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Weekly News 26 August 2024

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Stephen Day

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This week

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Results

Australian Schools Cross Country Championships

New Zealanders took a clean sweep of the medals in the boys 16-17 6.3km race, with Joe Martin taking the silver in a time of 21:36. The race was at Yarra Glen Racecourse inn Victoria. Joe is the NZ athlete on left in the photo above.

World Masters Athletics Championships, Sweden

Our Scottish contingent continued to excel at the World Masters Athletics Championships in Gothenburg:

  • Grant McLean M55 1500m (4:56.21), Half Marathon (1:25:02)
  • Peter Stevens M60 1500m (4:56.21 to qualify for the final and 4:33.06 for 4th in the final)
  • Phil Sadgrove M60 1500m (4:56.21)
  • Todd Stevens M50 8km XC (31:09), Half Marathon (1:25:45)

Results

Hokkaido Marathon

Malcolm Hodge ran 3:18:52 at the Hokkaiko Marathon in Japan.

Multisport World Championship, Townsville

Susan O’Brien:

  • Standard duathlon 11th 35-39 age group in 02:21:11.
  • Sprint duathlon 8th 35-39 age group.
  • Aquathon 11th 35-39 age group in 40:38
  • Aquabike 5th 35-39 age group in 04:30:10

Parkruns

Oxford Parkrun: Chris Howard 21:35, Emma Bassett 23:19. Lower Hutt Parkrun: Tom Callan 17:17, Iain Shaw 21:07, Geoff Ferry 21:56, Jiwon Chun 22:21, Hinano Andrews 22:37, Benjamin Cornelius 22:48. Ōtaki River Parkrun: Terri Grimmett 32:34. Waitangi Parkrun: Hayden Smith 20:31, Loretta Desourdy 28:58, Claire Jennings 31:49. Bay East Garden Parkrun: Toby Beaglehole 23:46.

Results

Notes about results

  • We’ll publish a result and what makes it special if we’re told about it. So let us know what you, your friends, family members and teammates are up to. It is especially important for coaches to let us know when your athletes are achieving their goals.
  • If you don’t want your name published in the newsletter or on the website, please let us know so we can omit you from the results.

Notices

Recruitment and Participation Coordinator

The Management Committee are pleased to announce that Ryan Woolley will be taking on the role of recruitment and participation coordinator. For those who don’t know Ryan, he has recently returned to Wellington from the United States and rejoined the club. Previously he was member of the club in his late teens and early twenties – during which time the club helped shape him into the runner that he now is – and he has some great ideas for how to move the club forward.

The committee will be working with Ryan to develop a priority list of actions and initiatives to be implemented over the next couple of months to drive recruitment and engagement.

Management Committee Quarterly Update

Club President Andy Ford has written the latest quarterly report from the management committee which you can read at the link. It includes news about recruitment, communications, training, the supporters trust, the clubrooms, and a potential summer programme. We are also looking for volunteers to help with making the club run smootly. Let us know if you think you can help.

Training Plans

Wellington Scottish, in collaboration with Innate Running, has developed some training templates for the buildup to the NZ Road Relay 2024.

The templates have been published in the Stack App and can also be found here, together with a pace calculator:

We will arrange group training around these sessions and are looking for volunteers to help lead them on Saturday mornings in particular.

Supporters Trust Assistance for NZRR

The Wellington Scottish Supporters Trust provides financial support to make sure our most promising athletes achieve their goals. The trust’s main priority is to help high-performing junior and senior men and women athletes compete in major national and selected overseas events without finance being a constraint.

The trust would like to support senior men, senior women and juniors to race at the National Road Relays in Taupō and are therefore welcoming applications for funding for accommodation and travel from individuals.

Please contact one of the trustees – James Turner, Sharon Wray, Glen Wallis – for further information.

For those wanting to support our most promising senior and junior athletes, donations to the trust are gratefully received, and make a substantial contribution to the ability of our top athletes to achieve their goals and reach their athletic potential. Donations are eligible for an IRD tax credit and a receipt will be provided for this purpose. You can donate by direct bank payment to 38-9006-0470186-00.

NZ Road Relays, Taupō

The countdown is on to the most exciting day in the NZ running calendar! The NZ Road Relay Championships 2024 will be held in Taupō, and we need a large pack of rampant lions there. Road relays is our biggest club trip each year. Whether you’re keen to bring out your competitive side or just want to come along for a fun social weekend, there’s a place for everyone in the team.  

