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This week's newsletter on June 3rd 2014 covers interesting articles, one event location update and one event cancellation.
Tora Coastal Challenge: New event set to inspire
The Tora Coastal Challenge, set in the heart of one of New Zealand's best loved private multi-day walks, the Tora Coastal Walk, will be held on Saturday, 6th September 2014 and feature a 6km or 18km run/walk or a 32km run. Find out more.
Healthy Intelligent Training: HIT System Seminars
The HIT System Seminars look at the Lydiard Energy System Pyramid and its fundamentals. Dr. Keith Livingstone B.App.Sc. (Chiro) is author of Healthy Intelligent Training and presents the topics of his book. The Auckland seminar is on July 18th and 19th. Find out more and register here.
3 simple ways to improve running efficiency
Runner's World offers three ways to improve running efficiency: get strong; get your power on; and improve your stride rate. Read the article for more information about each tip.
8 tips for racing ultras
Some very wise tips over at Ultra168 when planning to race an ultra, which include: aligning your expectations with reality; eat early and eat often; run your own race; and run with a smile on your face. Check out the rest of them and detail about each here.
What runners pack when travelling to a race
Active.com asked their users what they pack when travelling to a race, and present it in a nice infographic so you can see how much of what people take with them (gear, music, anti-chafing stuff, food, bedding, shoes, and gels). Check it out here.
Final week training tips for first time marathoners
Training Peaks asks some common questions asked by first time marathon runners: should I run the day before the race or rest completely? If I have been strength training, when should I cut back? If my goal is to just finish, what is the best way to approach the race? What is the biggest mistake made in a marathon? And how long should I wait to start running/working out again afterwards? Read the answers here.
Recent updates
To find out what's been recently updated, check the website homepage regularly. I include in this newsletter a list of the more important updates (see below) such as date changes, cancellations, or late additions to the calendar. And don't forget to check the calendar page for a complete list of upcoming events.
Event listing/course updates
- The Auckland Trail Run Night Series had to switch locations around for the events on May 28th and July 9th due to a police cordon around Birkenhead Domain. The July 9th event is now at Birkenhead.
Cancellations
- The Kaweka Mountain Marathon will not go ahead in 2015, or in future years. The originally scheduled date was February 7th 2015.
Have a great running week!
Regards,
Chris
from New Zealand Running Calendar http://ift.tt/1opZYw1
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