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Category Archives: Training

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Training tips for Nov 2018

Posted on November 25, 2018 by Wim Van Dijk

by Judith,   Research shows that even a short weights session can reduce your risk of heart attacks and stroke. The research comes from Iowa State University, and was published in Medicine and Science in Sport and Medicine (published October … Continue reading →

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How much water should a runner drink?

Posted on September 15, 2018 by Wim Van Dijk

This article should be a doddle: google, copy, paste, publish! … if only It turns out that people don’t agree that much, scientific opinion has evolved and there are still differing opinions.  As usual, the smart thing to do is … Continue reading →

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Strength Training

Posted on May 26, 2018 by Wim Van Dijk

Strength Training – by Judith There is an old runner’s adage that if you want to train for running, just run…. And the same would be true for walking. I accepted that as Gospel for most of my running years, … Continue reading →

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The Eccentricities of Alfredsons

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Webmaster General

The Alfredson Protocol is the one training exercise I need the most (apart from Fem’s floor sitting exercises). The one exercise that keeps me running, given how little training I currently do. The one exercise that, if I miss out … Continue reading →

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Training for Gold Coast Marathon 2018

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Wim Van Dijk

Marathon training: I’m planning on running the Gold Coast marathon on 1st July. This coincides with the Wellington Marathon, so if anyone is interested in a training program for that event, please feel free to use mine I’m following Wim’s … Continue reading →

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Hill Running Training Tips

Posted on July 23, 2017 by Judith Dennis

Here are some exercises that will strengthen all the right muscles so that running Wellington’s hills will be a breeze: http://www.runnersworldonline.com.au/hillprep/ Caution: be careful with the deadlift – try to keep your back straight, with the bend coming from the … Continue reading →

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Core Workouts for Runners

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Judith Dennis

A strong core can lessen our vulnerability to injuries – especially knee and back injuries. A strong core contributes to stable alignment so that we don’t end up inadvertently over-using some muscles/joints/tendons. This workout shows some very important strengthening exercises … Continue reading →

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A Wee Problem at the Rotorua Marathon

Posted on March 13, 2014 by Welington Marathon Clinic

Getting on for three decades ago (Good grief! Is it that long?) we used to have 10 minute talks on running when we met in the upper meeting room at the Aquatic Centre at 8 o’clock on Sunday mornings. President … Continue reading →

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Member Results

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Chch Marathon
2 June 2019
Well done Brian Hayes 3:57:00 1M70
Palmerston North Half
Gordie 1:40:53 3M55 38MO;
Well done Gordie (34 of 36 Palmy Halfs; 113th Halfs in total)
Rotorua Marathon National Champs
Rachel Green 4:03:17 3W40 10th age group;
Gordie 3:48:50 8M55 15th age group.
Sydney Marathon
Jenn Lane 3:41:43 PB;
Pelorus Trust Marathon
Julian Williams 4:16:21 3M50;
Pelorus Trust 10K
Judith Dennis 1:05:01 1W60;
Gazley Volkswagen Wellington Marathon
Brian Hayes 3:38:54 1M70;
Susan Clare 4:06:46 10W40; 1st
Angelia 4:25:58 15W40;
Persephone 4:50:50 22W40 1st;
Bice 4:56:31 5W60;
Agustine 5:45:14 18W50;
Shoe Clinic Wellington Half
Aaron Morey 1:28:33 24M30;
Sean Bardsley 1:29:58 16M40;
Wim 1:33:37 8M50;
Jenn 1:38:24 4W40;
Anna Tyler 1:46:00 5W50;
Karen Leemen 1:52:11 18W40 PB;
Alicia Bunge 2:11:10 101W20;
Nigel Raymond 2:18:26 66M50;
Roland 2:23:32 27M60;
Mizuno Wellington 10K
John Palmer 59:55 16M60;
Judith Dennis 1:04:44 5W60;
Liz Morrison 1:06:30 8W60;
Kelvin Moffatt 1:11:56 22M60;
Nazir 1:17:15 4M70;
The Hits Wellington 5K
Fiona Robinson-Morey 39:12 38W40;

Rotorua Marathon 2017
George Preddey 5:01:14 1M75;
Brian Hayes 3:45:39 1M70;
Gordon Clarke 3:55:11 16M55;
Wim van Dijk 3:37:40 7M50;
Nigel Raymond 4:57:12 42M55;
Wendy Kale 7:5:41 37W50;
Rotorua Half Walk
Jaz Dullabh 3:12:24 43M
Rotorua Half Run
Rachelle Green 1:46:58 36W;
Dave Green 1:52:45 163M;

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