This year’s format is innovative — we will be racing on the motorsport track for the first time ever. It’ll be flat and fast, with different laps of shorter and longer distances. More details are available at Athletics NZ.  

The all-inclusive cost of the trip is $225 per person. The cost includes:

  • Race entry
  • Transport (Bus)
  • Accommodation at the Top10 or Chevron Motel in Taupō on Friday and Saturday nights 
  • Buffet dinner on Saturday night

The club is hiring two buses and encouraging all club members and supporters to use this option to travel to Taupō. However, club members can also make their own travel arrangements. The buses will leave (approximately) at mid-morning and mid-afternoon on Friday 27 September. They will return to Wellington on Sunday, 29 September.

The link below takes you to the sign-up form:

NZRR 2024 Sign-up

Looking forward to seeing a huge contingent of rampant lions in Taupō.

New app

Check out our app as a way to communicate and stay up to date with the club. It’s free and ad-free. To access it, download the Stack Team App from either Google Play or App Store or go to www.teamapp.com and sign up or log in to your account. Next, search for ‘Wellington Scottish’ and request to join. Once you’re signed up you can either access news and information on the app or on your computer via the website: wellingtonscottish.teamapp.com. If you don’t use the app, it will still keep you up-to-date by sending email notifications of events and news.

Coming up

Wellington 5km Road Champs, Wainuiomata, 31 August

The race is being held in the Wainuiomata Recreation Area, Reservoir Road. This is an out and back road race using a 1.25km stretch of road that is closed to public traffic.

Race Start Times and  Distances

Race 1, 12:30pm, 1k, Under 10 Boys & Girls
Race 2, 12:40pm, 2k, U12 Boys and Girls
Race 3, 12:55pm, 3.5k, 16 Boys and Girls
Race 4, 1:35pm, 2.5k, U14 Boys and Girls
Race 5, 1:50pm, Juniors 5k Champs –  WU18, MU18, WU20, MU20        
Race 6, 2:30pm, Women’s 5k Champs – All Women and Masters grades    
Race 7, 3:00pm, Men’s 5k Champs – All Men and Masters grades 

More details

Wellington 10km Road Champs, Wainuiomata, 7 September, 10am

The 10k Road Championships will be one race for all grades aged U20 and above are being held at the same venue as the 5km – Reservoir Road, Wainuiomata.

The 10k event is the last event that counts towards winter series points for U20, Seniors and Masters.
Winter series medals for grades U20 and above will be presented at the conclusion of the 10k race along with medals for placegetters in the 10k race on Saturday 7 September if results are available.

More details

Wainuiomata Hill Run, 14 September

Starting in central Wainuiomata, the 6k takes you up the hill to the lookout and back, and the 10k option takes you all the way over the hill and back. Events start from 7:30am

Event website

Hutt Marathon events, including the Wellington Half Marathon Championships, 15 September

A running and walking event, offering a flat and scenic course beside the Hutt River. With plenty to choose from – including a 5km fun run, 10km and Half Marathon run and walk, Marathon run and the Cool Kids Kilometre – this event offers something for everyone, regardless of speed, age, or ability.

Details and entry

Pack Runs from Wilton Bowling Club, 21 September

Here’s a pre-NZRR opportunity for relays teams to come together, bond, plot and chat. Explore Otari Wilton Bush. The bowling club bar will be open to us after our run too.

New Zealand Road Relay Championships, Taupō, 28 September

Wellington Mountain Running Championships, 6 October

Hosted by Olympic Harriers at Waiora Hub (their clubrooms). Details to come and date to be confirmed.

Bernie Portenski Memorial Trophy / Baudinet Cup, 12 October

The Bernie Portenski Memorial Cup in Titahi Bay is a handicapped race to celebrate the end of the harrier season and to commemorate Bernie Portenski. While Bernie was a staunch Scottish member, she trained with and supported many members from other clubs. The overall winner on handicap will hold the Bernie Portenski Memorial Trophy for a year.

Race details

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About Wellington Scottish

What makes the Wellington Scottish Athletics Club special is our inclusive ethos. We welcome runners of all abilities, from those taking their first steps in the running world to seasoned athletes. Whether you’re embarking on your running journey or aiming for a personal best, you’ll find a supportive and encouraging environment at Wellington Scottish. We foster a sense of belonging and camaraderie among our members, setting us apart from other running clubs.

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