Harrier News 2024

                       Sat Sep 28th - It was an early start for the trip to Taupo for the NZ road relays, the venue being the 

                            motorsport park up above town.  Blue sky day but a cold wind when we arrived at 9am for team

                           start at 10.30. All teams were allocated a pit garage with us in no.3 with 3 other small clubs. Graeme

                            was 1st off for 4.6k (2 short laps) then Dennis was handed the batton for 6.7k (2 long laps). Mark 

                            took his turn for 2 short laps then handed over to Trevor (a 200m runner) for 2 long laps. Then it was 

                           down to Rob & then Craig to bring the team home (both running 2 long laps).  Well done team we

                            might all have the bug to do it again.   Thanks to Henare for being reserve & coming down to support

                           the team of open masters 60+.

                        Sat Sep 21st - A small turnout of just some of the relay team where we headed out from Riverlea to

                            Tamahere & back through the new gully path.   All ready for next weekend in Taupo.

                        Sat Sep 14th - Nearly a perfect day. A good turnout for the Wiltshire handicap with the handicapper

                             getting everyone away before a heavy fall of rain & then it was gone just before everyone got home.

                            A very close finish across the group. We have a change to this weekends event with the Haka steps

                            making way for a run/walk of 3-4k in Riverlea.  Meet at cnr of Hudson st & Riverlea rd with a trip

                             through to Tamahere & back.  A good course for the road relay team.   

                        Sat Sep 7th - A day out with Cambridge it was on a flat country road. Just the three of us as some club

                            members were away. This Saturday we have Stew's fav course (flat as possible) at Innes Common

                             with parking on Rimmington Drive, off Gilbass. It is the Wiltshire handicap of 3 & 4k, see you all

                                then for a good day out.

                      Sat Aug 31st - On a day that was meant to be wet but was not, had club members on a new course for

                           the Frankton handicap over 3-4k. The Kelly family joined us again with Daniel getting home first ahead

                          of Dennis, Jason & David, followed by Stew, Trevor, Henare & then the 3 wise ladies.  Well done to not

                          getting lost with no markings out on the course.  Some got to see the freight trains while running.

                           This Saturday is different to the program, we are out to join Cambridge at the corner of Pickering

                          and Discombe Rd in Hautapu for a 3k walk or run or 5k run.  Meet at 1pm for a 1.30 start & bring a

                          plate of food for a cuppa afterwards.  Team members going to Taupo should be coming along.

                       Sat - Aug 24th - A good day for the club road champs in Dinsdale. On a new course with a few bumps

                          in it we had a good turnout for distances of 2-5k. Thankyou  to everyone that came along & gave it

                           a go.   Thanks to Marion for timekeeping, you are a star.  This weekend we have a change to the 

                          program with the Frankton handicap being move forward a week to this Saturday.  Please note it has

                          also been changed from were we have meet before. Please meet at the south end of Devon St, off

                           Sommerset which runs between Lake Rd & Seddon Rd, meet at 1.15 for a 3&4k almost flat course.

                       Sat - Aug 17 - Not the best day for running, but it was only a light bit of rain for those that turned up.

                            Betty & Gail walked 2k while Graeme, Henare, Mark, Trevor & Rob ran 4k on hadicap & 1st home

                            was Trevor just ahead of Mark & Rob, then Graeme ahead of Henare. *Congrats to Graeme on 200

                            parkruns. This Saturday we have club road champs on a new flatter course from Amanda ave. 

                           No clubrooms to use as still being upgraded. Distances from 2-5k ,see you all then.

                       Sat - Aug 10 - Another blue sky day for our walk & run from the Fosters home in Glenview.  A short

                          gully path to explore with a good turnout & nobody got lost.  Thanks to Loloma & Stew for hosting.

                          This Saturday is the Hider handicap from Russleigh Drive in Dinsdale. Short distances from 2-4k.

                      Sat - Aug 3 - The sun must follow me, blue sky weekend in Ohope with a small group from the club

                          joining Whakatane for an easy 4k run.  We all need to make this a full club weekend away next year.

                          This Saturday we are being hosted by the Fosters at 6 Fitzroy Ave, Glenview for an easy walk or run.

                            Meet at 1.15 for a 1.30 start & bring a plate for a cuppa after. This is a lead up into our road

                            handicap events to finish the season.

                      Sat 27th Jul - What a day for club duathlon at Hillcrest park with a blue sky & a good turnout. Thanks

                          to everyone that helped with the day. A more condensed run course kept everyone closer to the action.

                         Even G gave it a go on his fast pink bike.  This event will be a regular i think.   This weekend a small

                         group are going to Ohope to join Whakatane for a run. Lets look to get everyone going next year.

                      Sat 20th Jul - Not a great day with rain for most of it. But as on most events the harrier captain organises

                          the day to be fine for a short period, and so it was again. Blue sky for just long enough that nobody had

                         an excuse unless competing in Hastings. I look forward to your reason why you did not join Henare, 

                         Rob & myself on a flat course with a dead end so nobody could get lost.

                          This Saturday we have a club duathlon at 975 Wairere drive, meet in the Deer stalkers carpark.

                         You don't have to have a bike as we can share with others & options for just run or walk also. 

                           Choose your own distances.  Anyone wanting to join a few of us going to Ohope the week after, let

                        Craig know this weekend.

                    Sat 13th Jul - Another day in paradise, spent looking for lost walkers.  A good turnout on a blue sky day

                         in Woodcock rd, Tamahere.  After giving instructions on crossing the bridge to find the balloons & then

                        returning over the bridge to then turn up into Windmill Rd to find the 2nd balloon & return, somehow

                       they were not clear enough for some. A good day out that took a bit longer to complete.

                        This Saturday we are somewhere new again. We are meeting in Kendrick lane, Tamahere. Head south

                        out of riverlea staying in the left lane. Take 1st left turn onto Bollard rd, then left & left again at the

                        roundabout which is Alfred Main Drive. Over the highway, 2nd road on the right is Kendrick lane were

                       we will start our walk/run. Meet at 1.15 for 1.30 start. My contact number is 0274 558831. 

                       We also have 2 juniors running at the Waik/Bop cross country champs in Tauranga. And we have 4

                       members competing at the NZ masters indoor champs in Hastings.

                   Sat 6th Jul  -  Welcome to winter, an overcast day that turned to blue sky by the end. A small turnout

                         for an easy walk/run in Riverlea.  This Saturday we have a walk/run organised out in the country.

                         Head towards Tamahere, take the Tauwhare rd to the top of the hill, then turn into Woodcock rd.

                         Travel 1k along until you find the flag (new start point).  Find the balloons to receive your treat.

                    Sun 30th June - An overcast afternoon greeted 5 club members who joined Cambridge for their club

                        x/country champs. We all only had to run 4k which was just far enough on the old Narrows golf

                         course with a few ups & downs.  This Saturday with nobody going to Taupo we will have a packrun

                         from Riverlea.  Meet at cnr of Balfour & Hudson at 1.15 for 1.30 start.  

                    Sat 22nd June - Club x/country on a new improved course at the Hamilton Lake.  We had club members

                         complete 3-5 laps of 1k on a good day for running or walking. Well done to everyone & thanks to

                         Marion for timekeeping.   This weekend we are invited to join Cambridge at the Narrows old golf 

                         course on Airport rd. Note it is on Sunday & 1.30 start.  Will confirm distane & time B4 then.

                     Sat 15th June - Club team relays in a new spot with a good turnout over in Enderley on a 1250m flat 

                          course. Teams of 3 had to complete 8 laps in total with time penalties used if any team got to far

                          ahead. After 3 laps everyone had done 1 lap each & only had about 100m between the teams. Same

                          again after 6 laps with a couple of 30 sec penalties played by the referee kept teams close. Last lap

                        and anyone team could still win. Final result was Jonas's team home 1st ahead of the other 3 teams.

                          Thanks to everyone who turned up and made it a fun event.  This Saturday we have our club x/c 

                          champs at a new venue at the Hamilton lake. Drive in the main entrance & follow the road around to

                         the north end were the train use to run. Near were the paddle boats once operated. Club flag will be

                          up & course will have less hills than Bremworth park.  Remember to wear your club uniform.

                      Sat 8th June - Somewhere new on a blue sky day out the back of Hillcrest.  Small turnout to walk & run

                            a new found gully.  Thanks to those that turned up.  This Saturday we have the club team relay in a

                          new spot in Orchard rd, Enderley. Down the road from Trevor's place will be the starting point. Short 

                         repeat laps with holding penalty zones & detours. *Note, also an extra event on the Sunday with 

                          Cambridge out at Hautapu (See Craig if wanting to attend).

                      Sat 1st June - Stop the press, breaking news.  Jonas ran 3k cross country & did very well along with 

                          Daisy, Dale & Paul that made up the young team that took on the ageing masters team at the Interclub

                          cross country relays.  Thanks to club members for giving it a go. We had team manager Meg fill in for

                          a team that was one short.  **Please note; A change to this weekends event. We are now having a 

                          Saturday adventure over in Silverdale, Hillcrest.  Meet at Chelmsford park for an easy gully walk/run.

                     Sat 25th May - Thanks to club members who could make it for turning up to help host the Cambridge

                            club at the gardens.  Not to bad a day, staying fine for the running & walking adventure. This coming

                            Saturday is an interclub relay at the Narrows golf course, we have 2 teams of 4 entered.

                          512 Airport Rd.  Meet at 12.30 for a 1.30 start. Week after we are out to Charltons farm on the Sunday

                            for 3 or 6k run (Need to let Craig know if you intend on going).

                       Sat 18th May - A new place for some, Rotokauri peat lake. A wonderful turnout with the Kelly family

                           joining us for an easy walk or run on an up and down course with great views.  Thanks to everyone

                           for coming out to explore another part of Hamilton.   This Saturday we are hosting the Cambridge club 

                           at Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton gardens from the Hardy centre.  Easy relaxed walk or run.

                            Please note we need names for the week after for team relays. We have one team sorted, but would

                            like to enter 2 or 3 teams (see Craig).  Note; Also need club fees to be paid (part payments can be 

                          organised - see Marion).

