In this week’s newsletter:
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First Up
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Christchurch Marathon
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North Island Champs
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Wellington Mountain Champs
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Great Forest Events
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Sports Nutrition Education Evening
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Membership Fees For Upcoming Season
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Upcoming Races
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Upcoming Events
First Up
It seems the season has gotten underway with a bang, with the club opening day last Saturday and lots of other events happening over the same weekend.
There was the Christchurch Marathon, the North Island Secondary School Champs in Hamilton, the Great Forest runs at Waitarere Beach and the Wellington Mountain Running Champs in Wainuiomata. Each of the races included a good representation from WHAC, with plenty of great results as well.
Don’t forget that this Sunday is the April edition of the Honest 10K, with an 8:30 a.m. race start from the Whale Tail sculpture near Freyberg Pool. The following weekend is the Donaldson Memorial relay, a fun club event, followed on May 1 by the first interclub race, the Shaw Baton Relay.
What a difference from a year ago, when we were all in lockdown at this time with no events on the horizon. I guess the lesson is to enjoy it while we can!
For future newsletter items or suggestions, please email Nick Perry: nickgbperry@gmail.com
The scene at the 2021 Christchurch Marathon
Christchurch Marathon
Congratulations to everybody who competed on Sunday in the Christchurch Marathon, which also doubled as the New Zealand Marathon Champs. Nathan Tse had an outstanding run to finish 5th overall in 2:32, while Steve Gawn also had a great run to finish 2nd M50 in 2:56.
There were some fantastic results in the women’s half marathon. Esther George was 4th overall (1:20); Sarah Riceman 6th (1:25); Miranda Spencer 12th (1:29); and Nat Hardaker 22nd (1:34).
In the men’s half, Paul Hewitson proved that age is no barrier to running ridiculously fast, finishing 2nd M50 in 1:19.
Full results here
North Island Champs
Well done to those who competed at the North Island Secondary School Champs in Hamilton. This isn’t a complete list but here are some of the great results by WHAC athletes:
Jag Gunregjav-Willers 2nd in the 800m Junior (2:08) and 4th in the 1500m (4:24)
Maia Wilkinson 6th in the 800m Intermediate (2:22)
Ruby Barton 4th (2:15) and Hannah Evett 5th (2:24) in the 800m Senior
Analin Rudd 6th 100m Junior (13.33); 2nd in the Triple Jump
Seb Skelton 1st (51.4) and Lachlan Stefanidis 6th (53.3) in the 400m Intermediate (they also won gold as part of the 4×400 relay team)
Gabrielle Healy 3rd (43.5) in the 300m Junior and 7th in the 200m (27.35)
Sarah Du Toit 4th in the 2000m Race Walk (12:31)
Daniel Du Toit 1st in the 3000m Race Walk (13:29)
Eliza Squire 3rd in the 1500m Intermediate (4:46)
Luca Evett 9th in the 1500m Intermediate (4:20)
Ruby Barton 7th in the 1500m Senior (4:55) and 4th in the 800m (2:15)
Full results here
Wellington Mountain Champs
There were some great results at the Wellington Mountain Running Champs in Wainuiomata on Saturday. Andrea Peat was second in the Senior Women (64:05); Dave Holland was first in the M60s (49:09); John Beale was 6th n the M35s (62:56); and Jeff Bannister 7th in the M35s (63:02).
Full results here
Great Forest Events
It was the 25th and final Great Forest run last weekend. The well-organized event included several distances run over forest roads and pine-needle covered tracks near Waitarere Beach north of Levin. Unfortunately, the organizers have decided not to continue. The event has been well-supported by WHAC in the past and there was another good turnout on the final day.
Isaac Murphy finished third overall in the Half Marathon in 1:17. Age-group winners in the half included James Waite M45 (1:23); Nick Perry M50 (1:27); Vickie Humphries F55 (1:34); Peter Corbett M65 (1:53). Congratulations also to Brendon Flanagan who completed the full marathon, finishing 7th M40 (5:02).
Full results here
Sports Nutrition Education Evening
From Jean Kozyniak
The second education evening for the year, on sports nutrition, will be held on May 4th at 6.30 p.m. at the WHAC clubrooms. Megan Healy, a registered dietitian with The Performance Pantry will be speaking. This will be a great opportunity to get all your sports nutrition related questions answered so make sure you come along. https://theperformancepantry.co.nz/megan-healy
Membership Fees For Upcoming Season
Subscription Fee 2021/22
6 and under 85
7-14 social 85
15 and over social 85
7-14 competitive 110
15-19 competitive 110
Full time Student 130
20 and over competitive 170
Club supporter 40
Families registering three or more members are eligible for a 10% refund on their membership fees.
The membership portal is now open for registrations for the 2021/22 season. To renew your membership or register as a new member, please visit the membership portal at https://memberdesq.onesporttechnology.com/3217.
Upcoming Races
Donaldson Memorial 24 April
We are promoting the Donaldson Memorial on 24 April as the day for all ages and groups from the club to come together as one. The Donaldson is a fun short cross country relay, taking 6-9 minutes per lap and mixing all age groups in the same team. There will also be the traditional afternoon tea. Please put this date in your diary and attend if you can.
Shaw Baton Relay 1 May
The first of this harrier season’s interclub races.
Upcoming Events
APRIL
17th Club runs and walks, clubrooms
18th (Sun) Honest 10K, Freyberg Pool
24th Donaldson Memorial Relay, clubrooms
MAY
1st Shaw Baton Relays, Battle Hill
4th Sports Nutrition Education Evening, clubrooms
8th Rotorua Marathon (NZ Masters Champs), Rotorua
8th University Cross Country Relays, Mackays Crossing
15th Club runs and walks, clubrooms
15th Hawkes Bay Marathon, Hastings
16th (Sun) Honest 10K, Freyberg Pool
22nd Vosseler Shield (interclub), clubrooms
23rd (Sun) Masters Classic Relay, Trentham
29th Club runs and walks, clubrooms
WHAC Board Information
If you have ideas for the club or any questions, please contact a board member or the secretary, Melissa Black (secretary@whac.org.nz). Your board members are: John Barrance, Michael Baughen, Melissa Black, Gordon Clarke, Esther George, Teresa Healy, Paul Hewitson, Vickie Humphries, Jean Kozyniak, Bertram Manz, Julie Richards, Miranda Spencer, Nathan Tse, Jack Waterworth and Georgina Wedge.
