46 <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> Thursday <strong>March</strong> <strong>16</strong> <strong>2023</strong> FUTURE YOU APPROVES JOIN LES MILLS THIS MONTH AND GET $100 OFF T&C’S APPLY WWW.LESMILLS.CO.NZ
Thursday <strong>March</strong> <strong>16</strong> <strong>2023</strong> <strong>The</strong> <strong>Star</strong> 47 Late ENTRY is available on the start line. SunDAy 19 MarCH 12km, 6km Community Fun Run Event www.city2surf.co.nz <strong>The</strong> work is done. <strong>The</strong> only thing to do now is to freshen up. You do that by getting plenty of sleep and eating healthy foods this week. Nerves can get in the way of a good taper. So try and “keep the lid on”. Nerves can also interfere with your eating. This is not the time to put on or lose weight. Keep focused on the plan. You often hear top athletes talking about sticking to the process. That means they are not thinking of the final result at the finish line but they focus on their task during the event. This also applies to you. It means that most of the time your thoughts will be with your rhythm, pace and technique. Your breathing will be a good measure of your pace and if your breathing is more laboured than during your training sessions you are going too fast. Prepare yourself to run surrounded by a large group of people. It can be quite unnerving for some people. Above all, run at your own pace from the start. Hold back a bit when the gun goes off rather than trying to get ahead of the pack. If you start too fast there will be a price to pay later. If you have someone you can run with who is of a similar level you can keep each other in check. TRAINING PROGRAMME TIP OF THE WEEK <strong>The</strong> main tip is to enjoy yourself. While you are “sticking to the process” there is no reason why you can’t take in the occasion at the same time. Run with a smile on your face. Have a good one! On behalf of the team at Sports Clinic www.sportsclinic.co.nz Dr John Hellemans, SportsMedicine Practitioner/Coach With only 4 days to go until this exciting event, please make sure you read below for all the important information you need for race day! Already entered? Bib collection is available at Les Mills (203 Cashel Street) 9am to 4pm daily, Monday to Saturday. You will need your confirmation email with you for collection. <strong>The</strong> option to have your bib posted to you has now closed. <strong>The</strong> last bibs are currently being couriered. Haven’t entered yet? If you need to buy another entry bib you can drop into Fresh Choice, Frontrunner Colombo, Fitness NZ, <strong>Star</strong> Media or enter online and pick up your bib from Les Mills or at the start line. Remember no bib, no run, no bus. Entered in a team? A reminder that if you are part of a team, your group coordinator can pick up your bib on your behalf. If you want the day to be extra special, you can book a team site to celebrate together at the finish line for as little as $175 (site only). Email Lisa at lisa.lynch@starmedia.kiwi for more details. <strong>The</strong> bib will give you entry to either the 6km or 12km event – you can make your mind up on the day (no need to tell us). Simple. Easy! Our City2Surf 50th Retro and <strong>The</strong>rmatech performance gear is still available for purchase online. Orders from now onwards will be couriered after the event. Transport at the Event Parking is available at Rawhiti Domain finish (entry off Shaw Ave and get a bus to either 6km or 12km start line) or Avon Park (entry off Kerrs Road and get a bus back from the finish). Record your training sessions with the Coros PACE 2 Bentleys Transport Buses will go to both start locations with priority to the 12km start line as it starts earlier (it’s about a 400m walk to the start lines from the bus drop off - good warm up). Be at the finish in plenty of time to catch a bus to the start lines – buses commence from 7am on Lonsdale Street, New Brighton. Buses start again from the finish line at 10:00am and will depart when full. <strong>The</strong> last bus after the finish is at 1pm. <strong>The</strong>re may be queues during high demand periods. <strong>The</strong> Course Les Mills Classic 12km - Latimer Square at 9:00am Sports Canterbury 6km - Avon Park at 9:45am If you want to drop your clothing before you catch a bus, a secure area will be available at Rawhiti Domain finish, otherwise we have clothing transport available from both start lines from the Moving Company to the finish line. Please ensure your clothing is in a secure bag. Lost pins for your bib? We’ve got you covered. Spare pins will be available at the start line. When you are called to line up for the start, its runners first, then joggers followed by walkers. No roller blades, e-scooters, push scooters, cycles or inline skates. <strong>The</strong>re will be on course entertainment to keep you motivated and in high spirits! You can be rest assured that there will be many marshals along the route providing directions and offering water stops. Make sure to give them a shout out and thank you as you pass. Due to the nature of the course, there may be some slip and trip hazards along the way so please watch where your next step is! For your health and safety, it is important that you MUST use the ANZAC Drive underpass – absolutely no crossing the road. Fitness NZ have provided us with finish line clocks for both the 6km and 12km to record your time. You will also be awarded a 50th Anniversary certificate provided by Pegasus Health. We have some delicious food available at the finish line including food from Herba Gourmet, Pita Pit, Hot Potato, NZ Flying Doctors Angel Bay burgers, the classic BBQ from New Brighton Christian School sausage sizzle, coffee cart and real fruit ice cream. Yum! Please note some vendors may only accept cash. <strong>The</strong> prizegiving will start at 12 noon with some fantastic prizes from our generous sponsors up for grabs – you must be there with your bib to win. As usual, the weathers looking good and we’re excited to see you there! This fantastic event would not be possible without the generous support of our sponsors. <strong>The</strong>re are some great sponsor deals available on the day so bring some cash or a card so you can make the most of these deals and support them. Free foot checks from Sports Clinic Podiatrists will be available at the finish line! Look out for them at the Sports Clinic tent. Event information including transport, the course, parking and start times is available on our website and social media. Make sure to follow us so you can keep up to date! See our full range of fitness devices online or instore <strong>The</strong> Coros PACE 2 Premium GPS Sport Watch, your training partner for the long haul. 3/485 Papanui Rd, Christchurch E: customerservice@fitness.net.nz www.fitness.net.nz | Phone: 0800 101 833 HOME OF THE # SMILE WINNING WARM UP STAY HYDRATED BE SUN SMART FOCUS ON THE FUN pegasus.health.nz TOGETHER making canterbury to receive andprovide primary care the best place Proud Sponsors
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