                       Sat 11th May - Another beaut Autumn day for harriers at Minogue park on a different course. We had 

                           some club members turn up for their first event of the season. Guess your time over 1,2 or 3 laps.

                           We had some close times, with one time only 2secs out. But was it the closest? Thanks for those that

                          helped with pick up of the course & for timekeeping.  This Saturday we have a relaxed run/walk from

                           Rotokauri school, out past the zoo. Come along & find the floating boardwalk.

                            June 1st is a interclub relay at Narrows golf course. Teams of 4 for 3k laps or 2 person walking option

                             Please let Craig know if you are keen.

                       Sat 4th May - Super fine day to be out n about at Kiniwhaniwha to explore the lime caves. A good turnout

                             for the 3k walk into & then return from the bush at the bottom of Pirongia.  Thanks to Dennis & Jan

                           for hosting us. This Saturday we are at Minogue park for a short walk or run on a big open park, new

                           course.

                      Sat 27th April - Clarke's farm was the venue with perfect weather & a great turnout. Relaxed run & walk

                           for all without the mud.  Thanks to Dallison for setting up the course & Marion for hosting us.

                          This Saturday we are out to Kaniwhaniwha reserve for another relaxed run or walk into visit the lime

                          cave on the edge of Pirongia forest.  Give yourself plenty of time to get out there on Limeworks loop

                            road (approx 7k from turnoff from Te Pahu road). Afternoon tea at the Litt's afterwards at 968

                            Limeworks loop rd (bring a plate of food please). 

                      Sat 20th April - Opening day for the clubs harrier season was some where new, out north of Hamilton

                          near Horsham Downs.  Lake Kainui was a flat walk or jog of 3.2k for those 9 club members that turned

                           up on a slightly drizzly afternoon. The day even cleared before we got finished.  This weekend we are

                          out to the Clarke's farm for another flat easy course to walk or jog.  Club programme will be available.

                       Harrier News 2023

                     Sun 1st Oct -  A fine Sunday for close of the harrier season. Daniel & Paul brought out their families to

                         make up the numbers.  We had a few debates about estimated times then we were off.  Some close

                         finishing at the top but who had there times correct?  Thanks to everybody on coming along to harriers

                       throughout the season.  We had some cool new places & lots of support for each other.

                    Sat 23rd Sept - Sorry for no run, but weather was meant to arrive earlier with heavy rain.  This Saturday

                           looks very wet so lets run/walk on Sunday.  Hakarimata steps with 3 options.  Take on the 880 steps

                          walk or run.  Or you can walk 250 steps & go and see the giant Kauri.  Or just 100 steps to sit under

                          the old pine trees, maybe bring lunch or hot drink. Views down the river for all options.  Time this

                         week to meet is 1pm, 9k up the west side of the river from Ngaruawahia, left at Parker road.

                    Sat 16th Sept - A fine day with a very good turnout. Was wonderful to see nearly everyone come along

                         for the Wiltshire handicap over 3 & 4k on a flat course.  Back markers getting home close to estimated

                         times but still Russell & Loloma walking home at the front.    Weather does not look good for this 

                         Saturday so we will delay by a week for the Haka steps which will have 3 options for everyone to try.

                          See you all on the 30th Sept. Details out next week.

                     Sat 9th Sept - A small turnout for the Frankton handicap over 3.2 & 4k with the walkers dominating again. 

                            This time Russell home 1st ahead of Loloma & Betty. This Saturday is the final handicap event, the 

                           Wiltshire handicap from Innes common. It is the second to last weekend of harriers so come along

                          for a good day out on Stew's favorite course(no hills). Meet on Rimmington drive. off Gilbass.

                     Sat 2nd Sept - Not the big turn out the handicapper was expecting, but we always seem to have others

                             turn up that may of been away the week before & end up with about the same numbers.  5 walkers

                         and only 4 runners on another fine spring day. 2.7 k or 4 k were the distances mixed together to have

                          an expected close finish at the top of the hill. However the walkers were home ahead of the 3 back

                         markers who ran over estimated time.   Stew 1st home ahead of Russell & Meg home ahead of Loloma.

                        This Saturday we have another handicap on a flatter course from the Frankton railway station on a

                         slightly altered course. *You may need to enter via Queens Park Crescent.

                         Good luck to those that will be running at the NZ road champs.

                     Sat 26th Aug - Another good winters day with the sun out. Wonderful to have Levi & some of Paul's 

                         family join us. Thanks to Marion for timekeeping.  Best effort for the day has to be Stew taking on

                          the Melva hill over 3k.    This weekend coming we have the Hider handicap from Russleigh Ave over

                         distance from 2.7-4k.    

                    Sat 19th Aug - Somewhere different was the place to be, so Rotokauri it was on a cold windy day.

                         A good turnout of 11 members ventured into the unknown down the road onto the trail that lead you 

                         down towards the lake.  Some took the short way back on the trail while others headed out onto

                         closed roads & footpaths running up & down along the way.   This weekend we have the club road

                          champs from Amanda ave with distances from 2-5k.   Bring a plate for afternoon tea.

                    Sat 12th Aug - A blue sky day, but a cold wind for 6 club members who joined Whakatane for a run in

                         Ohope, 4k for Trevor, Mark, Graeme & Craig. While Meg ran the shorter distance & Dennis ran 10k.                                      A great weekend away was had.  This Saturday were are out to Rotokauri school with 3 options.

                         A casual walk of 2.8k, a handicap 2.8 & 4k walk/run.  See you at 1.15 for a 1.30 start.

                      Sun 6th Aug - Club members (7) joined Cambridge on another fine winters day out in the country.  

                           3k walk for Loloma & Stew while Graeme, Henare, Mark, Dennis & Craig ran 5k. Thanks for turning up

                          and supporting the club.  This week coming a few members are off to Whakatane, while the week

                          after we have a new handicap run from Rotokauri school.

                     Sat 29th July - An adventure out into Ruakura on another fine winters day was had by those that could

                          make it. Thanks to Mary-Anne & Trevor for hosting us.  Congratulations to Dennis on winning his age

                         group at the NZ cross country champs in Taupo over 6k.  This weekend (Sunday) we are out with

                         Cambridge on a flat road course in Hautapu.  Distance of 3k walk/run & 5k run. Please make the effort

                         as it will help me to give you all a fair handicap in club events we have coming up. Meet on Pickering

                        road just before Discombe Rd at 1pm for a 1.30 start & bring something to go with the cuppa afterwards.

                     Sat 22nd July - Something different, so it was. A duathlon from Hillcrest park to Clyde park. A great 

                          turnout with 11 members giving it a go of run bike run on another fine day.  We also had 3 others who

                          walked & ran. This is a keeper for next year, and thanks to those that helped with set up & packing up. 

                         This week we are being hosted by the Watson's from Orchard road.  We will be going out into Ruakura

                         for an adventure. Please bring a plate if you wish to stay for a cuppa afterwards, meet at 1.15pm.

                         All the best for Dennis who will be running at the NZ cross country champs in Taupo.

                  Sat 15th July - Thanks to Loloma & Stew for being officals at Wai/Bop x/country champs which Dennis

                         ran in over 5k for 1st in 21.58.   The rest of us had a quite walk & run out near Tamahere on a fine

                          afternoon with balloons & jet planes.  *We have a few notices for upcoming events. If anyone wants to

                           go to Ohope & run a 4k or 10k handicap with Whakatane, please let me know or ask any questions.

                          Also the week before on a Sunday we need club members to join Cambridge for a 3k or 5k flat run.

                          *Now for this coming week please note details & arrival times.  If you wish to do the Duathlon arrive

                         at 1.30 for a start about 1.45.  3 short distances on offer.  If you wish to just walk or run we have a 3k

                         course & you need to arrive by 1.15 for a 1.30 start.  Once finished i need two helpers with looking after

                         the bikes & control of the track for riders. Also need two helpers for set up at 12 noon. *Address for 

                         Saturday is 975 Wairere Drive, Hillcrest at The Deer Stalkers Building, flag will be out.

                     Sat 8th July -  A small group of members went out to see the changing south of Hamilton in Peacocke's.

                          Fine but overcast & mild.  Short or long out & back course.  Some running on closed roads that will

                          change the landscape of the farming area. Thanks to Loloma & Stew for hosting us. This coming 

                          week we are out to the country again this time meeting in Rosebank Road off Woodcock Rd which

                          is off Tauwhare road near to Tamahere.  Easy flat walk/run to the swing bridge & back.

                      Sat 1st July - Changeable was the best way to describe the day.  Good turnout on a new adventure at

                          Horseshoe lake.  After getting across the man made bridge to avoid the flooded path we had no

                          trouble getting to & around the gravel paths amongst the native planting & lake.  This week we are

                         being hosted by the Fosters from 6 Fitzroy Ave, Glenview.  Come along for an easy run/walk & bring

                         a plate for a cuppa afterwards.

                      Sat 24th June - What a good day for an outing, fine with a stiff breeze.  Small but happy turnout were

                           we had Jill join us for the first time.   Easy flat course of discovery.  Craig joined Cambridge on the

                          Sunday for a hilly & soft x/country run. This week another change to Club program. 

                          **** Heading north towards the zoo.  Meet half way along Baverstock Rd, opposite Farnborough Drive. 

                           We will walk in to the start then explore along flat gravel paths. Distance & course to suit all, see you

                         at 1.15 for another new adventure. Toilets & shelter provided.

                       Sat 17th June - Not the perfect day for an outing, but good turnout with Betty bringing family along for

                            our walk/run down to & along the river in Hillcrest.  Sunday Craig went out to join Cambridge for a 6k

                             farm run & then a big afternoon tea.    **Another change to program for this coming week. We are 

                            heading out of town to Tamahere on a new course of 2.3k. All flat Stew, no hills. Meet outside the

                            school netball courts (flag will be up) at 1.15 and try not to be late or you will miss the instructions

                           for getting lost.  Sunday we have an option to run with Cambridge at the foot of Maungakawa hill on

                           their x/country goat track, see Craig for more info.

                        Sat 10th June - Club x/country on a super fine day with a great turnout even with others still away. New

                           course with plenty of places to see each other as we ran & walked at different speeds with the 1st half

                             all flat & then a couple of uphills late in the lap.  Thanks to all with help on picking up the course after

                            Mark had helped me set up.  Please note we have to change the course for this weekend coming.

