The Striders Multisports Club Inc is following guidance from the Ministry of Health with regards to the Coronavirus situation. In line with the Prime Minister’s announcement of Level 4, from 11.59 pm 17th August, 2021 the clubroom will be closed and its associated activities will cease for three days or until further notice.
Please click on this link for the Alert Level explanations https://covid19.govt.nz/government-actions/covid-19-alert-system/#new-zealand-covid-19-alert-levels
The Fullers Great Sights Bay of Islands Beast is an off-road, cross country event that is hosted by Sport Northland Events and is right here in Paihia.
This event offers one distance of 7km. The course encompasses some steep hills, uneven terrain, mud and a whole lot of fun.
See Sport Northland website for more details https://www.thebeast.co.nz/
Striders have a team – its all about the fun (and fancy dress)
Are you in?
Drop me an email at info@striders.co.nz and I can give you details on how to join our team. Any suggestions for a fancy dress theme are welcome!
Some pics from previous years
Thinking of New Year Goals?
Tentatively 25th September 2021 is the Blue Lake Challenge https://www.bluelake24hr.com. As many 5.5km laps as you want to do in 24hours, so something for everyone (some people only run one lap). Al is really keen for the club to go to this event, so Al’s challenge to you is (a) put this in your diary, and (b) set yourself a personal goal for this event (be it 5.5km or 160km). You don’t have to tell anyone your distance, it doesn’t cost anything to enter, and it will be great fun supporting each other. Let Al know if you are interested and we will try to secure a spot to put up a club gazebo as our aid station for each lap. Rotorua has lots of other things to do to make it a fun weekend for everyone.
Kai Iwi Triathlon, March 20th… https://www.sportnorthlandevents.co.nz/copy-of-kaitaia-run-walk One of Striders‘ favourite events for all abilities. We’ll set up a ‘base camp’ at Kai Iwi for the Saturday event where people can base from before and after the event. We’ll look to have a shared lunch once the last Striders member is in so if that sounds like a bit of you then bring a plate.
There’s a lot of training going on at the moment with these events in mind so if anyone wants to jump in, there’s regular swimming, cycling and running, and combinations of all, going on most days. Just get hold of me (Bill Miles 021 952 406) if you want to join in.
The clubroom is open at Level 1. Please sign-in with the NZ Covid Tracer App, or sign the book.
Running, cycling, walking groups are continuing as usual!
It’s that time of year again – count down to when the Kerikeri Half Marathon hits town! That means if you are a beginner or improver this is the perfect opportunity to get those trainers on. The Kerikeri Half is mainly downhill so a Personal Best is always on the cards.
Join us on Saturday mornings 8.00, Stone Store basin car park – Landing Road side for a 5k or 8k run or walk along the Falls track. We are a friendly bunch of runners of all abilities, from walkers to ultra-runners. There is always someone to help you along or give you a bit of competition.
The Northland Waste Kerikeri Half Marathon is on Saturday, 21 November 2020 and is an iconic feature on the Northland events calendar. Starting in Okaihau the 21.1km course makes its way through a rolling country side to finish in the centre of town at the Kerikeri Domain.
Stick around for the Kerikeri Street Party where you can sample wonderful food, wine and many other local specialties or just dance the evening away
There are many training plans on line, this one is good for beginners
https://www.mentalhealth.org.nz/assets/Auckland-Marathon/Half-marathon-beginner-training-guide.pdf
