This week

  • Tuesday 6.00 pm, interval session with Andy, Alice and Rowan outside Freyberg Pool. Check Facebook for details.
  • Friday 12.27 pm, Kupe Run, a chatty pre-weekend run from the Kupe statue on the waterfront.
  • Saturday 8.00 am, Parkruns at Waitangi, Lower Hutt, Ara Harakeke, Trentham, Kāpiti and Greytown.
  • Saturday 2.00 pm, The Bernie Portenski Memorial Cup, assemble at St Timothy’s Presbyterian Church, 16 Te Pene Ave, Titahi Bay from about 1:30pm. Bring a plate of food for afternoon tea.
  • Sunday 9.00am, Wairarapa Half Marathon, 14km and 7km, ACM club rooms, Blair Street, Masterton
  • Sunday long pack runs — usually, these leave at 8.30 am from outside Freyberg Pool and some alternative locations around Wellington. Contact our club captains, Emma and Bert, or check Facebook for details.

Results

Chicago Marathon

Ewan Sinclair finished in 2:34:41.

Abel Tasman Coastal Classic

Floor Kaars Sijpesteijn: 3:34:22, Alice Sowry: 3:41:46, Laura Bond: 4:07:12

Results

XTERRA Marathon World Championship

Mel Aitken was 1st in her age group at XTERRA marathon world championship in Carrabassett Valley, Maine, United States, and 8th female overall.

Results

Notices

Payment for NZRR

If you still need to pay for Road Relays, then please do so ASAP to 38-9005-0501833-00. Costs were 1 runner — full: $150, 1 runner — no dinner: $110, 1 runner — 1 night: $100, Supporter — $100 (everything but entry fee), 1 runner — race and van hire only $60.

Scottish branded clothing

Scottish singlets are (generally) kept in stock, but other Scottish clothing is limited to ‘on order’ only (up to twice a year). So this is your only opportunity to buy something for the summer season.   

Orders close on Wednesday, 8 November, for December delivery.

Scottish sweatshirts

Gold with coloured logo (like the picture below but without the hood).

Approx $55 but the cost will depend on the number ordered (minimum 10 orders required)

AS Supply Crew (gold) — men’s sizing XS – XXXL

Product details

Scottish Long Sleeve T-Shirts 

Black with a small white logo

Approx $35, but the cost will depend on the number ordered (minimum 10 orders required)

They are the cloke stadium t-shirts. Men’s S, M, L  or children’s size 10, 12, 14.  Note, that the adult S has been too big for some of the smaller women.

 Product details

Email Heather hwalkerathome@gmail.com with order details (name, product and size) by Wednesday, 8 November.  

No payment upfront, but payment will be required before pick-up. Delivery December.

Note, there are also a few Scottish centenary t-shirts and polo shirts, and a few Scottish tracksuit tops available from previous orders if you’re interested. I also have a couple of hand-me-downs available for a donation (tracksuit top and sweatshirt). Contact Heather (details above).

Coming up

Bernie Portenski Memorial Trophy, 14 October

The Bernie Portenski Memorial Cup is a handicapped race to celebrate the end of the harrier season and to commemorate Bernie Portenski. It starts in Titahi Bay and races around Whitireia Park along roads, trails and sand beaches.

Hinano needs 5 or 6 marshalls for the race. Please contact her if you can help. Also, remember to bring a plate of food to share for afternoon tea.

Race details

Wairarapa Half Marathon, 14km and 7km, 15 October

Run or walk 1, 2, or 3 laps of a picturesque 7 km course alongside the Waipoua River and Henley Lake in Masterton.

Information and entry

McVilly Shield Relay, 28 October

This year, it is at the end of the season instead of the start. But it’s still at Karori Park. We’ll keep the same format with random handicaps, and the winners gets to take home a very large trophy.

Details

 Remutaka Rail Trail Run and Walk, 11 November

This is a fun run and walk on the Remutaka Rail Trail through the Remutaka Ranges. We start at 254m above sea level and cruise up a shallow gradient (<1 in 40) all the way to the turnaround near the summit. This is a scenic and historic route that is a jewel in the Wellington region. The steep, bush-clad valley, the river below, tunnels, bridges and plenty of sweaty people make for a great morning out. This course can easily be negotiated by any modestly fit person. All distances are predominantly on hard-packed gravel tracks. Water is supplied throughout the course and there will also be a coffee cart near the Kart Club clubroom.

Details and entry

The Agency Group 10000m Festival and NZ Championship, 18 November

Newtown Park hosts the most popular set of 10,000m races in New Zealand. For the last five years, this has been a night of PBs for athletes of all speeds — 40 percent of athletes finished with a new best time.

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