                             River path is closed so we will meet in Hillcrest for a 3 or 4k walk/run.  Meet on corner of Hudson & 

                            Balfour were we will adventure down along side the river & into Riverlea.  *Note also an option on

                            Sunday to join Cambridge at Charltons farm on Discombe Rd, Hautapu, contact Craig.

                        Sat 3rd June - Yes it is now winter so another fine day for harriers on a new short course for club relay.

                            10 members were sorted into 3 teams to run or walk a 1200mm lap with 7 total laps required between

                           them to see who would be 1st home.  As laps passed teams were allowed to play a 30sec penalty on 

                           any team that was leading (Jonas's team) then with 1 & a half laps left two more time penalties were

                          played against Jonas's & Pauls' teams. Off they went on the last lap 5 secs apart, then Rob's team were

                           handed a 200m short cut by the referee to catch up. So as it ended Jonas's team (Liam & Stu) finished

                          5m ahead of Rob's team (Nora & Gail) with Paul's team(Joan,Betty & Loloma) just 30m back.

                          Thanks to all for engaging in my idea.  This week is club x/country champs from Bremworth park with

                              a new 1k lap to give all the option of distances from 2-5k.  Also club fees are due if you have not

                            already done so.

                      Sat 27th May - Thanks to everyone that could make it on Saturday. But not the same without the others

                          that could not make it. A small group from Cambridge joined us for an enjoyable run/walk on a course

                          that seems easy but has a few bumps that stop you from running to fast.  Thanks to Rob & Axel

                          for helping set up & thanks to Stu for pulling down the course to make my job easier. Marion you are a

                           legend again for sorting the kitchen. This week is club team relay so we need you all with the weather

                          sorted.  1200m laps with time penalties & 200m short cut options to help keep things even.  Meet at

                         Bremworth park at the top, off Amanda Ave at 1.15 or earlier as teams need to be sorted.

                       Sat 20th May - You cannot discover new places while you stay home thinking it is going to rain.

                              Those that turned up found a new path to ran/walk while keeping dry with only a couple of light

                            passing showers.    This week coming we will be hosting Cambridge from the Hardy centre in the

                          gardens so need everyone that can to turn up to greet our guests. Please arrive by 1pm for an easier

                          course to walk or ran.   Note;  Subs are due.

                      Sat 13th May - What a nice surprise they said. A little gem discovered for the first time by most

                          who turned up with bird song heard non stop as we made our way through the trails. Nice to have

                        Joan & Brian, Sue & Allen join us for the first time this season.  **Please note; We have had to change

                          venue for Saturday as it is to wet at the Clarke's.  We will be heading into Hillcrest for new course

                           Meet at corner of Hudson St & Balfour Crescent. The rain should be gone by the time we meet.

                      Sat 6th May - Some events just have to stay the same, Minoque park estimated timed run/walk is

                           one of them. Not the perfect day, but ok & good under foot. Lovely to have the Watson clan join

                           us for a nice walk. Some long off & some close guessing of times over 1,2 or 3 laps.   

                          Thanks to Marion for time keeping & those that helped pick up the course markers.  This week

                            is a new event near Te Aroha St. Meet in Amagh st to explore a little gem of Seeley's gully &                                               bush. Weather has been sorted for a fine day.

                      Sat 22nd April - Welcome to a new season of harriers. We have a few new places to explore this

                          season along with some changes to existing events. Club away trip to join Whakatane harriers is

                         planned for Aug 12th & if you are keen (walking or running) then let Craig know.  

                           Open day was top of Hamilton lake & the weather behaved once again. This spot is away from the

                           crowds with lots of shelter from any weather.  Those that turned up walked & ran between 2k to 5k.

                          A good start for the seaon & hope to see more of you this weekend at the arboritum, west of Dinsdale

                          We will have a new event organiser(Rob) for the day as i will be away.

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                   Sat 17th Sep - What a super day with a super turnout for the last week of harriers. 17 starters on a flat

                       fast course to find a winner for the Wiltshire handicap trophy over 2.5-4k.  Lots of finishers ahead of

                       handicap times with Mary-Ann 1st home from Meg & then Russell (Trophy winner). See photos on 

                       facebook from most of our runs/walks.  Thanks to Marion for timing & Brian for photos. We have 

                     decided to extend harriers for one more weekend. Meet opposite Galloway St at the gardens, carpark

                       on the right next to Cobham Drive.   You can chose to walk or run your own distance & direction or

                       you can join Liam for track training at the cemetary. Meet at 1.15

                   Sat 10th Sep - Some may of found it to wet to go running. What rain, it did stop for those that turned up.

                        So we had a dress rehersal for next week when we will run the Wiltshire hcp without rain. 

                    Sat 3rd Sep -  Were you there to see it? Henare returned & we had Nora home 1st ahead of Sue. Joan

                        brought family along & Rod Gill joined us for the first time. A good day with a bit wind, but no rain.

                       Graeme ran 10k at the NZ road champs in Wellington, well done.  This weekend we have the Wiltshire

                      hcp from Innes common on a flat fast course. Distance from 2.5-4k. Meet on Rimmington Drive, flag

                     will be out.  We will have another event for the following week. Still to be confirmed.  See you Saturday.

                   Sat 27th Aug - Yet another fine blue sky day for the club road champs, 2k to 6k with a top turn out.

                      Paul home 1st over 4k from Trevor, Mark & Graeme. Liam home 1st over 3k from Gail & Stu. Dennis

                       1st over 6k from Rob & Craig, while Russell 1st over 2k from Betty, Sue & Allan. This weekend we

                      are at the Frankton train station for the Frankton hcp 2-4k on a flat course.  Graeme will be running at

                    the NZ road champs in Wellington on Sunday over 10k.

                  Sat 20th Aug - An overcast, but fine day was ideal for the Hider & Ure handicap over 2k, 2.7 & 4k with a

                     good turnout even with others away.   8mins 20 between first & last off.  Looking for a close finish up

                     the 100m climb to the end to find the men's & women's winners.  Coming down Thomson st some back

                    markers started to catch those in front, but not until you turn for the finish do you know if you can catch 

                    or be caught by anyone.  Stu home 1st just ahead of Craig & Graeme.  Loloma home 1st ahead of Joan.

                     Sunday we had Dennis run at the Wai/Bop road champs & finished in a quick time of 40.45 for 10k.

                     We are bringing the last 3 weeks forward a week, so this Saturday is the club road champs from Amanda 

                      Ave, Dinsdale for 2-6k.   

                  Sat 13th Aug - A new course with a few bumps in it. Some would call it hilly, but what great views.

                         A good turnout on another fine day.  Next week will be the Hider handicap from Russleigh Drive off

                       Aberdeen, Dinsdale.  Different distances for everyone.

                  Sunday 7th Aug - Craig & Graeme joined Cambridge harriers for a 5k run on Discombe rd on a fine day.

                      Others training earlier at the cemetary.  Someone ran parkrun on Saturday while someone else ran in

                     an an adventure race in Whangamata.  This weekend coming we have another change to programme

                    as Clarke's farm is still not right for us to visit. So we are trying a new course on Caernarvon st from the

                   park.  A figure of 8 with different distances for all in Dinsdale.

                 Sat 30th July - Dennis won his age grade at the NZ cross country champs in Taupo over 6k with a new

                        record time. Well done. The rest of the club turned up for the Melva hcp over 2.5 & 4.3k.  A good

                        turnout on a fine afternoon. Stu 1st home just ahead of Sue & Joan.  Longer distance had Trevor

                       home ahead of Rob & Graeme. Next Saturday we have no run, but club track prizegiving at Girl guide

                      hall, Ham East.  *Sunday 7th August we are invited to join Cambridge on Pickering rd for a 3 or 5k walk

                    or run on a flat course starting from Discombe rd.  Meet at 1pm & remember to take a plate if you plan

                     on being their. 

                 Sat 23rd July - We had four club members travel to Ohope to run with Whakatane club from Maraetotara

                    reserve for 4k & 6.4k. Mark running 4k in 23.38, while Trevor 33.50, Craig 32.48 & Rob 31.32 (18 secs

                   apart on handicap for 6.4k).  A blue sky day with a fresh wind always better than a rainy day.

                   This weekend we have a change to the programme as it is to wet for Clarke's farm. So we will be meeting

                   at the top of Melva st for the Melva hcp on a new safe course over 2.5 & 4.3k.

               Sat 16th July - A wonderful day for a winter run/walk out of town from Annebrook rd. Out and over the

                     new highway and back, then along and down Popular lane and back. 3-4k for most. A good turnout

                    even with others away. No event next week but we have a small group going down to Whakatane to run

                   with them.  Week after we are out to the Clarke's farm. Note; Dennis ran at the Wai/Bop x/country champs

                   in Rotorua over 6k in a time of 24.46 and placed 1st in age group. 

                Sat 9th July -  Not a bad day for middle of winter with a better turnout than last week. Country roads on an

                    out n back course to the bridge to Fushia lane. Balloons to find to return & receive the chocolate reward.

                    This week coming is another new course from Matangi rd. Out over the new highway & back. See you all

                    on Annebrook road off Matangi rd, 2nd road on the right for a 3-4k walk/run.

                 Sat 2nd July -  A beautiful day on a new course with a small turnout.  Maybe members were enjoying the 

                    day or did not read instructions correctly for were to meet. This weekend we have another new course to 

                     try on Rosebanks Drive, off Woodcock Rd, off Tauwhare Rd.  The bridge to Fushia with balloons to find

                    to receive your reward. Flat 3-5k distance.  Allow time to get lost on your way for 1.30 start.

                     *Reminder to those that have not paid club fees yet, it covers membership until 31st March 2023.

                Sun June 26th - Craig joined Cambridge on a very steep farm run. This Saturday 2nd of July we will meet

                     on Tamahere Drive (Look for the club flag) for an out and back flat course of 3 or 4k. Find the balloon &

                    return for your reward.  Meet at 1.15.

                 Sat June 18th - Not a great day, but a good turnout for club x/country champs i was told. Thanks to club

                    members who helped set up & collect up afterwards. Sounds like a few puddles & a bit of rain.

