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IAAF survey

Posted by: "Michael J. Roth" michael@... liracewalk

Thu May 24, 2007 6:29 pm (PST)

The IAAF has posted a survey online about the state of T&F and your interest
in it. Here is your chance to let them know just how important race walking
is to race walkers around the world. Follow the link below and spend about
5 minutes filling out this survey ASAP.

http://s.lightspeedresearch.com/wix/p17091454.aspx

Michael
www.hsrw.net

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#899

From: Bart Jones <bart.jones@...>
Date: Fri May 25, 2007 6:14 am
Subject: Re: NZRWA Relays.

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Many thanks for your comments, paul.

We are really looking forward to it.

--
Bart Jones
Scottish Walkers
Wellington Scottish Athletics – web-site - http://www.scottishathletics.org.nz/
Wellington NEW ZEALAND - A great place to visit!!!!!!!
Telephone: +64-4-477 3746
mobile: (027) 608 6111
email: bart.jones@...

On 25/5/07 9:27 AM, "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...> wrote:

Best of luck to all attending the NZRWA relays meeting, whether as a competitor, spectator or official.

To those of you who have not previously competed in a judged or monitored walking event please keep in mind the fact that the Judges are not out to disqualify you.
They are there for the sole purpose of ensuring that the event is fair to all competitors competing under a couple of established specific rules. The Judges do this by cautioning competitors or, in the worst cases, issuing a red card.
The Judges, particularly those who have race walked themselves, would love to go home after the event without having issued cautions or red cards.
So all you have to concentrate on is the straightening of the forward leg and the maintaining of contact with the ground and you will ensure yourself of an enjoyable event. Ignore the presence of Judges until they caution you for a breach of the rules then concentrate on not repeating the fault in your technique.

Get out there, give it your best and enjoy yourselves.

Cheers, Paul.

#898

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Thu May 24, 2007 9:27 pm
Subject: NZRWA Relays.

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Best of luck to all attending the NZRWA relays meeting, whether as a competitor, spectator or official.

To those of you who have not previously competed in a judged or monitored walking event please keep in mind the fact that the Judges are not out to disqualify you.

They are there for the sole purpose of ensuring that the event is fair to all competitors competing under a couple of established specific rules. The Judges do this by cautioning competitors or, in the worst cases, issuing a red card.

The Judges, particularly those who have race walked themselves, would love to go home after the event without having issued cautions or red cards.

So all you have to concentrate on is the straightening of the forward leg and the maintaining of contact with the ground and you will ensure yourself of an enjoyable event. Ignore the presence of Judges until they caution you for a breach of the rules then concentrate on not repeating the fault in your technique.

Get out there, give it your best and enjoy yourselves.

Cheers, Paul.

#897

From: "Andrus & Michelle" <leim@...>
Date: Mon May 21, 2007 8:41 am
Subject: Re: Curves to Curves.

leim@...

An enjoyable event once again. And perfect weather for a good time.

Michelle lead out to a great start and then handed it onto myself to bring it home for team Lei. we finished just under the 2 hours.

Lisa started off with great pace also and did the first two k's in 11 minutes. She handed it onto Ian and they came in approx 12mins behind us. Excellent seeing all the people out there for a great walk........and run.

Cheers Paul

Andrus

----- Original Message -----

From: Paul Godbaz

To: Kiwiwalkers

Cc: Manawatu Striders

Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 8:16 AM

Subject: [Kiwiwalkers] Curves to Curves.

Yesterday morning, Sunday 20th May over 600 took part in the fun walk/run from Feilding to Palmerston North.

The conditions were perfect, a complete cloud cover, no rain, no wind and about 13 degrees at the start.

The event sponsored by the ladies' gym named Curves went from their Feilding gym to their Palmerston North gym and is about 22kms covering good sealed roads and a 3km section of unsealed river track near the finish.

The event could be completed as individuals or as a relay and there was a large group of competitors who took the alternative distance of about 13km from Bunnythorpe to Palmerston North along the same route.

Being a fun event there was no official timekeeping but the first walkers home were the two person relay teams of Michelle and Andrus Lei followed closely by Lisa MacDonald and Ian Bailey. Perhaps one of these teams can give us their times. There were some very good performances put in by some of the newer faces as well as the established regular competitors.

