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2 Thursday May 28 2020 Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz PEGASUS POST News GENERAL INQUIRIES Ph 379 7100 CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING Ph 379 1100 Star Media, a division of Allied Press Ltd PO Box 1467, Christchurch starmedia.kiwi NEWS Bea Gooding Ph: 021 911 576 bea.gooding@starmedia.kiwi ADVERTISING Frank Greenslade Ph: 364 7441 frank.greenslade@starmedia.kiwi Your local community news delivered to 17,598 homes within The Star each week. Linwood • Avonside • Richmond • Shirley • Bexley Burwood • Dallington • Wainoni • Bromley Aranui • Avondale • New Brighton • Northshore Queenspark • Parklands • South Brighton ‘It’s about putting one foot • From page 1 “A couple of thermals, t-shirts, a jumper and thick socks with trail socks and away you went. “My wife and I did six months around South America after that, and I did no training, I thought the hiking we were doing would be enough but it wasn’t. “I did that one in Uruguay in Montevideo. I met the runners wall at the 21km halfway mark. “Then I did Queenstown for the Australasia leg last year and hit the wall early in that one too. “It’s not as flat as many would expect.” Duggan said he was also eager to give back to the running community, so began volunteering with Achilles New Zealand’s Christchurch chapter. The organisation helps people who are visually impaired or have other disabilities the chance to get active through running. The group meets every fortnight at the Antigua Boat Sheds. Their aim this year was to send a team to the New York Marathon in November, which is now in serious doubt due to the coronavirus outbreak. “There’s been lots of fundraising done, so we’ll just see what happens, but it may be a 2021 goal,” said Duggan. COLD SNAP: In 2018, a layered-up Jeremy Duggan completed the Antarctica Marathon on his way to trying to complete seven marathons on seven continents. PHOTO: DUGGAN FAMILY “They go up to Wellington for Round The Bays in February and they do other events throughout the year so it’s a great thing, and there’s some pretty good athletes among them.” Duggan said running had taken him to many great locations and got him to a point in his life he would not have believed he could get to at the start. “If we rewound the clock 15 years, I wouldn’t have put myself where I am now. But it’s been really good.” Help us to recycle Put the correct, clean items into your yellow bin. Thanks for bin good ccc.govt.nz/recycling
PEGASUS POST Latest Canterbury news at starnews.co.nz Thursday May 28 2020 3 News in front of the other’ He said being a physio didn’t mean he was able to resolve physical ailments any quicker than the average runner. “I’m not always one who will ask for help in that way. I just keep going. I’m not always the best as practising what I preach.” Duggan said he enjoys his role helping people regain their fitness, movement and quality of life. “There aren’t many glory cases. It’s a lot of sprained ankles after silliness on a night out, or helping out the older patients which I do really enjoy.” “Running is one of the only sports you can do as an amateur athlete while travelling the world and get medals as an adult – as I say, you don’t need equipment. I’ve travelled to some amazing places for half marathons – some places that don’t attract the typical tourist like Luxembourg, Latvia and Terni in Italy. “I have also run under the midnight sun in Iceland where the race started at 10pm, so runners were coming through at midnight around the summer solstice.” He said events like that he will remember for a long time. “Runners are a community all in themselves and it’s great to be part of it. “The good thing about running is that you can be working just as hard as someone who goes slower or faster than you, PASSION: Jeremy Duggan running with his 7-monthold daughter Eleanor. yet you’re going well for who you are. “Running doesn’t have to be about the clock, it’s about putting one foot in front of the other and trying to complete an event.” Fundraiser for Heart Kids • By Bea Gooding A NEW fundraiser has been established providing crucial support for families affected by congenital heart defects in Canterbury. The Big Strides for Brave Hearts initiative is a first for Heart Kids New Zealand, which encourages people to bike, walk, run or scooter over a chosen distance while raising money for heart families. Heart Kids in Canterbury provide emotional support, grants and activities for families both in Christchurch and when they go to Auckland for surgery at Starship Hospital. Family support worker Claire Sword said everyone from all IN NEED: The Heart Kids NZ charity challenges Kiwis to get active while raising money for children with congenital heart diseases. walks of life should get involved as they would be helping to support 550 families in the region. “Getting on board will give us the ability to actually provide that support,” she said. “We had to think outside the box because we usually have collection days in June, but they’ve been cancelled due to Covid-19.” The challenge of covering a distance, whether it was 8km or 310km, gave people a chance to set goals for themselves for a great cause, according to Ms Sword. The fundraiser gives the charity the means to further provide travel and accommodation subsidies, host events and put together gift packs. To get involved, visit https:// heartcanterbury.raiseit.co.nz New winter boots offer style & comfort The Shoe Room in Riccarton Road, just across from the Bush Inn Centre, had only been open a few months before lockdown required all retail outlets to close, and now owner Charlotte Russell and her team are excited to welcome customers back again. The Mephisto range comes in a range of funky colours. “We have a wonderful new shipment of winter footwear that has just arrived, and we look forward to showing these styles to our customers,” Charlotte says. A key feature of the new range is the selection of elegant ankle boots from several leading brands, all designed to complement the new season’s fashion trends. For example, there are the platform ankle boots from Mephisto in leather and nubuck suede, which are available in a selection of funky colours, as well as black. Not only stylish, these Chelsea-style boots offer the comfort of an air cushion sole. The Planet range of low-cut ankle boots, also available in suede and leather, feature a small heel, removeable insoles for extra comfort and come in a selection of the new season’s fashion colours. Planet is a ‘green’ company with an environmental philosophy that sees them planting a tree for every pair of shoes sold. A new brand being introduced at the Shoe Room this season is the Australian brand, Klouds. Their range of stylish court shoes feature seamless stretch leather tops, so they fit extremely well and are very comfortable. While the shop was closed the Shoe Room offered customers an online purchasing option though their website www.theshoeroom.co.nz. Shoppers have been invited to browse through the selection online then call or email the Shoe Room to place their order. Boots by Earth complement winter fashion trends. “By inviting customers to contact us we are offering a personal service though which we can discuss their requirements and ensure they get the right fit,” Charlotte says. “For us, it’s all about the fit, and this service is still available.” The Shoe Room is located at Unit 3, 355 Riccarton Road, opposite the Lone Star. Opening hours are Monday 10am-5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday 9.30am- 5.30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm and late night by arrangement. For customer convenience there is an off-street parking area behind the shop, with access from Auburn Avenue. Dedicated Shoe Room parking spaces are located right by the back door. The Shoe Room is located at Unit 3, 355 Riccarton Road, opposite the Lone Star. Opening hours are Monday 10am-5.30pm, Tuesday to Friday 9.30am-5.30pm, Saturday 10am-4pm, late night by arrangement. Off street parking available. P. (03) 929 0927 E. info@theshoeroom.co.nz www.theshoeroom.co.nz Fashionable • Functional • Footwear
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