Southern View: February 12, 2019

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6 Tuesday February 12 2019 News Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi SOUTHERN VIEW These people are all up for the Thousands will turn out for the 45th anniversary of the City2Surf on March 24. Reporter Sophie Cornish spoke to some of the people who have entered the fun run Karen Young, Somerfield – This year’s City2Surf will be the first ever running event Mrs Young has participated in. In June last year, she joined the Energise Health and Fitness running club and has been training for the 6km event through a 12-week programme. Mrs Young runs with her club once a week while trying to fit in her Karen own training. “I Young think it will be achievable (the 6km),” she said. Mark Winsley, 49 – Mr Winsley has tackled the 14km City2Surf event before, but this year he will run the 6km. That’s because his nine-year-old son, Felix, will be running with him, along with his partner, Janelle Clark. The father and son have been “hiking around the hills and jogging around the parks” to prepare for the event. Felix is not a novice when it comes to running events, having participated in the Kids’ Want to start training? •Head to city2surf.co.nz/ training for your free SportsMed 10-week programme How to get involved in the City2Surf •Entry forms are available online, at Pak’n Save and New GET SET: Mark Winsley with his son Felix and partner Janelle Clark. (Right) – Rebecca Barrell. Mara’Fun race before, which is part of the Christchurch Marathon. “I took my neighbours son to do it (City2Surf) a few years ago – he was a bit older. Felix watched it and said I’m going do that papa,” said Mr Winsley. The pair have been training two to three times a World supermarkets, and at The Athlete’s Foot Northlands and Riccarton •Standard entry can be purchased until March 24 for $25 •Late entry on the day, March 24, will be $30 •Children aged 10 and under are free week. Their training includes a hike in the weekend and a couple of runs accompanied by “kicking the ball around and playing cricket,” said Mr Winsley. Rebecca Barrell, 44, Spreydon – In the past Ms Barrell has completed the Buller Gorge Half Marathon. Now she wants to get back into running. Ms Barrell has set herself the goal of completing the 14km event this year and has been training using the 10-week programme offered by City2Surf. “I walk a lot up the hills, but I wanted to improve my running again and I thought this was a good goal . . . I’ve done 10km in the past, years CITY with Les Mills 2SURF ago. I did the 6km last year with the dog, so I thought this was a good progression,” she said. The registered 2nurse has been running around Hagley Park for her training. CITY2SURF Judith McInnes, 77, Christchurch Central – Mrs McInnes, who is retired, says her participation in the 14km event is “not a hardcore thing, just for fun.” It will not be her first time in the City2Surf, having completed the event six or seven times previously, both walking and jogging. “I do both walking and jogging and it’s just a challenge.” She goes Judith McInnes with Les Mil It’s our 45th Anniversary year! #areyouupforit 45th Anniversary Retro T-shirt available when entries open on 1st December 2018 Sunday 24th March, 2019 www.city2surf.co.nz
SOUTHERN VIEW Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi 7 Tuesday February 12 2019 Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk challenge – are you too? jogging twice a week. She likes to explore the Harry Ell Walkway, Sign of the Kiwi, Sign of the Takahe and Godley Head tracks. “Often in the past, I have walked with friends. A friend of mine is walking the 6km and then we will have a coffee afterwards,” she said. Josiah Beach, 30, Anna Beach, 30, and Ezra Beach, 16, Cashmere – The trio will take on the 14km event this year. Husband and wife, Josiah and Anna, have completed the event a handful of times previously, but it will be Ezra’s first time doing the 14km. “He’s just brought some new running shoes especially for it,” said his older brother Josiah, who has run up Rapaki Track a couple of times to prepare. “I think I’ll really get started on my training next month.” Mrs Beach ran her first City2Surf in 2009, when training for a half marathon and “never looked back.” Ed Hogbin, 23 – Mr Hogbin describes himself as a “little bit of a runner” but it will be his first time doing the City2Surf. “A few years back I did a half marathon RIVALRY: Ezra, Anna and Josiah Beach. (Right) – Geoff Sutton and Angela Penn. and thought I’d have another crack at one this year.” He will use the City2Surf 14km event as a “halfway gauge” while training to see how on-track he is for his next half marathon. Hagley Park is his ‘go-to’ spot for training two or three times a week. Angela Penn, 49, and Geoff Sutton, 42 – The brother and sister duo aren’t letting the fact they are getting older slow the down. The pair are running the 6km event in the City2Surf together. “I’m going to be 50-years-old soon, I might as well keep going while I am still standing and don’t have many injuries,” said Mrs Penn. Back in October, the pair ran in the Pegasus Fun Run 6km event and hope to run the 10km event at the Christchurch Marathon in June. They are both driven by the hope that one day they might have grandchildren, who they would like to be fit and healthy for. “It’s more about getting out there and enjoying it. I am really looking forward to spending some time with my brother, it’s good to hang out,” Mrs Penn. Roger Comber, 70, Woolston – Back in his youth, Mr Comber took part in two half-marathons in Ashburton and Timaru. Now retired from his Roger Comber job as an english teacher, he said he has decided to get back into running. He enjoys running around the streets near where he lives and often goes to Les Mills gym to stay in shape. “I like the City2Surf because it is an easy distance and it’s a popular run to take part in.” James Ferguson, 32 – Mr Ferguson will take on the 14km event in the City2Surf. It will be his first time doing the event and he admits he’s a “first-time runner,” opting to keep fit through rugby and other sport. The event will help him prepare for more running later in the year when he takes on the James Ferguson Buller Gorge half marathon and the Saint Clair Vineyard half marathon in Blenheim. He is enjoying his training – somewhat. “It’s a fair distance the 14km, but I’ve got to get fit somehow.” Before and after work a couple of times a week, Mr Ferguson has been challenging himself to run distances between 10km and 14km. He will accompanied by a group of friends who will also run in the event next month. Pauline De Wit, 66, Woolston – Mrs De Wit isn’t keen to slow down anytime soon. Previously, she has run the 6km event in the City2Surf but next month she decided to “push the boat out” and do the 14km run. “I felt I could have gone further so I am keen to Pauline De Wit try the 14km. I have seen the wonderful sense of achievement gained from an event such as this and wanted to be part of it . . . I am getting older and I want to achieve something like this before age takes me over.” Mrs De Wit has been training with her friend Jill, who she has done the event with before. The pair enjoy after-work walks around the Burwood Wetlands. “The wetlands take approximately 40 minutes, plus walks at the weekend along the Heathcote River.” JOIN US NOW! See website for details UNDER ARMOUR Tee’s - 2 for $60, 3 for $80, 4 for $100. CANTERBURY Canterbury Drill Shorts $20. LAZEEZA JEWELLERS Sterling Silver Promise Rings 50% Off the Regular Price. TAROCASH Selected Shorts $49.99 Each or 2 for $60. SCRIBER & MARKS Huge Summer Sale: Merino Wool Suits from $249, Slim Cut Suits from $199, Cotton Business Shirts from $29. Sign up to Smart Deals & be in the monthly draw for a $100 Dress-Smart gift card! Be one of the first to hear about the latest deals, sent straight to your inbox each week! CHRISTCHURCH 409 Main South Road, Hornby www.dress-smart.co.nz Open 10am-5pm, 7 Days 03 349 5750
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