Weekly Newsletter 13 August 2025

This week's newsletter showcases the Whangamatā Adventure Race; along with interesting articles, including mental tricks to make you a more confident runner.

Adventure Awaits at the Whangamatā Adventure Race

The Whangamatā Adventure Race is back, offering an exciting mix of running, biking, and navigation through stunning coastal and bush landscapes. Designed for all fitness levels, the race features 3hr and 6hr options, making it perfect for families, friends, and seasoned racers alike.

Competitors will navigate to checkpoints using a map and compass, working together to complete the course in the fastest time. Based around the stunning coastal town of Whangamatā, the event will be within 15mins drive of the town. Spots are limited, so gather a team and get ready for an unforgettable outdoor challenge.

Find out more and enter online at whangamataevents.co.nz

Interesting Articles

Mental tricks to make you a more confident runner

Canadian Running has some tips to help you gain mastery over your mind so you can tackle any challenge.

The strength training program every runner needs

A good strength training program for runners blends current fitness with running goals. Coach Amanda Brooks looks at strength training as recommended by running coaches.

What you should do on your rest days

To maximise performance, you need to recover as hard as you train. Find out more at Runners World.

Why you need to add running strides to your training

Running strides are a great way to improve your form and efficiency as a runner. But what exactly are they and when should you do them?

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