E -News 1/9/2010 [Open | Close]

Well done to everyone who participated in the Marathon Relay last Saturday when the weather behaved.

The course was well received by the athletes, thanks to John Read for setting the course. It went from the club, past Somerville Intermediate and via the beaches to Musick Point, returning to the club via Pakuranga Plaza.

Although some runners took wrong turns (by mistake or otherwise) it should be remembered this was really a fun event. This course could well be kept for another year.

 

The "On the Day" selected team were first to finish in just under 3 hours with team members Bruce Calway, Paul Williams, Shannon Sivewright and Leyden Tolhurst (2 legs) - ( I hope I got that right. )

 

First "Official" team to finish was the Red team, lead by Kristine Reid and other members Darryl Miller, Jo Hitchings, Greg Dodds and Gaye Stratton, in an approximate time of 3 hours 16.

 

Thanks again to John Read for organising the event.

 

Next Saturday - September 4th, Road Handicap at the club,  2 pm start for those off "go"

Normal courses unless you want to upgrade from the short course to the long - then please advise the starters - request a handicap if you haven't got one.

And NO - those age groups down to run the long course cannot get handicap points for running the short course.

This is the second to last handicap event for the year and some age groups are still close point's wise so lets see a bigturnout, a practice for the club champs next week.

 

Trophy Returns -  a message from Bev and Gaye.
Can we please have any Road trophies won last year by the 4th September as the Road Champs are on Sat 11th.
Also, can we have this year’s cross country trophies returned by next week so we can have them engraved in time to return them to you on the 11th.
Please CLEAN the cups before you return them.
 
Thanks Gaye and Bev.

 

Also on Saturday are the New Zealand Road Champs in Christchurch.

Good luck to those club members running there

Monday 6th September    Pakuranga 5 k Fun Run and Walk  6 pm start.
Yes its back - come and see how your fitness compares with the last time you did this event.

All Family and friends welcome.

Please be early

Get a number to go into the spot prize draw - Adults $2 donation, under 18 $1

Saturday 11th September   Club Road Champs
 2 pm start for everyone   PLEASE be early

Members will run the course for their age group.
Sealed Handicap - final handicap event for the year.

Prizegiving as near to 4 pm as possible.

Sunday 19th September    Auckland Road Relays  
Hunua Course

A chance for club registered runners to be a team member over the course to be used for the 2011 New Zealand Road Relays - teams will be selected over the next week as entries will need to be submitted on Sunday 12th Sepember

Timekeeping Volunteers Required

Timekeeping is obviously an important support fuction of the race and Ten Timekeepers are required to make this function happen.

Further Volunteers are URGENTLY required to fill these rolls.

This would be an ideal way to see this race unfold - and give support to the club and the athletes competing, there will be athletes from other centres as well as Auckland, so we want the event to go well.

 

If you can help please contact Mike Trathen at the club on Saturday or by email mtandtb@xtra.co.nz

Even if you are unsure and want further details please contact Mike.

 

Tuesday 5th October - Senior Track and Field begins

A great chance to try out the new track.

Saturday October 17th is the Sir Barry Curtis 10 k Road Race
Full details now on the club website.

Remember to keep updated with results, photos and other news by visiting the club website - www.pakrun.org.nz

Sunday 14th November - Club Track Carnival and Club Reunion
Full details can be found on the club website if you have mislaid the emailed ones.
Please make sure you regioster if you are attending.
Make sure you let former members know - no matter what section they were in - even if it was Junior track and field - they may decide to rejoin. 
 

Auckland Road relays [Open | Close]

On Sunday 19th September the Auckland Road Relays are being run on the iconic scenic course from Camp Adair

at Hunua.

 

Pakuranga is the organising club as we are using it in the build up to the 2011 National Road Relays

to be held on the same course

 

Timekeeping is obviously an important support fuction of the race and Ten Timekeepers are required to

make this function happen.

Further Volunteers are URGENTLY required to fill these rolls.

 

This would be an ideal way to see this race unfold - and give support to the club and the athletes competing,

there will be athletes from other centres as well as Auckland, so we want the event to go well.

 

If you can help please contact Mike Trathen at the club on Saturday or by email mtandtb@xtra.co.nz

Even if you are unsure and want further details please contact Mike.

 

E - News 18/8/2010 [Open | Close]

The third to last Road Handicap event for the season was held at the club last Saturday.

The rain did ease off from what we had the previous 24 hours.
First woman on handicap was Hannah Brown with 56:07 and Paul Williams was the first man on handicap with 58:52
Fastest man over the 10k course this week was Chris Keith with 41:08, and fastest man over the short course was Allan Sim with 38:24.

Fastest woman over the short course (8.3k) was Debbie Garland with 37:28, and over the long course Liz Hayes with 49:27.

Summary of Results   Handicap winner            Fastest time
Senior Women          Hannah Brown  56:07      Hannah Brown  52:07
Masters Women      Beverley Lorimer  59:22    Debbie Garland  37:28 short course, Liz Hayes  49:27  long course  
Senior men              Zac Fowler (no handicap) 1:02:00

Masters Men 35-49   Paul Williams  58:52      Mike Trathen  42:49

Masters Men 50-59   Greg Dean  59:05          Chris Keith  41:08
Masters Men 60+     Wolfgang Schenk  59:34 Allan Sim,  38:24  short course, John Robinson  45:15  long course
Walkers                 Julie Devonshire  1:00:30  Julie Devonshire  1:06:30

 

Can You Help

Hanel Hofmeyer is from South Africa and will be staying in Whitford from 18 October - 1 December.

He would like to join the club pack runs, etc.

He is running the Auckland Marathon and may want to link up with a training buddy.

He is currently running a comfortable Sub 2:00 Half marathon, Sub 3:00 30km, and aiming to do Auckland as his first full Marathon and to be able to do his first Ultra next year.  

His training usually consists of 3-4 nights a week, doing 8-10km road running and a longer run on weekends (20-30km or trail/offroad running).

If anyone is keen to run with him please email

hanelhofmeyr@yahoo.com

 

 

New Series of events of Interest

As a lead up to the Auckland Marathon and Half Marathon there is a series of run walks of various distances.

One of the events will be at Barry Curtis Park on Saturday 2nd October.

Check out the website - www.runwalk.co.nz

 

Upcoming Events

Saturday 21st August  Club Road Pack Run 2pm

Sunday 22nd August  Auckland Road Champs - Unitec
Postal Entries have closed

Late Entries will be taken on the day - note these details from the entry form :LATE ENTRIES will be accepted on race day up to 30 minutes before each race on payment of a race fee, double the normal race fee for each grade.

Don't forget your transponder - otherwise you may not have your time taken = maybe no prize

For those who do not have their transponder or want to upgrade their registration for Sunday, contact Tracey Calway to do this - ph 535 86014  email calway@xtra.co.nz

Masters Women      12:35 pm   5,000 metres
Senior Women        1:50 pm   10,000 metres
Masters Men 50+    1:50 pm   10,000 metres
Masters Men 35-49  2:15 pm    10,000 metres
Senior Men             2:15 pm    10,000 metres

 

Club members not running on Sunday, come and watch the racing and support those fellow Pakuranga club members that are.

Saturday 28th August  Marathon Relay - new course from the club.

 

The Marathon relay is a teams' event covering the marathon distance (approximately).
This year the Marathon relay will start from the club, there will be 5 legs ranging in distance from 6.2 k to 11.3 k (approx). The course will be a big loop taking in part of the club half marathon course, Howick and Eastern beaches, Musick point and returning to the club via the Pakuranga Plaza area. Course maps are on the noticeboards at the clubrooms .

The course will not be marshalled and all participants take part at their own risk.

Teams will be selected from those interested in participating.

 

If you are interested in participating please let John Read know this week stating preference of a short leg (6-8k but hilly) or long leg (10 -11 k - not quite so hilly)

email readj@xtra.co.nz    phone 533 3544

Names required by Saturday to make teams up

 

Saturday 4th September    Club Road Handicap  2 pm

 

Monday 6th September    Pakuranga 5 k Fun Run and Walk

Volunteers Please for timekeeping and kitchen

Contact Natalie Seay  email  nat.seay@xtra.co.nz  phone  0274 498 851

Our section gets a share on the donations for supplying volunteer helpers so Please help.

A good number of volunteers can mean that you only help once or twice per period. 

 

Saturday 11th September   Club Road Champs 

 2 pm start for everyone

Members will run the course for their age group.

Sealed Handicap - final handicap event for the year.

 

Date Change   :   Sunday 19th September    Auckland Road Relays   

Hunua Course

A chance for club registered runners to be a team member over the course to be used for the 2011 New Zealand Road Relays

Volunteers from the club will also be sought shortly to help with this event.

Saturday October 17th is the Sir Barry Curtis 10 k Road Race
Full details now on the club website

Sunday 14th November - Club Track Carnival and Club Reunion
Full details can be found on the club website if you have mislaid the emailed ones.

Please make sure you regioster if you are attending.

Make sure you let former members know - no matter what section they were in -even if it was junior track and field - they may decide to rejoin.

 

E - news 14/8/2010 [Open | Close]

As previously reported, it was a great day for the six Pakuranga runners in the Auckland squad at the New Zealand Cross Country Champs last Saturday.To cap it off, Alex Parlane has been selected as the sole male athlete to represent New Zealand at the Oceania Cross Country championships being held in conjunction with the Australian champs later this month. Congratulations to Alex. Dale Warrander, who recently won the Queensland Cross Country champs will also be competing.

At the club last Saturday, the weather must have detered some members from attending the Road Handicap event that was held, as numbers were down a quarter on previous weeks.
First woman on handicap was Natalie Seay with 58:04 and a net time of 46:19 for the long (10.1k) course.
Ken Ayden was the first man on handicap with 56:09 and a net time of 53:54 for the long course.
Fastest over the 10k course this week was James hand in 33:45, Fastest man over the short course was Eric Meredith with 39:32. Fastest woman over the short course (8.3k) was Liz Hayes in 39:20 and over the long course Natalie Seay with 46:19.

Summary of Results  Handicap winner     Fastest time
Senior Women           No runners
Masters Women    Natalie Seay 58:04   Liz Hayes 39:20 short course, Natalie Seay 46:19 long course 
Senior men              James Hand 58:30   James Hand 33:45
Masters Men 35-49  Lachlan Maclean 56:23 Lachlan Maclean 55:27
Masters Men 50-59   Alan Bradbury 59:30  Chris Keith 41:41
Masters Men 60+    Ken Ayden 56:09     Eric Meredith 39:32 short course, Brian Payne  44:56 long course
Walkers                 Maurie Neighbour 1:04:29 Maurie Neighbour 1:14:59

So far this year there have been twelve handicap events over the cross country and road courses.
There are 3 road handicap events to go, with the Club Road champs being the last on Saturday September 11th.
Chris Keith has compiled the attached sheets summarising the handicap points so far, and only one of the seven categories is finalised already. Two categories have at least five members still in contention.
Summary of Handicap leaders
Age Category          Leader                     Runner up
Senior Women         Sian Morrice 69          Leah Hirschfeld 54
Senior Men              John Pita 54               James Hand 50
Masters Women       Kathleen Payne 80     Beverley Lorimer 66
Masters Men 35-49   Mike Trathen 93          Lachlan Maclean 83
Masters Men 50-59   Richard Thomson 67   Steve Williamson 62
Masters Men 60+     Ken Ayden  60            Kirk Lister 58
Walkers                   Maurie Neighbour 101 Julie Devonshire 48

Upcoming Events

 

Saturday 14th August  Club Road Handicap  2 pm

Come and try the Road course again - or for the first time for a while.

Not many chances left this year to beat that person in front of you.

Saturday 21st August  Club Road Pack Run 2pm

Sunday 22nd August  Auckland Road Champs - Unitec
Entry Form attached - entries close Tuesday 17th August

Masters Women      12:35 pm   5,000 metres
Senior Women         1:50 pm   10,000 metres
Masters Men 50+     1:50 pm   10,000 metres
Masters Men 35-49   2:15 pm    10,000 metres
Senior Men              2:15 pm    10,000 metres

Saturday 28th August  Marathon Relay - new course from the club.

The Marathon relay is a teams event covering the marathon distance (approximately).
This year the Marathon relay will start from the club, there will be 5 legs ranging in distance from 6.2 k to 11.3 k (approx). The course will be a big loop taking in part of the club half marathon course, Howick and Eastern beaches, Musick point and returning to the club via the Pakuranga Plaza area. Course maps should be at the clubrooms next Saturday.

Teams will be selected from those interested in participating. The course will not be marshalled and all participants take part at their own risk.

 

If you are interested in participating please let John Read know as soon as possible stating preference of a short leg (6-8k but hilly) or long leg (10 -11 k - not quite so hilly) email readj@xtra.co.nz    phone 533 3544

 

Saturday 4th September    Club Road Handicap  2 pm

 

Monday 6th September    Pakuranga 5 k Fun Run and Walk

Volunteers Please for timekeeping and kitchen

Contact Natalie Seay  email  nat.seay@xtra.co.nz  phone  0274 498 851

Our section gets a share on the donations for supplying volunteer helpers so please help.

A good number of volunteers can mean that you only help once or twice per period. 