                    This weekend is a Sunday run/walk with Cambridge club at 208 Maungakawa Rd, west of Cambridge.

                    Meet there at 1pm for 1.30 start. Come give it a go for 3 or 6k & bring a plate of food. 

                Sat June 11th - I wonder for what reason some members did not turn up to find a little gem in Hillcrest.

                   Some may of been away, others sat at home not wanting to get wet. The day cleared for those that

                   did turn up & enjoy the run or walk.  This coming Saturday we have our club x/country champs at 

                   Bremworth park over 1500m laps on grass, please bring a plate to share.

               Sat June 4th - Winter it is, but another fine day for hosting Cambridge from the girl guide hall. New course

                    with plenty of different paths to discover.  Thanks to everyone who turned up & those that helped.

                      We have a change to our club programme for this weekend walk n run. Lets go bush in Hillcrest by

                      meeting at cnr of Hudson st & Balfour Crescent near Riverlea at 1.15.

                 Sat May 28th - What a beautiful day out north for the Haka steps. 8 members walked & ran to the top.

                    Times taken ranged between 12.40 & 24.40 mins but who was closest to estimated time.?

                     This coming week lets all turn up to host Cambridge from the Girl guide hall at the cememtery.

                    Meet at 1pm for a 1.30 start & please bring a plate. Distances from 2-6.5k on a changed course.

                Sat May 21st  -  Super turnout for Trev's mile. Wonderful to see everybody out & about, so social.

                    An easy walk or run on a fine but windy day.   Thanks to Rob & Trevor for picking up markers.

                    This week coming we are out to climb the stairs at north end of Hakirimata range, Parker rd

                     (sign is missing) 1st road on left after Kauri Lane 9k north up Hakarimata Rd.  *Note for week after

                  we are hosting the Cambridge club from the Girl guide hall opposite the cemetery.

                    Looking forward to hearing from Dennis about his effort in a team adventure race over 12hrs.

               Sat. May 14th - The place to be on an Autumn day, Minogue park for a run or walk. Closest to estimated time

                   over 1 or 2 laps.   Small turnout of keen club members. Thanks to Mark for helping setup & pick up.

                  Thanks to Marion for timekeeping & to Brian for photo's.  This week is an easy flat course for all to try.

                  Meet at 1.15 for 1, 2 or 3 laps at 53 Orchard Ave at end of Sandringham rd off Tramway rd in Enderley.

                  July 23rd is a date to mark down if you wish to join some club members who are going to Ohope to

                    run & walk with the Whakatane club over  3 or 6k. See Craig if you want more details.

              Sat. May 7th - Another beautiful day for running or walking. Lots of fun & chatter along with doing best you 

                    could.Thanks to everyone who turned up and to Dave for the photo's.  This weekend we are at Minogue 

                    park for estimated time event over 1,2 or 3 laps of 2k.  Walk or run at your own pace along the tree lines

                     & railway lines.   Meet at 1.15 at end of Tui Ave,  Forest lake.

               Could we have had a better day. Good turnout with Brian taking a few photo's of the day.  A path that many                        had not walked before at just over 2k long.   This weekend we are out west of town for club team relay  

                    that everyone needs to attend to make it a good day. Walking & running (fast & slow) teams will be made                        up to be as even as we can. Arrive early so teams can be made up. Meet at end of Grandview Road,

                    Western Heights, Derek Heather park.

              An early start for 4 club members who went to Te Awamutu for the run around the golf course.

                      Dennis ran 9k in 38.49, Craig, Trevor & Graeme ran 6k in 31.15, 36.32 & 37.34.  This weekend we are

                     trying a new course at the top of Hamilton lake.  Meet down the path opposite Collingwood St for

                      distances from 2.2k up to 5k.   Parking along Ruakiwi Rd is best way to find the club flag.

               A new season and another fine day for walking or running.  We had a good turnout for opening day

                    of harriers.  Great to see members bringing along their partners. Thanks to Dave for the photo's taken.

                   Soon all the throwers will be coming along.  This Saturday we have an early start of 9.30 for the walk

                   (3 or 6k) or run (6 or 9k), on the Te Awamutu golf course. Enter online before 11am Thursday for $10

                 entry or enter on the day for $15.   Need to be there by 9am at latest.

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                 Sat 2nd Oct - Those that turned up enjoyed a walk or run.  Nice to be outdoors somewhere different.

                         Thanks Craig for keeping us fit & showing us new places.

                 Sat 25th Sept - The last handicap event for harriers was held at Innes common on a new course.

                     A fine day with a good turnout again.  12 & half minute time spread between 1st starter & last, looking

                     for some close finishing. Henare home ahead of Dennis & Paul, then the rest followed with 2 special

                  club members stopping to help the fallen Marcia.  Thanks to all who helped collect up the course markers

                 afterwards.  Hope you all had an enjoyable day.  This Saturday we are heading out to Lake Ngaroto towards

                    Te Awamutu, meet there at 1.30. 

                Sat 18th Sept - Train spotting from the Frankton railway station on a fine day with a cool wind.  Flat

                      course with fast times expected.  Another good turnout for the Frankton handicap with members start

                   times spread out over 13mins with the hope to get everybody home close together. Loloma 1st home

                     just ahead of Dennis & Paul, then the rest in a steady stream.   Handicapper happy & looking forward

                   to another fast flat course for the Wiltshire lake handicap from Rimmington Drive, off Gilbass.

                Sat 11th  Sept  - A welcome return to walking & running.  Good turnout for the club road champs with

                      fine weather & just a bit of wind.  Craig has to apologise for getting the distance wrong for some.

                   The long loop was only 2800m & he should of sent members into Prinnbank to make it 3000m. 

                  So Dennis & Rob only ran 5.6k, The 5k runners were 200m short & Eliana & Gail only did 2.8k   Sorry guys.

                    Next week we will be running the Frankton handicap from the Frankton train station 2 or 4k.

                Sat 14th Aug - Hider handicap from Russleigh Drive turned out to be a good afternoon with a good turnout

                      of 13. Distances from 1.5 to 6k with an up hill finish.  Mark & Loloma off 1st followed by the rest with

                   Paul last off 19mins behind the 1st starters. 1st two home ahead of time was Te Ani just ahead of Toni,

                     then Mark running down Stu just before the line, followed by honest runner Graeme on target time  

                      then the rest followed in a steady line. Funniest part of the day was when i got to see Marcia hold up

                    traffic walking up the road instead of the footpath on her 2nd lap. This weekend has been postponed. 

                    Next weekend the 28th Aug is a club team relay fun day. Details to follow.

                     Want to know your time from Saturday? Te Ani 24.30 (6.08 k/rate) Toni 15.16 (5.40) Mark (5.50)

                     Stu 25.41 (9.30) Graeme 24.40 (6.05) Dennis 25.08 (4.11) Lolomoa 36.56 (9.14) Joan 29.55 (7.29)

                     Paul 18.18 (4.35) Meg & Eliana 24.00 (12.00) Gail 37.24 (9.21) Marcia 16.50 (12.00).

               Sat 7th Aug -  A small group turned up with a few apologies for the run/walk from the Fosters. Stu had

                     plans to get everyone lost, but the harrier captain had to make some amendments so that he did not

                    have to go looking for  lost athletes.  This week is a handicap event from Russleigh Drive off Aberdeen

                    Drive. 2/4/6k options with the nearly famous hill finish. Come & explore another part of Hamilton. 

                   Meet at 1.15 or earlier for a 1.30 start.  

                Sat 31st Jul - A wonderful day out at Clarke's farm. A good turnout once again, but were are the field 

                     event throwers from early in the season?  Maybe busy watching the Olympics.  Was nice to have the

                    Solomon's join us.  Super afternoon tea & a big thanks to Marion for hosting us again.  This weekend we

                     all get a chance to get lost (some are already good at this). Team leaders will be Trevor & Paul. Meet at

                    1.15 for 1.30 start.

                 Sat 24th July - A different day to last week, fine with no wind.  A good turnout for the handicap run/walk

                      Welcome to Te Ani, glad you had a nice time. Stu walked home ahead of time over 3k & Mark was 1st 

                    home over the longer 4.5k just under target time holding off Trevor by just 10 secs. Dennis ran at the

                    Waikato/Bop x/country champs in Rotorua, 1st home in age group over 6k in 25.16.   This coming Sat

                     we are invited out to Clarke's farm for an easy walk or run, pick your distance.  Meet at 1pm.

                 Sat Jul 17th - It could not of rained any more, but did not stop 4 club members along with drive along

                     cheerleaders the Mayall's from joining the Cambridge club for the 5k road run. It did stop raining tell

                     after we had started & then the wind picked up as we headed home. Well done lads for giving it a go.

                    I must ask Paul what he found over the farmers gate half way round. Truffles or the lost portaloo?

                     This week coming is the Melva handicap over 3 or 4.5k.  Super course with views across town & country.

                 Sat Jul 10th - A few day with a fresh wind down Bremworth. 10 starters for the 2 or 4k handicap run/walk

                      Handicapper looking for some honest times with most running under target time. Rob home 1st ahead

                    of Russell.   Next weekend we are being hosted by Cambridge on an easy flat course of 3 or 5k.

                  So please make  the effort to attend. Note earlier start time of 1.15pm & bring a plate for a cuppa after.

                 Sat Jul 3rd - A white winters morning that turned into a fine day i nthe sun for those that turned up

                       for an easy walk or run.   Marcia (crash, bang & fall over) Petley enjoyed the day out. This Saturday

                      is an easy walk or run that the handicapper will use to estimate members times for events coming up.

                      *Please note that the week after event with Cambridge is now on Saturday the 17th not Sunday.

                  Sun June 27th - The club had no crazy members go to Cambridge this year. Weather was wet all day but 

                     the club captain went out to splash around in the puddles to watch and was glad to not be running. 

                   Word round town was that P&J Daborn & G.Raill ran parkrun on Saturday.  This weekend we will be

                   running from the  yacht club as nobody is going to Taupo that i know of.