The event was well organised and the competitors really appreciated the number of buses put on to ferry competitors to the start lines.

A big thank you to the Sponsors, the Officials and all the other competitors. Another successful Manawatu Striders event. Paul.

#896

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Sun May 20, 2007 8:16 pm
Subject: Curves to Curves.

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Yesterday morning, Sunday 20th May over 600 took part in the fun walk/run from Feilding to Palmerston North.

The conditions were perfect, a complete cloud cover, no rain, no wind and about 13 degrees at the start.

The event sponsored by the ladies' gym named Curves went from their Feilding gym to their Palmerston North gym and is about 22kms covering good sealed roads and a 3km section of unsealed river track near the finish.

The event could be completed as individuals or as a relay and there was a large group of competitors who took the alternative distance of about 13km from Bunnythorpe to Palmerston North along the same route.

Being a fun event there was no official timekeeping but the first walkers home were the two person relay teams of Michelle and Andrus Lei followed closely by Lisa MacDonald and Ian Bailey. Perhaps one of these teams can give us their times. There were some very good performances put in by some of the newer faces as well as the established regular competitors.

The event was well organised and the competitors really appreciated the number of buses put on to ferry competitors to the start lines.

A big thank you to the Sponsors, the Officials and all the other competitors. Another successful Manawatu Striders event. Paul.

#895

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Wed May 16, 2007 8:25 pm
Subject: Fw: [racewalking] 20K/50K Races on the Olympic Course Beijing, China - April 18-19, 2008

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May be of interest to one or two of the group. Paul.

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Thursday, May 17, 2007 2:08 AM

Subject: [racewalking] 20K/50K Races on the Olympic Course Beijing, China - April 18-19, 2008

From: _pierce.ocallaghan@european-athletics.org_

I'm just passing on some information which may be useful to you or your
colleagues regarding the IAAF Challenge in Beijing in April next year.

It is taking place on the Olympic course and starting and finishing in the
Stadium so it might make an attractive journey for you!

IAAF Race Walking Challenge, Beijing
April 18-19, 2008 (20km, 50km)

Start & Finish in the National Stadium (Total 2 Km)

The loop is 2 Km on the Main Avenue (20Km 9 loops, 50Km 24 loops)

The Chinese Athletic Association invites you to take part in an Olympic
Warm-Up event on the Olympic Course next April!

Contact: Chinese Athletic Association Tel: +86 10 8718 3441 Fax: +86 10
6714 0801 Email: _Chinaaa@vip.sina.com_ (mailto:Chinaaa@vip.sina.com)

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#894

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Thu May 10, 2007 9:04 am
Subject: Taranaki Race Walk Weekend Invite.

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For anyone who has not already received this information the attachment contains full information and entry forms for the Taranaki Race Walking Weekend. A weekend highly recommended.

Cheers, Paul.

#893

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Sun May 6, 2007 5:11 am
Subject: Manawatu Half Marathon.

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www.manawatustriders.org.nz

Manawatu Striders present the Jackson's Flooring Half Marathon including 5km and 10km run/walks.

Massey University, Palmerston North. Sunday 19th August, 2007.

info@...

#892

From: Bart Jones <bart.jones@...>
Date: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:37 am
Subject: Re: Fw: [racewalking] Interesting Walking Stats from the Cyber World

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Certainly that is the case, Jack – its just that I have had enough of giving my time to these people and not getting a commitment from them. If they want to free-style then that’s great (for them) it is just that I intend to not give them my coaching time unless they commit to a Club (as many free-stylers are Independents) and to Racewalking.

You will see that we have a “B” Division in our Relay for Free-stylers.

Cheers,

Bart

On 26/4/07 8:15 PM, "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...> wrote:

Some interesting messages coming from another yahoogroup that back up the theory that we must encourage all styles of genuinely competitive fair walking. Paul.