 

Saturday 11th September   Club Road Champs 

 2 pm start for everyone

Members will run the course for their age group

 

Date Change   :   Sunday 19th September    Auckland Road Relays   

Hunua Course

A chance for club registered runners to be a team member over the course to be used for the 2011 New Zealand Road Relays

Volunteers from the club will also be sought shortly to help with this event.

Saturday October 17th is the Sir Barry Curtis 10 k Road Race
Full details now on the club website

Remember to keep updated with results, photos and other news by visiting the club website - www.pakrun.org.nz

Sunday 14th November - Club Track Carnival and Club Reunion
Full details can be found on the club website if you have mislaid the emailed ones.

Please make sure you register if you are attending.

Also, make sure you let former members know - no matter what section they were in - even if it was junior track and field - they may decide to rejoin.

 

If you change email address please let me know

 

Richard

Cross Country Nationals Results 8/2010 [Open | Close]

Hi Everyone

 

All of the six senior and masters' athletes that represented Pakuranga in the Auckland team at the New Zealand Cross Country Championships at Waikanae last Saturday bought home at least one medal each.

 

Senior Men - In his first season in the senior ranks,  Alex Parlane won the gold, continuing his great form from the North Island and Auckland champs. He won over the 12,000 metre course in a time of 39:14 by 15 seconds from Melbourne (formerly Auckland) runner Shaun Krawitz.

Alex also received a silver medal as a member of the Auckland team.

 

Senior Women  - Lisa Robertson and Penny Peskett were members of the Auckland gold medal winning team.

Lisa won the silver medal in the individual race over 8,000 metres in a time of 29:53 , behind Fiona Crombie from Canterbury (29:39). Penny was 5th overall (30:53)

 

Masters Women - Again Auckland won the gold medal , with Rachel Penny and Kristine Reid part of the team.

Rachel was 2nd overall and won the gold for the MW35 grade in a time of 24:01 for the 6,000 metres. Overall winner was Gabrielle O'Rourke (Wellington) in 23:50 to win the MW40 grade. Kristine won the silver medal in this grade with a time of 24:39 (5th overall)

 

Masters Men  - Glenn Paterson was a member of the silver medal winning Auckland team in this grade.

Glenn was 6th in the MM40 grade with a time of 29:35 for the 8,000 metres.

 

Well done on the great effort.

 

Full results on the athletics New Zealand Website www.athletics.org.nz

 

regards

Richard

E- News 5/8/2010 [Open | Close]

Good Evening Everyone

Last Saturday at the club saw another Road Handicap event. In good conditions another turnout of about 40 members took part. Thanks to the timekeepers who stepped in to help out. Remember without them there would not be a timed event.

Please check the attached timekeeping roster to see if your turn is coming up.

Volunteers still required for the Club Road champs on September 11th.

On Saturday , overall, Lachlan Maclean was 1st on handicap in 56:23 and Jo Hitchings was 1st woman in 56:52.
Fastest over the 10k course again this week was Matt Sweetingham in 38:07, fastest man over the short course was Allan Sim in 37:09 and fastest woman was Liz Hayes in 40:41.

Summary of Results              Handicap winner            fastest time
Senior Women                   Leah Hirschfeld  1:05:45    Leah Hirschfeld  41:15
Masters Women                Jo Hitchings  56:52            Liz Hayes  40:41 short course
                                                                               Kathleen Payne  51:13  long course  
Senior men                        Adrian Edge  58:10           Matt Sweetingham  38:07
Masters Men 35-49            Lachlan Maclean  56:23     Simon Phillips  38:22
Masters Men 50-59            Craig Williamson  1:00:53    Rick Knight  45:19
Masters Men 60+              Brian Payne  59:13            Allan Sim  37:09  short course
                                                                               Brian Payne  45:58  long course
Walkers                            Ann Jeans  52:58              Sunnette Kennard  1:07:22
full results attached

Dress Code - Thanks to Linda and Terry Mitchell for the display of Pakuranga Half marathon T shirts ranging from 1979 to the late 90's. Dave Spankie was wearing the one from 1979. If you can date the 1992 or 93 one please see Linda or Terry.

Last Sunday was the Mizuno half marathon in Taupo.

Club members found in the results were Steve Williamson 1:33:21 (5th M50) and David Hamilton 2:18:51 (11th M65)

 

This  Saturday  August 7th there will be another Road handicap -

2 pm start for those off go

Please be early

 

Also on Saturday is the New Zealand Cross Country champs at Waikanae.

Senior and Masters club members representing Auckland are Senior Women  Panny Peskett and Lias Robertson. Senior Men  Jonny McKee and Alex Parlane

Masters Women  Rachel Penny and Kristine Reid Masters Men  Glenn Paterson

Good Luck to you all

 

Saturday 14th August  Club Road Handicap  2 pm

 

Saturday 21st August  Club Road Pack Run 2pm

 

Sunday 22nd August  Auckland Road Champs - Unitec

Entry Form attached - entries close Tuesday 17th August.

 

Masters Women      12:35 pm   5,000 metres

Senior Women          1:50 pm   10,000 metres

Masters Men 50+      1:50 pm   10,000 metres

Masters Men 35-49   2:15 pm    10,000 metres

Senior Men              2:15 pm    10,000 metres

 

Saturday 28th August  Marathon Relay - new course from the club.

Further details out next week

 

Outside events coming up such as the Legend Marathon and the Volcanoes Challenge

Checkout Total Sport website for details www.totalsport.co.nz

 

Saturday October 17th is the Sir Barry Curtis 10 k Road Race

Full details now on the club website

 

The World Junior Track and Field champs were held recently

Highlights will be on SkyTV - check out Athletics NZ website for times

www.athletic.org.nz

 

Sunday 14th November - Club Track Carnival and Club Reunion
Linda Mitchell is still looking for prominent sites to display the reunion signs. She now has 5 signs and is looking to put them up next week. They measure 1200 x 1200 and she intends to leave the sign on a site for about 3 weeks, then shift them to somewhere else for another 3 weeks etc.

 

 

And thats all for this week

 

Richard

E - news 29/7/2010 [Open | Close]

Good Evening Everyone

Last Saturday at the club saw a return to the road with a Road Handicap event. In warm conditions about 40 members took part. Overall, Terry Mitchell was 1st on handicap in 51:18 and Ann Jeans 1st woman in 52:58.
Fastest over the 10k course was Matt Sweetingham in 39:29, fastest man over the short course was Kirk Lister in 40:52 and fastest woman was Rachel Penny in 34:21.

Summary of Results              Handicap winner            fastest time
Senior Women                   Liz hayes  55:44              Liz Hayes  40:44
Masters Women                Jo Hitchings  53:32           Rachel Penny  34:21 short course
                                                                               Kathleen Payne  51:56  long course  
Senior men                        Matt Sweetingham  58:14    Matt Sweetingham  39:29
Masters Men 35-49            Simon Phillips  55:26        Simon Phillips  39:41
Masters Men 50-59            Craig Williamson  51:55    Chris Keith  42:58
Masters Men 60+              Terry Mitchell  51:18          Kirk Lister  40:52  short course
                                                                               Brian Payne  47:46  long course
Walkers                            Ann Jeans  52:58              Sunnette Kennard  1:07:22
full results attached

Next Saturday July 31st there will be another Road handicap - 2 pm start for those off go

 

Dress Code - last week I was discussing with another member how the Botany, Flat Bush area has grown over the last decade. It used to be all farmland. The legendary Pakuranga Half Marathon ( subsequently replaced by the Sir Barry curtis 10 k ) made its way from the clubrooms though the farmland roads  to the fire station at East tamaki before returning to the clubrooms.

For those members who ran one ( or more ) of those Halves - find the T shirt and wear it to the club on Saturday - see how many we can get - who has the oldest one?

Also on last Saturday was the Glen Eden 10 mile ( 15 k ) road race.
Kristine Reid with a time of 1:07:53 was 3rd woman overall and 1st MW40 - 15th finisher overall
John Read - in 1:08:49 was 3rd MM50 and 19th overall.
David hamilton - in 1:35:28 was 2nd MM65 and 66th overall.

In Sunday the Xterra Off Road series continued at Woodhill Forest
Leah Hirschfeld won the open women Mid Course race with a time of 1:12:48
Nick Hirschfeld won the open men Mid Course race witha time of 1:01:14
Over the long course Simon Phillips was 2nd in the masters men in 1:32:28

Results and report from Alec Day on the :
 
Hutt 5 Bridges Trail Marathon – Hutt Valley – Sunday 18th July.
 
Starting and finishing in the grounds of the Petone Club, this out and back course starts eastward in the direction of the lower reaches of the Hutt River – about 2km away - initially road, and then along  the grassed river stop-bank until the Estuary Bridge is reached and crossed. The course then heads north - up river along stop-banks, pathways, shingle roads, and parklands until, north of Upper Hutt, the turnaround is reached at the Moonshine.  Slightly up-hill  most of the way with a fair few undulations experienced, the course is alongside the  river except for a few km - the return journe being along the same route.  This was the 3rd presentation of the event which attracted a slightly smaller field than in 2009, with 45 finishers. This was the fourth marathon to be held in the greater Wellington area since January, and  the only one not plagued with rain. The weather was cool – just over 10c with light winds, with thick mist shrouding the river valley as participants headed north early morning.  The Petone Club – which was race HQ, has some great overall facilities, which were a bonus for participants in this small, but sociable event.
 
Alec Day                          4.05.49            
David Hamilton                  5.26.34

Remember to keep updated with results, photos and other news by visiting the club website - www.pakrun.org.nz

Bar Duty : If you have put your name forward for bar duty - check the attached roster 

Timekeeping - Please check the attached Roster to see if you are required for timekeeping
                     This saturday its Hannah Barber, Sam Dobson and Nick Pannett

Sunday 14th November - Club Track Carnival and Club Reunion
Linda Mitchell is still looking for prominent sites to put the reunion signs. I have 5 signs now and am looking to put them up next week. They measure 1200 x 1200 and I intend to leave the sign on a site for about 3 weeks, then shift them to somewhere else for another 3 weeks etc.

 

ANOTHER CLUB OCTOGENARIAN:

This coming Saturday, well known club member Dave Spankie turns 80. Dave joined the Pakuranga Athletic Club in 1978 when its base was across the highway in the old Pakuranga hall. Prior to 1978, Dave ran with the Howick club for 8 years. On Tuesday morning last, the Joggers and Walkers' division paid tribute to Dave which took the form of a sumptuous morning tea provided by J&W members. Coral King, J&W secretary/treasurer, gave an outline of Dave's history and told the members of some of the world news that was headlined about the time Dave was born. Dave responded with a humorous speech which included facts about his Scottish background and his passage to NZ. We all congratulate Dave on reaching this milestone.
I warn other members that if you intend going for an hours walk with Dave you need to be very, very fit. I know from experience. Photos of the morning can be viewed on the Club web site photo gallery under the title "Another Club Octogenarian".
BC 

 

And thats all for this week

 

Richard

Time Keeping roster 29/7/2010 [Open | Close]

Time Keeping Roster

 

Sat July 31st	Road Handicap		Sam Dobson                         Hannah Barker                         Nick Pannett
Sat Aug 7th	Road Handicap		John Bower                         Allan Sim                         Fred Burke
Sat Aug 14th	Road Handicap		Barry O’Brian                         Greg Dodds                         Marty Iles
Sat Aug 21st	Pack Run
Sat Aug 28th	Marathon Relay
Sat Sept 4th	Road Handicap		Brett Wallwork                         Donna Wallwork                         Kristine Reid
Sat Sept  11th	Club Road Champs		Volunteers Needed

 

Please be at the club by 1.30pm to help set up the clock or earlier if you wish to run beforehand, your time will still count towards handicap points.

If you unable to make it on the day please swap with someone on the list.

 

 

Thank you for your help

Scott Dean

E - news 15/7/2010 [Open | Close]

Good Morning Everyone

Last Saturday it was the smallest team (about 30 seniors and juniors) for many years to represent
Pakuranga at the North Island Cross Country Champs but those who were there scored good points
 in the Club Cup competition for the club to get 3rd overall.
The weather in Taupo was like the rest of the country - superb , fine frosty morning and very little wind,
and the underfoot conditions were very very dry (no sign of any mud)

The results were headed by a tremendous win in the Senior Mens 9,000 metre race where Alex Parlane
continued his seasons great form, his first in the senior grade. Alex led from the start and continued to
increase his lead over each of the 3 laps to finish in 28:18, nearly 1 minute ahead of 2nd placed
James Coubrough of Wellington Scottish.
In the Masters Womens race of 5,000 metres, Kristine Reid was 5th overall and 2nd in the 40-44 age group
in a time of 19:55.
Other senior and masters results were
Penny Peskett    Senior Women  5,000m  7th    18:52
Natalie Seay       Masters Women 40-44  5,000m  6th    23:09
James Hand       Senior Men  9,000m  15th    31:38
Glenn Paterson  Masters Men 40-44  6,000m  4th    21:33
Chris Keith        Masters Men 50-54  6,000m  7th    24:52
Richard Thomson  Masters Men 55-59  6,000m  14th    33:42
Brian Payne       Masters Men 60-64  6,000m  5th    27:48

In the junior grades Jessica Croy won the Girls 10 grade in 3:53 for the 1,000 metres.

