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The summer, such as it was , is drawing to a close and soon it will be 'acorns in Hagley Park'
time again. Opening day / Registration is probably March 31st .
The club wants to cast as wide a net as possible for new members . Existing members are encouraged to bring any friends along who want to experience a year of club running .CHCH Avon is happy to sign people of any age , ability or aspiration .We have a strong Vet Mens section ; a growing Vet Womens section and very strong Childrens squad. We have always had good Seniors but suffer somewhat from depletion such that we seldom have a large group of them .This applies to both male and female .
time again. Opening day / Registration is probably March 31st .
The club wants to cast as wide a net as possible for new members . Existing members are encouraged to bring any friends along who want to experience a year of club running .CHCH Avon is happy to sign people of any age , ability or aspiration .We have a strong Vet Mens section ; a growing Vet Womens section and very strong Childrens squad. We have always had good Seniors but suffer somewhat from depletion such that we seldom have a large group of them .This applies to both male and female .
The advantages of being a registered member of a running club are :
1- A very cost-effective way to maintain fitness and health.
2- Companionship with other athletes (who are good , have been good or want to be good )
3-Affiliation to Athletics NZ allowing participation in National and International competition.
4- Automatic entry to a full season of Interclub races (road &cross country) over winter, and track competition in summer.
5- Access to experienced runners who can advise on all aspects of training and competition.
6- Access to the wider athletic community .
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Just looked up results from the NZ T&F Champs held on March 23-25 . Could only see two CHCH Avon athletes there - Courteney Ruske who won the 3000m Track Walk in 15.04 .Well done .
Laura Smith ran an 800 m final in 2.15 .28 for fourth spot .Well done too .
Margot G was supposed to have been there too, but no sign of her in the results .
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A very hot windy Nor West day for the Link relay on Saturday 24 March .Quite a good turnout of teams ( mainly Vets and Children ) . CHCH Avon had one team there.We called ourselves the Fifty/Sixties because there were two V60 and two V50 men in the team .Turned out to be a fun afternoon and we all ran up to our expectations .
4 km Cross Country course times:
1-John Palmer -17.27
2- Mike V dColk- 16.56
3- Chris Florkowski - 20.21
4 - Denis Christmas - 17.39
we were 27 seconds off our predicted team time , but that wasn't good enough to win- the winners were 14 seconds out. We got 7 th fastest team out of 22 .Results - http://www.canterburymastersathletics.org.nz/content.asp?syscmd=dl&ID=C2BA5A4762E5459B973312CC6FBFCA26
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Dave Holland posted this picture of himself (see top right ) after winning the M 50 category in a Brisbane Twighlight 10km race .His time was 38.46 .All those interval sets paid off Dave.
Is that the guy you beat carked out on the grass behind you ?
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the Ashburton Easter Hop races are on Easter Saturday 7 April , 10 am .
$15 for reg runners of the 16 km event.
entries preferred early (April 2 ) but taken right up to start time on the day if necessary .
email me (Mike ) for Entry form because there is no website so far .
accurate 16 km course and 8 km walk / fun run course . Top marshalling , spot prizes and customary chocolate marshmallow egg as you cross the line .
Weather can be quite hot this early in the year, but it can easily be cold too .
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Registrations are open for our next event - the Sri Chinmoy Self-Transcendence Waimairi Beach Challenge! The course begins at Broad Park and heads out along the beach, before turning and coming back along a trail through the dunes and forest park. The 24km event will reach the mouth of the Waimakariri River, while the 14km event turns back at the Spencer Park surf club. Kids will do a shorter out-and-back course.
Event Information
Date: Sunday 1st April 2012
Time: 24km: 8:00am; 14km and Kids 2.5km: 9:00am
Time: 24km: 8:00am; 14km and Kids 2.5km: 9:00am
Registration opens 45 minutes before your event start. A race briefing will be held on the start line 5 minutes before event start. The cut-off time for all races is 12:00pm.
Event Options: 24km, 14km, Kid's 2.5km Race
Location: Broad Park, Waimairi Beach, Christchurch
Entry
- Enter Online (please note that online entries close at 9pm on Friday 30th March.)
- Reply to this email by 9pm on Friday 30th March letting us know which race you would like to enter, and you can pay (cash only) on the day without incurring a late entry fee.
