Week 5 Newsletter
Half Way!
Reflect and Refocus
You have just hit the half way point.
As most of you have stepped up in the programme you may be finding it very challenging and sometimes when we are in this place we forget to remind ourselves that we are doing well. That's where having markers that help you stop and see your progress can help.
We are now in the second half of the programme and it is time for you to think about what you have achieved over the last 4 weeks. While there will have been tough moments within this time we are sure there will have been moments where you can see your growth. Let yourself feel good about this and start to feel good about the second half of your journey.
This week's Facebook question
Each week we have a Facebook question that we put to all our our teams, it is a great way to share experiences and tips ;o)
Week 5 Sessions
MORNING GROUP
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Monday 17 February, 6.10am
Meeting Point: South Hagley Park
Map of Meeting Point: Netball Courts
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Wednesday 19 February, 6.10am
Meeting Point: South Hagley Park
Map of Meeting Point: Netball Courts
EVENING GROUP
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Tuesday 18 February, 5.40pm
Meeting Point: South Hagley Park
Map of Meeting Point: Netball Courts
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Thursday 20 February, 5.40pm
Meeting Point: South Hagley Park
Map of Meeting Point: Netball Courts
BOTH GROUPS
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Saturday 22 February, 7.30am
Meeting Point: Beckenham Park, Eastern Tce side
Map of Run: Click here
This map is for all of our running groups, you will be doing a portion of this course.
Course Description:
Please run on the path at all times and keep left. Please don't run any more than 2 abreast and be responsible for your own safety.
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Starting at Beckenham Park, run along Eastern Terrace following the river.
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Take care crossing over Malcolm Ave as this road can get busy.
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Follow the river to Colombo St. Turn left.
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Run up Colombo St to Remuera Ave, turn left.
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Run around Remuera Ave to Centaurus Road, turn left.
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Follow Centaurus Road all the way - you will meet up with the river again.
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If you are running 12km, follow the river (Palatine Tce) to Burnbrae St, turn right and the 6km marker will be along here.
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KM Makers out: 4km, 6km
Saturday's Course: Click on image to enlarge
This weeks quick tip:
'There will be days that you have every excuse under the sun not to go to a session. These are the very sessions that you absolutely HAVE to go to as these are the ones that give you the best sense of achievement.' – Pam Thomas
Education
Stretching is a waste of time if not done correctly
Tight calves are a common ailment for our runners and can lead to several injuries. We hear it so often, but what can you do to reduce the risk of injury caused by tight calves? Below is a quick clip showing great stretches - which if done correctly will make your run more enjoyable.
Inspiration
What happens when life gets too busy? What is the cost?
Other News
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If you would like to help your body out, get a sports massage for those tight muscles. We recommend the team at Active Health. They know our programmes and are the same team who do the Muscle Balance Tests.
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Remember to stay focused and keep turning up ;-).