                 Sat Jun 19th - It could not of rained any more before the club's x/country champs. The weather did clear

                    for Craig to set the course & rain was not seen again for the day. A good turnout for the new 1500m

                     circuit with hills & bush to navigate.   Marcia, Betty & Jonas completing 1 lap while others did 2 -4 laps.

                     Thanks to everyone for helping pick up the course markers afterwards.  Next week is a Sunday event

                    out at Cambridge 3 or 6k.   Note; there maybe a change to the week after July 3rd, more to come.

                Sat Jun 12th - What a super day for heading out to the walk/run of the Haka steps at Parker rd. More like

                     an Autumn day than a winters day, which brought more members out than normal. 4 walkers went off

                   1st followed by those looking to win the wonderful trophy for the person who guesses their time correctly.

                   Stu off 1st followed by Loloma & Craig, then Trevor, Rob & last were the 3 speedsters Dennis, Paul & Jonas.

                    Meg, Eliana, Russell & Sue were waiting at the top with a great view north to Huntly & beyond.  Some quick 

                   times but who got closest to estimated, well someone was perfect, but who?  A gentle stroll back down

                   passing through the Kauri grove with no wind & the sun shining, perfect day.   This week coming we have

                  the club x/ccountry champs from Bremworth park.  Distances for all, walk or run, bring a plate please for a

                   cuppa afterwards. 

                Sat Jun 5th - Another great turnout on a day that was fine, somewhere new that even the event organiser

                      had not been before.   Course marked out on the eastern side with free range for those that crossed

                    over to the other side to Braithwaithe park.  Marcia got to have an iceream afterwards from Mr Wippey.

                     This weekend coming we are out to the Haka ranges for an easy climb to a lookout north & to visit an

                     old Kauri.  Leave early to allow for the extra distance.  9K north of Ngaruawahia on the western side

                    of the river, turn  into Parker road & arrive 400m up the road. Bring something warm as it can get cold

                     in the bush on the way back down. Run or walk it will only take between 12-20mins to the lookout.

                    We can car pool if you need, but you need to let me know by Thursday.

                Sat May 29th - Somewhere different out to Tamahere for a flat walk or run of 4.5k on a day that was

                    changeable. A good turnout with the weather holding off until we were about half way round. A little rain

                     & wind past over a all got wet, but enjoyed by those that came out.  Another new place this week is in

                   Flagstaff by the river wit h2/4 or 6k options.

                Sat May 22nd - A little bit out of the way, but it must of had members thinking as we had a good turnout.

                     Even without our summer throwers. Dennis & Jenny made sure we did not get lost & showed us the

                    lime cave. Jan was back at the house organising the spot for afternoon tea.  Lots of talk & enjoyment had. 

                    This Sat we are out at Tamahere school on Devine Rd, meet at the tennis courts.  4.5k distance on a flat

                     paved course.

                 Sat May 15th - It was a little wet early in the day, but turned out ok for the estimated timed run on an 

                        altered course.  More time amongst the train tracks was included with 1,2, or 3 lap options on the

                      new 2k course.   A good turnout & some close estimated times.  Winners within 5 secs of their times.

                    This Saturday we are out near Pirongia on Limeworks loop rd Te Pahu. Leave early to meet for a new trail.

                 Sat May 8th - We hosted the Cambridge club from the cemetery end of the Hamilton gardens. A good

                       turnout with 30+ runners & walkers. A changed course with multiple distance options on a mild day.

                     Lots of ups & downs amongst the changing colours of the trees. Thanks to the club members for

                     helping with set up & collection of markers afterwards. Thanks also to those that helped in the  kitchen.

                     The Cambridge club enjoyed their day with us.

                  Sat May 1st - A new location in Glenview around Resthills park. A good turnout with teams made up '

                         of runners  & walkers.   See facebook for more details.

                 Sat Apr 24th  - A new start to another harrier season.  Out to the Arboretum for a walk or easy run.

                    It was nice to see some of the summer throwers join us at a beautiful spot with the weather turning

                    it on for us. Look forward to seeing the missing club members this week. Meeting at 21 Dawn Rise 

                    this saturday for a new place to discover. Please keep May 8th free as we will be hosting Cambridge

                 from the gardens. 

                Harriers News 2020

                 Sat Sep 19th - The last of the handicap runs was held at the Hamilton yacht club with an out & back 

                     course around the lake. Walkers times adjusted for the 3 & 4k options. 17mins between 1st & last off.

                    Another fine day with a head wind for running or walking home, and we had Joan home 1st with Stu 2nd

                   both 3k distance, then Russell & Graeme 4k, with steady flow of athletes following. many running faster

                    than the week before except the last 3 of Trevor, Dennis & Craig being on estimated times. 

                 Sat Sep 12th  - A new course & another fine day for a walk or run.  The Frankton mixed handicap was

                     moved to the Frankton railway station in Fraser st with a 2k loop for 1 or 2 laps of handicap.

                    12 starters & 4 supporters. 4k walkers sent off 1st with a steady stream following up to 16mins behind.

                     Most home around estimated with a couple of faster times & some walkers who will need more start

                     for this weeks Wiltshire lake handicap over the same distance.  Gail 1st home followed by Henare & Rob.

                  Sat Sep 5th - Somewhere different for 6 members who travelled down to Whakatane to join their

                      club for a run/walk over 6k (Dennis took on the longer run of 12k). Some of the course took us through

                    native bush with bird calls heard along the way. We took our photographer Meg with us & will post some

                     photo's once sorted on our facebook page (franktonathletics).  This Saturday we have the

                   Frankton mixed handicap 2 or 4k from a new spot. Meet at the Frankton railway station carpark. 

                 Sat Aug 29th - great turnout for the club road champs, walkers & runners everywhere. Weather played

                    it's part again with only a stiff wind to tackle.  Walkers first off over 2 or 3k, then the runners started

                   one minute later over 4.5 and 6.5k which brought most home within 6min of each other. Afternoon tea

                   was enjoyed and time was lost on us all as the conversations rolled on.  No club event this weekend

                    as we have 6 members travelling down to Whakatane to join in on their club day. 

                Sat Aug 22nd  - Another fine winters day west of the city at Derek Heather park for the teams relay.

                    Good turnout with 10 runners/walkers + 3 supporters.  Three teams made up from the handicapper

                   for 8 laps (12k) on a course were you can be seen by others. Optional shortcut only used once & after 

                    6 laps were was very little between the 3 teams.  Close finish at the end of 80mins of running & walking.

                    On a nice day, everyone was a winner.   This weekend is club road champs over 2/3/4.5 & 6.5k from 

                   Bremworth clubrooms on Amanda Ave.  Bring a plate for the cuppa & chat afterwards.

               Sat Aug 15th - What a beautiful day for running. A good turnout for the Ure & Hider handicap on an up & 

                   down course with a 100mm up hill finish.  Betty & Gail walked 2k. Others run over 4 or 6k with the 1st

                 person home being Tina, then three of the 6k men finishing within 7 secs. Handicapper was next home

                 followed by the 4k men inside 100m.  Thanks to Marion for timekeeping.  This weekend is a club team 

                   relay from Derek Heather park on Grandview rd.  New rules in place with a shortcut option (No hills for 

                    Mark)  A must try event over short 1500m course.

              Sat Aug 8th - A very wet morning turned into a beautifull day for the new adventure hosted by the Foster's.

                  New simple course that not even Stu could not get lost on.  Good turn out for the walk & run to Shaw's 

                  birdwalk & return.  Afternoon tea was more like lunch & the sun played it's part. Thanks Loloma & Stu

                 for hosting.  Sun 9th - Graeme & Craig headed out to join Cambridge for a flat 5k run on Pickering Rd.

                 A shade over 30 mins for G & 22 & a half for Craig.  This week we have the Hider & Ure handicap walk/run

                of 2/4/6k from Russleigh Place off Aberdeen Drive.

             Sat Aug 1st  -  A fine day, but a cold wind for the keen runners & walkers who turned up for a tough handicap

                run from the top of Melva St in Dinsdale.  Russell off 1st, then Henare & Mark, Stu next for a 3k walk, then

                 Trevor, Joan 3k & Dennis being the back marker.  Handicapper got everyone finishing inside 250m of each

                 other, except Stu who enjoyed the view more than the others.  Henare home 1st ahed of Joan & Mark.

                   This weekend we are being hosted by the Foster's on a new course.  On Sunday if you wish we are invited

                  out to join Cambridge on Pickering Road for a 3k walk or 5k run.

              Sat July 25th - Another good day in the middle of winter. Clarke's farm hosted another tractor ride & farm run

                 with a good turnout & just enough room on the trailer for everyone.  This saturday is a handicap run/walk

                 of 3 or 4.5k from top of Melva St, Dinsdale.  Last street on the left before you leaves town. See you there.

              Sat July 18th - Was club x/country champs, with a few members away we still had 8 have a go on the new

                 shortened lap course. Shorter laps but more hills.  So doing 1,2,3 or 4 laps.  A beautiful warm day for

                the middle of winter.  Thanks to Marion for our outdoor afternoon tea.

                   This weekend we are out to the Clarke's farm for tractor ride & easy run/walk.

            Sat July 11th  - Gave up on running the hill in Cambridge & got a good turnout at another new spot. Taitua

               arboritum, just west of Dinsdale with 11 club members trying out the park like area. Weather played the part

                and those that run or walked did so at there own pace with a smile at the end. To me it is all about getting

                out & enjoying the space your in.  Next week is club x/country at Bremworth park. New course to sort all.

            Sat June 27th  -  What rain. Another good turnout of 8 with no rain had during the walk or run on a new course

                 in St Andrews. Discovered a park & river trails only the locals would know about.  Sunday was a farm run

                out at Cambridge with Dennis & Craig running 6k on a course that is tough but leaves you with a smile.

            Sat June 20th  -  Another good turnout with 8 club members taking on the steps challenge. Walking can       

               sometimes be quicker than trying to run. A changing view once at the top, but mostly fine.  Jonas with the

               2nd fastest time behind Dennis, but who was closest to their estimated time?  A cuppa & a chat after

               visiting the 1000yr old Kauri.  Reminder, we all need to register/pay our club fees.

