Hardcore Endurance

12/10/2014

Huge respect for this man just finished ironman world champs in Kona and won his agegroup , check his finish out Brian emptied the tank and left it all out on the course , a massive congratulations from all the hardcore crew Brian you are an ironman world champion and a true legend-75 years young

09/09/2014

Reminder: Tomorrow night 6pm at the Civic Centre, Walter Thorburn will be talking to us about Altitude Training and the First Endurance Nutrition products...Looking forward to it...See you all there!!

01/09/2014

Hi All , See details on an evening that we are looking at holding next Wednesday (if we get enough interest).
Can those who would like to come along and have a listen message us so that we can confirm numbers.
So spread the word and come along and support and I guarantee everyone that attends will learn something.
An evening with Walter Thorburn: coach to world and New Zealand champions talking about altitude training and world class nutritional products for endurance athletes.
ALTITUDE TRAINING (something we are looking at getting for athletes in our area to use)

What is active altitude training? How can it help benefit us and realise our potential earlier?
Three principal effects you can expect when using IHT (intermitant hypoxic training):
(1) Higher efficiency of your respiratory system
(2) Increased use of oxygen in the muscles
(3) Increase in the blood’s ability to carry oxygen

FIRST ENDURANCE
Want to know more about the most researched endurance training supplement brand in the World? (First Endurance) and how they can make a difference to YOUR training and racing outcomes?

About First Endurance
First Endurance is a premium endurance nutrition line of products ESPECIALLY designed for endurance athletes and used by the world’s best endurance athletes. They are clinically proven to improve endurance, and are safe and legal to use.
Walter will explain the above in a simple and fun way and will be answering any questions you have.
There will also be $250 worth of First Endurance spot prizes to be drawn.
Come along and advance your knowledge by years.
Where Conference room at the Civic Centre in Thames
Date &Time Wednesday 10th September at 6pm - 730pm

31/08/2014

Congratulations Serena Zanders Hammond two awesome results over the past couple of weekends. 1st Overall at Waihi-Paeroa Half Marathon...1hr 20min. Today Serena competed in Taupo at the NZ Duathlon Championships and was 4th female overall and 1st in her age group even after having mechanical issues with her bike causing her to ride the entire 40kms in her biggest gear at the back!!!!...(Result: Run 39.08 (10km), Bike 1hr19 (40km), Run 19.52 (5km) Congratulations Serena you have been training really hard and you are getting the results that you deserve,,,Keep it up!!

16/08/2014

Good luck to everyone that is running/walking the 2nd Trilogy event today....21km from Waihi to Paeroa...It should be a really good morning for it, give it heaps!!!

19/06/2014

All the best Kim Johnston for your run at Wellington this weekend!! It has been a tough build up for you due to your huge commitment of supporting Guy in his international success in BMX...Enjoy your day, you deserve a great race...GO HARD!!

07/06/2014

All the best to Shayne Goodwin for tomorrows Ironman Cairns race, all the hardcore team will be following your day online, Go Well Cobb, heres a little snippet for you to mentally prepare for the swim start.

A funny TV commerical from Clif Bar on the challenges of a triathlon swim start.

06/05/2014

Congratulations to all the local Thames/Hauraki athletes who conquered the 50th Rotorua Marathon. Some really awesome results!!!

Jo Van Hoovels 2hr 39, 13th overall...awesome effort mate!!! Looking forward to see what this guy can do at Ironman New Zealand this year!!

Another gutsy performance from Serena Zanders Hammond, 3hr 09, smashing her PB by 40 minutes. The determination and commitment you have shown over the last 16 weeks has been really inspiring...

Our area was well represented with over 20 locals completing the marathon with some real inspirational performances.

What is the next challenge going to be???

03/05/2014

Well its that time of the year again, The Dome is up so our winter Wednesday night swim sessions will start Wednesday 14th May 630pm-730pm, The first 2 weeks will be basic technique/drills sessions, all sessions after these will be more fitness based with groups splitting into slow ,medium and fast lanes so bring a drink bottle and be prepared to work in a fun group environment, wether you are targeting Ironman a sprint tri or ocean swims next summer this is the weekly winter swim session you can not miss,Normal pool admission fees apply so buy a concession card from the Pool and get into it.will be good to see some of the old crew back in the water, perhaps Mr cramp (Deano) will even make a come back?

01/05/2014

One more sleep until the 50th Anniversary of the Rotorua Marathon...Good luck to all those taking up the challenge, looks like it is going to be a great day!! Enjoy your day!!:-) :-)

28/04/2014

For those of you thinking of doing something extraordinary or out of your comfort zone...Take that step...Go on DO IT!!!

4 days until Rotorua Marathon...:-)

27/04/2014

5 days until the 50th Anniversary of Rotorua Marathon...thousands of people all striving to achieve their goals...for most that is to get over that finish line...Enjoy your taper...SEE U AT THE START LINE!!