Another fabulous day for the last run at Taueru. Chris & Malcolm set a challenging course with overnight rain making things rather slippery. Apparently it was a little tough coming up that hill from the gully! The midgets enjoyed their course - the toughest for them so far this season. .

Cross Country 19th June 2016

Twenty competitors raised almost $100 for the historic Rangitumau Church fund on Queen’s Birthday Sunday. They were rewarded for their efforts with stunning views at the top & cake at the bottom. Michael Macklin was first to the Trig with Malcolm & Dom hot on his heels.

Thanks to Gary, our “sheperd” & gate keeper

Dorne Cup A fantastic effort from our 16-strong team who travelled over to Trentham for the 90th Dorne cup last Saturday (11th June). Fine conditions and not too muddy under foot but plenty of depth to the stream to ensure runners got well and truly wet. Competing for the first time in the 60+ Mens race, Tony Price finished an impressive 2nd leading the Mens 60+ team to a 3rd placing overall. Not to be out done, the Mens 50+ also finished 3rd, just 3 points ahead of Hutt Valley Harriers. Well done everyone, another great day out. Full results on website.

Sanders Gough,Burns & Robbie Cups

25th June Sladden Park, Upper Hutt

Interclub is not just for “A graders” we want everyone. Planning to do an interclub?

Please let Dom or Ray know in advance - registration takes time.

Claudia managed to fit in a 10km run on her recent trip to Germany. She ran with her friend Konnie who was competing in her first race. So it was a leisurely pace but lots of fun.

Another great photo of Annie & Graeme after the Manawatu Striders Marathon on 29th May. Competing in the half marathon were Dom Green (5th), James Inwood, Gavin Champion & Norm Chu. Geoff Bendall & Robyn Green completed the 10km while the Green sisters, Claudia & Bianca settled for the 5km. Tori Bendall ran well, finishing 3rd female in the 5km.

On Sunday 5th June, Ray Haste & Greg Baillie completed the Aurora Harriers Marathon as a team. Sounds like a great course & event. Diary it for next year.

Last Sunday Roger Jones finished an impressive 11th out of 112 in the 11km Mt Vernon Grand Traverse, Blenheim. A tough climb!

New Zealand Transport Agency Cycling study NZTA is looking at how motorists & cyclists interact on the road & what impact this has on cyclist safety & comfort. They are looking for people living either in Greater Wellington or the Wairarapa who are willing & interested in riding an Instrumented Bicycle (photo) during June / July.

See - https://apps.opus.co.nz/letsride/ & ACM website

Visit the club website for the latest news, information & results http://acm.kiwi.nz/running

Email: cross-country@acm.kiwi.nz

Coming up 25 June Sanders Gough Burns and Robbie Cups – Hosted by Hutt Valley Harriers, Sladden Park Interclub event – talk to Dom 25 June Ruamahanga Ramblers - Fensham Reserve

www.sportsground.co.nz/ruamahangaramblers 26 June Wellington Marathon events, including half marathon champs, Wellington 2 July North Island XC championships, Taupo 10 July Bush Harriers Interclub Relay. Hosted by Dave Harman. Facebook “Bush Harrier Club”

We need a new club Treasurer After 9 years of great work, Ray Haste will be retiring as Club Treasurer at the next AGM.

This is a great opportunity for the accountants & otherwise money-minded amongst you to

support your club. Talk to Ray about it.

Holdsworth Race The next race is over a new course set by Eric Barber – so expect the unexpected! There will be sausages on the BBQ after

the run, come prepared to linger.

Next Race 3rd July Mt Holdsworth (Carpark) Start time 9:45am Morning Tea A & B Course pick-up A See website for details

Interclub Bush Harriers Relay

Sunday 10th July This is a great event with mixed teams of at least four. Each team must include walkers. Teams are allocated on the day. There are no fixed laps so teams have to work out their own strategy for completing the course.

It’s a busy weekend with events, but lets try for a team.