville Community Centre
Chair:                   WCC Deputy Mayor Justin Lester
Location:             3 Frankmoore Ave, Johnsonville (right beside the Keith Spry Pool)
Day and date:     Thursday 11 February 2016
Time:                    8pm 
  

Great efforts at the Tarawera Ultra
Two teams made up of Jean, Julie, Annie, Barbara and Barbara, Kelsey, Denise, and Maryse made an Olympic assault last weekend at the iconic Tarawera Ultra race.  A "not entirely dry" course has not diminished their enthusiasm for another go next year -- any other starters?

 

Athletics - aren't they doing well!
As well as results for each meet on the club website ( http://www.olympicharriers.nz/results/ ) check out this link that lists all the possible events and the achievements of our athletes in them all.  Something for everyone.
http://www.olympicharriers.nz/resources/Oly_Achievement_vs_standards_2015_to_2016.pdf

http://athleticswellington.org.nz/Events/Senior-Track-and-Field/Black-Gold

 

Update: Around Rarotonga Race
Miles and Sheryne have done the hard yards and chased down a good price for travel and accomodation.  The chance of cheaper fares closer to the day is balanced off against not getting into the hosting resort at Shearwater.  Do you you feel lucky... well do you...?  Contact Natalia McAllansmith at Flight Centre North City, 2374477, and you should be able to get the same kind of deal.  

The Round Rarotonga Road Race celebrates its 39th Anniversary with its annual weeklong event from the 22-28 September 2016 held on the beautiful tropical island of Rarotonga. The event caters for everyone including families, social, recreational and competitive runners and is a fantastic opportunity to combine a holiday with a once in a lifetime sporting achievement.

A week of warmth at the end of winter sounds a good idea and a bunch of club members are planning to attend this year.  No firm arrangements yet but you can check out the website here: http://sale.cookislands.travel/events/round-rarotonga-road-race-2/

Next Runs
Sat  20 February - Clubrooms (many will be in Taupo running the relay around the lake)
Sun 21 February - Around the Bays - a couple of club members targeting this one
27-28th February - http://runfest.org.nz talks and workshops for running folk