This event was held at the Club Presidents property in Hawkesbury Road. Conditions could not have been better for the 50 members that attended.
All participants no matter what age, walking or running, were split into teams of 4 where they ran/walked a course through farmland. There were no winners but all had a lot of fun.
Afterwards during a sausage sizzle etc the Club Captain outlined what the Club was doing over the season.
The open day is a “get to know you” day encouraging all ages no matter how fit to come along and go to places you do not generally get to as a member of the public.
Archives for March 2013
Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon 2013
A large contingent of club members competed in the Kaiteriteri Gold Half Marathon and associated 10km event on Saturday. They joined more than 260 other runners and walkers on the start-line of the hilly but undulating course.
The standout performance came from Robbie Barnes who finished fourth overall in the half marathon run. His time was 1hour 24min 42sec. Nelson runners Phil Costley and Simon Leaning were first and second respectively. Brian Kemp from Waimea finished third.
By all accounts running conditions were excellent but the course was a very challenging one. It was flat for the first 100 metres before the first climb so no time to warm into the run itself.
Half Marathon Run (134 finishers):
Robbie Barnes 1hr 24min 42sec. (4th overall; M50-59)
Peter Dick 1:34:46 (9th; M40-49)
Ron Adams 1:47:08 (35th; M50-59)
Allister Leach 1:49:13 (44th; M50-59)
Kiri Johnson 2:06:38 (94th; FU40)
Steve Olsen 2:18:58 (116th; M50-59)
10km Run (112 Finishers):
Anna Barnes 56min 32sec. (63rd overall; FU18)
10km Walk (63 Finishers):
Leanne Barnes 1hr 17min 16sec. (12th overall; F40-49)
Julie Hunter 1:43:35 (52nd; F50-59)
Bill Hunter 1:43:35 (53rd; M60+)
Harrier Glossary
I know for us more mature people in the club, we understand the language and we use these terms all the time not knowing new club members might not understand.
I have made the following list that will demystify the Harrier language:
Marlborough Harrier Club Language
| Saying | Definition |
| Hybrid | Not sure if I am a walker or a runner |
| Time Trial | Time it takes to start in one place and finish time and distance |
| Race Bib | This is worn when racing on your feet, not racing your food down |
| Pack run | Running or walking in a group together – not with a pack on your back carrying food, drinks or bricks |
| Hilly | Some serious hill work |
| Undulating | Gradual to steep hill work |
| Flat | See for miles but could be the odd hill |
| Chat | What we do during afternoon tea or even some during a run |
| BBQ | Food |
| Approx | Applies to distance so could be longer than, but never shorter |
| Shorter | Applies to distance so less than approx |
| Cross Country | You could get your feet wet and definitely dirty |
| Volunteers | YOU |
| Handicap | The Handicapper looks at what you have run before estimates your time for today’s run, adds a bit, takes off a bit and is clearly deaf and open to the odd payback – generally he beats you. |
| Setup | Coning, taping the course and setting you up for a great race |
| Up to 2 hours | Could be more could be less |
| “Scenic Native Bush” | At the end of the run you ask “where was the bush?” |
| Selectors | A person that picks a team to run for the club based on how fast you are on the distance. This is based on previous times or if you pay for a round when it is their your turn |
Marlborough Harrier Club season open day Saturday 23 March 2013 2pm
Yes the summer season has been and gone. We now go into the winter season starting with a pack run from Bill and Julie Hunter’s home 357 Hawkesbury Road, Blenheim at 2pm. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to get information on the run and what is happening the following weeks.
Bring a plate for everyone to share.
Whether new to Harriers or a member renewing your membership please go to the membership tab in this website. You will see how much the membership is then click on Printable form if you want to do it manually or click on the electronic form, fill it out (there are mandatory sections) then click on submit. You will get an email confirming with a specific number that relates to your input. Direct Credit money as directed and you have done it. Please contact Les McKay 5778307 if you experience problems.
See you Saturday.
Saint Claire Half Marathon 11th May 2013
Marlborough Harriers Club has one free entry to the St Clair 1/2 marathon (http://vineyardhalf.com/event-info/) to give to a current financial club member (2012-2013 financial member). Entry is in run, walk or hybrid category, and the event is on 11th May 2013. If you would like to be in the draw please email steve at solsen@callsouth.net.nz by Wednesday 13th March. Winner will be drawn at Summer Runners prizegiving at Ron’s place on Thursday 14th March. Note: winner will be expected to run in club colours.
Cheers, Steve.