Remember that Rodger is leading Club runs at 5 .45 pm on Wednesday evenings from the Harewood Tavern Clocktower .
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News just in - Club Opening Day will be on Saturday March 23 rd this year . Registrations will be
taken at the Opening Run at the clubrooms as usual. Fuller details will be sent soon .
Taupo Ironman results show that Richie Merrett was 7 th placed Vet 50 in a fantastic time of 10 hours 55 .Annabell Bramwell soundly thrashed her dad Greg for 4 th fastest woman (11 hrs 07 ) .Greg got in in 12 hours 48 mins . Ex CHA runners Richard Swan and Bevan Docherty did 9 .38 and 8.15 respectively with Bevan setting a new race record .
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Dont forget the summit road run this Saturday 23 Feb.
Feb 23rd - 12 km " Run to Remember " www.aruntoremember.co.nz
A RUN TO REMEMBER
Register online now >>>
Or purchase your race packs from any Mitre 10 store ($15 adult )
A Run to Remember is a 12km charity fun run/walk to honour those that lost their lives during the February 2011 earthquake. The course takes you from Victoria Park, up Harry Ell Track and onto Summit Road before turning down Rapaki Track to finish in Hansen Park.
During the event you'll be able to take in the scenic views of Christchurch, the Canterbury plains, Pegasus Bay and the Southern Alps.
All profits are donated to Canterbury Earthquake Children's Trust who are a NZ charity helping children who lost a parent in the earthquake.
For just $2 you can now park your car withing Hansen Park and jump on a bus to the start line at Victoria Park. Find out more >>>_
Run Report : I ran this one today . Almost a dewy late summer morning and a lot of people hugging themselves in the chilly air up at Victoria Park waiting for 9.30 am to arrive . Late registrations meant that extra busloads of runners kept arriving from St Martins .The start time was pushed back . Over 2400 people were assembled . Some people decided that the start was going to be too delayed to wait for and took off . I decided to do the same ; set my watch and set off on a solo time trial. I was soon on the summit road passing groups of walkers with no runners ahead of me.I didn't know that the organisers had decided to send groups of 100 runners off at staggered intervals without waiting for everyone to be ready .The first group contained all the serious runners, and they had started not long after me. They started to catch me opposite Sugarloaf. A young chap in a Christchurch Avon singlet (Latham Fairhall ) was in the lead and he went on to record 48 mins . I plugged on in the lovely clear sunny conditions running quite well. Only seven runners had passed me by the time we hit the top of the Rapaki Track . Competition certainly brings out the best and I flew down faster than I can ever remember , dodging MTBs and walkers coming up .Latham later told me his calves cramped up on this section and mine certainly felt wooden by the time the flat of Centaurus road came up. The final km into Hansen Park was hard going, but felt better whenever I kept the legs stretched out long and muscled . Gala finish area with big welcome. My time : 52.48 for 11.99 km . Some good post race food opportunities , coffee car and a music stage .
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Run Report : I ran this one today . Almost a dewy late summer morning and a lot of people hugging themselves in the chilly air up at Victoria Park waiting for 9.30 am to arrive . Late registrations meant that extra busloads of runners kept arriving from St Martins .The start time was pushed back . Over 2400 people were assembled . Some people decided that the start was going to be too delayed to wait for and took off . I decided to do the same ; set my watch and set off on a solo time trial. I was soon on the summit road passing groups of walkers with no runners ahead of me.I didn't know that the organisers had decided to send groups of 100 runners off at staggered intervals without waiting for everyone to be ready .The first group contained all the serious runners, and they had started not long after me. They started to catch me opposite Sugarloaf. A young chap in a Christchurch Avon singlet (Latham Fairhall ) was in the lead and he went on to record 48 mins . I plugged on in the lovely clear sunny conditions running quite well. Only seven runners had passed me by the time we hit the top of the Rapaki Track . Competition certainly brings out the best and I flew down faster than I can ever remember , dodging MTBs and walkers coming up .Latham later told me his calves cramped up on this section and mine certainly felt wooden by the time the flat of Centaurus road came up. The final km into Hansen Park was hard going, but felt better whenever I kept the legs stretched out long and muscled . Gala finish area with big welcome. My time : 52.48 for 11.99 km . Some good post race food opportunities , coffee car and a music stage .
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Everyone will have seen coverage of Angus Bailey (left ) and his friend saving the man who knocked himself unconscious driving into the Halswell River . Articles mention that Angus "ran"to get help. You can be sure that he would have gone pretty fast .
(photo courtesy of ...?)
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Weather was good for the much anticipated International Track meet on Feb 2 . Nick Willis's attempt to go under 4 mins for the mile proved too hard on grass and with a appreciable breeze against him . 4.09 wasn't bad though . The Womens 3000m was quite exciting with NZ's Lucy Van Dalen setting a hot pace which shook off all but Dutch visitor Susan Kuijken . In long black socks and with blond ponytail whipping the visitor sat on right to the end when she came out to win the home sprint by 3 seconds in 9 min 11 . Local Nicki McFadzien was well back in 9.55 approx.
