PSC CC Team News 19.8.10

Hi everyone
FIVE WEEKS TODAY TILL IRXC2010!!!!

Great to see 71 out of the 83 team members out at Halswell today. You did some great work in wet conditions but I was very impressed with the way you went about your reps up the hill as teams and also the speed at which you attacked both high points of the Quarry - great stuff! The hill training has paid off and you all look very strong! From Monday we move into more speedwork and racing mode, having set a strong aerobic and hill base.

Please note that if you are in the 11-14 Age Grades and registered with a club, you have to the enter the NZ Road Championships on Saturday September 4th, by MIDNIGHT SUNDAY 22 AUGUST. For entries go to: http://robo.co.nz/o/nzrc2010/ If you are in the Grade 10 and below or are not registered with a club and aged 11-14...you just need to turn up and pay your $2 on the day for a 2km "fun run".

1. JACKETS AND SHORTS READY FOR MONDAY...we have been told that the jackets and shorts will be ready tomorrow, so they will be handed out on Monday for those who ordered them.
2. Training RUNs coming up....please email here if you can't make a run so I can pass it onto your captains...

3. Monday 23rd August: PSC CC Team and anyone else invited: 4.30pm-5.15pm @ Southbrook Park, South Belt, Rangiora, for some "fartlek running" - speedwork over differing distances: For a map see: Southbrook Park

4. (non compulsory PSC CC Team) SATURDAY 28 AUGUST- TWO PERSON RELAY, Heathcote Domain, meet 1.45pm at Nortons', 15 Heathvale Place for a 2.30pm start at the Heathcote Domain, Port Hills Road/ Bridle Path Road - OPEN to all - non club members etc.
Find a partner to run with for this event or we will get one for you, 2 persons x 2 x 1km laps..... Runner 1 does a 1km lap (on grass with hills - spikes may be worn) and then hands onto Runner 2 who does their lap, then Runner 1 does another lap and Runner 2 does the final lap. It is a handicap event, so the slower pairs start and the faster pairs start later, meaning everyone has a chance to win. For course map see: CHA 2 Person Relay Map PLEASE BRING A PLATE OF FOOD for afternoon tea afterwards. Please submit the form below by MIDNIGHT THURSDAY 26 AUGUST if you want to run.
CHA 2 Person Relay 28.8.10 ENTRY FORM

5. Tuesday 31st August: PSC CC Team and anyone else invited: 4.30pm-5.15pm @ North Hagley Park, meet by Armagh St. Bridge/Gates Entrance (where Christmas in the Park etc. is performed), for some "river running" in the Avon followed by a 2 person x 2 x 1km relay with PHIL COSTLEY and FIONA CROMBIE both current 2010 Senior Canterbury Cross Country Champions and Fiona the 2010 NZ Cross Country Champion. YOUR FEET WILL GET WET so bring a change of socks and shoes!

6. NZ Road Championships - Spencer Park, 4.9.10
The New Zealand Road Championships are on Saturday 4 September at Spencer Park. ENTRIES CLOSE 22 August. Enter here: http://robo.co.nz/o/nzrc2010/ There are races for B/G 11 and 12, B/G13 and 14 where anyone who is registered with a running club can run and the entry fee is only $10 - take this opportunity to run in a NZ Championship! There is a 2km "FUN RUN" for those 10 and under and those over 10 who are not registered - enter on the day for $2.

Race Timetable:

1.45pm Boys and Girls 13/14 3km (Registered runners only)

2.05pm Boys and Girls 11/12 2km (Registered runners only)

2.10pm 2km Fun Run 10 and under and 11-14 Unregistered runner

7. AIMS GAMES - Tauranga, 5.9.10 Some of the Year 7 and 8 team will be running in this race and relay and will count as an official PSC CC Team training event.

8. OMAKA PSC CC Team 3/4 distance races and afternoon tea: Sunday 12 September 2.00pm-4.00pm - PLEASE BE THERE!!!

See you at Rangiora on Monday - it could be wet again! All the best for those competing in the Canterbury Road Running Championships on Saturday at Spencer Park and to those competing in the NZ School Duathlon Champs on Sunday at Halswell. A busy weekend for some!

Cheers

Paul:)