This week
- Tuesday 6:15pm: Summer session at Newtown Park. Gentle week this week – loop around Mt. Albert/Houghton Bay-ish area for an hour of easy running.
- Thursday 6:00pm: Thursday trail group. Thursday trail group is Mt Vic-Mt Albert for February. Meet outside Freyberg Pool.
- Saturday 8:00 am: Parkruns including the Waitangi Parkrun Paced Event as well as Lower Hutt, Ara Harakeke, Trentham, Kapiti, Ōtaki River and Greytown.
- Saturday 2:00pm: Summer Saturday afternoon run and walks, suitable for those who prefer a slower pace. Meet at 22 Eden St, Island Bay (hosts Ken and Fiona). We expect to be out for about 1-2 hours.
- Saturday 3:00pm: Summer Series Meeting # 2, Masterton.
Results
Tarawera Ultra
Dan Jones won his third Tarawera Ultra in a row, breaking his own course record.
- 102km: Daniel Jones 07:17:42 (1st), Michael Cummins 13:40:55 (1st M65), Emily Solsberg 16:13:16.
- 51km: Ryan Woolley 3:43:59 (1st M35), Karen Jenkinson 7:40:40.
- 21km: Alistair Richardson 1:43:56, Maria Williams 2:54:26
Athletics Wellington Track and Field Champs
- 3000m Walk: Helen Willis 20:32.54 (1st), Terri Grimmett 21:45.01 (3rd), Daphn Jones 25:04.72.
- 1500m: Nick Horspool 4:18.87, Andy Ford 4:29.42, Megan Fahey 5:24.14.
- 800m: James Ellwood 2:01.92, Andy Ford 2:12.91, Beth Garland 2:20.76 (3rd), Megan Fahey 2:36.24.
- 400m: Andy Ford 1:02.32, Beth Garland 1:06.66, Megan Fahey 1:09.53.
Round the Bays
Perfect weather and a big crowd, many running very fast. I have probalby missed quite a few results, but here are the ones I did spot:
8.4km: Seamus Kane 26:39 (3rd), Marcos Angel Valero Palacios 27:23,Ewan Sinclair 28:20, Andy Ford 30:14, Hayden Smith 32:52, Brad Wong 33:15, Alice Sowry 34:41, Loretta Desourdy 52:59
Half Marathon: Riley Henley 1:12:49, Paul Barwick 1:14:23, Murendeni Netshituka :16:05, Chris Wharam 1:16:20, Dion Gamperle 1:19:20, Sam Forrest 1:20:09, Bradley Christison 1:21:02, Joseph Bulbulia 1:21:40, Liam Jones 1:22:36, Denis McCarthy 1:24:23, Brendon Thompson 1:25:46, Sophie Whelan 1:27:54, Bex Hutchinson 1:28:05 Kasey Mackinnon 1:28:34, Mark Moore 1:29:09, Callum Mallett 1:29:29, Nicola Hankinson 1:29:53, Alex Kay 1:34:50, Jorge Leonardo Murcia Robles 1:37:12, Amanda Broughton 1:38:50, Jiwon Chun 1:40:06, Frank Grieve 1:59:57, Beth Garland 2:09:00.
Sir Graeme Douglas International
Joe Martin represented Scottish in Auckland in the 1500m race. Joe finished 10th in a new PB of 3:49.08. This was a new Athletics Wellington M17 record. The previous record of 3:49.82 was set by Philip Starr in 1992…
Porritt Classic
…and then Joe Martin battered 3 seconds off his PB to come second at the Porritt Classic in 3:46.03. Another new Athletics Wellington M17 record.
Shotover Moonlight 30km Adventure Run
Chester Holt-Quick 3:08:37.
Challenge Wānaka Half Ironman
Rachael Cunningham 5:14:40 (1st W45).
Parkruns
Lower Hutt Parkrun: Karyn McLean 23:27, Phil Sadgrove 23:28, Megan Ferry 34:04. Kapiti Coast Parkrun: Danielle Trewoon 24:13. Wanaka Parkrun: Andrew Wells 21:54. Ōtaki River Parkrun: Terri Grimmett 31:20. Waitangi Parkrun: Karl Jackson 20:48, Guy Dryden 21:14, Betty Harp 22:09, Chris Harp 22:49, Emma Bassett 22:52, Christine Jones 29:00 Loretta Desourdy 30:17. Neale Park Parkrun: Joel Carman 16:37.
Notices
Scottish branded gear
We have a whole lot of Scottish branded gear available for sale (photos on Facebook).