----- Original Message -----
From: Jack Tregurtha <mailto:jack.tregurtha@...>
To: Wayne T. Armbrust <mailto:Wta@...> ; RW list address <mailto:racewalking@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: [racewalking] Interesting Walking Stats from the Cyber World

I have taken a runner who's best half marathon time was about 1:40 and over a 4 year period leading up to the age of 38 she got under 1:40 for walking 20km. She had a number of performances around the 1:38 mark, and one of around 1:35.
I have spotted promising walkers in half marathons and similar races, and encouraged them to take race walking seriously. I got a number of others to a reasonable standard, but it tended to end in tears when they weren't prepared to slow down to master the technique, and ended up with too many DQ's.
I now confine my encouragement to those who naturally walk with a good straight leg. I might only see one or two in a race with about 300 walkers. Our top senior woman walker was one I spotted in this way. She doesn't live near me, and I haven't coached her, but I don't doubt that with the right training she could also get down somewhere around 1:40.
A lot of course depends on the mental attitude, and the one who made the grade was a very determined little lady. (She also had 4 children and a bad back to contend with!)
We see plenty of young women walking but the males don't tend to take it up until they are rather older. While we can expect to get the occasional elite female race walker from the ranks of joggers and freestyle walkers, I believe it is much less likely with males. Very few males in their twenties or early thirties will consider freestyle walking, and it isn't until they begin to slow down that they tend to give it a try.
But it is the people we recruit from the ranks of freestyle walkers in half marathons and the like, that are keeping our sport going.

Jack Tregurtha

----- Original Message -----
From: Wayne T. Armbrust
To: RW list address
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: [racewalking] Interesting Walking Stats from the Cyber World

You really have women who took up jogging in their thirties with no
previous background in athletics or any other sport that broke 1:40 for
20k? We have over 75 times your population and no woman with that kind
of background has ever done that. The closest from this country would
probably be Victoria Herazo, '92 and '96 Olympian, who was a sub-elite
runner who took up race walking at the age of 28 and had a 20k PR of
1:35:39.

It is certainly my experience that very few "freestyle walkers" ever
show any interest in race walking.

Jack Tregurtha wrote:

> I thought I had replied to this message on the group at the time, but
> I mucked up, and it only went to James.
>
> Here goes again:
>
> In New Zealand, we have had freestyle walkers walking half marathons
> and marathons for many years. Only a very small proportion are at all
> interested in obeying (to them) any silly rules about complying with a
> prescribed form of walking.
>
> We do get a few who decide to take up race walling seriously, and this
> is now our biggest source of new race walkers. You'd have to be very
> foolish to turn your back on these people when you can get women
> capable of breaking 1 hour 40 minutes for 20km. This is from people
> who started out as joggers in their mid thirties, and who showed no
> promise as runners.
> We also get more genuine support from their ranks than we do from runners.
> Jack Tregurtha.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James McGrath
> To: 'Wayne T. Armbrust' ; RW list address
> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 6:09 AM
> Subject: RE: [racewalking] Interesting Walking Stats from the Cyber World
>
> Wayne,
>
> I hope you are joking! In case you are not, the reality is that the world
> of Walking consists of many, many thousands of Healthwalkers, many many
> hundreds of whom aspire to be sometime Racewalkers, who pay the bills for
> the lucky few "elites" who can compete Nationally.

#891

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Thu Apr 26, 2007 8:15 am
Subject: Fw: [racewalking] Interesting Walking Stats from the Cyber World

pgodbaz

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Some interesting messages coming from another yahoogroup that back up the theory that we must encourage all styles of genuinely competitive fair walking. Paul.