- On the day entry is available from 8:15am and will incur a $5 late entry fee.
Please note that all entries must be recieved by 9pm on Friday 30th March. Any later entries will incur a $5 late entry fee.
| Event | Under 20 or Student | Adult | 60+ | Late Entry |
| Kids 2.5km (U15) | $7 | N/A | N/A | +$5 |
| 14km (15 years+) | $14 | $18 | $14 | +$5 |
| 24km (17 years+) | $25 | $30 | $25 | +$5 |
For more information, please visit our website The Lotus-Heart Restaurant is available from 9:30am. The meal is complimentary for all participants. Supporters are welcome to purchase breakfast for $7.
Happy training and we hope to see you there!
Vajin Armstrong
Race Director
Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
Race Director
Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team
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The final regular track meeting of the summer was at Rawhiti on Saturday March 10th .
Here are some track results from the last three meetings .It was good to actually go out to the New- BrOly grounds and watch the racing, as we had a duty club day (thanks to Anne K , Sue W, John I, Iain and James who made up the team) .We helped move all the track equipment from the shipping containers into the new shed which has been built near the clubrooms. Along with setting up hurdles etc we did a full afternoon's labour .
It was good to see Courteney Ruske in action on the 3000m walk.She is really looking the goods and powered around the track in a class of her own . Race walkers are so energetic that they get very close to actually running .But we kept an eye on Courteney's feet and deemed there to be a few blades of grass in contact with both shoes . Sam Neighbours was in the same event and looked to be comfortable at a slower pace .
Feb 25 th
Georgia Surie (16) ---13.78 ------100 mLauren Beckett (16)---30.78 ------200 m
and H.J ---1.5 m
Laura Smith (16) ------64.64 -----400m
and 4 min 59 -----1500m
Lydia Marshall (18) ---- 2.30.9 ---800m
Brodie Thomas (16) 13.02 -----100m
and 300m hurdles in 47.65
and L. Jump in 5.09
Tannock Blair (16) ---2.07 ---800m
and 4.26.3 ----1500m
Matt Dryden (17) --2.08.9----800m
and 4 min 35 --1500m.
Alex Manton (20) ---- 2.10.0 --800m
Scott Bridgman (20 ) ---- 2.15.9 ---1500m
Josh Kokich ( 16 ) ------5.08 -1500 m
and 16.06 for 3000m Walk.
Dan Coats (16) ---10.14 ----3000m
Sam Neighbours (16) ------27.46 ---3000m Walk.
18th Feb
Georgia Surie (16) .....13.76 ...100m
and Triple J ...9.69 m
Lauren Beckett (16)....66.46 ...400m
and HJ ...1.45 m
Brodie Thomas ( 16) ....26.39 ..200m
and discus and javelin
Scott Bridgman (20 )...2.14 ...800m
Tannock Blair (16) ...2.09.7 ...800m
and 4.43 ...1500m
Josh Kokich ( 16) ...2.33 .... 800m
and 16 min 33 ....3000m Walk
Lydia Marshall (18 ) ....4.56 ...1500m
Denis C ( V60 ) ... 12.03 ....3000m
Samantha Neighbours (16) ...27.43 ...3000m Walk
March 10
Georgia Surie (16)......13.62 ...100m
and Triple Jump ...9.33 m
Margot Gibson (18) ........30.13 ...200m
and 800m ...... 2.19.4
Courteney Ruske (18) ....14.54 ...3000m Walk
Samantha Neighbours (16) -----26.48 ...3000m Walk
Jack Fifield (16) ....15.90 .....100m Hurdles
Laura smith (16 ) ......63.51 .400m
and ...4.56 ...1500m.
Dan Coats (16) ......4.46 ....1500m
Canterbury T&F Champs (Timaru stadium March 3-5)
SHOE CLINIC will be offering us special deals over the normal instore ones and they may be supplying some prizes for our club events . Take a look at the text under the SHOE CLINIC logo at the top of this page for current news. Shaun and the shoe Clinic do a great job of supporting athletics in Christchurch so pop into their shops and see all the gear they have to keep you looking good and running well.
see end of this page for latest Shoe Clinic news.
see end of this page for latest Shoe Clinic news.
