Tips on running technical trails
Last week while perusing Running Calendar I came across Trail Buster Karekare – a team event being held this weekend (at Karekare). Neither James...
Category: Running
Virtual Racing – The Pro’s & Con’s
When I post a photo of myself with one of my virtual racing medals I’m usually asked one of two things; 1. Cool! How...
The Platform 9 3/4 k
The Platform 9 3/4k is the Hogwarts Running Club’s sixth event of the year. James – Why such a random number? Me –...
How to stretch without getting dirty ..
I have a bad habit of not warming up before I run instead preferring to start out somewhat slower than my usual pace...
The pros and cons of races
Labour Weekend is coming up quickly and the other night James and I were discussing what we should do .. Me – Xterra Waihi...
McElwain Lookout Track – Anawhata Regional Park
(Walking Track) From the opposite parking area along Anawhata Road, McElwain Lookout Track leads uphill along easy grade to a wooden lookout platform with...
#oneHRC House Marathon – Gryffindor 21km
The #oneHRC House Marathon was a four part event encompassing (in distance order) the Hufflepuff 5km, the Syltherin 6km, the Ravenclaw 10km and...
At Hogwarts you CAN actually turn back time!
This year I’ve been actively participating in the Hogwarts Running Club virtual race series. For those of you who have not heard of...
Beveridge Track – Arataki Visitor Centre
(Walking Track) – Starting from Arataki Visitor Centre, the track goes down a concrete path past the scenic picture frame. There is a...
Coastal Track – Long Bay Regional Park
This coastal multi-use walking and mountain biking track takes you through to the northern end of the park. Along the way you can...