- Puffer vest. $100. Unisex XS, S, M, L.
- Rampant lion cap. $50.
- Technical “Wellington Scottish” short-sleeve. $55. Unisex/men’s XS, S, M, L, XL. (Women’s cut coming soon.)
- Technical “Unleash your inner lion” short-sleeve. $55. Unisex/men’s XS, S, M, L, XL, 2XL. (Women’s cut coming soon.)
- Long-sleeve women’s. $60. XS, S, M, L.
- Long-sleeve men’s. $60. XS, S, M, L, XL.
- White cotton short-sleeve t-shirt. $50. Unisex/men’s XS, S, M, L, XL.
If you’d like to buy anything, let Simon know, email: stkeller30@gmail.com
Are you our new J Team leader/s?
Sharon and Michael Wray are stepping down from their management of the J Team. If anyone is interested in this role, or knows someone who may be keen, please contact Andy Ford.
Would you like to be part of the newsletter team?
If you want to help writing and producing the weekly newsletter, contact Stephen. We are looking for more people to be involved.
Coming up
XTERRA Wellington Festival, 8 March
an offroad festival packed full of goodness on and off the trails. A completely unique, off-road triathlon, duathlon and trail running experience with spectacular views, ‘the best downhill of any XTERRA on the planet’ and true Kiwi hospitality to make you feel right at home. Wellington is known for its hills, breathtaking views and rugged coastlines. This makes for one incredible XTERRA.
New Zealand Short Course Trail Running Champs Dunedin, 30 March
The 3 Peaks Mountain Race in Dunedin on 30 March 2025 is an endurance trail run organised by Leith Harrier & Athletic Club. Named after the three peaks of Flagstaff (668m), Swampy (739m) and Mt Cargill (676m), the 26km event takes runners and walkers up and along some of Dunedin’s most beautiful trails through lush native bush and forestry where they are rewarded with stunning panoramic views.
Christchurch Marathon (NZ Senior Marathon Champs) ,13 April 2025
The Christchurch Marathon, a staple in New Zealand’s running community, was established in 1981. The course is as flat as you will find anywhere, perfect for setting a PB or for taking it easy with friends and enjoying the electric atmosphere.
Cardrona Climb 2025 Incorporating the NZ Vertical Mountain Championships, 25 April
The views and the vert on offer will be equally breathtaking as the NZ Mountain Running Championships takes over the domain of skiers and snowboarders, the Cardrona Alpine Resort. With Wanaka’s iconic alpine landscape as the backdrop, and over 1000m of climbing over 8km on offer this is an event that will be hard to miss.
Shaw Baton Relays, Battle Hill, provisional date of 3 May
Details to come
Rotorua Marathon (NZ Masters Marathon Champs), 3 May
With a refreshed start and a stunning new finish line right beside the Novotel, the Red Stag full marathon offers an unforgettable journey through Rotorua’s scenic beauty. The half marathon starts by the beautiful Okere Falls before following part of the full marathon’s route. The new Go Media 12km introduces an all-new course starting at Te Puia, where participants will journey through the iconic Pohutu Geyser to the Rotorua lakefront finish. The 5km also unveils a brand-new route, taking runners through the breathtaking sulphur flats.
New Zealand 5km Road Championships, Rotorua, 3 May
The Runway5 lights up the Rotorua Airport runway under the stars, with exciting new Runway Mile options.
Keep in touch:
- If there is anything you want to be added to the Scottish Newsletter or if your results have been missed, please email us at wellingtonscottish@proton.me
- If you want to contact anyone about anything, your first port of call is our club captains, Meg and Joel and our club president, Andy Ford.
- Public Facebook page and join the Scottish member Facebook group here.
- Website
Notes about results and upcoming events
- If you want your event added to this newsletter, contact us by Sunday evening.
- We’ll publish an event or 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 attempting and 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.
| Lifestyle Sports is a long-term supporter of Wellington Scottish, providing us with sponsorship in various forms and offering our members a 10% discount. Their store is located in Outlet City in Tawa, near the exit from SH1. They sell discounted running shoes for adults and kids, along with other running gear, and will make special orders – all with our 10% discount added on. If you shop at Lifestyle, please mention that you are a Wellington Scottish member. Let them know that we’re good customers! Lifestyle Sports on Facebook |
| Wellington Scottish have partnered with physical therapy practice Rehab Co., to help keep our runners on the roads and trails, doing what we love to do. More information about this new partnership, including how to book appointments is on our Scottish website. |