Club News

Pack run/walk from clubrooms - Sat 14 May,1:45

Eyes forward to the Vosseler next week
The 93rd Vosseler Shield Mountain Race on Saturday 21 May will be a memorable race -- they all are.  Some would say a highlight of the season, but no-one takes it lightly, and it will certainly find out how much training you have done on the trails vs reading running blogs.  http://www.athleticswellington.org.nz/News/vosseler-shield-mountain-race-next-interclub-event-on-saturday-21-may 

Members need to do two things:

1. Pay your subs - you must be a financial member as recorded by Athletics Wellington by Wednesday 18th May.  See below for details.  
2. Sign up for the race https://eventdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&EventDesqID=18930&OrgID=9606  If you do it by this Friday 13th you get a personalised bib.  Wed 18th is the final cut off, but that still depends on you being financial.

 

Membership subs really are due now
Thanks to all those who have already signed up for the new season with Olympic. It's great to have you with us.  Subscriptions for the 2016/2017 were due 1 May. When you register online, you'll have the option to pay via credit card or make a manual deposit into our bank account. https://memberdesq.imgstg.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=main&OrgID=10499 

If you are signing up 3 or more members we offer discounts - 20% for 3 and 25% or 4 or more from the same family living in the same house. Note, this doesn't apply to associate or supporter adult memberships, or under 7s (who get free membership this winter). Our online system doesn't handle the discounts very well, so contact Megan to sort out your payment (treasurer@olympicharriers.org.nz or 0211176826).

If you were awarded an Olympic scholarship at last year's prizegiving, or you are a life member, your subs are covered by the Club. PLEASE STILL COMPLETE THE REGISTRATION PROCESS so we know we've got all your details up-to-date. (Just select the manual payment option and we'll sort the rest.)

If you have any questions about our membership options, or you'd like to set up a payment plan for your subs, please just email treasurer@olympicharriers.org.nz and Megan will be happy to talk things through with you.
 

Walkers pay attention: Ekiden Walking Relay, Sunday 15 May 2016
This one slipped under the radar - it is a marathon distance walk around Upper Hutt   Olympic already has one team organised, but if there is interest in another get in touch with Andrea ASAP... Andrea.Adams@weltec.ac.nz

 

TempoFit returns - Olympic is running the programmes at Ngaio and Tawa
The next 6-week block is starting the week of 16 May.  Mondays and Thursdays at 6am in Tawa, and Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6.30am in Ngaio/Khandallah.  Plus we have Long Slow Social Distance Runs on Sundays at 8am at various locations around Wellington.

TempoFit is designed for your everyday jogger, plodder and weekend warrior. So long as you can run 5k non-stop (at any speed) you will fit in perfectly at TempoFit and have plenty of company.

Go to www.tempofit.co.nz or contact Jo Murray on jo@athleticswellington.org.nz or 021 976116

 

Kids and families, check this out!!
For five and up, Sean McCrudden will run a programme of games and races that extends long enough for Mum and Dad to have a cup of tea after their own run with the pack if that's what they want.  Sean knows what he is doing having been involved with kids programmes for many years.

What is it:  Meet Sean outside the clubrooms around 2pm.  We offer fun games, fitness games, specific training and race guidance. On race days, Sean will take the children over the courses before they race. This will also involve warming them up. There will also be social walks available for the parents who want to get out there and enjoy exercise

After Run Care? 3pm-4pm!!! We also provide an opportunity for the parents to sit down and relax. Sean will take the children for a further 30 - 45mins after you have finished your run to give you some time to socialise with the other club members.

 

Next Runs
Sat 14 May: at the clubrooms - families check out the programme for younger kids (20+ kids last time!)
Sun 15 May: Ekiden Walk, Upper Hutt
Sat 21 May: Vosseler Shield, Mt Vic
Sun 22 May Masters Classic Relay, Trentham Memorial Park

Mark these on the calendar
Gazley Volkswagon Wellington Marathon, 26th June, 42k, 21k, 10k, 5k, Kids Magic Mile, www.wellingtonmarathon.kiwi
The North Island Cross Country Champs, Saturday 2 July, Taupo - a focus for the club with  a great dinner after the race
Around Rarotonga Race, 22-28 September: Talk to Miles for more details or google to learn more
The National Road Relay, Saturday 1 October, Rotorua