Weekly Newsletter 16 April 2025

This week's newsletter showcases the Ledlenser Possum Night Trail Run; along with interesting articles, including how to reschedule (and sometimes skip) your long runs.

The Ledlenser Possum Night Trail Run – NZ’s premier after-dark adventure!

The Ledlenser Possum Night Trail Run is New Zealand’s ultimate after-dark adventure, and it’s back for 2025 - bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever!

With 5km, 12km, and 21km distances, there’s a challenge for everyone, whether you're racing hard or taking it at your own pace. This sold-out event promises stunning trails, an electric atmosphere, and an experience you won’t forget.

Lace up, switch on your headlamp, and get ready for an epic night under the stars.

Find out more and enter online at www.thepossum.co.nz

Interesting Articles

Early-range hip flexor strength for runners

Physiotherapist Joe Uhan offers two exercises to build hip flexor strength for runners, thus enhancing stride efficiency at iRunFar.

Make your marathon easier with this simple tip

American marathoner Reed Fischer shares a game-changing mental trick to make the marathon feel shorter at Canadian Running.

How to reschedule (and sometimes skip) your long runs

Runners World offers smart strategies on how to move, modify, or skip your longest training run of the week.

How to start trail running

Believe in the Run has a beginner’s guide to trail running to help you find local trails, invest in the gear you need, and stay safe while sending it.

Recent updates

To find out what's been recently updated, check the recent updates page regularly for date changes, event postponements and cancellations. Check out the full calendar of upcoming events.

Until next week...

Have a great running week!

Ngā mihi,
Jane & Chris
The Running Calendar Team