----- Original Message -----

From: Jack Tregurtha

To: Wayne T. Armbrust ; RW list address

Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 6:31 PM

Subject: Re: [racewalking] Interesting Walking Stats from the Cyber World

I have taken a runner who's best half marathon time was about 1:40 and over a 4 year period leading up to the age of 38 she got under 1:40 for walking 20km. She had a number of performances around the 1:38 mark, and one of around 1:35.
I have spotted promising walkers in half marathons and similar races, and encouraged them to take race walking seriously. I got a number of others to a reasonable standard, but it tended to end in tears when they weren't prepared to slow down to master the technique, and ended up with too many DQ's.
I now confine my encouragement to those who naturally walk with a good straight leg. I might only see one or two in a race with about 300 walkers. Our top senior woman walker was one I spotted in this way. She doesn't live near me, and I haven't coached her, but I don't doubt that with the right training she could also get down somewhere around 1:40.
A lot of course depends on the mental attitude, and the one who made the grade was a very determined little lady. (She also had 4 children and a bad back to contend with!)
We see plenty of young women walking but the males don't tend to take it up until they are rather older. While we can expect to get the occasional elite female race walker from the ranks of joggers and freestyle walkers, I believe it is much less likely with males. Very few males in their twenties or early thirties will consider freestyle walking, and it isn't until they begin to slow down that they tend to give it a try.
But it is the people we recruit from the ranks of freestyle walkers in half marathons and the like, that are keeping our sport going.

Jack Tregurtha

----- Original Message -----
From: Wayne T. Armbrust
To: RW list address
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:51 PM
Subject: Re: [racewalking] Interesting Walking Stats from the Cyber World

You really have women who took up jogging in their thirties with no
previous background in athletics or any other sport that broke 1:40 for
20k? We have over 75 times your population and no woman with that kind
of background has ever done that. The closest from this country would
probably be Victoria Herazo, '92 and '96 Olympian, who was a sub-elite
runner who took up race walking at the age of 28 and had a 20k PR of
1:35:39.

It is certainly my experience that very few "freestyle walkers" ever
show any interest in race walking.

Jack Tregurtha wrote:

> I thought I had replied to this message on the group at the time, but
> I mucked up, and it only went to James.
>
> Here goes again:
>
> In New Zealand, we have had freestyle walkers walking half marathons
> and marathons for many years. Only a very small proportion are at all
> interested in obeying (to them) any silly rules about complying with a
> prescribed form of walking.
>
> We do get a few who decide to take up race walling seriously, and this
> is now our biggest source of new race walkers. You'd have to be very
> foolish to turn your back on these people when you can get women
> capable of breaking 1 hour 40 minutes for 20km. This is from people
> who started out as joggers in their mid thirties, and who showed no
> promise as runners.
> We also get more genuine support from their ranks than we do from runners.
> Jack Tregurtha.
>
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: James McGrath
> To: 'Wayne T. Armbrust' ; RW list address
> Sent: Monday, April 23, 2007 6:09 AM
> Subject: RE: [racewalking] Interesting Walking Stats from the Cyber World
>
> Wayne,
>
> I hope you are joking! In case you are not, the reality is that the world
> of Walking consists of many, many thousands of Healthwalkers, many many
> hundreds of whom aspire to be sometime Racewalkers, who pay the bills for
> the lucky few "elites" who can compete Nationally.

#890

From: Coralie & Evan Davies <ercad@...>
Date: Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:22 am
Subject: RE:

ercad@...

Michelle did not do the marathon. She was going shopping instead. Her surname is Daly. Christine has not long ago remarried, her new surname is Smith.

Evan Davies

From: Kiwiwalkers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Kiwiwalkers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Godbaz
Sent: Monday, 23 April 2007 9:13 a.m.
To: Kiwiwalkers
Cc: Liz Burrows
Subject: [Kiwiwalkers]

Of interest to Manawatu based members of the group, Christine Daly's time in the London Marathon was 5.44.40.

Not knowing what Michelle's surname is I was unable to find her time but becuase Christine's time is slower that I would expect I presume they walked together.

Paul.

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#889

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Sun Apr 22, 2007 9:13 pm
Subject: (No subject)

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Of interest to Manawatu based members of the group, Christine Daly's time in the London Marathon was 5.44.40.

Not knowing what Michelle's surname is I was unable to find her time but becuase Christine's time is slower that I would expect I presume they walked together.

Paul.

#888

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Mon Apr 9, 2007 8:31 am
Subject: Feilding to Palmerston North Walk.

pgodbaz

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This event, under new sponsorship was fornerly known as the Kellys to Kellys and is a long standing event on very good roads with no hills and a short riverside track, suitable for walkers of all abilities.

Missing from the attachment is the walkers' start time from Bunnythorpe. This is 9.30 am.

This is a non-judged walk but walkers are expected to walk the total distance that they enter. Walkers do not run, not even for a short while.