           Sat June  13th - Wow what a great turnout, 12.  Thanks for getting out & trying my new course. With last years

               winners not defending their trophies everyone was trying to guess the correct estimated time. Fine & firm

              ground had most home ahead of times over 1 or 2 laps.  Thanks for those that helped set up & pick up the

                course markers.   

           Sat June 6th - Another new spot in town for the days walk or run with a few new faces. Alison st starting

               point, then off up to the railway line & along the new path to the north end of Innes common. Walkers turned

              right & runners went on to Killarney Rd & turned right. Both would take the footpath back along Lake Crescent

              where walkers would turn into Alison St while runners went left or straight ahead. All finishing back at the

            start. Welcome to Russell, Darcy & Toni.

          Sat May 30th - New spot was found on a mild day with 5 members trying out the Hillcrest circuit of two

               different 2.5k directions finishing  in the same street. Some runners completing both circuits. Were was

               everybody else? Afternon tea was had Joan & Brian's place in Fox St. 

          Sat May 23rd - Opening day for the new season was welcomed by those that turned up. New & old faces  

                    were shown a new course & the day was just a casual run or walk on a dry park over train bridges with a

                   bit of up & down with a few seated supporters cheering us home.  The season will be a bit different with

                  new weekly events that will be more casual until later in the season. Email will be sent out & notice posted

                   on the facebook page.  See you somewhere new next week.

        Harriers News 2019

               Sat Sept 21st - This was closing day for the harriers & a few day brought the club members out to try & be

                   1st home on the Wiltshire 4k handicap event.  Course changed to an out & back run. Some running more 

                 than walking which had Stu home 1st ahead of Dallison, then Rob & Graeme, with others following behind.

                  Most finishing ahed of estimated handicap.   Thanks again to Marion for her help with timekeeping.

              Sun Sept 15th - A team of 6 runners 2 support people headed to Te Aroha for a team relay over a

                 marathon distance all the way to Waihi via Paeroa. Mark was sent off 1st, with Shane running leg 2, trevor

                leg 3 into Paeroa.  Graeme then ran into the gorge to changeover with Anne who ran through the 1k tunnel.

                 Running a fast time nearly caught the team out. Rob being last leg runner into Waihi got the team home

                  inside 4hrs. Photos to come.

              Sat Sept 7th - Was club road champs on a fine but windy day. Small turnout was disappointing but it is what

                  it is & those that turn up enjoyed the one lap course.

             Sat Aug 31st - Frankton mixed handicap with a small group of 5 trying to be 1st home on a flat course of 2k

                  Marcia walking 1 lap was off 1st with Graeme doing 2 laps, next off was Anne, then Rob, Paul & Craig

                 with 7mins 20 difference.  Marcia took less than 20mins. 1st home over 2 laps was Graeme with

                a faster time than handicap followed by Rob on target time with 10 secs to Craig & Anne another 10secs

               back with Paul 5th home.  Thanks to Marion for timekeeping.  This weekend is club road champs with

                early start of 12 midday. So you can all go to the rugby test.

            Sat Aug 24th - Take away the wind & we would of had a perfect day.  10 club members turned up for the

                club team relay over a 1500mm course with an altered course & new finishing point.  12k was the total

                distance required from each team with some doing more laps than others.  With 5 laps gone from the

                leading team, event organiser stepped in to slow them down by walking a lap & then changing a couple

               of team member around making for a closer finish.  Next week is a flat handicap run/walk from Riflre

               range Rd, starting opposite Aberdeen Rd.

            Sat Aug 17th - A good day for running on a course of mixed terrain over a 2k loop. 7 members started at 

                different times for the handicap event with Gail 1st for 4k, then Trevor, Rob, Craig & Dennis for 6k with

                Graeme & Then Anne for 4k.  The hill up Lachlan was steep & some had to walk. Some days you have a 

                good day & Rob had that good day, home just ahead of Anne, then Gail with Dennis, Craig & Graeme close

              behind. Some days you feel heavy & Trevor had that day & home 7th.  From 2nd to 5th was less than 100m

                 This weekend we have a club team relay on a slightly altered course from Grandview Rd, Western Heights.

            Sat Aug 10th - Not a bad day until the start when a bit of rain joined club memebers for the handicap run

                over a 2k lap. Gail off 1st for 2 laps, then Trevor followed by Rob then Craig & Dennis for 3 laps & Graeme

                off last for 2 laps.  Good running from Trevor to hold off a fast finishing Dennis followed by Rob, Craig,

                Graeme & Gail.  Most running faster than handicap times given. This week we are meeting on Russleigh

                Ave off Aberdeen Drive from Rifle range rd end, Frankton.  2/4 or 6k handicap for the Hider & Ure trophies.

           Sun Aug 4th - A day of changing weather that cleared enough to have Graeme Rob & myself keen for a run

               with Cambridge on Pickering Rd.  A little windy & a drop of rain for Graeme & those behind him. Rob ran

              a pb, while Craig enjoyed his 2nd run of the weekend.  Handicap run this week to sort times for trophy events

               coming up soon.

           Sat July 27th - The regular yearly harrier event at Clarke's farm was a good day with a good turnout. Henare &

               Bubs surprised us along with Meg by coming along for a chat.  Thanks to Kevin for the tractor ride & to

              Marion for hosting us.  Next weekend is a Sunday run with Cambridge with members meeting at 33 Grey St

              at 12.45. If you can not make it Sunday then come & join me Saturday at end of Ann St for 5 or 10k fun run.

           Sat July 20th  - A new event at Queenwood for those not doing Wai/Bop x/courty champs. We had 9 members

              turn up for a flat handicap race. Some walking while others ran. A good day & fast times with those at the

             front staying away from the back markers. Group coffee had afterwards. Dennis won his age group at

             x/country champs over 6k.  Coming week we get to enjoy a farm run at Clarke's.

           Sat July 13th  - Maungakawa hill climb with Cambridge was the event for the day.  Trevor, Rob & Craig took    

                on the the mountain, setting off at different times to get to the top.  All finishing inside the top 15 to the top.

                Next week is Wai/Bop x/c champs & if entering need to enter by Tuesday.  Club run for others with the

                meeting point to be confirmed.

           Sat June 29th - Club x/country champs at Bremworth park on a fine afternoon with not a puddle to be found

                  Some club members were unable to make it on the day, but still had 9 members challenge themselves

               over a tough 2k course. It was a first time for some but the course was well marked out & good comments

                 had over a cuppa. Thanks again to Marion for her help & Kevin for dropping off & picking up the hurdle.

                Thanks to everyone for helping pick up the course markers after their run.  Looks like a pack run from the

                 yatch club is for most othis week & we may not have anyone going to Taupo.

             Sat June 22nd - Another good afternoon for a farm run. Michelle Sweeney hosted club members at Horotiu

                with a few hills & a bit of muck with the sun shining & little wind.  A good walk & run was had by all with a

                good cuppa & chat.  Thanks Michelle for hosting us again.  This Sat is club x/country champs.

             Sun June 16th  - A good day out at Charlton's farm with the Cambridge harriers. Graeme, Dennis & Craig

                running 6k on a fairly firm course for a change. Handicapped well to have the 3 of us home inside the top

               10 finishers.   A good afternoon cuppa & chat. This Sat. we are out at Horotiu on Onion Rd for an enjoyable

                walk or run. Bring a plate.

             Sat June 8th - Not the best day for being outside with the weather fine wet & windy most of the day.

                Still we had 9 brave souls turn up & take on the challenge of 880 steps.  Tina, Maree- Ann & Ella off 1st 

                then Jonas, Trevor, Rob, Paul & Dennis.  Handicapper had left earlier to walk the whole way to the top.

                We had a steady flow arrive at the top with everyone then walking back around the loop to the Kauri's.

                 Dennis was fastest & Jonas was only a few seconds behind Paul in actual time. Some very close

                percentage differences with the smallest margin ever between 1st  & 2nd. This Sunday we are out

               towards Cambridge for a 3 or 6k farm event which is handicapped. Meet there 1pm or at 33 Grey st at

                12.30.  Let Craig know.

            Sat June 1st - The handicapper was wishing for a good turnout & good weather.  Good numbers turned

              up, but the weather tried to prevent the run happening.  After waiting while the rain sweep over the 1st

              runners & walkers were off.  Handicapper had walkers & runners set off over 3k & 4.5k after working out

                estimated times. Jonas & Tina arrived back just ahead off back marker Dennis. Then the others followed

                with the smile gone by the time they had made it up the final hill.   Haka step challenge this coming Sat.

            Sat May 25th - Was a sunny day at Fitzroy Ave, hosted by Stu. A good turnout with a 4k course through

               gullies & parks. Only a select few got themselves lost & ran to far.  

           Sun May 19th - Farm run out at Keeley's south of Cambridge for the last time after 70 years of hosting.

              A course that looks flat from the hay shed, but has a big gully that you have to run down & up twice per

            lap of 3k. The afternoon was fine with a fresh breeze. A few club members & the Watson clan joined in the 

              a large group of Cambridge members.   A 3k walk for the women & 6k run for the men. This weekend

            coming we are at 6 Fitzroy Ave, Glenview for a pack run & cuppa with Stu.

          Sat May 11th - The club hosted Cambridge from the Hamilton gardens with a new meeting place of the

             Hardy Centre.  The afternoon turned into a beautiful Autumn day with a good turnout. Course was set up

             for all to enjoy from 2.3k walk or run to 7.5k for the good runners.  Afternoon tea was enjoyed by all with

             good comments about the course from the visitors. Thanks to Rob, Tina & Trevor with helping set up &

            pick up of the course markers.  Thanks to Marion for sorting the room for afternoon tea. This Sunday we

            have been invited out to Keeley's farm just south of Cambridge, meet at 33 Grey St at 12.30.

             Sat  May 4th - We had the annual estimated time, park run around Minogue park on a fine day with it firm

           under foot. Some walking & running 1 lap of 2.6k & others running 2 laps.  Lots of different times from those

            estimated. Thanks to Marion & Anne for timekeeping & others who helped with picking up markers after

            finishing.   This weekend coming we are hosting Cambridge from the gardens.

        Sat 27th April  - Clubs 1st event was the fairly new 'Lets get lost' in the Hamilton gardens with Craig sending

           members off in pairs to find set markers around the gardens to locate the letter needed to return with.

