All the latest news as the Winter programme draws to a close .

"Don't forget our end of year run and Prize Giving coming up on Saturday 29 September. We hope you can join us to celebrate the wonderful season that we've enjoyed. There are lots of awards to present for attendance, for improvement, for training and of course for our Club Champions. We also have our Golden km Mixed Age Relay and the highly prized CHAV Crown Jewels trophy will be presented to the fastest team. "

Date: Sat 29th Sept

Where: Russley School, Cutts Road

When: Meet at 1:45pm for relay team selection with race start 2:30pm

Afternoon Tea: 3:00pm (please bring eats )

Prize Giving: 3:30pm

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The popularity of 'debriefs ' following Saturday runs/ races is gathering . A good group gathered after
the Govs Bay race at the Harewood Tavern . Catch the wave and join the club run this Saturday with debrief at Harewood Tav again . Meet at 87 Waimakariri Rd at 2.30 pm for a jog around the Lakes and Groynes. Waimakariri Rd is the last road on the right at the end of Harewood rd and runs closely parallel to Johns Rd. You can also enter Waimak Rd from the top end of Sawyers Arms.

The Governors Bay Handicap race was held on Saturday 8th. We had eleven runners in the large field .
It was good weather day for running with a rather cool Northerly wind blowing. The course was fairly well sheltered from this , but it was occasionally felt as a blustery head wind . The handicapping was fairly good , but as per last year there were one or two questionable ones for CHA runners .Giving an 'in-form' Jane Pairman a minute start on Iain C and me was hard to fathom ! Results are available

Dave T - 44.58
Andrew - R/J- 35.20
Denis C - 44.26
Richard S -35.48
Rodger W- 42.03
Iain C- 43.51
Mike V - 48.14
Robyn P - 44.48
Jane P - 44.02
Sue D - 54.15
Govs Bay results

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The next big event is Takahe to Akaroa on Sept 22. We have two strong Junior teams in the six lap relay . We have one Sen Mens team which will probably run in the B grade . Our Vet Mens team has our two best Vet Women in it . Hopefully we can assemble a six lap social team to carry Bob through another 'Akaroa' .
Teams will be sent soon and will also appear here .

Senior Mens B :

1- Perrin Richardson

2- Nick Merrett

3- Anthony Rogal

4- John Gamblin

5 - Andrew R/J

6- Rodger Ward

7- Craig Eustace

8- Richard Seigne

Vet Mens B Grade :

1- Dave Tyrrell

2- Chris Florkowski

3- Robyn Perkins

4 -Paul Norton

5-Jane Pairman

6-John Palmer

7- Mike Van der Colk

8-Denis Christmas

Six Lap Social Team :

1 - Andrea Ward

2 - Ian Brownie

3 - Gary Prest

4 - Bob Perry

5 - Rob Holland

6 - Samantha Neighbours

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Here is a piece of brazen self promotion from a Port Hills Club member (Peter Bayliss ) who has
issued an invite to long distance runners .Pete is a good mate so we are happy to print his message :

" Sunday 28 Oct . Chucka's Run is an event that I organise for people that are training for the Kepler or other long off road events or for those that like a good day out on the tracks. I run from the Hilltop Tavern and go along the top tracks up to the top of Mount Herbert and have two directions from here. The short course goes down to Diamond Harbour which is about 28km and the bus will be waiting to take you to Teddington Tavern. The long course goes around the back of Mount Bradley and then along to the Packhorse Hut where you follow the good track down to Gebbies Pass and down the road to Teddinton Tavern and this is about 35km.

At this point we have a drink and something to eat before heading back. We meet at Hansen Park for a departure time of 0800 and an arrival time of 1700 and we make one stop at Little River on the way out. The cost is $25 and I can be contacted by these ways: Home 9808395, Cellphone 0273587153, or by E-Mail chucka@clear.net.nz

Peter Bayliss"

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Memory Test :

1- Who is the runner on the right (no 28 ) ?
2- What year is it ?
3- Where is it ?

answers next week.

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With the so - called 'rebuild ' under way soon there has been some thought given to better lanes for cyclists .
here is an interesting US video showing how it's being done in some American cities .bike lanes

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Upcoming Running Events in Hanmer Springs:

13th October 2012 – Adventure Duathlon

The short course is an entry level, off-road adventure race and is a great way to enter the world of adventure racing with 5km Run/12km MTB for women and 7km Run/15km MTB for men. The longer course is designed to challenge the more experienced, for women 10km Run/26km MTB and men 12km Run and 27km MTB. The races are run separately, women in the morning and men in the afternoon. Both Short and Long Courses can be run as a team, however, those wishing to run as a mixed gender team must run the Men’s Length courses in the afternoon. The Mountain Biking component of both events is of a non-technical nature with the courses run exclusively on Forest roads and tracks.

15^th December 2012 – Hanmer Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon

The Hanmer Holiday Homes Alpine Marathon, Half Marathon and 10km, runs from Lake Tennyson, high in the alpine environment of the St James and Molesworth Stations following the Clarence River along quiet gravel roads, and crossing Jacks Pass before descending to the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs,130km NW of Christchurch.

16th December 2012 – Alpine Holiday Homes 5km Downhill Dash

A DASH FOR CASH 6KM DOWNHILL RUN WINNER TAKES ALL

CASH PRIZES FOR FIRST MALE & FEMALE

The Alpine Holiday Homes DownHill Dash runs from Jacks Pass Summit, high above Hanmer Springs, descending Clarence Valley Road for approximately 6km to the picturesque alpine village of Hanmer Springs.

2^nd March 2013 – Hanmer Forest Camp Women’s Triathlon

Come and try this brand new Triathlon for women new to the sport, or wanting to try a Triathlon for the first time. This event is a fund raiser for the Hanmer Springs Forest Camp.

4^th May 2013 - Hanmer Four Square Half Marathon and 10km Run

The Hanmer Springs Four Square Half Marathon and 10 km Run is held annually, in the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs, 130km NW of Christchurch.

The race, which is organised by Hanmer Springs Multi Sport Club as a community fundraiser, takes competitors on a unique journey through Hanmer Forest amongst some amazing mountain scenery

25^th May 2013 – Bivouac Outdoor Mount Isobel Challenge

The Mount Isobel Challenge is an annual mountain duathlon which takes place in the picturesque village of Hanmer Springs, 130km NW of Christchurch.

The race is organized by Hanmer Springs Multi-Sport Club as a community fund raiser, and involves an 8km, 1000m ascent mountain-run and a mountain bike ride of approx 22 km, which can be done as two person team or as an individual.

See www.hanmerevents.co.nz for details

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opinion piece -

Looking ahead , I may soon be relinquishing some of my roles in the club . Changes in my life situation require that I need time to attend to neglected matters . Details to follow....

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