Full results are posted on Taupo Harriers website www.taupoharriers.com
(I have had trouble accessing this site)

On Sunday, also in Taupo was the Brookes Off Road Half Marathon.
This course was on Mount Tauhara behind Taupo and had a great 3 k or so climb at the 17 k mark.
The weather was the same as the previous day.
Kristine Reid backed up her Saturday run at the NICC with a win in the womens 40-49 grade with a time of 1:41:02
(17th overall and 2nd woman.)
Steve Williamson was 6th Men 50-59 in 1:50:07 (49th overall and 42 man) and John Read is back with 7th in
the mans 50-59 grade in 1:50:35
David Hamiltom walked the half in a time of 3:30:24 - 6th man 60+ and 83rd overall.

Next Saturday is the Auckland Cross Country Champs , being held at the A & P Showgrounds, Pukekohe

Please note there is a new course for this event

Website link below for the Auckland XC Champs Course Map. 

Please note that all races will be run in the opposite direction to past races.
 
http://www.athleticsauckland.co.nz/Resource.aspx?ID=9251 

 

Masters Women  -  Race 6    1:45 pm    6,000 m

Masters Men       -  Race 8    2:20 pm    8,000 m

Senior Women    -  Race 9    2:40 pm     8,000 m

Senior Men         -  Race 10   3:00 pm    12,000 m

 

Late Entries accepted on race day up to 30 minutes before each race. This will be strickly

enforced.

 

PRIZEGIVING for the Teams Cross Country , Auckland Cross Country Camps and

Cross Country Grand Prix winners will be held on Sunday 25th July 3 pm at the

John Walker Lounge, Mt Smart Stadium, O'Rorke Rd Penrose.

 

Saturday July 24th and 31st  - At the club there will be Road Handicap Events

on the same road course as last year,

 

NZ Road Relays, for those interested the course maps are now on the Athletics NZ Website 

Registered club members intending to run this event should email me their intention

if you haven't already done so .

 

Sunday 14th November - Club Track Carnival and Club Reunion

Details of this event are attached

If you know of any past members who might be interested in this

Please forward the flyer to  them so they can register their interest on the club website

If you are interested also register on the club website www.pakrun.org.nz

 

The box for the Joggers and Walkers used Bra collection is still at the club rooms

Donations greatfully accepted.

 

Senior Cross Country and Road section : trophies - If you won a trophy or cup last year and haveit

sitting prominently (or otherwise) at home - can you please bring it back to the club by the end

of August - attention Bev Lorimer or Gaye Stratton,

 

Scott Dean is heading overseas at the end of the month - but before he leaves he wants some

names for the Timekeeping Roster for the Club Road Champs on Saturday September 11th

If you can help please see Scott before the end of the month ( email scott_dean666@hotmail.com )

 

And lastly from the University

Subject: University of Auckland Sport - Blues awards

Good Morning
Please find attached information about the upcoming Auckland
University Blues awards.  The University is very keen to increase the number
of nominations.

Any queries please contact Tim Brightwell at Auckland University.

Thanks Ken Maplesden

 

And thats all from me this week

Remember - Please let me know any news or results

                   or if you no longer wish to receive these emails or change your email address

 

thanks

Richard

 

E- News 20/7/2010 [Open | Close]

 

The weather and ground conditions certainly changed last Saturday for the club members who went to Pukekohe

for the Auckalnd Cross Country Champs. A mixture of sunshine, cloud and heavy showers which made the underfoot

conditions sloshy and slippery. These conditions however did not stop Pakuranga athletes from performing very well.

 

In the Senior Womens event over 6,000 metres, Penny Peskett powered past Annie Keown (ACA) on the last lap

to win comfortably by 22 seconds in 31:19. Lisa Robertson was 3rd in 31:56.

 

Alex Parlane made it a Pakuranga double in the senior races winning the Senior Mens 12,000 metre event in 41:18,

over a minute ahead of Steven Lett (Takapune). Jonny McKee was 3rd in 43:00.

Other Senior Mens results Johan Vanhoovels  8th  44:49,  James Hand  17th  46:49

 

Pakuranga Masters Women also dominated their field over 6,000 m. Rachel Penny led out from the start, keeping

ahead of a group of W19 athletes but they slowly moved ahead. Rachel was first Master to finish in 25:13 and winning

her MW35 age group. Kathleen Payne was 4th in that age group in 32:18.

Melanie Cossar was 3rd Master overall in 26:31 to win the MW45 age group and Kristine Reid was 4th overall in 26:37

to win the MW40 age group.

 

Masters Men ran 8,000 metres ( 4 laps ), in the MM60 John Robinson was 2nd in 37:57 and Brian Payne

was 3rd in 40:42. David Harper was 2nd in the MM55 age group in 34:58 with Richard Thomson 11th in 48:43.

Neil Cheyne was was 11th in the MM50 age group with a time of 39:05.

 

Full results can be found on the Athletics Auckland website - www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

 

The North Harbour Cross Country results including times are also now on the AA website.

 

Final Grand Prix points have also been circulated with the following top positons for Pakuranga athletes

Masters Women 35  -  1st  Rachel Penny

                                 4th  Kathleen Payne

Masters Women 40  -  2st  Kristine Reid

Masters Women 45  -  1st  Melanie Cossar

Senior Men             -  1st  Alex Parlane

Masters Men 55     -  2nd  David Harper

Masters Men 60     -  2nd  John Robinson

                            -  3rd  Brian Payne

 

PRIZEGIVING for the Teams Cross Country , Auckland Cross Country Camps and

Cross Country Grand Prix winners will be held on Sunday 25th July 3 pm at the

John Walker Lounge, Mt Smart Stadium, O'Rourke Rd Penrose.

see attached flyer

 

 

This Saturday - July 24th - At the club there will be a Road Handicap event

 

Start 2 pm for those off "go" -  Please start off you correct time !!!

on the same road course as last year ( and earlier this year)

Short course 8.3 k (approx)  - for walkers, women and men 60+

                                           ( You can run the long course - see Chris Keith and notify starter)

Long course 10.1 k ( approx) - all men under 60

 

Please run and walk safe by staying on the footpaths -  no cutting corners.

 

 

Saturday July 31st  Road handicap.

 

Sunday August 22nd - Auckland Road Champs

 

 

Athletics New Zealand are looking for a National Cross Country and Road Selector

If you are interested see attached flyer

 

 

NZ Road Relays, for those interested the course maps are now on the Athletics NZ Website 

Registered club members intending to run this event should email me their intention

if you haven't already done so .

Please note you need to  be ANZ registered by 1st of August !

if you want to compete.

 

 

Sunday 14th November - Club Track Carnival and Club Reunion

Details of this event are attached

If you know of any past members who might be interested in this

Please forward the flyer to  them so they can register their interest on the club website

If you are interested also register on the club website www.pakrun.org.nz

 

The box for the Joggers and Walkers used Bra collection is still at the club rooms

Donations greatfully accepted.

 

Senior Cross Country and Road section : trophies - If you won a trophy or cup last year and haveit

sitting prominently (or otherwise) at home - can you please bring it back to the club by the end

of August - attention Bev Lorimer or Gaye Stratton,

 

Scott Dean is heading overseas at the end of the month - but before he leaves he wants some

names for the Timekeeping Roster for the Club Road Champs on Saturday September 11th

If you can help please see Scott before the end of the month ( email scott_dean666@hotmail.com )

 

 

And thats all from me this week

Remember - Please let me know any news or results

                   or if you no longer wish to receive these emails or change your email address

 

thanks

Richard

E news 5/7/2010 [Open | Close]

The Club's Senior Cross Country Champs where held yesterday (Saturday) with cloudy skies, light wind and firm to soft underfoot, good conditions for the 40 members who took part in the champs.

 

Kristine Reid was the first to finish, covering the short course in 24:14 to win the masters women 40 age group, 13 seconds ahead of Rachel Penny who won the masters women 35 age group.

John Robinson was the fastest man over the short course in 25:29, winning the masters men 60 age group, followed by Allan Sim in 26:45 (2nd Masters men 60).

Julie Devonshire was first walker in 48:07.

 

Senior Men ran 2 long laps plus a short lap (extra long course of approx 9.9k) and Alex Parlane completed that in 33:58 with James Hand 2nd in 36:38.

 

Over the long course (2 laps ) David Drummond was the quickest in 32:26 to be the first Masters' man home and win the masters' men 45 age group. Second was Mike Trathen in 35:08 to win the masters' men 35 age group..

 

On handicap Vikki Smaith and Kathleen Payne were joint winners of the Womens Cup with a time of 53:22.

We apologise to Kathleen for not announcing here equal win at the result announcements on Saturday.

Paul Taylor won the Mens Cup with a time of 52:56, runner up was Richard Smith with 53:05.

.

 

Summary of Results  Womens Champion    Mens Champion

Seniors                     Vikki Smith  28:52        Alex Parlane  33:58

Pre Masters  30-34    Leah Hirschfeld  27:31               

Masters  35-39          Rachel Penny  24:27     Mike Trathen 34:08

Masters  40-44          Kristine Reid  24:14  Lachlan Maclean 49:08

Masters  45-49                                        David Drummond 32:26

Masters  50-54         Gaye Stratton  34:57        Chris Keith  34:15

Masters  55-59          Bev Lorimer   38:35        David Harper 35:11

Masters  60-64                                           John Robinson 25:29  

Masters  65-69                                                  Kirk Lister 29:23

Masters  70+                                                     Alec Day  30:57

Walkers             Julie Devonshire  48:07   Maurie Neighbour 55:37

 

Handicap Winners

Walkers               Julie Devonshire  55:07

Seniors                Vikki Smith   53:22        Richard Smith  53:05

Masters  (35-49) Kathleen Payne  53:22  David Drummond  55:26

Masters 50-59                                              Neil Cheyne  53:51

Masters 60+                                                  Paul Taylor  52:56

 

Thanks to the members who helped with time keeping and marshalling and also those who were spectators.

 

Also at the Gold Coast half Marathon

Sam Dobson was 16th overall in a time of 1:08:47 - 5th Man 21-24 grade

 

 

That's it for now,

 

Richard

 

 

 

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Outside Events coming up in Q3

July
Sun 04 Kawerau Half-marathon/11km  
  www.kawerauharrierclub.co.nz/half_frontpage.php

Sun 11  Run Auckland Half-marathon/10km, Takapuna
  www.runauckland.co.nz/

Sun 18  Sri Chinmoy 20/10/5km, Domain
  nz.srichinmoyraces.org/races/auck
August
Sun 01  Taupo Half-marathon Fun Run
  www.taupohalfmarathon.org.nz/

Sun 08 Sri Chinmoy 20/10/5km, Domain
  nz.srichinmoyraces.org/races/auck
September
SAT 04  Whangamata Half-marathon/11/6km Fun Run
  www.coolrunning.co.nz/races/whangamata/

Sun 12  Sri Chinmoy 20/10/5km, Domain
 nz.srichinmoyraces.org/races/auck

E News 22/6/2010 [Open | Close]

The shortest day of this year has passed us by and now we can look towards more daylight to help keep the enthuisiasm to walk and run.

The calendar really heats up over the next few weeks for registered runners, but the club runners and walkers have something to look forward to too.

Just over a week away is  Saturday 3rd July  which brings the   Club Cross Country Champs
Everyone starts at 2 pm
Lets see how big a field we can get this year (33)
You must run the course designated for your age group.
All women, masters men 60+ and walkers do the short course of approx 6 k =short lap + long lap
All men under 60 to the long course of approx 8.1 k  = 2 full laps

In order to be considered for the championship results you must be wearing club uniform

Please arrive early
.
Also a request from Scott Dean for helpers on the day PLEASE!
See Scott at the club or email scott_dean666@hotmail.com
If you can help it will be much appreciated.

The North Island Cross Country Champs are now on Saturday 10th July at Spa Park in Taupo.
For Seniors and Masters, the club will again be paying the entry fees.
If you intend going please let me know ASAP. Names by Saturday July 3rd !!!!!  
Please consider doing this event on a great testing course - we need large numbers to re gain the club cup . The Cup is given on points for the first three from each club to finish.
Race 6     Masters Men 50+         6,000 m     11:55 am
Race 7     Masters Women 35+    5,000 m     12:15 pm
Race 11   Masters Men  35-49      6,000 m      1:35 pm
Race 12   Senior Women             5,000 m      1:55 pm
Race 13   Senior men                  9,000 m      2:20 pm
Prizegiving this year is at Tauhara College Hall 4 pm  (changed venue)
Further details including course map at www.taupoharriers.com

Saturday 17th July  Auckland Cross Country Champs.
Venue to be confirmed.

I know this is late notice but next Sunday is Panmures' King of the Mountain.
For late entries check out www.kingofthemountain.co.nz

While you are online - have you checked out the club website lately - news, results, photos (gallery)
www.pakrun.org.nz


Meanwhile this Saturday (26th June) is the 4th event of the Auckland Centre's Cross Country Grand Prix - the North Harbour Cross Country at Long Bay.
It is the shortest run of the season for seniors and masters and underfoot conditions should be firm, even with the rain that is forecast for the rest of the week.

Senior Women / Masters Women  4,000 m   race start  3:10 pm
Masters Men  4,000 m  race start  3:30 pm
Senior Men  4,000 m  race start  3:45 pm

At the club last Saturday was the White Horse Inn Trophy Cross Country Day.
"Hey", I can here members say " the White Horse Inn is know longer operating"
That might be true, but we still have the trophy to compete for on handicap.
Everyone competing did the short course (approx 6 k) by way of handicap.