        4 different courses so nobody could copy each other. 6 of the club members trying it first the 1st time. 

          Next week we will be at Minogue park to enjoy the run in the park with options of 1 or 2 laps.

      Sat 13th April - The season started as always with the Te Awamutu golf course run on a nice fine morning. 

         Graeme & Craig run in club colours over a 3k lap with G running 3 laps & me doing 2 laps.

       Harriers News 2018  

         Sat 22nd Sept - It was the last weekend of club harriers with the Wiltshire lake handicap over 4k. Dallison

       returned to defend her trophy. We had 8 members turn up on a nice fine day. Loloma off 1st then Gail, Dallison &

       then Graeme. Mark next before Trevor, then Rob & Craig last off. 33.40 was target time, but we had Dallison

       home 1st again running faster than last year with Gail 2nd just ahead of Graeme & Rob 4 secs back and under

       time.   Loloma home next on target time followed by Mark, Trevor & the back marker Craig last.  Harriers finished

      for another season.  We have a couple of 5k outside events in the next to weekends. Some club members looking

       to go do Toi's challenge in Nov.  See you at the track.

         Sun 16th Sep - Something different as a team of 6 ran a marathon relay from Te Aroha to Waihi along the

       Hauraki trail. 9am start for Tina for 6k, then a changeover to Trevor for approx 7.2k. Rob then took over from

        Tirohanga into Paeroa which was halfway.  Mark then run into the gorge for about 6.3k to hand over to Graeme

        who got to run through the tunnel & along to the Victoria battery site to hand over to Craig for the last 8.5k into

       Waihi for a finish under 4hrs.   Recorded time 3.55.27. 

         Sun 9th Sep - New club road champs course with 4 distances from 2k to 6.5k. A fine day with a fresh wind.

        Marcia over 2k, Loloma 3k with climb up Melva. Part of the new course took runners out & up Wallace Road with         Tina, Mark & Trevor completing 4.5k with Rob & Craig running 6.5k.  Thanks to Marion for organising afternoon           tea & timekeeping.  We have a team of 6 running a marathon relay from Te Aroha to Waihi on the bike trails.

          Sep 22nd is last club event from the Yacht club.

        Sat 1st Sep - Frankton mixed handicap was the days trophy up for grabs over another 2k course but with no

      hills.  6 members sent off at different times over 1 & 2 laps.  Close finish with everyone finishing under estimated

      times.  Next week is club road champs. Please note it is on Sunday from Amanda Ave.  New course layout.

       Sat 25th Aug - Hider & Ure handicap was the event for runners & walkers  over a 2k course. 1,2 or 3 laps for a

        winner at the top of the hill finish. 8 club members giving it a go. Thanks to MArion for timekeeping.

      Sat 18th Aug - Krystie Solomon & Craig Wilson ran at the Waik/BOP road champs at St Peter's. Krystie running

       5k, Craig 10k, photo's on the Hawks website.  This Sat coming we have the Ure & Hider handicap over 3 distances

        2/4/6k in a combined race over one course.   

      Sat 11th Aug - A good fine day & 10 club members ran in a team format around a short 1400 road course.

        3 teams running & walking multiple legs for a total of 11k.  This weekend we have Craig running the Waikato

      10k road champs while others are to meet at the yacht club for a pack run. 

      Sun 5th Aug - A wet day that turned fine just long enough for 4 club members to join Cambridge for a flat

        run on Pickering Rd. Loloma walking 3k, Graeme, Trevor & Craig running 5k.  A team road relay is planned

        for this weekend.

      Sat 28th - Club handicap event from Amanda Ave over a 2k course.  1 & 2 laps with a good turnout.

        This week coming on the Sunday, we are will be running out between Tamahere & Cambridge meeting at

        276 Pickering Road. Meet at Craig's place, 33 Grey St at 12.40 or travel out there for  1.30 start. 3 or 5k. 

        Sat 21st - We had a club event out at the Clarke's farm with tractor ride included. Fine but cold on the return

       leg on a course with little mud.  A good afternoon tea & chat with those that came. Thanks to Kevin, Vanessa

    & Marion for hosting.  Next week is the handicappers turn to find out everyone's times for up coming events.

       Sat 14th July  - A few club members took on the Sanitorium hill climb at Cambridge, a handicap event which

     is 4.8k long & mostly uphill. All of us finished close to each other off handicapper Craig's times.

       This Sat we are out to Clarke's farm for another great day with a flat & friendly course, meet earlier at 1pm.

      Sat 7th July  - North Island x/country champs in Taupo was were 4 club members went to run 6k. Travelled 

      down on the Friday & stayed in Kinloch near the lake's edge.  The morning of the run was cloudy with a fresh

      breeze & still the same when we started at 11.45. Big field of 60 for 50-75 age group. Results have been

     confirmed. Bonus was the free hot pools afterwards in an open stream down by the Waikato river.

     Sun 1st July - We had 4 members run out south of Cambridge on Keeley's farm which is a challenging course   

     of 3k laps. Twice round took a while, all run before the rain arrived.

      Sat Jun 23rd - Was club x/country champs on a fine day with a fresh breeze. Good turnout for the 2k course. 

        Dallison & Marcia & Loloma running/walking 1 lap, Gail 1&1/2 laps, Tina & Mark 2 laps. While Paul, Rob & 

     Graeme & Craig ran 3 laps(6k). Thanks to Marion & Meg for timekeeping.

       Sun Jun 17th - Was farm run at Charlton's with the Cambridge club. Graeme, Trevor & Craig all ran 6k on the

      wet & muddy course.  43 runners in total on a fine afternoon. 

       This Sat is club x/c champs at Bremworth park. Good weather forecast with some changes to the course.

       Anyone wanting to run at North Island x/country champs to have names to Craig by 1st July.

      Sat June 9th - Is it really winter. Could not of got a better day to run or walk as a big group of members turned

      up at the Sweeney farm to enjoy the farm course with amazing views. Everyone enjoyed the day & the

      afternoon chatter. Thanks to David & Michelle for hosting. This weekend we will be off towards Cambridge for

      a farm run on Sunday on Discombe Rd. Note earlier meet time of 1pm.

       Sat June 2nd - A fine day with a cold win. A different kind of course that is good training for all club

       members. Handicap run with Graeme off 1st for 4.5k, then Gail & Joan next for 3k distance. Paul D at 6mins

      then Craig at 7mins back.  Craig & Paul caught Graeme at the bottom of Melva, then Craig past Paul with 300m

       to go to be 1st home.  Gail, Joan & Graeme finished within 3 secs of each other.

       This coming saturday we all need to try the farm run at Sweeney's 87 Onion rd, Horotiu.

       Photo's now up of Minogue run.

        Sat May 26th  - A very good day to be out & about in the Hakarimata's. We had six club members & our                photographer for the day Chris walk & run up the 880 steps to the lookout north towards Huntly.

      A few good times recorded with some close finishers on estimated times. A walk down around to the 1000            year old Kauri all within an hour of start.   This week is another handicap run/walk from top of Melva in Dinsdale

        Sat May 19th - The Foster's hosted us from their garage on a warm but wet day. Walkers & runners were sent 

        through the Sandford gully up steps & over bridges into & out of park areas.  A good day with plenty of chatter

       over a cuppa or two.  We are out to climb the steps on the Hakarimata this Sat.

        Sat May 12th - We hosted Cambridge from Hungerford crescent at the gardens. A light overcast day had

         Craig out early marking the course. Rob & Tina helped put up the big gazebo to keep us out of the rain that

         was due. Good numbers who walked or ran from 2k to 7.5k.  Thanks to Marion for organizing afternoon tea.

       Plenty of good comments from the visitors. Thanks to Rob, Mark & Trevor for helping pack up the gazebo.

     This week we are at Loloma & Stu's in Glenview for another good day out.

     Sat May 5th - Was club event at Minogue park for an estimated timed walk or run around the park grounds of

     a distance of 2.6k with options of 1 or 2 laps. A well marked out course by Craig with a good turnout of 11

       members & Marion & Meg to timekeep.  Some close & some far away times for most. 

     Club calendar up on website now 18/5/18. Photos from Ekiden to be posted soon.

       1st photo's ever of event at Minogue park to be posted soon.

Harriers News 2017    ......................................................................................................................

    Harrier prizegiving was had on Feb 11th. out at Rob & Zee's place. Small turnout, but a good afternoon had.

   Sat 6th Oct - We had a team of 6 run the Ekiden relay around lake Rotorua. 4 members went down the night before & enjoyed dinner out & learning how to play cards. Up early to a nice calm overcast day. 2 young ex club members joined us for a big day with 236 running teams. Graeme running the 1st leg of 7.3k, then handed over to Karl to run the best leg of nearly 8k. Rob was next over the same leg as the last 2 years of 8k with a few hills. The team had Craig in a good position for leg 4 of 8.3k & passed a dozen other runners & handed over to Kate for the short 4.7k leg towards town. Good speed by Kate had Mark with the easy part of finishing it off into the middle of town over 6k. which he did faster than last year. Team home 22nd in 3.33. Photos to come soon.

  Sat 30th Sept - Last club event was the Wiltshire handicap from the yacht club with a good turnout. Fine weather but a little windy. 14mins between 1st off & last with it all coming down to the last 500mtrs if handicapped right. Dallison running 4k for the 1st time home just ahead of Trevor, then Marcia over 3k. Graeme & Craig next under estimated time. Then we had Stu ahead of Gail then Loloma & Mary-anne. Thanks to Marion for timekeeping.

   We now have photos uploaded from the Te Aroha to Waihi team relay. We have a team this weekend going to Rotorua for another team relay around the lake.  Harrier prizegiving date to be confirmed later. Could those that received trophies last year return them to Craig on Tuesday club nights or drop around home.

     Sat 23rd Sept - A small turn out for the club road champs. Altered course provided a hard challenge.

       Dallison home 1st over 2k, then Trevor from Gail over 4k.  Craig home over 2 laps from Rob.