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March 24 th - City to Surf runs (14 km and 6 km ) $15 entry fee for both distances .
14 km run starts from Centennial Park Pioneer Stadium 9 am
The 6 km run starts at 10 am from Opawa School .
Buses will be operating from Ferrymead both before and after the runs .
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The New Brighton Olympic Athletic Club is proud to announce the 2013 date for the New Balance 15k Road Race and 10k social walk. It will be held on Saturday May 11th, once more out at Greenpark starting at the Domain and offering a safe, loop course. Note the change of day from Sunday to Saturday.
This event is a great warm up for those of you targeting the Christchurch Marathon in early June.
Full details including online entry are available on the race website." (message from organisers )
http://www.15krace.co.nz
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The New Brighton Olympic Athletic Club is proud to announce the 2013 date for the New Balance 15k Road Race and 10k social walk. It will be held on Saturday May 11th, once more out at Greenpark starting at the Domain and offering a safe, loop course. Note the change of day from Sunday to Saturday.
This event is a great warm up for those of you targeting the Christchurch Marathon in early June.
Full details including online entry are available on the race website." (message from organisers )
http://www.15krace.co.nz
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News has broken about popular painkiller dichlofenac , which is the active ingredient of Voltaren and Cataflam . Dichlofenac is the most widely prescribed anti-inflammatory in the world . Many runners use these products . Research suggests that regular users risk heart attack and stroke . It is advised to use the lowest possible dose for the shortest possible time .
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Yet another top international athlete in trouble , with Oscar Pistorius , aka the 'Blade Runner ' , having to explain how his partner received four gunshot wounds and skull trauma while they were at home together . He claims it was a " terrible mistake ", but prosecutors think Oscar might be telling fibulas .
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Iain has had his achilles problem properly assessed - he has mildly torn the junction of the soleus muscle / achilles tendon . He has to rest for several weeks and has had to haul his original 1978 Healing bicycle out of storage to keep up some fitness .
Anthony Rogal has had achilles problems this summer too , so is concentrating on doing a lot of work for the Christchurch rebuild . Painters are in demand at the moment , and he's making hay while the sun shines .
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( photo courtesy V.Gamperle)
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Here is a runner who does more cycling these days
Victor reports that he did a lot of biking in Adelaide over the holidays .One day he rode a Charity Race that involved 240 kms in one day with over 2100 m of climbs . This was a full day on the saddle , but with relaxed food stops and bunch riding all the way .
( photo courtesy V.Gamperle)
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" As a registered Canterbury athlete you are invited to participate in the:
Cross Country
& Road Committee
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5k
Series 2013
North Hagley Park
Tues 12th Feb - 5k
Tues 19th Feb - 5k & 10k
(10k for registered athletes only)
Tues 26th Feb - 5k
Children - 2.5km 5.30pm
Registered Race 5.45pm
Fun Run & Walk - 5k 6.15pm
Follows Shoe Clinic Asics 5k series on Tuesday 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Jan. and Monday 4th Feb.
They can prepare you for the
Cashmere Downs 10k Road Race
Tuesday 5th March at 6.30pm Halswell Quarry
'Drag ' your friends and family along for the fun run and walk
Check the Athletics Canterbury website other details "
Run Report : I popped out on March 5 after work to have a run in this event . Possibly 75 runners lined up to face a fresh Nor 'Easter in the rolling roads behind the quarry .The wind was strong for most of the first 4 km .Two short hills, but quite pinchy to get up and chances for downhill specialists to move through the field on the other side of them. From 4 to 5 km the road was under the shelter of the hills and slightly descending .I reached the turn in 22.06 .Robyn was about 200 m ahead and Richard Seigne had gone through 4 mins earlier on his way to a 35.45 min time .
Denis and Chris F were about 1 min and 2 mins behind me respectively .With a tail wind I began to wind it up and passed a few runners ,with even Robyn looking catchable ahead . At 7 km Robyn held her hand to her side and began to slow .I passed her on the first hill - she had stitch.I knew the stitch wouldnt hold her back for long so tried to build a gap .With 1.5 km to go I raised the pace to absolute max but with 150 m to go Robyn appeared . She passed and headed for the finish line.I pretty much gave up at that ( my usual response to a challenge ) but a thought occurred to give it a go : we went stride for stride and crossed the line together - 44 mins 18 secs .Denis came home in about 46.40 with Chris F another few minutes back .
Veteran Mark Bailey won in 32 mins , with Anna Zhakarova the fastest woman in just over 40 mins.
A nice sandwich and energy bar were available to all finishers .There were good spot prizes . Thanks to Vic , Sandy , John Ingles and Dan Reese for officialling .
