Weekly Running

Kia ora e hoa mā! Hello fellow runners!
I'm very happy to greet you all!

This running group is for people with some experience who can maintain a steady pace, but beginners are very welcome too. I recommend running at your own pace to avoid injury.

Event Details

• Venue: Grey Lynn Park, Grey Lynn (meeting point: near the Bike Hub by the water fountain — it's marked on the map, and I'll upload photos of the spot)
• Time: 6:00 – 7:30 pm
• Distance: 4 km
• Pace: 7.00 min/km

Please note that I'll be the pacer for the group. I aim to maintain this pace while running with no breaks. Feel free to take a break or slow down as needed.

Schedule

• 6:00 – 6:10 pm – Late arrivals, introductions, warm-up
• 6:10 – 6:45 pm (approx.) – Running
• 6:45 – 6:55 pm (approx.) – Brisk walking to cool down
• 6:55 – 7:05 pm (approx.) – Cool-down stretches/exercises

What to Bring & Health and Safety

• Gloves: It's winter, so you may want gloves to shield from the wind.
• Water bottle: There's a water fountain at our meeting point, so you don't need to bring a bottle if you don't have anywhere to store it.
• Flashlight/head torch: The park is well-lit in most areas and generally safe — locals play sports on the fields most evenings — but some paths are dark and narrow on slight slopes. A mini flashlight or your phone's light will do. I'll also be carrying one, so it should be fine.
• Cash or card: After we finish, we can grab drinks or dinner somewhere near or in Ponsonby, so you may want to bring some money along!

Parking: There is a car park within or near the park, so parking should be fine.

IMPORTANT: Listen to your body. If you need to slow down, do it. If you need to stop, do it. Please don't overload yourself with unrealistic expectations. I've injured myself that way before, and I really don't want you to experience the same. Let's progress at our own pace and enjoy running together!

Rain Policy: We won't run in the rain. If heavy rain is forecast, I'll cancel the event by 4:00 pm on the day.

A little bonus: If we're lucky on the night, we might catch the full moon rising as we run. It's absolutely beautiful! 🌕

Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. I'm happy to share my phone number on request — just ask! I'll be wearing a khaki-coloured running vest, so you'll spot me easily, I hope.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

A personal note on why I created this group:
To keep myself accountable and meet like-minded runners!

To keep my sanity — running is one of the few things that significantly impacts my mental health, and it reminds me of a side of myself I never want to forget.