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About Ultrarunning New Zealand

Welcome to the new Ultrarunning New Zealand website. This website aims to cover all related ultrarunning and ultrawalking information for events and races in New Zealand. It will report race results and stories and will cover medical and training resources available for the ultra sport.

This website is currently administered by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in Christchurch.

Around the Mountain 100 Mile

12 Nov 2010 18:07
Pacific/Auckland

A new addition to the Around the Mountain relay, Taranaki.
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Christchurch Runners Compete in US Multi Day

Three Christchurch runners are returning after competing in the annual Self-Transcendence Six Day Race in New York. Held concurrently with the annual Self-Transcendence 10 Day Race, the two races are staged on a flat one mile certified loop course at Flushing Meadow Park (home of the US Open). From a field of sixty eight ultra runners, from fourteen countries from around the globe, eight were from New Zealand.

Chia Seeds, the "Running Food"

Chia seeds are an ancient superfood from the Central American region. It is said that the Aztec warriors survived on only Chia seed during the conquests. Native Americans of the South West were said to get by on only 1 teaspoon of Chia seeds on a 24 hour forced march. Other Native Americans, on the trade route from the Colorado River to California, would bring only Chia seed for sustenance. Chia seeds were so valued by the Native Americans that they were even used as a form of currency at one stage.

Nutrition During Training

Nutrition plays a crucial role in the life of an ultra runner. Without eating enough of the right kinds of food you will not be able to sustain the levels of training needed to reach your goals. This article is aimed at nutrition during training, rather than race day nutrition. Here are a few key points:

The Molesworth Run

20 Nov 2010 08:00
Pacific/Auckland

An 84km run in the high country of Marlborough.

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Sri Chinmoy 100km & 50km

12 Dec 2010 06:30
Pacific/Auckland

Held on a 2.5km loop in Hagley Park, Christchurch. A flat and scenic course with good support and aid

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Kepler Challenge

4 Dec 2010 06:00
Pacific/Auckland

The famous 60km mountain run along the Kepler track in Fiordland. Limited to 400 competitors, places will disappear quickly when entries open on 3rd July.

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Te Houtaewa Challenge

27 Mar 2010 00:04
Pacific/Auckland

This 60km run along 90 mile beach in the far north honours the legend of the great Maori athlete Te Houtaewa.

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The Tarawera Ultramarathon Run and Relays

20 Mar 2010 07:00
Pacific/Auckland

A scenic trail adventure from Rotorua to Kawerau. Mostly through native bush taking in beautiful lakes and the Tarawera River. Choose from 100km, 82km, or 60km. The 82km race is open to 2 and 4 person relay teams.

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Sri Chinmoy 24, 12, 6 Hour Race - Auckland

2 Oct 2010 09:00
Pacific/Auckland

The 13th running of this event held at Sovereign Stadium on the North Shore. Enter the 6, 12, or 24 hour as an individual or compete with a 4 person team in the 12 hour relay.

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New Yorks 47 Mile Run 27/08/2009

 

At the stroke of midnight
On that sacred eve,
60 runners stood together
With 47 miles to acheive.

Ten Speed Work Sessions for Runners

Compiled by Lauren and Luke Armstrong

Lauren runs a weekly speed session at QEII track and runs annually the Self-Transcendance Invitational Marathon in New York and her husband Luke Armstrong is an accomplished national runner, coach and director of The Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team in Christchurch.

W.U.= Warm up of 15-20 minutes jogging then a few reps

W.D.= Warm down 5-10 minutes jogging and then stretching

 

100km Training Programme

Week Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
1 Rest 15km, including 4 x 1.5km at half-marathon pace Easy 8km jog 15km, middle 5km at marathon pace Rest 90-minute run 3-hour run (or about 30km)
2 Rest 15km, including 4 x 1.5km at half-marathon pace Easy 8km jog 15km, middle 5km at marathon pace Rest 90-minute run 3 hou

New Yorks 12 Hour Walk

This year I entered a 12 hour hour walk,
Which circled a mile in Queens, New York.
The April weather was fiercly cold,
Yet 300 walkers started young to old.
In supreme silence we stood at the start,
Reflecting the purpose of our journeys embark.