Results
Run Report : I popped out on March 5 after work to have a run in this event . Possibly 75 runners lined up to face a fresh Nor 'Easter in the rolling roads behind the quarry .The wind was strong for most of the first 4 km .Two short hills, but quite pinchy to get up and chances for downhill specialists to move through the field on the other side of them. From 4 to 5 km the road was under the shelter of the hills and slightly descending .I reached the turn in 22.06 .Robyn was about 200 m ahead and Richard Seigne had gone through 4 mins earlier on his way to a 35.45 min time .
Denis and Chris F were about 1 min and 2 mins behind me respectively .With a tail wind I began to wind it up and passed a few runners ,with even Robyn looking catchable ahead . At 7 km Robyn held her hand to her side and began to slow .I passed her on the first hill - she had stitch.I knew the stitch wouldnt hold her back for long so tried to build a gap .With 1.5 km to go I raised the pace to absolute max but with 150 m to go Robyn appeared . She passed and headed for the finish line.I pretty much gave up at that ( my usual response to a challenge ) but a thought occurred to give it a go : we went stride for stride and crossed the line together - 44 mins 18 secs .Denis came home in about 46.40 with Chris F another few minutes back .
Veteran Mark Bailey won in 32 mins , with Anna Zhakarova the fastest woman in just over 40 mins.
A nice sandwich and energy bar were available to all finishers .There were good spot prizes . Thanks to Vic , Sandy , John Ingles and Dan Reese for officialling .
Results
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" XTERRA UDC Finance Triathlon – 2km lake swim, 47km MTB, 15km Mountain Run - http://www.iconicadventures.co.nz/motatapu-home/off-road-triathlon/
R&R Sport Multisport – 15km River kayak, 55km MTB, 15km Mountain Run - http://www.iconicadventures.co.nz/motatapu-home/multisport/
Icebreaker Off-Road Marathon - http://www.iconicadventures.co.nz/motatapu-home/Off-Road-Marathon/
Arrowtown.com 15km Miners Trail - http://www.iconicadventures.co.nz/motatapu-home/miners-trail/
Entries for the above Motatapu events will close at 5pm on February 13th. No entries or transfers will be accepted after this date. Please let your club members know they only have a couple of weeks left to enter! Full event details and online entry is at www.motatapu.com"
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The first of the supplemental 5 km races was held on Tuesday 12 Feb .This was identical to the recent Hagley 5 kms series but organised by the CC&R Committee instead of Port Hills club . Ch Ch Avon hosted the evening .Being slightly cool and spitty the numbers were a bit low : only 17 registered runners and five of them were from CHA . But the fun run had a field of maybe 100 ,so a bit of funding was generated . Here are some times and full results are up on Ath Canty :
Chris D - 17 .45
Rodger - 20. 21
Emily Wood - 20. 38
Robyn - 20 .44
Mike - 20.54
Richie M- 18.17
Bella B - 18. 43
Greg B - 19. 15
Denis - 21.40
The second evening was held on Feb 19 th .Conditions were fine but with ye olde fresh breeze reducing enjoyment (and times ) . The 10 km event for registered runners was quite popular.They started at the same time as the 5 km runners but a little further back .Some of the quicker guys soon made their way through the field . The same CHA runners as last week fronted again tonight .
Surprise visitor from Otago was Rachel Kingsford who clocked a good 16.58 time . The fastest 10 km runners were just on 33 mins . 23 registered runners in total and maybe 100 fun runners .
Andrew Reese -Jones - 17.25
Chris D - 17.53
Rodger -DNF
Robyn - 20. 49
Mike - 21.00
Richie M- 18.10
Greg B - 18.46
Annabelle B - 19.10
Denis - 21.31
results
Robyn is officially ' on fire ' at the moment having done a 10 km PB in the Sri Chinmoy on Sunday and backing up tonight to thrash me yet again . Richie and Greg both looked very determined as they took high placings in the fun run. Annabelle B ran more sedately (and probably wisely ) in anticipation of the their upcoming Ironman in early March .
Race 3 Report : The weather was perfect for running on the final night (Tues 26 th Feb 2013 ). very mild with only light winds .About 23 registered runners took advantage of the conditions and some fast times were recorded. Rachel Kingsford clocked 16.26 and seemed so effortless doing it .This would be one of the faster women's times ever run on the course. Our own Robyn Perkins ran a PB of 20.34 .Chris Dryden launched a challenge on Andrew R/J , sitting on his shoulder for 2 km before the pace started to tell . Chris ran a personal best of 17.26 while Andrew was only 4 seconds ahead in 17.22.
Denis ran with about 100 others in the fun run but had a rare dnf , citing "sore hips " .Chris F ran a mid 23 time and said he found conditions better than in Perth where he'd recently experienced 40 deg days .
The three race concept seems to be establishing itself . Spot prizes were generous : I won a very presentable blue T-shirt on the first night and there were two $100 vouchers awarded on other nights .
The Cashmere Downs 10 km on Tuesday March 5 is the next event out at the quarry .You can enter online by visiting EnterOnline (!) , but be in soon . $10 fee for registered runners .
Remember too that Rodger is leading Club runs at 5 .45 pm on Wednesday evenings from the Harewood Tavern Clocktower .
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