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Here is an interesting article about exercise theory which initially looks bad for Lydiard based techniques . A closer look reveals some doubtful reasoning (imho)
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Looking ahead to the winter season : We may be moving the Club Cross Country course to just the west side of the Rotokohatu paddock .This will make setting up easier , remove the road crossing and make it more spectator friendly .
We might also co-incide our Club Road Champs with the Canty Road Champs .
And it seems we will have the Hilltop changeover to look after in the Takahe /Akaroa relay in September.
Iain is hoping to get a team of four to contest the teams title in the Wellington half Marathon later in the year. He already knows of three going there so perhaps if Jane or Robyn are up there we will be in with a chance .
Iain is hoping to get a team of four to contest the teams title in the Wellington half Marathon later in the year. He already knows of three going there so perhaps if Jane or Robyn are up there we will be in with a chance .
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City to Surf is March 25 .only a 6 km run this year and will peg you back $15 to a charity .more details soon.
latest news : there is also a 14 km run starting at 9 am whereas the 6 km starts at 10 am. I have been told that the 14 km course is closer to 15 km , so this is looking like a distance event . The old12 km was probably about enough for the the general public .
INFO HERE : COURSE
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From: Vern Walker [mailto:vernwalker@xtra.co.nz]
Subject: RE BOOK ON PETER SNELL ANDMURRAY
Subject: RE BOOK ON PETER SNELL AND
Since November, 2010 I have been working on a daily basis to create a book that will probably be entitled: FAST FEET UPON THE EARTH. It will be a book with a lot of new data as well as many new photos, and will also feature Bill Baillie, Barry Magee, John Davies, Neville Scott, Marise Chamberlain, Jeff Julian and all of the great runners of the above decade.
I competed against and trained with all of these runners (except Marise) and was a nationally ranked three mile runner (13.45.7) and got 3rd in the nationals in this event (1961) chasing Halberg and Magee.
I am currently gathering a list of addresses of those who may be interested in such a book. About mid-late 2014 everything will be completed, at which time those on my mailing list will be contacted giving full details and along with the price. At that time you have the option to purchase - or otherwise.
If you are currently still active within a club, kindly provide the email of your secretary so promotion of the book can be made to club members.
I look forward to your reply, as well as your expression or your interest - as well as any names and addresses of family/old running mates, etc.
Vern Walker
Waitakere 0604
Ph ++64 9 817 6002
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cant resist including this error report about our ' summer'
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Here's a message specifically for younger runners (aged 14 - 23 ) about an idea that is being discussed . Craig Eustace will probably be asking you what you think about it soon.
" The Cross Country & Road committee have identified our young adults as a group of particular focus for the 2012 season. While there are a number of fantastic groups supporting our younger athletes unfortunately this age-group (ages 14 – 23) is often where people leave our sport and often don’t come back (or come back as much older athletes).
From some feedback we have gathered a big part of keeping this age group interested is providing an opportunity for them to interact together in a more social environment ( other than race days) to share the enjoyment of the sport so we are keen to have groups of these younger people meet together to run in a more relaxed manner on Sunday mornings during the season.
I am therefore canvassing all clubs to find out whether you would have some members of your club that would:
1. Like to participate (please send any contact details through to me or give me a key contact I could interact with)
2. Be prepared to host a run on a rotating basis (every 4 to 6 weeks)
a. Note that we will have a range of abilities so you would need to consider at least 3 hosts each time - at least one person hosting a faster group wanting to run 90 minutes; then at least 2 hosts for a medium paced group (5 minute pace) running perhaps 45 to 60 minutes ( the latter group I suspect would generally have most of the girls)
b. Don’t expect teenagers to run early; runs would probably need to start 9am ish
c. Perhaps providing some drink & biscuits at the end for the post run chat
These runs are not meant to cut across any of your own club activities but instead allow like minded kids mix together and hopefully form friendships that will keep them in the sport right through to the senior grades. Clubs though can use these runs to show these athletes some of the fantastic running places we have on offer.
Once organised we will contact all involved and let them know on a weekly basis the venue, time and hosts etc for the upcoming run.
Hope your club will be amongst those who respond – any questions give me a call on 021 780 684 / 384 3639 (evenings) or send me an email. Ideally we have this up & running by the beginning of the season (April) so it would be good to hear back by the end of Feb.
Cheers
Annette Campbell
Cross Country & Road Committee "
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