The weather held out and underfoot conditions were excellent for this time of the year.
First woman on handicap was Sian Morrice with a handicap time of 54:17, 42 seconds ahead of Kristine Reid (54:59)
First man on handicap was Richard Thomson with a handicap time of 53:33, 12 seconds ahead of Lachlan Maclean (53:45)
Fastest woman was Kristine Reid  with a time of 23:44  which was also 4th fastest overall.
Fastest man was James Hand with a time of 20:09.

Results Summary  Handicap Winner       Fastest Time
Senior Women      Sian Morrice  54:17    Leah Hirschfeld  26:05
Masters Women    Kristine Reid  54:59   Kristine Reid  23:44
Walkers          Maurie Neighbour  54:39  Les Heywood  50:46
Masters Men 60+   John Robinson  54:04 John Robinson  25:49
Masters Men 50-59 Richard Thomson  53:33 Chris Keith  24:00
Masters Men 35-49 Lachlan Maclean  53:45  Simon Phillips  22:27

There was another Run Auckland event on Sunday at Western Springs.
Lisa Robertson won the womens' 20-29 grade in the 10 k event with a great time of 33:48.
Rosana Balle was 3rd in 37:12.
Courtney Martin was 2nd in the under 20 womens 10 k with a time of 40:40.

 
And something slightly different coming up.
My name is Daniel Lambert and I am a Fitness Consultant at the Lynfield Recreation and Youth Centre.
On the 28th August I will be holding a Strongman Competition at the Lynfield Recreation and Youth Centre - Lynfields Strongest Man. There will be 2 divisions - Novice and Opens, and 4 events - Log-Lift, Truck Pull, 60kg One-Arm Dumbbell Clean and Press and 250kg Tyre Flip.

All new and existing Meridian Energy users can now choose to have their account affiliated with a specific sport (Bowls, Swimming, Softball, Bike etc) and Meridian will then donate $15 to that sport.

Athletics New Zealand (ANZ) is one of the partnered sports and ANZ is encouraging you to choose ANZ as your affiliated sport.  Your chosen club will receive $5 a year and ANZ will receive $10 a year to be spent on development programmes to benefit members. 

This will apply while you are a Meridian customer (the campaign runs until the end of 2012).

Based on the different rates charged by each energy provider it may not be worth the $15 donation for people to change to Meridian, in some cases you'd just be better staying with your current provider and donating $15 to the club and ANZ yourself, but with winter here it's always worth a check to see who has the best deal,

and if it's Meridian then the club and ANZ can get some cash too.
 https://meridian.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/meridian.cfg/php/enduser/doc_serve.php?2=nzoc

 

 

 

E-News 16/6/2010 [Open | Close]

Last Saturday on the area adjacent to the Velodrome in Manukau City, the 3rd race of the Auckland Centre's Grand Prix series was held. This was the Teams' Cross Country Event.

In the Senior and Masters' womens race, Pakuranga won both team grades (Senior and Masters, the senior team did include masters).

In the actual race over 6,000 metres Annie Keown (ACA) won in 22:21, nine seconds ahead of Pakuranga's Penny Peskett (nee Malcolmson) and Lisa Robertson in 3rd 22:46. Michelle Hopkins was the first master.

In the Mens race Alex Parlane was first to finish the 10,000 m course in 33:15.

Full results should be on the Auckland Athletics' website soon.

 

The Xterra Auckland Trail run was also held at the weekend at Riverhead.

From the club, Leo Roper won the 6.3k short course overall  (and junior ) in 29:10.

Nick Hirschfeld won the mens' 12 k race in 53:24 and Leah (Hirschfeld) was 3rd in the open women in 1:06:24.

 

Bar Duty Roster

If you have volunteered to help on the bar please check the attached latest Roster from Matt.

 

 

At the club this Saturday - being about the shortest day of the year, we thought everyone should run the short course of the cross country.

It is a handicap event starting at 2 pm for those off go.

Be early to make sure you know the course and to check that you start off on the correct handicap time.

Overall handicap winners (woman and man) will receive the White Horse inn trophy.

 

Saturday 26th June  -  North Harbour Cross Country - Long Bay

 

Entry form attached
Senior Women / Masters Women  4,000 m   race start  3:10 pm.
Masters Men  4,000 m  race start  3:30 pm.
Senior Men  4,000 m  race start  3:45 pm.

Calendar Date Change

 

Saturday 3rd July     Club Cross Country Champs

Everyone starts at 2 pm - you must run the course designated for your age group.

The North Island Cross Country Champs are now on Saturday 10th July at Spa Park in Taupo.

For Seniors and Masters, the club will again be paying the entry fees.
If you intend going please let me know ASAP - Names by Saturday July 4th !!!!!  

Please consider doing this event which is on a great testing course - we need large numbers to re-gain the club cup . The Cup is given on points for the first three from each club to finish.
Race 6     Masters Men 50+         6,000 m     11:55 am
Race 7     Masters Women 35+    5,000 m     12:15 pm
Race 11   Masters Men  35-49      6,000 m      1:35 pm
Race 12   Senior Women             5,000 m      1:55 pm
Race 13   Senior men                  9,000 m      2:20 pm
Prizegiving this year is at Tauhara College Hall 4 pm  (changed venue)

Saturday 17th July  Auckland Cross Country Champs.

Venue to be confirmed.

And finally a note from Joggers and Walkers  - supporting Girl Guides

AN APPEAL TO THE WOMEN OF THE CLUB
PLEASE DONATE YOUR OLD BRAS TO CHARITY.
 
ON BEHALF OF THE GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION,  JOGGERS AND WALKERS ARE  COLLECTING BRAS,  TO BUILD A BRA CHAIN .

IT IS  HOPED TO BEAT THE AUSTRALIAN RECORD.
 
AFTERWARDS THE BRAS WILL BE SENT TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS OR TO AFRICA.

PLEASE BRING THEM TO THE CLUB AND PLACE IN THE SEALED BOX AT THE KITCHEN END OF THE CLUBROOMS
 
ALL SIZES AND CONDITION GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.

PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT THE GIRL GUIDES AND TO GIVE SUPPORT TO THE BRALESS WOMEN OF THE WORLD!

 

E - News 2/6/2010 [Open | Close]

Last Saturday was the Pakuranga and Howick Realty Cross Country : Grand Prix race 2 held at the club on a course similar to last year with just a couple of changes and it appeared to meet the approval of athletes. The weather in the main was reasonable and the course underfoot was firm, excellent really considering the rain over the last couple of weeks.

 

Thanks to the Sponsors Pakuranga and Howick Realty - if you are buying or selling property see them first - check out their website   www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

 

The following note of thanks from David Harper, race organiser  ( Thanks to David as well !!  )

“A big thanks to all club members who helped organise and made the Cross Country event last Saturday a great success, too many to mention individually but a credit to the club, thanks” 

 

Pakuranga did well in the results stakes as well,

Grade placegetters as follows

 

Senior Women  (6,190m) :  2nd  Lisa Robertson  22:51

Masters Women 35  (6,190m)  :  1st  Rachel Penny  24:35

Masters Women 40  (6,190m)  :  1st  Kristine Reid  24:10

Masters Women 40  (6,190m)  :  1st  Melanie Cossar  24:41

 

Senior Men  (10,120m)  :  1st  Alex Parlane  32:45

Masters Men 40  (8,155m)  :  2nd  Glenn Paterson  30:07

Masters Men 55  (8,155m)  :  3rd  David Harper  33:50

Masters Men 60  (8,155m)  :  2nd  John Robinson  36:07

                                           3rd  Brian Payne  38:07

Masters Men 65+  (8,155m)  :  2nd  Chris Martin

 

Full results available on the Athletics Auckland website www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

Some photos in the Gallery on the Club website - www.pakrun.org.nz

 

This Saturday 5th June  - Four Event Day  =  Hill Climb , Road , Mile , Cross Country  -

This is a great event to participate in - a remote start from the bottom of Lewisham Rd.    2 pm start.

Ron Johnson will also be celebrating his Birthday on this day, he will shout the bar and also provide spot prizes for the event.

 

Good Luck to those club members running in Christchurch this weekend in the Marathon or the Half. Hope the weather behaves !

 

Saturday 12th June - Teams Cross Country  - Grand Prix Event 3  - 

The Venue has been changed to the MANUKAU SPORTS BOWL - Velodrome

 

Senior Men & Masters Men                    at 1 pm  over 10,000 metres

Senior Women and Masters Women       at 1.50 pm over 6,000 metres

 

The club will pay for Senior / Masters entries  -

Please let me know by Sunday 6th June if you wish to be entrered by the club either by email or at the club on Saturday.

 

A link to the map of the event on the Auckland Website  http://www.athleticsauckland.co.nz/Article.aspx?ID=6552  

 

Anyone deciding to enter after this date will have to pay their own entry / late entry

 

Note : In case of posponement this event will be held on Sunday 13th June at the Pukekohe A & P Showgrounds

 

Saturday 19th June  White Horse Inn Trophy Cross Country Day - 2 pm start

A handicap cross country with EVERYONE doing the SHORT COURSE

 

Saturday 26th June  -  North Harbour Cross Country - Long Bay

Senior Women / Masters Women  4,000 m   race start  3:10 pm

Masters Men  4,000 m  race start  3:30 pm

Senior Men  4,000 m  race start  3:45 pm

 

Calendar Date Change

The North Island Cross Country Champs are now on Saturday 10th July at Spa Park in Taupo.

It is likely that the club will again pay entry fees for club members this year.

This means the 3rd July (Saturday) is likely to be the alternative date for the Club Cross Country Champs - to be confirmed.

 

Saturday 17th July  Auckland Cross Country Champs.

 

 

Please return email if you change email address or no longer want to receive the E News

 

E - News 9/6/2010 [Open | Close]

The weather was reasonable for the clubs Four Event Day last Saturday.
12 club members took part in this event with Alex Parlane winning 3 of the 4 events to take the overall win. James Hand was second.
The four events were:
Hill Climb - about 1 k up Lewisham and Bradbury road
Road run - back down Bradbury - along Cascades to Pakuranga road
One Mile - pass the Hockey grounds back to the clubrooms
and Cross Country - twice round the top field
Quite a gruelling event.
Sian Morrice was first woman and Ann Bradbury first Master Woman.
Mike Trathen was third overall and first master man and Alan Bradbury first masters' man over 50
We also celbrated Ron Johnsons birthday - thanks to Ron for the drinks at the bar and the prizes he gave out.

On Sunday, in less appealing weather in Christchurch, the SBS Marathon, half marathon and 10k were held. A cold 7 degress and rain greeted the participants.
In the Marathon,  Richard Swan was 14th overall in 2:39:42
In the Half Marathn,  Dale warrander was 8th overall in 1:07:15
Sam Dobson won the 10 k in 30:51 ahead of a field of over 1,000
Penny Peskett was second woman in 35:24 (20th overall) and Michelle Hopkins third woman in 35:49
- check out the race reports (including photos of Sam) and results via the coolrunning website www.coolruning.co.nz

Also on Sunday was the Aurora Handicap Marathon
Alec Day had a time of 4:16:27
To find out where this event is and more information about it read Alec's report as well as two other marathons he has run recently

Up Coming Events

This Saturday 12th June - Teams Cross Country  - Grand Prix Event 3  - 
The Venue is the MANUKAU SPORTS BOWL - Velodrome

Senior Men & Masters Men                    at 1 pm  over 10,000 metres
Senior Women and Masters Women       at 1.50 pm over 6,000 metres

A link to the map of the event on the Auckland Website  http://www.athleticsauckland.co.nz/Article.aspx?ID=6552

Anyone who hasn't entered will have to pay their own entry / late entry on the day.

Note : In case of posponement this event will be held on Sunday 13th June at the Pukekohe A & P Showgrounds.

Saturday 19th June  White Horse Inn Trophy Cross Country Day - 2 pm start
A handicap cross country with EVERYONE doing the SHORT COURSE = 6.1 k approx

Saturday 26th June  -  North Harbour Cross Country - Long Bay
Senior Women / Masters Women  4,000 m   race start  3:10 pm
Masters Men  4,000 m  race start  3:30 pm
Senior Men  4,000 m  race start  3:45 pm

Calendar Date Change
The North Island Cross Country Champs are now on Saturday 10th July at Spa Park in Taupo.
It is likely that the club will again pay entry fees for club members this year.
I will take names from next week. Entries are likely to close Saturday July 4th !!!!!
Please consider doing this event on a great testing course - we need large numbers to re-gain the club cup.
Race 6     Masters Men 50+         6,000 m     11:55 am
Race 7     Masters Women 35+    5,000 m     12:15 pm
Race 11   Masters Men  35-49      6,000 m      1:35 pm
Race 12   Senior Women             5,000 m      1:55 pm
Race 13   Senior men                  9,000 m      2:20 pm
Prizegiving this year is at Tauhara College Hall 4 pm.  (changed venue)

This means the 3rd July (Saturday) is likely to be the alternative date for the Club Cross Country Champs.
To be confirmed at committee meeting next Monday

Saturday 17th July  Auckland Cross Country Champs.

And finally a note from Joggers and Walkers  - supporting Girl Guides

AN APPEAL TO THE WOMEN OF THE CLUB
PLEASE DONATE YOUR OLD BRAS TO CHARITY.
 