    Sun 17th Sept. - Team of 6 went to Te Aroha to run a marathon as a team relay. Early start with a little freshness in the air for Kirsty 1st off from the train station along the rail trail towards Paeroa. Mark took over after 6k & ran towards Tirohia were Graeme was to finish the leg into Paeroa 2.13 at halfway & the man with the banana just ahead. With photos taken at each changeover it felt like a road trip. Rob headed off towards the Karangahake gorge with a change to be made just before the tunnel. Another photo taken & Tina was off into the dark tunnel & along the trail towards the Wakino ruins where Craig was to finish off the last long leg of 9.3k. Some wonderful sights along the trail with other runners  & walkers along the way. Home in 4hrs & 5mins. Well done team.

   Sat 9th Sept. - Yet another wet day, but cleared enough for 7 members to run/walk 4 or 6k.  Close finish between Trevor & Mark. close also for 3rd with Rob just ahead of Graeme & Craig. Hard day for the walkers as the handicapper may have been a bit tight with times.  Thanks to Marion for timekeeping.

    Sat 2nd Sept. - Not a good day for running, but a few hardy souls turned up at Fitzroy for a new course that Stu had organised.  Got to run inbetween the showers & a good afternoon tea was had.

   Sun 27th Aug. - We had only 2 club members ran at Cambridge with Tina & Craig both running 5k.

    Sat 19th Aug. - Krystie Solomon ran at the Waik/Bop road champs.

   Sat 12th Aug - A new course for an old trophy. Good turnout of 10 for the Ure & Hider handicap. Some doing 1 lap, others doing 2 or 3 laps over a 2k course.  Some runners & walkers home early ahead of the handicapper. Winners being Stu & Loloma. This Sat is Waik/Bop road champs.

   Sat 5th Aug - Yet another good day for running. New course, new event & 7 members un a were what i had planned for them. 1.4k laps of up n down for each team of 4 to organise best way to complete the 10 lap distance. Team members were able to watch each lap unfold as those on the course could be seen at 3 different points. In the end it came down to the last leg between Rob n myself & a close finish 1hr 35 mins. This week is a handicap run with tropies up for grabs.

    Sat 29th July - A fine afternoon was good for those that could make it. The handicapper needed to find out where  members were at for upcoming handicap events so laid out a 3k curcuit that had a bit of up & down.  Marcia home 1st just ahead of Trevor. Others not far behind with Graeme finishing on target time. New event this Sat being a team relay from Derek Heather park, west end of Grandview rd.  *Have you seen the photo's from the North island champs on the website?

    Sat 22nd July - A day that had rain forecast, but cleared for the tractor ride & run/walk at the Clarke's farm.

     Thanks to Marion & Kevin for organising the event. Good turnout of club members & visitors made for an enjoyable afternoon tea. Krystie home 1st over 4k course while her older sister Teani was 1st home over 3k course. This Sat is club handicap from Bremworth park. Craig needs you all there so that he can give you a fair handicap for upcoming trophy events.

   Sat 15th July - Krystie Solomon ran at the Waikato/Bop x/country champs in Tauranga finishing 2nd. While 6 club members & Daisy meet on a nice afternoon in Jellicoe St & went for a walk or run along the river & around Hayes paddock with 3.5k for some & 5k for others.  This week we are out to Clarke's farm for a great day, see you all out there.

   Sat 8th July  - We had 4 club members run the Maungakawa hill climb at Cambridge, 4.8k handicap. Great views at the top, just getting to the top is tough.  While Sunday club members joined the Waik/Bop masters club & enjoyed a short or long walk or run. This weekend if your not running at Waipuna park, Tauranga, then we have a club pack run from Hydro cafe, Jellicoe St Hamilton East, meet at 1.15.

   Sat 1st July  - We had 3 members go down to Taupo to run at the North Island x/country champs at Spa park.  Ground always firm but weather can be varied & a cold northerly blew throughout the day. Krystie finished 5th over 3k then Rob & Craig ran 6k in the masters 50 race. Photo's now on website. While another 5 club members run from the yatch club in Hamilton.  This week we have changed event to Sunday at the gardens to join the Wai/Bop masters. Meeting early at 12.30 for a 1pm start. If anyone wants to run at the Cambridge hill climb you need to contact Craig.

    Sun 25th June - And they call it winter. What a nice day we 7 had on a flat farm run with Cambridge. Handicapped run over farm paddock & fences with the weeks rain making it hard to keep your feet & some slower than estimated times.  All enjoyed the sunny warm weather & the afternoon chat.  Stu & Gail home ahead of Craig, Tina, Kirsty, Rob & Graeme.  Club run this Sat from the Yacht club with Mark Henderson to be your contact.  

   Sat. 17th June - Club champs was the first star event of the winter harriers on Sat with 10 members turning up to tackle Craig's tough course layout with a small trip through bush.  Running or walking, some did both over a 2k lap.

  Dallison home first over one lap, then Tina next over 2 laps followed by Mark, then Craig next after 3 laps. Followed by Gail, Kirsty, Trevor, Stu dug deep for 2 laps, then Paul.L & Graeme home after 3 laps of hard slog. Thanks to Marion for timekeeping & sorting afternoon tea. Thanks to Kevin for dropping off & picking up the hurdle.

Note; Krystie Solomon ran at the NZ Secondary School x/country in Christchurch.

Please note this week we are running on Sunday at Hautapu near Cambridge. 3k or 6k handicapped farm run.

   Sat 10th June - A new event was introduced with a farm run at Sweeney's farm north of Hamilton. A disappointing low turnout for what was a good running course on farm races with a little bit of muck and a small hill or two.  Distances of 3k, 4.3k or 6k available. Thanks to Michelle & David for hosting what I hope to be a regular event.

This week is club x/country champs at Bremworth park, Dinsdale. Bring a plate for your running reward.

    Sat 3rd June - Welcome to winter, another fine afternoon for handicap run from the top of Melva St, Dinsdale.
We had 10 club members & visitor Don run the road surface run of 3 & 4.5k.  Trevor & wife Mary-anne off 1st with a 35 min target for finish time. Paul L, Kirsty then Mark, Ella, Graeme, Rob & Nathan then Don & Craig at 15mins.
Paul ran more than we had planned & home over 3k early. With plenty of up & down the idea was for everyone to be together with 500m to go. Some ran faster & some slower than last year. Most of the passing happened along Bremworth Ave before the hill.  Visitor Don home just ahead of Craig, then Ella Mark & Rob with the rest just behind.

     This weekend is a farm run/walk at Sweeney's farm 87 Onion Rd, Horotiu. Bring a plate & arrive early at 1pm.
     ​​​​​​​Directions under event calendar page.

   Sat 27th May - A good day for getting lost. 6 members took up my challenge of finding their way around the Hamilton gardens looking for marker posts with letters to find & mark on the sheet given with instructions.  Sent off at different times on different courses some found it easier than others.  Lots of paths & tracks to follow with map provided. Kirsty & Paul back 35 mins after start, then Tina at 40mins from longer course, then Loloma from short course, Trevor with a smile on his face came in ahead of Stu at 65mins.  Hcp run/walk this Sat from Melva Ave, Dinsdale.  Week after we are out to new course at the Sweeney farm, Horotiu.

   Sat 20th May - Not a great morning, with better weather more people may of been keen. The day cleared as we drove towards the Haka range.  7 hardy souls turned up to give it a go. Trevor, Zee & Craig(with timer) off 1st with no warm up which makes it hard to go up quick. Kirsty next, then Tina, Graeme & Rob off last at 8mins hcp. Some good views from the lookout towards Huntly.  Times were close for most. Lowest percentage of difference being the winner. Results soon. Time at the top should be 22mins.  Newby Trevor(walking) went off hard after Craig. Lots of steps & lots of walking by everyone.  Wet under foot, but no rain & at the top the day started to clear. Trevor turned up 1st a bit early, then Tina, Zee, Graeme, Rob & Kirsty.  Some close estimates with Graeme 41 secs under was anyone closer? Kirsty 33 secs out, Rob 21secs but winner & last time allowed the clock for timing was Craig within 16secs.

     This week is a new event at the gardens for everyone to try. Orienteering course walk or run, 2 distances.

  Sat 13th May - Hosting of Cambridge & Te Awamutu at the gardens we were hoping for good weather. With the rain Friday course oraganiser Craig was out early Sat to find the wet spots to avoid for the day ahead. Day was fine but cold in spots facing south. Course was set up & the runners & walkers came in good numbers. Walkers were sent off 1st then followed by runners for 4.5 & 6.5k over a very up & down course. Marcia walked the wrong way at the top of the hill. Younger runners were sent on a 2 or 4k course within the gardens. All home safely but puffed. Thanks to Marion for organising the afternoon tea.  Club was thanked for a good day out for everyone.   This week you all need to come & experience the views from the north end of the Hakarimata's.

  Sat 6th May - What a beaut day we had on Sat for the estimated timed run or walk around Minogue park. We had 9 happy soles try the course out with Craig changing the direction that we normally run.  Gail, Paul Lio, Marcia & Phillipa walking 1 lap of 2.6k while Trevor(walking) along with Meg, Tina, Mark & Craig doing 2 laps. With a trophy up for grabs to those who could finish the closest to their estimated time.  Gail home 1st, then Craig followed by Paul, Marcia & Phillipa then Meg, Tina & Mark with Trevor last home, but who estimated correctly. Gail walked faster than last year & finished within 11 sec. 2 lap runners had some close times with Meg 27 secs under, Tina 14 sec under & Craig 9 sec from time. Did Trevor walk fast enough to bet them all?   Yes within 2 sec of time.  *  See you all Sat to host Cambridge from the gardens.

  Sat 29th April - Not a great day to start harriers, but 8 happy soles turned up to explore Craig's new course.  4 walkers & 4 runners with a welcome return to Trevor Watson & his wife Maryanne who walked with Gail & Loloma. Kirsty, Graeme & Rob left 5 mins later to run 5k. Stu was off with the walkers & mixed in running with walking & then getting lost.  I found him after some time & he had run in the wrong direction up Wairere Drive.

****Note; Error in programme for event at the gardens which we are hosting Cambridge & Te Awamutu. It should say Sat. 13th May.  Not Sunday.

****Note; Change to club programme in June. Sunday 18th now at Keeleys farm & Sunday 25th is now Charltons farm run.