In this newsletter:
- 5k series starts
- website of the month
- coming events
- Kapiti Harriers help out ultra distance runner
The 5k Series
The first of the 5k series is on Monday December 7, Waikanae Hotel, 6.15pm for walkers, 6.30pm for runners. Entry $5 taken from 5.45pm. Roger and Pam Childs, the organisers, need some more help. Ring 902 1754 or email if you can help out. They would like to thank the Jenkins family, Tony, Peter and me for distributing flyers about the 5k series about the district.
Website of the Month
My favourite website for health and exercise info is www.garymoller.com. Gary is an older brother of Lorraine Moller, best known for her 3rd in the marathon at the Barcelona Olympics. Gary originally got a P.E qualification and was a distance runner. His website has free e-books and articles about nutrition, health, fitness, athletic conditioning, injuries and medical treatments. Examples are How to choose a Gym http://www.healthandlifestyle.co.nz/e-books/shouldujoinagym.pdf and Eight Rules for Peak Performance, guidelines for parents of active children http://www.healthandlifestyle.co.nz/e-books/Eight%20Rules.pdf . Gary also sells exercise equipment, nutrition and health supplements at very competitive prices. I have bought a swiss ball, cycling glasses, magnesium and most recently formthotic shoe inserts for Tim. He has put them in his lightweight racing flats which he now uses for training. The idea came from Gary - the lighter the shoe, the faster the training and the faster the racing. The formthotics ensure good shock absorbtion. By the way, a free copy of Lorraine's book came with my latest order, and since Tim and I read the book when it first came out, it's a spot prize for the 5k series.
Coming Events
Check the website, www.kapitiharriers.org.nz for entry forms.
Saturday mornings. 7.30am. A group runs for 2.5 hours and a shorter option from a different venue each Saturday. Contact Roger Childs, 902 1754, if you are interested in joining in.
5k Road run/walk series. Waikanae Hotel 6.15pm walkers, 6.30pm runners. Mondays this summer. Dec 7, 21, Jan 4, 18. Village Inn, Raumati, Feb 1, 15, March 1, 15.
Kids Triathlon. Sunday Dec 13, 9am, Waikanae Swimming Pool.
Off Road Duathlon. Dec 16, Queen Elizabeth Pk, run, mountainbike, run. Short course 2k,5k,2k, long course 4k,10k,2k. A trial event with more to come if successful.
Paekakariki Road Races. Sunday Jan 24. 5, 10 & 15k run/walks
Kapiti Harriers Guide Ultra Distance Runner through Kapiti
Kate Jenkins, David Haxton, Pam and Roger Childs caught up with Lisa Tamati as she passed through the district on Tuesday 17 November. Lisa's book, Running Hot, is an inspiring story.

See you at the 5k series,
Brian