ON BEHALF OF THE GIRL GUIDES ASSOCIATION,  JOGGERS AND WALKERS ARE  COLLECTING BRAS,  TO BUILD A BRA CHAIN .

 IT IS  HOPED TO BEAT THE AUSTRALIAN RECORD.
 
AFTERWARDS THE BRAS WILL BE SENT TO THE PACIFIC ISLANDS OR TO AFRICA.
 

 PLEASE BRING THEM TO THE CLUB AND PLACE IN THE SEALED BOX AT THE KITCHEN END OF THE CLUBROOMS
 
ALL SIZES AND CONDITION GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED.
 
PLEASE HELP US SUPPORT THE GIRL GUIDES AND TO GIVE SUPPORT TO THE BRALESS WOMEN OF THE WORLD!

 

 

And that's all for this week

 

Thanks

E - News 26/5/2010 [Open | Close]

Good Evening Everyone

 

Next Saturday  -  May 29 th  is the Pakuranga and Howick Realty Cross Country : Grand Prix race 2

 

Thanks to the Sponsors Pakuranga and Howick Realty - if you are buying or selling property see them first - check out their website   www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

 

8 am is course setup time - John Read needs about a dozen helpers to setup the course. This is a great way to get first hand knowledge of the course without too many people on it.

 

Please also bring some items for the Raffle

 

This Event is For Registered Runners Only - entries have now closed - Late Entries will be taken on the day $27

 

The race distances have changed from those on the entry form - they are now as below - with a brief outline of course

 

Race 1  2 laps  4225 m  

Race 2  3 and 4   1 lap  2260m

Race 5  3 laps  6190 m

Race 6  4 laps  8155 m

Race 7   5 laps  10120 m

 

Start on flat grass by toilet block,  around top of track, cross driveway around cricket clubrooms then around outside of top playing fields. Down fenceline on western end, cross carpark entrance down fence line to approx. end of rugby field then back up to track.

 

 

Saturday 5th June  - Four Event Day  =  Hill Climb , Road , Mile , Cross Country  -

This is a great event to participate in.

Ron Johnson will also be celebrating his Birthday on this day, he will shout the bar and also provide spot prizes for the event.

 

Saturday 12th June - Teams Cross Country  - Grand Prix Event 3  - 

Venue to be confirmed - Barry curtis Park is penciled in but has had renovations done so the venue may yet change.

The club will again pay for entries - further details next week.

 

Calendar Date Change

The North Island Cross Country Champs are now on Saturday 10th July at Spa Park in Taupo.

It is likely that the club will again pay entry fees for club members this year.

3rd July is likely to be the alternative date for the Club Cross Country Champs, to be confirmed.

 

NZ MARATHON CHAMPS - AUCKLAND MARATHON  : Sunday 31st October

The entries for this event were closed a few days ago. This follows the Half entries closing over a week ago.

 

RESULTS

 

On Sunday the Huntly Half Marathon was run and walked.

There were 1598 finishers in the run and 392 in the walk - a record field for the 30th anniversary of the event.

The event was also the NZ Half Marathon champs

2nd overall was Jonny McKee in 1:09:38, 17 seconds behind winner Aaron Pulford.

Alec Day won the M70-74 age group in 1:48:25.

In the Open Womens' Team event, the Pakuranga team of Lisa Robertson, Sarah Devoy and Renee Holtom were 2nd.

 

A full list of Pakuranga member results is attached - I found 17 members.

Check out full results on www.huntlyhalf.co.nz  and photos on the club website (Gallery)  -  www.pakrun.org.nz as well as www.marathonphotos.com

 

Last Saturday, the club held its annual Memorial Day where members remembered those that are no longer with us.

The event was a  Cross Country Handicap, with the Brenda Ames Cups at stake.

Sunnette Kennard ( 49:49 ) won the womens' Cup and Ron Johnson ( 53:33) won the mens.

 

Age Group handicap winners were

Senior Women     Sian Morrice  55:14

Senior Men    Nick Pannett  54:05

Masters Women    Donna Wallwork  53:47

Walkers    Sunnette Kennard

Masters Men 35-49    David Drummond  54:20

Masters Men 50-59    John Bower  53:42

Masters men 60+    Fred Burke  53:58

 

full results attached

 

Thats all for this week.

HEB X country results [Open | Close]

Results from the HEB XC races on Saturday attached (posted on the AAI website www.athleticsauckland.co.nz) .  Also attached below revised race distances, which due to a wee technical hitch with the Papakura measuring wheel were stated wrongly on the Entry Form.

 

Could you also all make sure that all athletes who registered last year and want to compete in the GP races get themselves re-registered.  If they are not registered up for this season and race with their transponder they will not show up in the results.  If however you have new athletes who have registered and not yet received their club transponder, or athletes have forgotten their transponders on race day, they need to go to the registration desk at the race venue and get a Visitor Transponder for the day at a cost of $10 with a $5 refund on return after the race.  This is extremely important from a results point of view.

 

Also all those athletes running Huntly Half that want to be considered for the Auckland Half Marathon Championships need to make sure they are registered before this weekend.

 

Cheers

Raewyn Rodger

AAI

HEB DAY 15th May 2010  Actual race distances

Race 0 - U8B + U8G 
Distance = 1043m
(across behind Start line then turn right to finish chute)
 
Race 1 – B10 + G10
Distance = 2771m
(One Full lap)

Race 2 – B12 + G12
Distance = 2771m
(One Full lap)

Race 3 – G14
Distance = 3282m
(Small loop = 511m + Full lap = 2771m)

Race 4 – B14 + W16
Distance = 4141m
(Medium loop =  1370m  + Full lap = 2771m)

Race 5 - W19 + SW / MW
Distance = 5542m
(Two Full laps)

Race 6 – M16 / M19
Distance = 5542m
(Two Full laps)

Race 7 - SM / MM
Distance = 8313m
(Three Full laps)

E News 19/5/2010 [Open | Close]

Last Saturday was the first event in the Auckland Centres Cross Country Grand Prix Series.

Papakura club hosted the HEB Cross Country at the Pukekohe A & P Showgrounds.

The weather looked promising in the morning but the heavy rain arrived about 1 o'clock but had eased off and cleared away just before the Senior and Masters' Womens' race at 2 pm

Despite all the rain, underfoot conditions were still very good.

Annie Keown of ACA won the Senior Womens race in 20:20 over the just over 5 k distance.

Pakuranga got the quinella in the Masters Womens race with Melanie Cossar 1st in 22:05 ahead of Kristine Reid in 22:11.

Stephen Lett (Takapuna) won the Senior Mens race in 27:30 for just over 8 k,

Pakurangas' Alex Parlane was 2nd in 27:36.

About 20 senior and masters runners from the club participated on Saturday.

Full results should be posted on the Athletics Auckland website in the next day or two.

www.athleticsauckland.co.nz

 

At the Club Next Saturday is Memorial Day, when we remember club members that are no longer with us.

The day's event will be a  Cross Country handicap with zero handicappers starting at 2 pm.

The Brenda Ames Cups will be presented during announcements.

The course will be the same as that used for the last couple of Saturdays with participants heading West around the top of the track from the start .

Please start off from your correct time. You must wear your uniform and have paid your fees to be eligible for a result.

 

Also on Saturday it will be a great opportunity for ANZ registered members to enter the Pakuranga and Howick Realty Cross Country - to be held at the club on Saturday 29th.

Entry Form attached or download from the club website www.pakrun.org.nz

We thank Pakuranga and Howick Realty for their support of this event. Check out their website  www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

If you come to the club this Saturday it will mean that you can help move the Long Jump Pit Covers that are by the carpark and require manually moving from the proposed course, also the club cross country course
Also remember these:
Course Setup  Saturday 29th May  8 AM     

A dozen helpers PLEASE to help John Read setup the course.
There's no mountains on the course so it shouldn't take long - morning tea provided

Raffle :  Please bring GOODIES for the raffle  - the raffle is an integral part of the event.

Best to remember to bring something this Saturday !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

On Sunday is the New Zealand Half Marathon Champs being held at the Huntly Half Marathon.

Details through website www.huntlyhalf.co.nz or on the entry form at the club.

Entries have closed, but late entries will be taken on Sunday ( $55 for the half marathon)

The half starts at 10 am.

CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  -  Wednesday 26th May   7.30 pm

More nominations are required for management committee -  these will be taken from the floor on Wednesday night.

THE PAKURANGA ATHLETICS CHARITABLE TRUST AGM will be held at 7.00pm - prior to the Club AGM.
The Trust is responsible for the recently completed Stage 1 of the Track administation building and for sourcing funding for proposed stages 2 & 3.


CLUB WEBSITE
Is still being regularly updated with news and results
.www.pakrun.org.nz        thats   www.pakrun.org.nz

 

>>>>>>   Checkout the photos under Gallery  - Senior Cross Country and Road Section.
If you have any news of interest for the website please forward to Jackie Russell - email jackrussell@clear.net.nz

 

Calendar Date Change:

The North Island Cross Country Champs are now on Saturday 10th July at Spa Park in Taupo.

It is likely that the club will again pay entry fees for club members this year.

An alternative date for the Club Cross Country Champs will be advised shortly,

 

 

NZ MARATHON CHAMPS - AUCKLAND MARATHON  : Sunday 31st October
This message from Athletics NZ
Hello all,
 
A reminder that the 2010 Athletics New Zealand Marathon Championships are being held in conjunction with the Adidas Auckland Marathon on 31 October 2010. This is a reminder to advise your club members to carry out the entry process NOW to avoid disappointment. Last year entries to the event sold out on 15 June and at this stage entries are well ahead of expectations.
 
Athletics New Zealand is not in a position to reserve entry spots in this event. Entrants must complete their entry via the official adidas Auckland Marathon website http://www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz
 
Please communicate with athletes within your club who may be considering competing in the championships and make them aware of this and their need to carry out the entry process NOW to ensure their entry.
 
Leanne Asher
Competitions & Events Manager
Athletics New Zealand

And thats all for this E News

 

Richard

E News 12/5/10 [Open | Close]

Hi Everyone

Yes - Lots of IMPORTANT Running Allsorts (no liquorice) in this week's Senior Cross Country and Road E News

REGISTRATIONS
Well done to those members from last year who have rejoined the club again and Welcome to the new members who have joined.

There are however over 40 of last year's members who have not yet rejoined the club this year by paying their registartion fees. If you are intending to run at the club or for the club this year please sign up as soon as possible. Registration forms are available at the clubrooms or on the club Website www.pakrun.org.nz

Those of you who are running at the club and haven't paid are likely to find your results not registered.
If you are coming to the club for the social side of things only then you should be a paid up Social Member !

If anyone wants to register before Saturday in order to race at HEB Cross Country then Tracey Calway needs your registration form by Wednesday night (12th May) at the latest in order to send in details to Athletics Auckland.
Email calway@xtra.co.nz  or phone 535 8601

Also, if you are racing at HEB please only use transponders issued this year. 
Last year’s ones won’t work and should be returned. 
We don’t want anyone disappointed at not having a finish time recorded.
Tracey will be out at HEB if anyone needs to collect this years' transponder for their race.

HEB CROSS COUNTRY : Saturday May 15th        Pukekohe Showgrounds
Ordinary Entries have now closed but late entries will be taken on the day - Seniors and Masters cost $24
Late entries taken up to 30 minutes prior to race start.
Race 5    Senior Women & Masters Women & Women 19   starts 2pm run over 5 k
Race 7    Senior Men & Masters Men    starts 3 pm run over 7.5 k
A Reminder from the centre that NO electronic devices to be worn in ears  ( I pods etc)
Anyone wanting to carpool, meet at the club at 12,30 pm.

CLUB WEBSITE
Have you visited the new look website lately - regularly updated with news and results.
www.pakrun.org.nz        thats   www.pakrun.org.nz
If you have any news of interest for the website please forward to Jackie Russell - email jackrussell@clear.net.nz

PAKURANGA AND HOWICK REALTY CROSS COUNTRY  :  Saturday 29th May
Thanks to Ron Johnson and Pakuranga and Howick Realty for sponsoring this event.
Please make use of their services when buying and selling property www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

Your support in helping with this major fundraiser for the section is required, please help where you can when asked. Marshalls, course setup and take down and registrations will be the main areas requiring man and woman power.
Registered runners only can run the event - entry forms at the club or on the club website  www.pakrun.org.nz
The race distances will not be quite those on the entry form, actual distances to be confirmed shortly.
Entries close Monday 24th May  - the best way to enter will be come to the club on Saturday 22nd

If you come this will mean that you can help move the Long Jump Pit Covers that are by the carpark and require manually moving from the proposed course, also the club cross country course

Course Setup  Saturday 29th May  8 AM      A dozen helpers PLEASE to help John Read setup the course
There's no mountains on the course so it shouldn't take long - morning tea provided.

Raffle :  Please bring GOODIES for the raffle  - the raffle is an integral part of the event.

CLUB ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING  -  Wednesday 26th May   7.30 pm

AGM THE PAKURANGA ATHLETICS CHARITABLE TRUST AGM will be held at 7.00pm - prior to the Club AGM.
The Trust is responsible for the recently completed Stage 1 of the Track administation building and for sourcing funding for proposed stages 2 & 3.

CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP EVENT  :  Saturday 22nd May  2 pm start.
An amendment to the calendar - this day will now be MEMORIAL DAY
The Cross Country course will remain the same as it has been for the last two handicap days with first 300 metres or so going round the top of the track and the finish straight to the clock from the trees - not going around the top of the track.
Reminders -  start on your correct time.
                   wear your uniform.                                        
                   don't wear I Pods.

 

John Robinson still has Adidas Spike Running Shoes for sale at $40 each - proceeds to the section

SOLID ENERGY HUNTLY HALF MARATHON  :  Sunday 23rd May   10 am
New Zealand Half Marathon Champs -
30th Anniversary of the event - finishers receive medal.
Also Auckland Half Marathon Champs.
One of the Major Spot Prizes is a trip for two under the Waikato river - a Huntly East Underground Mine visit.
Entries Close  13th May  That's this Thursday @ www.coolrunning.co.nz
Associated Mizuno 10 k  starts 11:10 am.

NZ MARATHON CHAMPS - AUCKLAND MARATHON  : Sunday 31st October
This message from Athletics NZ
Hello all,
 
A reminder that the 2010 Athletics New Zealand Marathon Championships are being held in conjunction with the Adidas Auckland Marathon on 31 October 2010. This is a reminder to advise your club members to carry out the entry process NOW to avoid disappointment. Last year entries to the event sold out on 15 June and at this stage entries are well ahead of expectations.
 
Athletics New Zealand is not in a position to reserve entry spots in this event. Entrants must complete their entry via the official adidas Auckland Marathon website http://www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz
 
Please communicate with athletes within your club who may be considering competing in the championships and make them aware of this and their need to carry out the entry process NOW to ensure their entry.
 
Leanne Asher
Competitions & Events Manager
Athletics New Zealand

 

RESULTS

CROSS COUNTRY HANDICAP  :  Saturday 8th May

Another 40 plus field took on the dry conditions again on Saturday with nearly half bettering their handicap.

James Hand was first Man to finish on handicap 52:44, and Kathleen Payne first woman on 53:53

 

Summary of results                    Handicap                         Fastest

Walkers                            Maurie Neighbour  56:00         Julie Devonshire  48:52

Masters Men 60+              Harold Shute  53:25                6 k    Eric Meredith  27:56

                                                                                    8.1 k Chris Martin  41:16

Masters Men 50-59            Alan Bradbury  52:52              John Read  33:53

Masters Men 35-49            Paul Williams  54:35              David Drummond  33:29

Senior Men                       James Hand  52:44                 Alex Parlane  53:23

Senior Women                  Leah Hirschfeld  54:19            Leah Hirschfeld  26:49

Masters Women                Kathleen Payne  53:53           6 k   Jackie Russell  28:02

                                                                                    8.1 k  Kristine Reid  33:08

Full results attached - also available on the club website  www.pakrun.org.nz

 

YMCA WOMENS ROAD RACES  :  Sunday 9th  Greenlane

Sarah Devoy won the 10 k event in 40:59

 

RUN AUCKLAND SERIES  :  Sunday 9th May  Musick Point

The 10 k event:

Debbie Garland was 3rd in the Womens 40-49 in 45:17

Courtney Martin was 2nd in the Womens U 20 in 42:05

Leo Roper was 2nd in the Mens U 20 in 37:26

 

 

Thats all for this week

Cheers

Richard

E News 7/5/2010 [Open | Close]

Good Evening Everyone

 

The Rotorua Marathon was the feature event last Saturday, held in good marathon running conditions, cool with some light rain around and little wind. Only nine club members tackled the marathon which was also the club's Marathon championship event. This number is well down from that of a few years ago where around twenty would compete.

Dale Warrander (who recently rejoined the club, and living on the Gold Coast) was first overall in a time of 2:26:54.

Kathleen Payne was the first woman from the club to finish in a time of 4:58:45.

 

Club Championship Age Group Winners

Masters Women             Kathleen Payne    4:58:45

Masters Men 35-49         Lachlan Maclean    4:04:24

Masters Men 50-59         John Bower    3:50:26

Masters men 60+           Allan Shadbolt    3:43:07

Note that Dale Warrander and Alec Day were not wearing club uniform and therefore not eligible for club Championships.

Summary of results attached.

Full results and photos on the Rotorua Marathon website www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz

 

Recent results from other marathons around the world.

        Montauban Marathon   France   28th March

        Alec Day    4:02:21    1st M70+

 

        Boston Marathon   19th April

        Alec Day    3:59:42

        Richard Bright    3:21:06

 

        Paris Marathon    11th April

       Glenn Patterson    2:38:30    10th M40-45   120th overall

 

Cross Country handicap was the club event of the day last Saturday with good numbers participating (over 40) in good conditions - come next Saturday to make the most of the good ground conditions (hopefully)  while they are still around.

Jackie Russell was the first woman on handicap in  53:34 and  Gregg Dodds was the first man in 52:40.

Many were under their handicap time, this may have been due to the late course change which ended up slightly shorter

Summary of results  Handicap Winner      Fastest Time

Senior Women         Vikki Smith  54:18    Kirsty Birt  30:49

Masters Women      Jackie Russell  53:34 6k  Debbie Garland  26:01 8.1k  Kristine Reid  33:54 

Walkers                  Maurie Neighbour  54:16  Ron Johnson  46:52

Senior Men             Matthew Sweetingham  54:12  Matt Sweetingham  36:12

Masters men 35-49  Mike Trathen  0:54:38  David Drummond  33:23

Masters Men 50-59  Karl Sutton  52:49       Chris Keith  33:58

Masters men 60+    Greg Dodds  52:40   6k  Barry Weston  31:47

8.1k  John Robinson  36:31

List of results attached.

 

 

Club Annual General Meeting  - more commonly known as the AGM.

This is the "Management AGM" and will be held at the clubrooms at Lloyd Elsmore Park, Cascades Road on Wednesday 26th May starting at 7.30 pm.

 

The AGM for the PACT Trust (for the track)  will precede the clubs AGM - starting at 7 pm.

The PACT Trust has positions open for the executive positions of the Trust, for expression of interest email  Linda Mitchell tlmitch@ihug.co.nz

 

A REMINDER that to vote at the AGM you need to have paid your subs for the year.

If you are using the club facilities and running at the club or outside events YOU SHOULD HAVE PAID YOUR SUBS BY NOW.

Anyone competing in handicap events at the club who hasn't paid their subs will not receive any handicap points.

Copies of the Registration form can be downloaded from the clubs website www.pakrun.org.nz or a hard copy at the club. Anyone paying their subs this Saturday can give them to me as Tracey Calway will not be at the club.

For those of you not running or walking but are enjoying the social side of the club, you should have Social Membership.

 

Bob Smith is taking any nominations for Volunteer of the Year, being sought by the Manukau city council

Nomination form attached

 

This Saturday at the club there will be a Cross Country handicap event (counting points) starting at 2pm for those off go (zero handicap).

PLEASE check the attached Time Keeping Roster to see if you are helping with Timekeeping or Marshalling over the next couple of months

 

Sunday 9th May - Run Auckland 5 and 10 k events at Bucklands Beach - www.runauckland.co.nz

Enter online Friday or on Saturday on the Day

 

Saturday 15th May  Grand Prix Cross Country No 1  HEB Cross Country conducted by Papakura club - at Pukekohe.

Senior and Masters Women - 5 k - 2 pm start.

Senior and Masters Men  -  7.5 k - 3 pm start.

Entries close NEXT MONDAY MAY 10th

Entry form attached.

 

 

Saturday 22nd May  Cross Country Handicap    Now  MEMORIAL DAY    2pm start

 

Please note the change of date from the Calendar for Memorial Day

 

 

Sunday 23rd May New Zealand Half Marathon Champs - Huntly Half Marathon. 
30th Anniversary of the event - finishers receive medal
.Also Auckland Half Marathon Champs
Entries Close  13th May   www.coolrunning.co.nz

 

Saturday 29th May    Pakuranga and Howick Realty Cross Country at the club.

Grand Prix Cross country event number 2.

Entry form on the club website - please let everyone know.

Club Helpers will be required for this major fundraising event.

Saturday 3rd July    North Island Cross Country Champs - Spa Park  Taupo

And thats all for this week

 

Richard

Southland Centennial Relays & E News [Open | Close]

Hi Everyone

The Auckland area Cross Country season got into full swing on Saturday with the Southland Centenial Relays being held at Owairaka, Memorial Park . The weather was kind and the ground still very dry.
Pakuranga was there with a large contingent of juniors, senior and masters, in fact over 100 entered all together, and there was quality as well as the numbers with wins in 3 of the 5 sections.

Senior Women, Masters Women and Senior Men won their grades, Juniors second and third to the second Masters Womens team.
Closest to their estimated times - the Juniors took a clean sweep 1st, 2nd and 3rd, and 1st to the third Masters women team
Summary of Pakuranga results:
Senior Women :  teams were 1st  (33:32) , (Michelle Hopkins had 2nd fastest individual time (11:05) with Kelsi Patterson 3rd and Sarah Devoy 4th.)   6th (37:12) and 12th (47:58)  North harbour Bays were 2nd (35:17)
Masters Women : Teams were 1st (2nd overall womens team 33:32) [Rachel Penny 2nd, Kristine Reid 3rd ,Jane Anderson 5th ] 3rd (39:59) , 6th (44:43) , 7th (45:08) and 12th (51:10)  Takapuna were 2nd (35:02)
Senior Men   teams were  1st  (46:15) [ Ryans Sissons 1st overall 9:03 , Sam Dobson 2nd= 9:06] 6th (49:25) and 10th (54:35)  2nd was Wesley (47:16)
Masters Men  teams were 5th (57:18) , 8th (1:00:38) , 9th (1:03:35) and 13th (1:12:01 - 5 minutes under their estimate)

Full results on the Athletics Auckland website- www.athleticsauckland.co.nz


Also available on the AA website is full details of the 2010 Grand Prix Cross Country Series including entry details

As part of the series,  Paukuranga host the second event on Saturday May 29th.
The Committee thanks Ron Johnson and Pakuranga and Howick Realty for sponsoring this event.
Check out their website www.pakurangahowickrealty.co.nz

The dates for other Grand Prix events are
Saturday 15th May      HEB  -                        Pukekohe showgrounds
Saturday 12th June    Auckland Teams       Barry Curtis Park
Saturday 26th June    North Harbour            Long Bay Regional Park
Saturday 17th July     Auckland Champs     Barry Curtis Park


Good luck to the few brave club members making their way to Rotorua for the Marathon on Saturday, this is the club champs, and those participating must be financial to receive club awards.

Also on Saturday at the club there will be a Cross Country handicap event (counting points) starting at 2pm for those off go (zero handicap)

Saturday 8th May  - Cross Country Handicap

Sunday 9th May - Run Auckland 5 and 10 k events at Bucklands Beach - www.runauckland.co.nz

Sunday 23rd May New Zealand Half Marathon Champs - Huntly Half Marathon 
30th Anniversary of the event - finishers receive medal
Also Auckland Half Marathon Champs
Entries Close  13th May   www.coolrunning.co.nz

Saturday 3rd July    North Island Cross Country Champs - Spa Park  Taupo

An Important Security Note from the Soccer Club

Unfortunately we had a reminder last Saturday that there are many scumbags out there when one of our youth parents had his bag with wallet and car keys stolen from Lloyd Elsmore Park while he was referreeing.
To cap it off the cheeky buggars then wandered around the carparks to find and steal his car.
Please keep your valuables with you and keep an eye out for anyone that looks like they are not there to watch the football.

 

E- News 22/4/10 [Open | Close]

Last Saturday at the club was the first Cross Country handicap event for the year and what a great turnout there was with over 50 athletes starting.

Even with some rain during the week the courses were still very dry, they were very well marked but I hear some still went the wrong way.

Next time you run the course please check the maps even if you think you know where your grade's course goes.

 

Overall on handicap Sian Morrice wes the first woman home in 53:17 and Greg Dean was first man in 53:30

Summary of results                 Handicap winner               Fastest time

Senior Women                     Sian Morrice  53:17          Leah Hirschfeld  28:12

Masters Women                  Bev Lorimer  54:00           Jackie Russell  30:56

Senior Men                          Nick Pannett  56:37         Nick Pannett  36:22

Masters Men 35                  Mike Trathen  54:20          David Drummond  35:38

Masters Men 50                  Greg Dean  53:30             Chris Keith  34:44

Masters Men 60+                Jim Dun  54:07                 Chris Martin  31:09

Walkers                              Christine Burns  54:18      Christine Burns  54:48

 

Full results attached and on the club website  www.pakrun.org.nz

 

Other Recent Results

Xterra 21k offroad in Rotorua on Saturday 10th , Raewyn Blair 7th 40+ woman in 1:47:39 and Chris Martin 35th man in 40+ in 1:56:34

 

Mission Bay Peoples Triathlon on Sunday  Brian Payne 1st in 60-69 age group in the standard Triathlon distance in 2:30:25 (swim 1500, Bike 40, run 10 ) and Sonia Webb did the sprint Tri in 1:32:36 (500, 20, 5 ).

 

Pakuranga Monday Night 5 k

1st man Geoff Rickerby in 18:06 and Sarah Devoy 1st woman in 18:57

 

Next Monday is the final Monday night 5 k for the season

Please be early  - let's see if we can set an attendance record - everyone be there = 6pm start

Special prizes from Brookes and Highland Park Jewellers  - you have to be at prizegiving to receive the prizes

 

O'Hagans 5 k  on Tuesday  Scott Winton 1st in 15:04 and Cameron Bennetts 4th in 18:57

 

 

Next Saturday Pakuranga has 16 senior and masters teams running at the Southland Centenial Relays , good racing and good luck to you all.

