Club President

About Wayne

Wayne has been a Road Runner since 1985 and is now a lifetime member of the club.  Before he became Club President in 2021, Wayne was also Club Captain and wrote the club newsletter for almost 10 years!

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Born and bred in Hamilton, New Zealand, Wayne began his running journey at 38 years old because he wanted to keep fit.  Wayne was a scuba diving and basketball instructor (not at the same time), and seemed to have a natural ability for running, completing his first marathon in 3 hours 40 and his second in under 3 hours!!! 

At 75 years old Wayne has taken part in many races which include 6 half Iron Mans and 30 Marathons at Rotorua making him a member of the Rotorua Marathon Survivors Club! Wayne's favourite event is the New York Marathon, which he completed three years ago at the age of 72!! 

Wayne said:  "I joined the Hamilton Road Runners for the social aspect. I loved running but definitely enjoyed the socialising too!" Wayne is often found walking with the retired men's walking group on a Wednesday, propping up the bar on club night and Rotorua Marathon!