Might need a cup of tea and a biscuit, there's a lot of reading this week:
Vicky's viewpoint (Club Captain's report)
It was a busy weekend with a trip to Rotorua for the Marathon (and other distances).
Was great to see so many people from the club out there in the rain! See Stu’s results for the full breakdown at the end of the newsletter but big congrats to Clementine and Lauren for running their first ever half marathon and Aaron for his marathon PB!
Eileen also completed her 20th Rotorua Marathon so she has a new t-shirt from the Rotorua Survivors Club. Look forward to seeing it at club night maybe!
James and Cathie were in the top 3 for their age categories and Rod and Eileen also won their age grades in the NZ Masters!
Sarah-Jane and I were in for a shock when we turned up to the Rotorua 5km Runway Run to see Olympians Hayden Wilde and Samuel Tanner also taking part!!!
This weekend is looking even busier with a fair few events happening! Good luck to everybody racing, especially to Rod who is completing his 150th Half Marathon.
To all the Skedaddlers enjoy this amazing free trail event, take a picnic and camping chair and pitch up at the HRR gazebo and shelter from the elements.
We’ve got Kirikiriroa coming up in a few weeks. We will have the HRR gazebos at Ann Street and need a cheering squad. If you can help please let me know by the end of the week. We can set times so if you are running we can work around this.
That’s enough from me - See you all on Thursday.
Dinner night - Thursday 25th May Aloha , note your diary and get your loud shirts ready. It's a Hawaiian theme for this months dinner night.
There'll be a survey coming your way to get your feedback on dinner nights, what you like, what could be better. Coming to an inbox and club night near you soon.
2023 Club Champs More diary entries, planning for this years club champs is underway. Here's the dates for the three events:
18th June - 1km - Korikori park
16th July -5km - Hamilton Lake
13th August - 10km - venue TBC
2023/24 Membership fees
Thanks to all those that have rejoined for 2023/24. If you haven't renewed yet please get them as soon as possible so I don't have to nag.
Thursday
Garmin is at it again with Speed Repeats on the rail trail. Run there via Alison Street and 8 x 3:30 runs with 3:30 rest in between.
Saturday
Parkrun.
If you see Steve Rossiter out there congratulate him on completing parkrun 200.
Sunday
Rod's 150th 1/2 Marathon at the Huntly Half
Coffee/brunch afterwards depending on time at Hopin Stopin cafe, 60 Great South Road, Taupiri
Summerhill Skedaddle Papamoa
Coming up
13 May - Nugget (Waihi)
14 May - Huntly Half - If you sign up to the event then join the Hamilton Road Runners Team.
14 May - Summerhill Skedaddle Papamoa
10 June - Kirikiriroa Marathon and relay
18 June - 1km - Korikori park
16 July -5km - Hamilton Lake
13 August - 10km - venue TBC
Running & Walking results - May 6-7
This week 24 members took part in parkrun at 3 events
Hamilton Lake - 11
Cambridge - 1
University of Waikato - 12
Course PB’s
Daniel YIN - 22:26 @ Hamilton Lake
Alison MARSHALL - 35:56 @ University of Waikato
Rotorua Marathon
James Hunt - 42.2k - 3:47:14 (3rd IAG)
Aaron Kearney - 42.2k - 5:33:47
Jeanne Van Der Merwe - 42.2k - 6:16:27
Rod Gill - 42.2k - 6:16:27 (NZ Masters 1st IAG)
Eileen Odgers - 42.2k - 7:13:40 (NZ Masters 1st IAG)
Heather Flay - 42.2k - 7:13:40
Mark Odgers - 42.2k - 7:13:41
Jane Roche - 42.2k - 7:13:43
Stephen Harlow - 21.1k - 2:02:01
Michelle Pryde - 21.1k - 2:13:55
Lisa Hammington - 21.1k - 2:29:32
Jutta Van Den Boom - 21.1k - 2:29:55
Clementine Annabell - 21.1k - 2:33:51
Cathie Blade - 21.1k - 2:34:21 (2nd IAG)
Dieter Rass - 21.1k - 2:42:01
Lauren Rowe - 21.1k - 2:55:48
Dick Breukink - 21.1k - 3:04:14
Angela Buchanan - 21.1k - 3:45:14
Jenny Melton - 10k - 0:59:01
Claire James - 10k - 1:51:03
Paula Hale - 10k - 2:02:21
Rotorua Runway5
Vicky Brewin -5k - 25:14
Sarah-Jane Edgar -5k - 27:47