Come and support the teams   -  Senior and Master Women at 1 pm and Men at 3pm. Juniors at 2pm

There is a cross country pack run at the club.

 

Saturday week 1st May there is the Rotorua Marathon which is the club champs. - please let me know if you are running so I can check out results.

There will be  a Cross Country handicap at the club also on this day.

 

Saturday May 8th  Cross Country handicap at the club

 

Saturday May 15th  HEB Cross Country Grand Prix event at Pukekohe showgrounds

 

New Zealand Half Marathon Champs - Huntly Half Marathon  Sunday 23rd May

30th Anniversary of the event - finishers receive medal

Also Auckland Half Marathon Champs

Entries Close  13th May   www.coolrunning.co.nz

 

New Zealand Marathon Championships  -  Auckland Marathon  - Sunday October 31st

Entries opened Wednesday April 7th

Entries are likely to fill quickly - so enter early if you think you will run this event

www.aucklandmarathon.co.nz

Please take note, from the Race Director who manages any elite entry requests. Whilst this number is limited, if you are a 2:35 runner he would at least make sure you get a start even if the event is sold out.

Entry and accommodation assistance etc.. is for 2:25 and under and available on written application.The best bet is to enter now to guarantee a entry even if you are an elite. 

 

 

 

E-News 14/4/10 [Open | Close]

The Club Half Marathon Championships were held at the club last Saturday afternoon with warm weather and a light wind.

Numbers competing this year were on a par with previous year and leading times for the course, first used last year, were faster than last year.

First man to finish was Damian Brannigan with a time of 1:30:00  (splits 7.5k  31:35 and 13.5 k 57:04) from Geoff Rickerby  1:35:30  ( 32:10 , 59:10 ) and Chris Keith  1:35:57  ( 33:30 , 1:02:30 )

First woman was Kristine Reid in a time of1:36:46  ( 33:30 , 1:01:44 ) and 5th overall. Second was Kathleen Payne  2:03:57  ( 43:54 , 1:18:55 ) and then Julie Devonshire  3:04:59

Winning times last year were 1:35:59 for men and 1:48:24 for women

 

Age Group Winners were

Senior Women      Kathleen Payne    2:03:57

Masters Women    Kristine Reid    1:36:46

Women Walker     Julie Denonshire    3:04:59

Senior Men           Geoff Rickerby    1:35:30

Masters Men 35-49    Damian Brannigan    1:30:00

Masters Men 50-59    Chris Keith    1:35:57

Masters Men 60-69    Brian Payne    1:42:20

Masters Men 70+      Barry Weston    2:14:31

full results attached

 

Results are also on the Club Website  www.pakrun.org.nz under results, the weekly handicap results are also listed there. The sections news items are listed under Senior Cross Country and Road Section.

 

The Ohope Half marathon was held last week (4th April) with Nick Pannett winning with a time of 1:12:58

Hannah Parker was 7th overall and 2nd woman in a time of 1:23:26.

 

The Whenuapai Half marathon last Sunday saw the following club members finishing:

Rodney Thorne  1st Walker in 2:17:34

Steve Williamson  1:33:31  35th      Alan Bradbury  1:36:37  46th     

Debbie Garland  1:38:18  52nd - 2nd Women

Alan Sim  1:49:38  88th     

 

O'Hagans 5 k last week (6th April) was won by Scott Winton in 15:39  and Alex Parlane  5th in 16:38

Scott won the event again this week in 15:25

 

The Pakuranga 5 k on Monday night was won by Sam Franklin in 17:11 with Charlotte Brown first female in 20:26

There are only 2 more 5 k s on Monday nights before the winter break

Monday 26th is the final night .

Thanks to Bruce and his team of helpers for the effort put into the event .

A reminder of the course records - Women,  Sam Warriner  17:24 , Men,  Ryan Sissons  15:26 and Walkers,  Rodney Thorne  29:04

 

 

At the club next Saturday (17th) starting at 2 pm, will be the first Cross Country Handicap event for the year

The 2 pm start is for those off "go" handicap (zero)

Please be early - for the following reasons:

-  Check out the new course.

-  To ensure you start off the correct handicap - no points if you don't.

-  Pay your club fees if you haven't already done so.

The courses:

All Women and Masters Men 60 +    6.0 k     -   1 small lap as for last year then the long lap.

Masters Men 35-59     -  2 long laps as for 2 years ago.

Senior Men   -  9.9 k  short lap then 2 long laps.

There are some construction areas around the course so some minor changes may be made on the day.

If anyone wants to run a longer course - contact Chris Keith for a handicap for that distance chris.keith@xnet.co.nz

 

There are Adidas spikes cross country shoes for sale at the club - $40 each - see John Robinson at the club.

 

For those who have put their name up for the Bar Duty Roster - check out the Roster attached.

Dare anyone not to turn up on the right day and cause the bar not to be open  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Saturday 24th April is the Southland Centenial relays at Owairaka.

Those who want to run this event should have been contacted by their selector, if not, contact him or her as entries close for club teams on Sunday

Walkers this year are also able to participate - if you have not already received an email on this and are interested please let me know as there is no Masters' Men 35-49 selector at present - John Read is taking names.

Anyone wanting to take on this selector's role please contact Natalie Seay

 

 

A Note from Management :

Please note that anyone, old or young, caught wearing spikes in the clubrooms will be given a warning. For a second offence they will be stood down for the remainder of the season.
So please express this to  all - no exceptions!
 
Judie

Management Secretary

 

E news 30/3/2010 [Open | Close]

Good Evening Everyone

 

Next Saturday the 3rd April - Easter Saturday  -  the event at the club has been changed from that

advertised on the calendar

It will now be a Road Handicap -  NOT  Cross Country - so no need to bring those spikes -

Start time will still b the same  -  2 pm

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The cross country course has fencing work being done around the track and excavations near the base ball  rugby grounds

and there is also a baseball tournament on.

 

When running a handicap event - if you have been given a handicap PLEASE start off it -

 it makes it much easier for the starter and for the results person.

A reminder that you will lose handicap points for not starting on time, not wearing the correct club singlet

and wearing i pod etc.

 

Saturday 10th April Club Half Marathon Champs

Walkers 12 noon    

Runners  1 pm

If you want to make up a relay team of 3 - each doing approximately 7 k please let me know

The course is the same as last year - a word attachment giving details of the course is attached

 

Helpers required for the Half Marathon - at drink stop and for marshalling

contact Scott Dean - 534 7696   scott_dean666@hotmail.com

 

Pakuranga Monday Night 5 k -  NO EVENT Easter Monday   returns April 12th

 

Saturday April 17th - Cross Country Handicap

 

Saturday April 24th  Southland Centenial Relays - Owairaka 

Selectors will be taking names or this event over the next 2 weeks  -  its only 3 k each

and the course is flat.

 

Club Website - it has had some cosmetic changes again - have another look  -  www.pakrun.org.nz

 

The New Track at the park - yes you can use it  - please use the outer lanes for training

also stay off the surrounding soil as the contractors have planted grass seed

 

Club Registrations : thanks to everyone who has paid so far

Next Saturday the Calways will not be at the club - but I will be happy to take any Senior

registration forms and payments.

 

Sponsorship : This year we are looking for a new Sponsor of the

Clubs Grand Prix Cross Country event which will be held on Saturday 29th May

This event attracts nearly 400 athletes of all ages from the Auckland region

and is the largest event in the series.

If you (or your company) are interested in sponsoring this event

or you know of someone who may be -

please advise someone on the committee as soon as possible - thanks

 

Recent Results

 

Club Road Handicap - Saturday 27th April

The second road handicap for the year was held on Saturday on warm partly cloudy conditions

with nearly 40 participating

Provisional Results                                Handicap Winner                Fastest Time

Senior Women                                  Vikki Smith    1:00:25            Vikki Smith    42:40

Senior Men                                      John Pita    57:48                  Scott Russell    39:52

Masters Women                               Kathleen Payne    59:43        8.3 k  Sonia Webb    46:47

                                                                                                 10.1 k Kristine Reid    44:06

Masters Men  35-49                         Lachlan Maclean    1:07:20     Mike Trathen    53:40

Masters Men  50-59                         Barry O'Brien    58:50             Steve Williamson    43:43

Masters Men  60+                            Bill Carlaw    1:00:14              8.3 k  Barry Weston    44:33

                                                                                                 10.1 k John Robinson    46:05

Walkers                                          Julie Devonshire    1:00:20      Julie Devonshire    1:03:50

 

Full results will be at the club next Saturday and put on the club website when available

 

Rangitoto Motutapu Half Marathon off Road -

Debbie Garland finished in a time of 2:27:29 , 11th overall and 2nd Masters Woman

Chris Keith finished in a time of 2:02:45 , 22nd overall.

 

Run Auckland event - Waiatarua Reserve

10 k    Renee Holtom  2nd w20-29   42:44

          Jonny McKee  1st  M30-39   34:22

 

The Pakuranga Monday Night 5 k this week was won by Jay Wallwork in a time of 18:45

 

And finally a tale from Tarawera - 

 

Hi Everyone -  here is my report from Tarawera.

An ultramarathon ah. Its amazing what you commit to over a glass of wine. Yea ive done ironman a few times and walked the 100k oxfam, this should be a walk in the park. Yea right.

There was four of us in our little groups and we trained and trained and trained, but still nothing prepares you for the day.

The course starts from the Redwoods visitors centre in Rotorua, heads out to the Blue Lakes, through to Lake Okataina. Then the Tarawera falls and finally throught forestry road to Kawarau. If you ever get a chance to do this as a walk with a group, its spectacular.

The first 35kms are the hardest part of the course. Lots of up up up and single track bush crashing stuff. When we first trained on it, they hadnt cleared the course so there were  lots, and i mean a lots of blood and tears and toy tossing. By the time you get to Okataina your a bit shattered, but knowing whats ahead you push on. The next part of the race is the most beautiful. You head along the lake side, then into the forest where you encounter lots of beautiful groves. Then onto the Tarawera falls. A spectacle in themselves. The last part is mostly forestry road, but still very pleasant.

My race didnt quite go to plan, as a have a hamstring impingement, that likes to raise its ugly head every so often, especially on long distance. So at 40km it went bang. I thought if i can get to the falls and pick up Lorna (you can have a companion runner for the last 30k) i would be fine. I wasn't going down without a fight. So with a hop skip and a few swear words worked my way to the end which as actually 86km total.

It was still a really good day. The support was amazing, thanks to Lorna, Kristine and John. What are friends for. When you get to the 70km mark and they are standing there with a speights just for me, oh glory times. The aid stations were great, they had catered for $50 per person, so there was lollies, cookies, chips, power bars, gels, coke, mountain dew. Children singing and performing it was great.

Ultramarathons really test not only your physical strength, but your mental strength, and i think everyone should consider doing one in there life. As you learn quite alot of what you and your body are capable of.

So i now hang up my off road shoes and contemplate getting on my bike and training for Ironman Japan in June. The next ultramarathon, hmmmm hopefully the kepler in December and then onto the 100k ultra in the Blue Mountains next year.

Happy running everyone. Nat

E News 6/4/2010 [Open | Close]

Last Saturday was Road Handicap Race 3 for the season, it was held in good conditions, but the long weekend took its toll on numbers participating.

Overall on handicap Lachlan Maclean was first to finish in 1:00:11.

First woman was Sian Morrice in 1:02:18.

 

Summary of results          Handicap                    Fastest

Senior Women         Sian Morrice 1:02:18      Sian Morrice   44:48

Masters Women      Debbie Garland 1:03:34   Debbie Garland   38:34

Masters Men 35-49  Lachlan Maclean 1:00:11 David Drummond   40:35

Masters Men 50-59  John Bower 1:00:41        Chris Keith   43:46

Masters Men 60+    Brian Payne 1:01:12 8.3k  Kirk Lister   42:41

                             10.1k  Brian Payne   46:12

Walkers                  Emrys Jones   1:02:20    Emrys Jones   1:10:50

 

A reminder to start off your correct handicap time and to wear the correct club singlet or your time will be unofficial only.

 

Full results will be available at the club on Saturday or on the club website www.pakrun.org.nz soon

 

Next Saturday - April 10th, at the club is the Club Half Marathon Championships.

Start times from the clubrooms - Walkers - 12 noon   Runners  1 pm

 

Course details are attached - the course is the same as last year.

Note - Only members who have paid their  2010-11 club fees by start time will be eligible for club championship titles. Registration form attached.

Correct club singlet must be worn  ( at start and finish)

Non members may walk or run the event.

 

If 21.1 k is too far - you may make up a team and do it as a relay - the relay changeovers will be at the drink stop ( 7 and 14 k ) Advise myself or Scott Dean if you take this option.

 

Saturday 17th April - Cross Country handicap  2 pm start

Please note there will be a new course for the start of the cross country - please be early to make sure of the course.

