Kinloch Off Road Challenge

20 week Kinloch Off Road Challenge Trail Run Training Plan starts 25-Apr-22

Now is the time to get on board and join Qwik Kiwi Coaching for my great training plans to prepare you for Kinloch Off Road Challenge Trail Run in 20 weeks.
The perfect finale to the Run Taupō Trail Series, this event takes you on a journey through the world-class trail network in and around Kinloch, Taupō. With each course offering something very different from the next, there’s something awesome for everyone. Whether you’re headed out past the picturesque Kawakawa Bay in the marathon, around the headland loop for the half marathon, or up the Whangamata stream on the 5km or 10km courses, you are guaranteed to enjoy stunning views and top notch trails.

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Oparara Wilderness Trail Run

12 week Oparara Wilderness Trail Run Training Plan starts 04-Apr

Walk or run through the remote wilderness of the Oparara Valley in the sublime Kahurangi National Park in Karamea on the South Islands West Coast. The trail traverses a variety of stunning landscapes including rainforest, gravel and sealed roads, farmland and 35-million-year-old limestone caves, arches, and channels. The stunning birdlife and ancient rainforest set’s the scene for an invigorating and unforgettable experience in the wilderness.
Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate athletes who are looking to complete either the 36km or 20km Oparara Wilderness Trail Run, these plans will help you achieve your goals.

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WUU2K

16 week WUU2K Training Plans starts 28-Mar-22

The Wellington Urban Ultra 2k (WUU2K) is a trail running event around the hills of the capital. The 2k refers to the altitude gain over the 43km version…..notch that up a bit closer to 3k for the 62km edition!!!
Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate runners who are looking to complete either the 43km or the 62km full WUU2K, these plans will help you achieve your goals.

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WUU2K

18 week WUU2K Training Plans starts 14-Mar-22

The Wellington Urban Ultra 2k (WUU2K) is a trail running event around the hills of the capital. The 2k refers to the altitude gain over the 43km version…..notch that up a bit closer to 3k for the 62km edition!!!
Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate runners who are looking to complete either the 43km or the 62km full WUU2K, these plans will help you achieve your goals.

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WUU2K

24 week WUU2K Training Plans starts 31-Jan-22

The Wellington Urban Ultra 2k (WUU2K) is a trail running event around the hills of the capital. The 2k refers to the altitude gain over the 43km version…..notch that up a bit closer to 3k for the 62km edition!!!
Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate runners who are looking to complete either the 43km or the 62km full WUU2K, these plans will help you achieve your goals.

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Best of the Internet for Endurance Athletes: 05 June 16

Each Sunday I’ll post my ‘best of’ list in a number of categories from the inter-webs. Other weeks can be found here. Technology/Equipment Blogs http://www.dcrainmaker.com/2016/05/hands-on-with-elites-new-drivo-kura-and-rampa-trainers.html…

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Ultra Training NZ

The Tarawera 50km Off Road Race

I like big hairy audacious goals, the ones that scare you to bits.  The ones that in the back of your mind you are scared you may not achieve, but it keeps you going.  So I chose the Tarawera 50km.

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Book Review: Matt Fitzgerald – 80/20 Running

Fitzgerald, Matt (2014) 80/20 Running – Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower New American Library I’ve been wanting to read this book since I…

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