Hope to see you all there. Paul.

#887

From: Bart Jones <bart.jones@...>
Date: Mon Mar 26, 2007 7:33 am
Subject: National Walks Teams Relay

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This new initiative for Walkers (Racewalkers, Free-stylers, Social Walkers) throughout new Zealand is certainly with having a look – Go to - http://www.wellingtonwalkers.co.nz

Any enquiries please contact me on (04) 4773 746

Bar Jones

#886

From: Bart Jones <bart.jones@...>
Date: Mon Mar 26, 2007 6:49 am
Subject: Wellington Scottish set their Winter Walks Program

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The attachment contains the proposed Scottish Winter Walks Program. We are interested to hear from other Clubs and individuals that might like to participate in the events in the Program or to invite Scottish Walkers to join them in a visit to their Club or Event that is not listed.

Regards
--
Bart Jones
Scottish Walkers
Wellington Scottish Athletics – web-site - http://www.scottishathletics.org.nz/
Wellington NEW ZEALAND - A great place to visit!!!!!!!
Telephone: +64-4-477 3746
Cell-phone: (027) 608 6111
email: bart.jones@...

#885

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Thu Mar 22, 2007 3:35 am
Subject: Pahiatua Half Marathon.

pgodbaz

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Bart asked what the event was like.The course is a rural course, usually very safe, mainly flat but a couple of reasonable hills. Anyone can walk this course.

The event starts and finishes at the Sports Complex, Huxley Street, Pahiatua.

Sausage sizzle,cup of tea and refreshments available. Changing rooms and showers at the venue.

Prize giving (heaps of spot prizes from a multitude of local sponsors) at about 1.30 pm at the Sports Complex.

Enjoyable under all weather conditions except when rain is driven by a southerly. But they are not going to have any rain this year. (hopefully).

#884

From: "Bart Jones" <bart.jones@...>
Date: Thu Mar 22, 2007 2:09 am
Subject: Re: This Weekend.

wobly.walker

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I have been so busy with this National Teams Relay for May that I had
overlooked the Pihiatua Walk which Daphne and I wanted to do.

Has anyone done this Walk - what's it like?

Bart

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#883

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:48 pm
Subject: Events for early April.

pgodbaz

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Attached is page 1 of the flyer for the Moonshine events, an event more suited to established strong walkers.

On the same day, I understand Hastings has a half marathon and 10km walk sponsored by Eyedeal Opticians and Timu ITM.

#882

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:35 pm
Subject: This Weekend.

pgodbaz

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It looks like the more eager of the lower North Island's walkers have a tiring but enjoyable weekend ahead of them.

Saturday 24th March.

Davenport Service Centre Half Marathon, 10km and 5km events at Pahiatua. 9.00 am start.

Half marathon $25.00 includes late entry fee.

10km $10.00.

5km $5.00.

A good established course with a long flat section and a couple of undulating sections.

Sunday 25th March.

Wanganui Harrier Club Brine to Wine 16km road race. Walkers start at Castlecliff Beach at 8.00 am.

Can be done solo or as a 2 person relay or four person relay.

Individual walker $8.00

2 person team $12.00

4 Person team $20.00

This is always a good event on a good course.

Contact Roger Morrison (06) 343 2866 or Alan (06) 348 7750.

roger.morrison@...

The following weekend, Saturday 31st March Levin Joggers and Walkers Club conduct the Great Forest Events consisting of a marathon, half marathon, 10km and 5km walks at Waitarere.

Contact. events@...

www. greatforest.org.nz

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#881

From: "Gary Little" <garyasta@...>
Date: Sun Mar 18, 2007 10:25 pm
Subject: Fw: ozwalker02 Doncaster 17 March

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#880

From: Andrus & Michelle <aml@...>
Date: Tue Mar 13, 2007 9:17 pm
Subject: Re: Masters 10 Race

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This has always been a good race and am keen to see it still happen.

Could you let us know when the new date is set.

