Winter 2015 half marathon training groups outstanding!

We did have a very hardy group of walkers and runners with us this winter as we all trained for the half and full marathon event in September. We sadly, as you know, had to cancel our Seminar this year due to the extreme flooding that night, which must have been warning us of what was to come! I don’t think I have ever known such consistently cold Tuesday nights –we had rain, hail, sun showers, near 0 temps and chilly winds almost every week until the event, but what a great crew this year. Despite having to curtail our distances many nights, and stay in sheltered walks and runs on the flat mostly, we chattered happily around Caversham, South Dunedin, the southern part of our city, Portsmouth Drive etc and got our circulation going. It was just fantastic to see the improvement in many running distances, and the confidence and abilities grow, leading to some hugely impressive performances on the day. Many thanks again to Mary and Peter and all the other Caversham Harriers members who supported all our runners and walkers with us this year – much appreciated again. The walking group is continuing over summer with Mary and departs from various places around Dunedin, according to where walkers are based, so if you are keen for Tuesday night walks starting 5.30pm do get in touch with us and we will put you on the email list for info each week. If you think you might like to take up the challenge next year of doing the half marathon, do consider it – it’s always a fantastic event to be a part of, and also now there is the quarter marathon distance, which makes it possible for all to have a manageable option. Barbara did that one this year as she was keen to try the inaugural one, and just loved it – that southerly blast propelled everyone along to Port Chalmers in style, and it was a nice distance, so do consider getting your friends and workmates together and give it a go. We WILL have our usual June seminar with lots of tips, so come along and learn more then.

Pic of Allan Brent who came back home to Dunedin from Wellington to do our wonderful full marathon, and our summer walking group who were out this week in Kaikorai Valley.