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10 Tuesday March 12 2019 Latest Christchurch news at www.star.kiwi News • By Jess Gibson AFTER A lifetime of low self-esteem and a fear of injuries, Jennine White felt unfit, vulnerable and afraid to work out. Now the 33-year-old performance reporting analyst will take part in the 6km City2Surf run on March 24 feeling better than ever. Mrs White decided to focus on her health in November after a visit to her doctor to talk about a shoulder injury turned into a discussion about how her lack of fitness was affecting her wellbeing. Her doctor recommended the ‘green prescription’, a free programme which offers advice from a physical activity coach. She received a plan from her coach Olivia Maisey and gained the confidence to participate in the City2Surf after she was encouraged to see a personal trainer, get injury rehabilitation and see a life coach. Mrs White is now positive she can push herself to do the 6km event if she alternates between a brisk walk and a jog to take care of her injury. While she has finished with the green prescription, she said Miss Maisey has been like her “cheerleader”. She said her personal trainer, life coach, family and friends have all helped her to stay motivated. “People like me need someone in our corner and someone to help us fight through to get a better lifestyle,” she said. Mrs White said she is focussed on her well-being rather than losing weight, and feels “amazing” because of it. “My mental health is so much better, I have reduced anxiety and sleep so well. I feel like I’m CITY with Les Mills 2SURF GETTING FIT: Jennine White (left) will take part in the City2Surf 6km event after completing Sport Canterbury’s ‘green prescription’ programme. Getting fit for 2 CITY2SURF with Les Mills on another planet now,” said Mrs White. Miss Maisey said it was good to see how extra support can make a difference to someone’s lifestyle. “She’s gone from doing barely any exercise to absolutely smashing it,” said Miss Maisey. “She has done amazing.” How to get involved in the City2Surf •Entry forms are available online, at Pak’n Save and New 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 • By Matt Slaughter MOTOR-CYCLISTS hooning along the Southshore estuary edge and through popular red zone walking tracks are putting lives in danger. Coastal-Burwood Community Board deputy chairman Tim Sintes said it is an accident waiting to happen, but there is currently no signage to say motor-cycles are banned in the areas. Land Information New Zealand, which is responsible for the red zone, agreed motor-cycles should not be ridden in the area. However, Mr Sintes has been asking LINZ to install “no motor-cycle” signage for six years and nothing has been done. LINZ’s Christchurch land and property group manager Jeremy Barr said a staff member was on site on Friday looking at options for installing ‘no motor-cycle’ signage. He said LINZ will continue its conversation with the Coastal-Burwood Community Board. Mr Sintes hopes these conversations will lead to action, but said he is disappointed it has taken so long for new signage to be seriously considered. Mr Sintes said if nothing is done to stop motor-cyclists riding through the areas “there’s going to be fisticuffs.” “There’s been a bit of an SOUTHERN VIEW Local News Now Fire rages, homes at risk Bid to stop motor bikes hooning along estuary edge increase in it happening and it’s just a bit of a concern that residents might take things into their own hands and it might get out of control.” “It’s a very, very popular walkway and cycleway with families and, if you get a motor bike hooning down there, it’s very dangerous and then occasionally we get one hooning down to the estuary.” Said Mr Barr: “We are aware of the issue of motor-cyclists using walking tracks in the Southshore red zone and estuary area. We have had complaints about this in the past.” Mr Barr said LINZ has put measures in place to try and stop the problem, but they had not been effective. “There is signage in place that says no unauthorised access, and our security guards regularly patrol that area. They have in the past asked motor-cyclists to move on. This, unfortunately, has only temporarily addressed the issue.” Mr Sintes said some motorcyclists had intimidated walkers in the past when they had been asked to get off their bikes. “Invariably they get pretty aggressive . . . it’s not pleasant for anyone. They went down there for a walk, not an argument.” He said it shouldn’t have to come to this and LINZ should act on the issue now. HOONS: Motorcyclists riding in the Southshore red zone and estuary edge are causing problems for residents. We’d like your feedback on proposed plans for the South Express Cycle Route Our proposed plan is open for your feedback until 20 March 2019 HAVE YOUR SAY ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay Hagley Park Riccarton Upper Riccarton Sockburn Hornby Templeton
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