Andrus

----- Original Message -----

From: Dabb Family

To: Paul Godbaz

Cc: Andrus & Michelle Lei

Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 4:29 PM

Subject: Re: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

It was going to be this next Tuesday (13th march) but for various reasons now postponed with new date yet to be confirmed.

cheers

----- Original Message -----

From: Paul Godbaz

To: Robert Dabb

Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:12 AM

Subject: Fw: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

Hi Robert, Can you give us the answer to Andrus Lei's inquiry. ASAP. Cheers, Paul

----- Original Message -----
From: Andrus & Michelle

To: Kiwiwalkers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 7:55 PM

Subject: Re: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

Paul.

When is the masters 10k Road race that usually comes after the Super 7's?

Andrus Lei

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#879

From: "Sue Hoskin" <suzy.hoskin@...>
Date: Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:11 am
Subject: RE: Masters 10 Race

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Can you let me know when they have set a date for the Masters 10km.

Thanks

From: Kiwiwalkers@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Kiwiwalkers@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Godbaz
Sent: 10 March 2007 9:42 p.m.
To: Kiwiwalkers
Subject: Fw: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

----- Original Message -----

From: Dabb Family

To: Paul Godbaz

Cc: Andrus & Michelle Lei

Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 4:29 PM

Subject: Re: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

It was going to be this next Tuesday (13th march) but for various reasons now postponed with new date yet to be confirmed.

cheers

----- Original Message -----

From: Paul Godbaz

To: Robert Dabb

Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:12 AM

Subject: Fw: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

Hi Robert, Can you give us the answer to Andrus Lei's inquiry. ASAP. Cheers, Paul

----- Original Message -----

From: Andrus & Michelle

To: Kiwiwalkers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 7:55 PM

Subject: Re: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

Paul.

When is the masters 10k Road race that usually comes after the Super 7's?

Andrus Lei

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#878

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Sat Mar 10, 2007 8:42 am
Subject: Fw: Masters 10 Race

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----- Original Message -----

From: Dabb Family

To: Paul Godbaz

Cc: Andrus & Michelle Lei

Sent: Saturday, March 10, 2007 4:29 PM

Subject: Re: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

It was going to be this next Tuesday (13th march) but for various reasons now postponed with new date yet to be confirmed.

cheers

----- Original Message -----

From: Paul Godbaz

To: Robert Dabb

Sent: Thursday, March 08, 2007 8:12 AM

Subject: Fw: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

Hi Robert, Can you give us the answer to Andrus Lei's inquiry. ASAP. Cheers, Paul

----- Original Message -----
From: Andrus & Michelle

To: Kiwiwalkers@yahoogroups.com

Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 7:55 PM

Subject: Re: [Kiwiwalkers] Masters 10 Race

Paul.

When is the masters 10k Road race that usually comes after the Super 7's?

Andrus Lei

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#877

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Fri Mar 9, 2007 12:26 am
Subject: Fw: Race Walkers in Auckland, Northland and Waikato; Race Walking relay 27 May 2007 in Wellington - Interested in competing?

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----- Original Message -----

From: David.Sim@...

Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 10:46 AM

Hi all,

Many of you will have received my email from last week advising you of an Ekiden marathon race walking relay. I can now confirm the details of the event. If you are interested in competing please let me know, also if you know of other athletes who may be interested then please pass this email onto them. The relay is NOT limited to just race walkers, so any free style walkers are also welcome.

New Zealand Race walking Association - Inaugural National Teams Relay Championship
(Hosted by Wellington Scottish Athletics)

Sat/Sun 26/27 May 2007 at Trentham (Upper Hutt)
Race on Sunday - starts 9:30 "B" Division & 10am "A" Division with a number of activities on the Saturday (details to be advised later)

The Championship Event will consist of an Ekiden Relay (marathon distance split into six legs of 7.195k, 5k, 7.5k, 10k, 7.5k, & 5k.) There will be two Divisions -

� "A" Division - For Race walking Teams - fully judged to IAAF Rules
� "B" Division - For Free-style walkers that must not lose contact i.e. bent knees (if necessary) but NO Jogging or Creeping.

� Composite Teams - Groups of Walkers that may include Walkers from any Team in the "A" Div. or "B" Div. who wish to walk a second time. This is a good way of getting some extra walking for those that are keen to do so. Rules as for "B" Division.