25 April 2009 - 6:25pm

Running the Self-Transcendence 6 Day Race 2008

It was the most challenging thing I have ever done in my life, yet I keep finding myself thinking about new strategies for next year. It’s funny how that happens. Every marathon at about mile 20 I think ‘this is the last’ then somehow I find myself with a new entry form, scanning down past the 10k or ½ marathon options – ticking the full. Next thing, I’m at the starting line in for another experience of a life time. Needless to say 10 consecutive marathons left not exception.

25 April 2009 - 6:22pm

Humbled Handler

Since 2005 I have always go over to New York to assist my friend Suprabha who annually runs the 3100 Mile Race. In brief, the 3100 is the longest certified footrace in the world, held by the Sri Chinmoy Marathon Team and the runners run around 2 consecutive marathons a day for under two months. Some of the runners have friends or family helping them, commonly known as handlers, who prepare their drinks, food, vitamins etc.

100km Christchurch 5 April 2009 - Review and Results

Results are now up for the Sri Chinmoy 100km and 50km:
http://www.srichinmoyraces.org/nz/race_results/2009/100km-results

Thanks to everyone for a truly inspiring event. We hope it will continue to grow. Some highlights of the day included a superb turnout for the 10km event, 50km completed on crutches by John Stevens, hard won 100km medals earned late in the day by veteran women Niribili File and Shirley Rolston, and a great team performance by Christchurch Avon Athletic Club.

31 March 2009 - 8:54pm

Running 45km for Subarata

Last weekend several of my friends from around New Zealand, ran 45 km for our dear friend Subarata, who passed away when she was 45 in 2000.  Subarata was from Ireland and with her husband Jogyata from New Zealand (Jogyata's amusing stories with Subarata) started the first New Zealand Sri Chinmoy Centre and founded the New Zealand

Sri Chinmoy 12 Hour Walk - Christchurch Nov 8

8 Nov 2009 07:00
Pacific/Auckland

The first annual 12 hour walk, to be held on a 2.5km loop in beautiful Hagley Park.

Oxfam Trailwalker 100km - Taupo Apr 4

4 Apr 2009 06:00
Pacific/Auckland

Taupo

Run or walk with a team of 4 to race money for oxfam. Held on a scenic off road course

See website for details

Great Naseby Water Race - Otago Aug 29

29 Aug 2009 06:00
Pacific/Auckland

Held on a 10km loop near Naseby - the highest town in New Zealand at 2000ft. Naseby is 15km north-west by road from Ranfurly and 145km north-west (via Middlemarch) from Dunedin.

50km, 80km and 100km individual event and 60km two-person team event.

 

See website for details.

Heaphy Five-0 - Collingwood Nov 28

28 Nov 2009 04:00
Pacific/Auckland

A 50 mile run covering the length of the beautiful Heaphy Track, located in Kahurangi National Park at the northwest corner of the South Island.

See website for details.

Sri Chinmoy 6-12-24 Hour Track Race - Auckland Oct 3

3 Oct 2009 09:00
Pacific/Auckland

Sovereign Stadium, North Shore City, Auckland

The 12th Sri Chinmoy 24 hour, 12 hour and 6 hour track race event. Also incorporating the 12 hour team relay and Centurion walkers challenge. Held on an Olympic standard, floodlit track with modern facilities.

See the website for more details

100km, 50km, 25km, 10km Race or 100km Teams - Christchurch Apr 5

5 Apr 2009 06:30
Pacific/Auckland

Hagley Park, Christchurch

The 4th annual Sri Chinmoy 100km race, also incorporating the 50km, 25km, 10km and 100km teams. Held on a scenic 2.5km loop with excellent support. The cut off time for the 100km has been extended to 13 hours this year. See website for more details

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