Weekly Newsletter 27 August 2025

This week's newsletter showcases the Whangamatā Half Marathon; along with interesting articles, including how to build endurance gradually and avoid injury when running long.

The perfect event for a good time!

Fast, flat courses - perfect for a PB, then hit the beach or town for some R&R. Make a weekend of it, Saturday 20 September, perfectly timed for the first weekend of the spring school holidays.

The G.J. Gardner Homes Whangamatā Half Marathon offers 21km, 10km and Coromandel’s MoreFM 5km course options for runners and walkers, with a stunning seaside start and finish at iconic Williamson Park. If medals motivate you - don't miss out! You can also choose a Medal-less entry option if bling is not your thing.

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

Interesting Articles

Glutes not firing? Try these expert activation tips

Weak glutes? These three pointers from Toronto chiropractor Dr. Mateusz Krekora at Canadian Running will help.

How to build endurance gradually and avoid injury when running long

Runners World has 8 tips to build endurance gradually and avoid injury when running long.

Vary your training to run stronger, feel better and enjoy it

Check out how to vary your training and turn your routine runs into something exciting and effective.

How to adapt your training when the unexpected strikes

Follow these 8 tips at the Suunto blog to keep improving when things turn upside down.

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