"A" Division - All Team members MUST be either members of the NZRWA or Athletics NZ Registered Athletes AND be members of the Club. Where an Area (Waikato/BOP, Hawke Bay/Gisborne, Nelson, etc) may not have a Club that can enter a Team, an "Area" Team will be acceptable - OR when an Area (Centre) already has a Club Team entered, another Team made up of Walkers from any Clubs in the Area that cannot enter a full Team may join and enter an "Area" (Centre). An Example of this would be - say, Auckland had "Bays-Cougar" Club entered as a Team; an "Auckland" Team made up of Walkers from any Club may also enter as well.

"B" Division" - Teams may be made up of any Walker belonging to a Club, Centre, Walking Group or Group of friends. Examples could be -
Taranaki Race walkers - (Club Team)
Nelson - (Centre Team
Walk for Health - (Walking Group)
Walk Ys - (Group of friends that do "special events - Taupo Relay, etc)

Composite Teams - Anyone can walk in these Teams including Walkers that have already walked in either of the "A" or "B" Division. Example of a Composite Team might be - Three Walkers that arrive without a Team that get together with three Walkers from other Teams - just for a bit of fun. These Teams are not eligible for Trophies.

Get in touch NOW to join in this interesting Walking initiative - register your interest and we will send you all the information as it comes available.

Contacts:

Bart Jones (04) 4773 746 - (027) 608 6111 David Lonsdale (04) 977 8990 - (021) 149 6283
email: bart.jones@... email: thelonsdales@...

Full information - including activities on the Saturday, full race details, Accommodation and meals, etc will be available shortly with the official Entry Form.

Kind Regards

#876

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Wed Mar 7, 2007 7:06 pm
Subject: Fw: Extra Early Entrant Winners and Walkers Compete

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----- Original Message -----

From: Alan Clarke

To: Paul Godbaz

Sent: Wednesday, March 07, 2007 9:32 PM

Subject: FW: Extra Early Entrant Winners and Walkers Compete

Hi Paul,

Could you get this news item sent around please.

From: Alan Clarke [mailto:alanclarke52@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2007 9:31 p.m.
To: 'nzracewalking@yahoogroups.com'
Subject: FW: Extra Early Entrant Winners and Walkers Compete

At last we have made a small step in getting Walkers recognized at the Rotorua Marathon. This year we have achieved the best result we can. We have to prove to the Rotorua Committee that we can scrutineer the marathon; that we can eliminate the cheats from the walking section and we do merit more prizes in the future. Please support this event if you possibly can. Please pass this info onto other walkers, whatever their ability. By supporting in numbers we can have a large voice in the future to request merits � at least 1^st 3 in Open and Masters.

Although I personally will not achieve a merit prize at an event like this, I can enter knowing that my time in the competitive section has only been bettered by genuine walkers. It is also a good feeling when a fellow walker like Peter Baille is recognised for their achievement.

From: registration@... [mailto:registration@...]
Sent: Wednesday, 7 March 2007 10:26 a.m.
To: alanclarke52@...
Subject: Extra Early Entrant Winners and Walkers Compete

Lap around the Lake - Saturday 28 April 2007

Hi Everyone

In this email we announce who has won the Extra Early Entry prizes, plus we introduce a category in the marathon for 'Competitive Walkers' - the first time in 43 years!

Extra Early Entry Winners
Congratulations to the following people for entering extra early and for winning the prizes noted:

Marathon (runners & walkers):

$250 Asics Voucher
Andrew McNicoll of Christchurch
TIMEX Watch
Charlotte Nasey of Milford
Colin Dixon of Cambridge
Christopher Skea of Napier
Brenda Burke of Wellington
Ravindra Raj of Auckland
Cliff Harrison of Birkenhead
Oxygen Eyewear, Leppin Enduro Booster and an Endurance Magazine subscription
Jeff Bull of Mairangi Bay, Auckland
Pizza Hut Voucher
Chris Herbert of Auckland
Richard Peters of Sydney
Charl De Villiers of Browns Bay
Robert Engberg of Albany
Justine Baty of Porirua
Kirsteen McDonald of North Shore City
Stephen Rosewarne of Hibiscus Coast
Paul Duggan of Lower Hutt
Denise Lewis of North Shore
Jo Allan of Whangarei
A pair of Nordic Walking poles, Thorlo walking socks, and a lesson on Nordic Walking to your Athletic Club given by one of the Nordic Walking Coaches from the EXEL Team.
Simon Shaw of Penrose Auckland, a walker and member of the YMCA Marathon Club.

