Week 10 Newsletter
Your Half Marathon
It's Race Week!
Next Saturday you are going to line up at the start line in Queenstown...
Try to approach your race it with a little bit of nervousness, excitement and be proud of where you are at right now. We are very very proud of you.
We know a few of you are feeling tired right now, remember that this week is about taking it nice and easy but sticking to the plan. The hard work is done, now it's all about about getting your body ready for this challenge both physically and mentally.
Post Race Catch Up
After your Queenstown race, we would love to catch up with you to celebrate!
Date: Saturday 18 November
Time: 5.30pm - 7.00pm
Venue: Barmuda, 3 Searle Lane
No need to RSVP, just come along if you can make it for a drink before you head out for dinner or any other plans you may have. Partners welcome!
Week 10 Sessions
MORNING GROUP
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Monday 13 November, 6.00am
Meeting Point: Deans Ave side of South Hagley Park
See your programme for details on this session
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Wednesday 15 November, 6.00am
Meeting Point: Netball Courts, South Hagley Park
See your programme for details on this session
EVENING GROUP
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Tuesday 14 November, 5.40pm
Meeting Point: Netball Courts, South Hagley Park
See your programme for details on this session
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Thursday 16 November, 5.40pm
Meeting Point: Deans Ave side of South Hagley Park
See your programme for details on this session
Queenstown Half Marathon 2023
Saturday 18 November
Raceteam Meeting Point: Speargrass Flat, inside the main gates at meeting point - lookout for the red umbrella!
Raceteam Meeting Time: From 7.00am for a team photo at 7.45am
Half Marathon Start Time: 8.00am
Raceteam Half Marathon Meeting Point
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Look out for the red umbrella at the meeting point!
Good Luck Marathoners!!
We have a few in our team doing the full marathon, starting at a different meeting point and different start time...good luck to you all and we will see you at the finish line!!
Make sure you are familiar with the Race Information including:
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Race registration/Athlete Check In process
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Race day transport to the start line - double check your shuttle departure time/pick up point if you are taking the shuttle. If you have your own transport organised...how much time do you need to allow to get to the race start?
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Gear storage at the start line
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Race rules
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The course itself including toilets/aid stations
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Check the weather forecast and be prepared for anything! Make sure you have the right gear. Not being prepared of unexpected conditions can ruin your race.
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Get your packing list ready so you can reduce any last minute stresses as much as possible!
Phone chargers, watch chargers, nutrition...all those little things that will help you be as ready as possible for race day.
Other News
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We will send you a Race Day Newsletter the Thursday before race day so keep an eye out for that.
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Now is a good time to make sure you have all your gear for the race; nutrition, warm clothes/wet weather clothes just in case...write a list and check it twice!