 

A Note from Management :

Please note that anyone caught with spikes in the clubrooms, old or young, will be given a warning and on the second offence they will be stood down for the remainder of the season.
So please express this to  all - no exceptions
 
Judie

Management Secretary

 

Important request from David Harper

As you all know our hosting of the Athletics Auckland Grand Prix Cross Country event at Pakuranga is on May 29th. Last year's event was the last of the Macrennie sponsorship deal (and the committee thank them for their involvement).
However, we are now in need of a new sponsor or sponsors, so I am asking if any one or their business would like to get involved in this fantastic opportunity to promote themselves in front of many people through out the greater Auckland area?
Last year we had near on 400 competitors plus their families and supporters at Pakuranga

Sponsorship packages start from $250. For more information please phone me on 535 6258.
First in gets the best deals.
 
David Harper

 

Jill Fosters husband has asked if we can let the club members know that she is in Ward 8 at Middlemore hospital (she has been there for 8 weeks) and if any one would like to visit her they are more than welcome.

 

E News 24/3/10 [Open | Close]

Good Evening All

Well we are on another journey - another season is underway

Last Saturday saw the first of the year's handicap events with 33 fine athletes completing either the long ( 10.1 k ) or short ( 8.3 k ) courses.  Warm cloudy conditions greeted us.
Someone asked "how are the numbers?" - well actually they were down on last years first event ( by 6 = 15% ) . Like last year just one runner was under handicap and that was Steve Williamson in 59:47. First woman was Debbie Garland 1:02:35.

Five women had a better handicap time than last year and only 2 men.

Grade winners were            Handicap               Fastest Time
Senior Women   Sian Morrice     1:03:19   Sian Morrice    45:49
Masters Women  Debbie Garland 1:02:35   Debbie Garland 37:35
Senior men         Craig Haslip     1:06:04   Craig Haslip      46:04
Masters men       Mike Trathen    1:07:22   Simon Phillips  46:48
Masters Men 50  Steve Williamson 59:49  Steve Williamson 43:17
Masters Men 60   John Robinson 1:01:28  John Robinson   36:58
Walkers            Maurie Neighbour 1:03:08 Dave Spankie  1:09:59

 

WOW  = 5 out of 7 got both results

Full results attached

This year so far the club has 70 members -seniors and juniors - rejoined or new - well done to those who have paid their fees. Tracey ( and Bruce ) would like everyone else to pay their fees by next Saturday
Down load the registration form from the club website www.pakrun.org.nz. and bring it to the club with the money. You can also pay by Eftpos card at the club or post a cheque to Registration Secretary, Pakuranga Athletic Club, PO Box 51 090, Pakuranga, Manukau 2140.

At the same time check out the Club Senior calendar for the year - this is also available at the club in the normal card format

Uniforms are also required to be worn on Saturdays- these are available from the clubrooms - see Natalie Seay

Other Recent results

Tarawera Ultra Marathon - on Saturday
Natalie Seay completed the 80 k event - yes thats nearly 2 marathons continuous (or 4 halves) in a time of 12 hours 41 minutes 54 to be 5th woman ( of 10 ) and 49th overall ( of 67 )
Chris Noble was first man in 8:45:26 and first woman was Denise Maylin in 10:57:41

In the Molenberg Sub series in Cambride on Sunday Julie Devonshire walked the half marathon in 2:55:38.

Monday nights Pakuranga 5 k was won by Ray Wang in 18:45 and first woman was Melanie Cossar in 18:59


Other News

The Sections Selectors this year are:
Selector Co-Ordinator    Natalie Seay
Senior Women             Bruce Calway
Senior Men                  David Drummond
Masters Women          Kristine Reid and Natalie Seay
Masters Men 50+        John Read
Masters Men 35-49      Is there any one wanting to volunteer? - contact Natalie

On Saturday 27th March the Junior section are having a Casino night fundraiser at the club  Tickets are still available.
Contact either Craig  021 761110  or  Lionel  533 4285

Two Items From Management :

1)  Pakuranga Athletic Club Inc. -  Annual General Meeting,  Wednesday May 26th.
A reminder that nominations, motions and remits have to be forwarded to Judie Ross by 29th April 2009 by 4-00pm. This date and time will be final .

2)  We are pleased that a new in house cleaning contractor was announced at the Management meeting of 18th March 2010. We welcome Craig Williamson owner operator of Sorma cleaning products. He has been appointed to contract to Pakuranga Athletics Club Inc as of the 1st of April 2010.

Judie Ross
Management Secretary

 

Next Saturday March 27th  -  Road Handicap Number 2   -  2 pm start for "go" athletes.

Come along this Saturday  -  lets see if we can get 50 ( FIFTY ) Finishers this week

 

Saturday 3rd April  _ Easter Saturday  -  Cross Country handicap number 1.

 

And that's it for another E News

 

If you no longer want to receive this email please let me know

 

Thanks

Richard

E news 16/3/10 [Open | Close]

At The Club

 

Last Saturday was the Senior Cross Country and Road section's OPENING DAY for the 2010 season. 

The variable weather did not deter a good turnout of returning and new members who had come to walk and run the out and back course. 

2 , 4 , 6 , 8 and 10 k were the distances on the day but there were a few of us who took the return shortcut - due to varying circumstances.

Welcome to everyone who came - even if you didn't exercise.

 

You can all come back next Saturday 20th for the first Road Handicap of the season.

 

The start time is 2 pm for those on a zero handicap - that's where you are expected to complete your course in 60 minutes.

If you do not find your name on the handicap list see Chris Keith to get one.

The courses are the same as last year - maps should be on the noticeboard.

The short course of approx 8.3 k is for all Women and Walkers and Men 60+

The long course of approx 10.1 k is for Men under 60 and anyone else wanting to run or walk the longer distance.

 

Remember to wear your club uniform - Natalie Seay is the uniform seller.

 

Club Registration Fees can now be paid -  Tracey Calway is the new Registration Officer.

A copy of the registration form is attached.

Auckland Centre Registered runners from last year please return your Timing transponders if you've got one  -

This year if you are Registering with ANZ you will be issued with a transponder so if you return last years you will get a $6 credit off your fee.

EFTPOS payment is available at the clubrooms

 

Anyone injured or not wanting to run the road course can help by timekeeping or marshalling.

Please contact Scott Dean  scott_dean666@hotmail.com

 

The section's calendar for the season has been finalised and will be available in the card form shortly

 

Sponsorship : This year we are looking for a new Sponsor of the Club's Grand Prix Cross Country event which will be held on Saturday 29th May

This event attracts nearly 400 athletes of all ages from the Auckland region and is the largest event in the series.

If you (or your company) are interested in sponsoring this event or you know of someone who may be - please advise someone on the committee as soon as possible - thanks.

  

The Junior Cross Country and Road Section are having their opening day on Saturday 20th. 

On Saturday 27th March the Junior Track and field section are having a Casino night fundraiser at the club.

 

Results

 

Round the Bays on Sunday - Sarah Devoy was 1st woman in 31:49

 

Pakuranga Monday night 5 k : Kevin Palmer was first overall in 18:44 and Melanie Cossar first woman in 19:14.

The 5 k continues untill 26th April except for Easter Monday. On the final night the major spot prize will be a bracelet and Club Fit members will go in the draw for a $200 Brookes shoe voucher.

 

Wellington Contact Triathlon - NZ Champs

In the Elite grade Ryan Sissons won the under 23 men.

Carl Read was 2nd in the Men 30-34 and 5th overall.

Brian Payne was 3rd in the M60-64.

 

At the Taupo Ironman recently Damian Brannigan finished in the top half of the field, 549th in a time of 11:59:33, Damian's marathon time was 4:13:07 (remember that's after a 3k swim and a bike ride)

 

Upcoming Events

 

Saturday 27 th March      Road Handicap  -  2 pm start for those off a zero handicap.

                                  

A reminder that full club uniform is required to be worn on club days - you must start and finish wearing your uniform.

Uniforms can be purchased at the club - see Natalie Seay nat.seay@xtra.co.nz

Safety : Keep on the footpaths.

No ipods to be worn.

 

Saturday 3rd April, (Easter)  Cross Country Handicap   

2 pm start for those off a zero handicap.                                                                             

New courses this year.

As 1st April is the start of the club's Financial Year Club Fees SHOULD BE PAID BY NOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

Saturday 10 th April       Club Half Marathon Champs    

12 noon  Walkers -  1 pm Runners

Same Course as last year - and it's  21.1 k

Team Relay option will be available = 3 x 7 k (approx)

 

Saturday 17 th April      Cross Country Handicap   

2 pm start for those off a zero handicap

 

Saturday 24 th April      Southland Centenial Relays

 

Saturday 1st May          Rotorua Marathon -   Club Champs     -     www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz

 

Sunday 23rd May       30th Huntly Half Marathon     

New Zealand and Auckland Half Marathon Champs.

Enter through www.coolrunning.co.nz

All finishers receive 30th Huntly Half medal.

 

2010 Rd & Cross Country Calendar [Open | Close]

2010 SENIOR SECTION CROSS COUNTRY AND ROAD CALENDAR
Day	DATE	Club or Centre Event
Sat	13-Mar	Opening Day -  for Club  -promotional event
Sat	20-Mar	Race 1 - Road Handicap
Sat	27-Mar	Race 2 - Road Handicap
Sat	3-Apr	Race 1 - XC Handicap  (Easter)
Sat	10-Apr	Half Marathon Champs:Club -Start: 12 noon Walkers, 1:00pm Runners
Sat	17-Apr	Race 2 - XC Handicap
		NZ Mountain Running Champs - Motueka
Sat	24-Apr	Southland Centennial Relays - Owairaka ; XC Pack Run
Sat	1-May	Race 3 - XC Handicap; Rotorua Marathon (Club Champs)
Sat	8-May	Race 4 - XC Handicap;  ACA Pairs Relays - One Tree Hill Domain
Sat	15-May	GP 1 - HEB XC - Pukekohe Showgrounds; XC Handicap (no points)
Sat	22-May	Race 5 - XC Handicap
Sun	23-May	Huntly Half Marathon (N Z & Auckland Half-Marathon Champs)
Sat	29-May	GP 2 - Pakuranga XC
Sat	5-Jun	Memorial Day (Ranked Handicap) 4 Event Day (Hill,Road,Mile,XC)   (Queens Bday
Sat	12-Jun	GP 3 - Auckland Teams XC - Venue TBA
		XC Handicap (no points)
Sat	19-Jun	Race 6 - White Horse Inn XC (Handicap - Short Course)
Sat	26-Jun	GP 4 - North Harbour XC - Long Bay; XC Handicap (No Points)
Sat	3-Jul	North Island XC - Taupo; Gold Coast Marathon etc
		XC Handicap (no points)
Sat	10-Jul	Race 7 - Club XC Champs (all start 2pm,trophies presented 4pm)
Sun	11-Jul
Sat	17-Jul	GP Final - Auckland XC Champs venue TBA   -  Road Time Trial
Sun	18-Jul
Sat	24-Jul	Race 3 - Road Handicap
Sat	31-Jul	Race 4 - Road Handicap;
Sat	7-Aug	Race 5 - Road Handicap;    NZ XC Champs - Waikanae
Sat	14-Aug	Race 6 - Road Handicap;
Sun	15-Aug
Sat	21-Aug	Road Pack Run
Sun	22-Aug	Auckland Road Champs - Unitec
Sat	28-Aug	Marathon Relay : Club - 12:30pm start      Australian Cross Country Champs
Sat	4-Sep	Race 7 - Road Handicap; NZ Road Champs - Christchurch
Sat	11-Sep	Race 8 - Club Road Champs  (All start 2pm, trophies presented 4pm)
Sat	18-Sep	Auck Road Relay Champs - Hunua; Road Handicap (no points)
Sat	25-Sep	Mystery run - Reverse Pairs ?
Sat	2-Oct	NZ Road Relay Champs - Inglewood; Pack Run
Sat	9-Oct	Sponsors Day    AGM & Special Trophies handed out 3.45pm
Sat	16-Oct	Sir Barry Curtis 10 k helpers run
Sun	17-Oct	Sir Barry Curtis 10k Road Race (including 5k race)
Sun	31-Oct	Auck Marathon & Auck Half-Marathon (NZ & Auck Marathon Champs)

 

Rd & X Country Cmtt 2010 [Open | Close]

 

Senior Road and Cross Country Committee 2010

Dean	Scott	534-7696		scott_dean666@hotmail.com
Hamilton	David	579-3869	027-236-8687	dlvh@orcon.net.nz
Harper	David	535-6258	027-271-8423	davidharper@vodafone.co.nz
Keith	Chris	533-9671	021-180-3475	chriskeith@cke.co.nz
Lorimer	Beverley	534-9517	027-446-2615	lorimer@ihug.co.nz
Payne	Kathleen	535-6961	021-127-2667	kathleenpyn@gmail.com
Read	John	5333544	027-477-3909	readj@xtra.co.nz
Seay	Natalie	537-2054	021-2677872	nat.seay@xtra.co.nz
Stratton	Gaye	534-4489	021-738-810	gmservices@xtra.co.nz
Thomson	Richard	273-3235	021-269-4448	thomosam@xtra.co.nz
Russell	Jackie	537-1868	0272-366-341	jackrussell@clear.net.nz

PRINT THESE OUT: Joggers and Walkers Programme July to December 2010 (Word Doc.) Joggers & Walkers Programme January to July 2011 (Word Doc.) AKLD Centre Calendar 2010 2010 Senior Road & Cross Country Calendar 2010 Junior Cross Country & Road Section Calender 2010-2011 Registration Form >5k run course map