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
Week 5 Sessions
MORNING GROUP
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Monday 29 June, 6.10am
Meeting Point: South Hagley Park
Map of Meeting Point: Netball Courts
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Wednesday 1 July, 6.10am
Meeting Point: South Hagley Park
Map of Meeting Point: Netball Courts
EVENING GROUP
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Tuesday 30 June, 5.40pm
Meeting Point: South Hagley Park
Map of Meeting Point: Netball Courts
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Thursday 2 July, 5.40pm
Meeting Point: South Hagley Park
Map of Meeting Point: Netball Courts
BOTH GROUPS
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Saturday 4 July, 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, turn right and follow Eastern Terrace all the way along the river. Eastern Tce turns into Waimea Tce.
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Continue along Waimea Tce to Colombo St. Turn left.
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Run up Colombo Street all the way to Remuera Ave, turn left and run around Remuera Ave coming out onto Centaurus Rd. Turn left.
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Follow Centaurus Road and the pathway that runs alongside the river, keeping the river on your left the whole time.
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Continue along the pathway coming out onto Palatine Terrace. Continue along, until you get to Tennyson St carefully. DO NOT CROSS OVER.
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If you are running 12km, turn right and run along Burnbrae St / Martins Road until you get to the 6km marker.
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KM Markers out: 3.75km, 5.5km, 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's 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 ;-).