Club News

Introduction to the season -  Alex Moore Park, Sat 02 April, 1:45pm 
The 2016 season is about to kick off and Club Captain Rob McCruden would like to welcome everyone to the start of a new season:

Greetings all,

The committee has been working hard behind the scenes to ensure another successful year. Olympic Harriers thanks you for your continuous support. With your help, we are hoping to grow the club even more. If you know anybody that is a keen runner or walker, social or competitive, the club wants to welcome them with open arms.

This coming Saturday is our introduction day. We are encouraging new and current members to come and enjoy a pack run or walk. New members can come and experience what our club offers on top of the normal Saturday pack runs and races. Chris Speakman, our Tuesday running coach, will be taking an introduction to Tuesday night training sessions. These sessions are fun and you will get to meet some new people. We will also be providing some fun relays and games for the kids.

Lastly, the club is looking forward to having more of a family environment this year. We will send out more details in the next week or two.

If you have any suggestions that we could incorporate into our club days, please let me know at captain@olympicharriers.org.nz

Thanks, Rob.

 

Warning - Dad joke...
What do you call a bus painted to look like a clown?    A syllabus!  

Well, that's what we call the timetable for our running season -- it is out now.  As well as the timing of races for both junior and senior clubs there is good stuff on the last page about all the training opportunities. We will have printed copies at the intro day or you can download it from the website: http://www.olympicharriers.nz/resources/2016_syllabus.pdf

Keep in mind the first interclub race of the year is organised by Olympic - Shaw Baton 23rd April.  It's our chance to be good hosts and that takes work - yes, that means you may be asked to help out with setting up or doing parking duty.   

 

TempoFit - out and about!
I've seen pictures from the first group run, and the next is at 8am Sunday 3 April from Huia pool for 9.5km of Hutt Valley Bridges. Athletics Wellington are linking with harriers clubs to promote this 6 week kickstart into more serious running for runners of all abilities.  They are keen to have club runners join them for their long Sunday runs (free).  The participants will hopefully benefit from being around crusty and cunning oldtimers, and in turn we can link in with fresh new runners that may become keen enough to join a club.  If you want to know more about the programme see:  http://www.tempofit.co.nz/wellington.html.

 

Next Runs
Sat 02 April: Club Introduction Day - invite anyone who might be interested
Sun 03 April: Tempofit 8am from Huia pool
Sun 03 April: Porirua Grand Traverse - thanks to those who will be marshalling
Sat 09 April: Club opening day and Maiden Perston at Grenada North
Sat 16 April: at the clubrooms

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/