JT Series – Race 1

This Saturday afternoon at Victoria Park – don’t forget!

Further information: http://sumnerrunningclub.org.nz/2013/05/10/jt-series-2013/ Continue reading →

Holloway 2011

After snow disrupted proceedings in 2012, it’s time to return to the rolling hills of West Eyreton for the Holloway Cross Country. Continue reading →

An excellent result for Sumner following the apportioning of points post-Jane Paterson.  We placed second on the day behind Christchurch Avon.  We are still in second place overall after three races, but we no longer share a “second equal” position with several other clubs - we have now created a lead of two points over third placed club, Papanui TocH.  Well done everyone!

Don’t forget this coming Saturday is the first race in the JT Series, up at Victoria Park.  We look forward to seeing as many of you there as possible.

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Vajin, Brendan Davies (1st), and Andrew Tuckey (3rd)

Vajin Armstrong has achieved yet another fantastic result.  Today at The North Face (TNF) 100 in Australia, he placed second overall in the 100km trail race, in 9:42.22 hours, two and a half minutes ahead of third, and 26 minutes off first.

Congratulations on yet another awesome achievement Vajin!

Christchurch Marathon

Unfortunately Lisa Brignull is no longer able to race in the Christchurch Marathon but has already entered.  Her entry is transferrable (marathon distance only), so if you have yet to enter and would like to take it off her hands for half price, please contact her on telephone 384 2060, 021 418 508, email lisa.brignull@xtra.co.nz.

Kevin resting post-race

What a turnout at this year’s Jane Paterson!  Our previous entry ‘record’ was last year, when we had 62 entries going into the event.  This year we hit a new high, with 67 registered to race.  Unfortunately final numbers were hit by injury and illness, with ten not starting, and a further two unable to finish due to injury.  We still had some good numbers in most grades which helped immensely towards team points, although if we had our full complement of runners, the team points would have looked even more attractive.  Whether you come in first or last in your grade, it can make all the difference to the Club’s points in the event of a countback. Continue reading →

Teenage Run Series

From Annette Campbell

As I hope you are aware, Sumner is hosting the first teenage run this Sunday out at Bottle Lake and we would like all the Sumner teenagers to attend if at all possible.  There will be several running groups led by Marty and a team of volunteers, with runs ranging from 45 minutes through to just over an hour. All of you will be more than able to join a group as these runs are recovery runs not races.

Bee and I are arranging for you to have a light breakfast after the run (we would love to hear from you if you were able to bake some muffins!).

The run starts at 9am from the Information Centre beside the main car park.

Please come along and support the club run this event – it will good to see you there representing us.

Burnside Joggers Mid Winter Run

From Liz France of Burnside Joggers

Once again we would like to invite you to the Burnside Joggers annual run on Sunday 23 June..

Traditionally we have followed a route around the airport, but with major road works down Russley Road, we are looking at changing the route – but will still offer the variety of distances of 5km, 8km, 17km, or 21km, all starting at 8.30am or earlier if you are planning on doing the longer distances at a leisurely pace and want to be back in time for the FREE soup afterwards.

Bring a towel and a change of clothes as there are lovely hot showers at the Burnside Rugby Clubrooms

• When:    Sunday 23 June 2013
• Where:   Burnside Rugby Club – Avonhead Road
• Start:     8.30am

FREE soup and rolls afterwards, and raffles.

Please pass this on to your club members and friends.

We would appreciate you getting back to us before the day with a guide of numbers coming so we can cater accordingly.

Liz France and Chris Bell

Telephone 351 7374, 027 411 1793 (Liz), 027 279 2360 Chris), email efrance@clear.net.nz

This year the Takahe to Akaroa Road Relay doubles as the National Road Relay Championships – so a huge day, heaps of fun, and a chance to attend a major event on our doorstep.

We hope to make the race into a social event for the club, and have secured limited cabin accommodation at the Top 10 camping ground in Akaroa for the night of the race – Saturday 5 October (six cabins which sleep four (one double and a bunk set)).

Accommodation in Akaroa is likely to be scarce, so if you and/or your family would like to stay with the club, get in now and register your interest – first in first served.  This is not an expression of interest for the race itself – we will call for entries nearer the time.