Long serving Athletics Auckland official Bert Chapman died on Monday 29 December 2014 aged 80. … [Read more...]
Early January 2015 Track Round up
January 5, 2015 By Leave a Comment
Lovelock Classic, Aorangi Park – 3 January 2015 Daniel Balchin made it two years in a row in the Lovelock Mile winning in a personal best of 4:11.37. The 24 year old national steeplechase champion has built up an impressive record in the annual mile, third in 2012 in his … [Read more...]
International turnout for Queenstown Marathon
December 17, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Queenstown International Marathon drew a large international crowd of running enthusiasts when it made its debut. Despite the overcast November weather (22.11.14) the unique international event - set against the backdrop of the world renowned Crown and Remarkable mountain … [Read more...]
Track Results 18th – 25th Oct 2014
October 27, 2014 By 1 Comment
Results from the New Zealand track scene over the period 18th to 25th October, from Hastings to Invergall … [Read more...]
A run a day keeps you out of the doctor’s office
October 24, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Those who run or walk briskly for 35 to 45 minutes per day, five days a week, spend about half the number of days per year suffering from cold symptoms, compared to sedentary people. In addition, about 60 per cent of recreational runners experience fewer colds after they initiate … [Read more...]
50 years on from Tokyo
October 21, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Les Mills hosted a function at his home on Saturday for members of the track and field team on the 50th anniversary of competing at the Tokyo Olympic Games. … [Read more...]
Auckland Road Relay Championships 2014
September 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Auckland City Athletic Club showed good form leading up to the national road relay championships with a convincing win in the Auckland championship raced around the perimeter of Mt Smart Stadium on Saturday. Jono Jackson, fresh from competing at the world mountain running … [Read more...]
New Sponsor for Auckland Marathon
September 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The Auckland marathon has a new sponsor, ASB Bank, and will be using the harbour bridge for all the events associated with the marathon and half marathon. … [Read more...]
Zane Robertson best pay day
September 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
13 September: Zane Robertson provided New Zealand's top placing on the first day of competition at the IAAF Continental Cup in Marrakech. … [Read more...]
Adams continues winning streak
July 22, 2014 By Leave a Comment
Valerie Adams notched up her 53rd straight win in the shot put winning the Diamond League meeting in Monaco with 20.38m. … [Read more...]