5km and 10km:

$250 Asics voucher
Pauline Whalley of Kapiti
TIMEX Watch
Jono Crezee-Tetteroo of Mairangi Bay
Heather Carter of West Harbour
Pizza Hut Vouchers
Robyn Rountree of Havelock North
Leanne Wright of Glenfield
Nicola Lidgard of Te Atatu Peninsula
Sandra Hawkins of Rotorua
Nita Hall of Masterton

You will all receive your prizes in the next 10 days (posted out).

Introducing a 'Competitive Walkers Section' after 43 years!
This year those who enter the walking section in the Marathon have the chance to compete for trophies donated by the New Zealand Race Walking Association (NZRWA). The trophies will be awarded to the fastest male and female 'Competitive Walkers'. We know that not everyone who enters the walking section is able to race walk, so the rules for the trophies are being relaxed, as shown later. Also many who enter the walking section do sometimes want to jog for a short while, perhaps to catch up with a friend. If this is you, this is okay as long as you do not enter the 'Competitive Walker' section mentioned below (Or ideally we recommend you enter as a runner if you may think you will jog at any stage).

But if you enter as a walker and you are determined to walk for the whole of the race, and wish to be eligible for the 'fastest walking' prize, then we ask you to register your intention to be a "Competitive Walker" by sending an email to the address below. It is important to register as you will be provided with additional identification recognizable to our walking scrutineers (no registering as a Competitive Walker - no extra identification!).

Identification: This year all walkers will have numbers which are a different colour from the runners. All walkers will start shortly after the runners. They will be assembled behind the runners at the start. If you enter in our Competitive Walkers Section you will also receive a coloured ankle band which will be worn on the opposite leg to your transponder. This band identifies you to the teams of Scrutineers who will observe the race to ensure no one in the Competitive Walker Section jogs or runs.

How it will be Scrutineered: The Scrutineers will watch the race and are in communication with each other, the NZRWA representative Walks Director and the Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon management team. During the race a Scrutineer may caution a Competitive Walker that they are not complying with our definition of walking. However due to safety considerations this may not be possible, and they will make a written note and pass this to the Walks Director after the race. If more than two Scrutineers record that a Competitive Walker did not comply then they will become ineligible to win a NZRWA trophy. Please note the decision by the NZRWA Walks Director is final. All Competitive Walkers will of course remain eligible for the Asics Duotech T-shirt and to go into draw for the Major Spot Prizes if they finish the event.

A definition of walking for the Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon: Competitive Walking involves maintaining continuous contact with the road as judged by the human eye. The Competitor Walker must walk for the entire race. The competitor must not jog or run at any time. Jogging (characterized by the body bobbing up and down) is not permitted even if the Competitive Walker maintains contact with the road. Moderately bent knees are acceptable, but must not be exaggerated so that the walker is crouching. Competitive Walkers who are deemed to run or jog or whose crouching stance indicates they are losing contact will not be eligible for a NZRWA trophy.

Enter now! We hope many walkers will take advantage of this new opportunity to show how fast you can walk, without jogging. Walkers have told us over the years that there is a need to recognise the legitimate fast walkers. This is your chance to be part of the Competitive Walkers section and gain recognition for your honest efforts.

To Register as a Competitive Walker: Once you have entered the Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon please ensure you then send your details to register as a 'Competitive Walker' to the NZRWA to alanclarke52@.... Make sure you give them the same name that you put on the Marathon entry form (and ideally date of birth as well to avoid any confusion).
If you have already entered the marathon, please email the same information through to alanclarke52@... .

We hope many of you will take up this opportunity - it is the first time in the history of this fantastic event!

REMINDERS:

Deadline 23 March

The Entry Fees for all events go up after Sunday 23 March. Please enter now to save yourself some money.

Marathon Course IAAF Certified - plus Merit Prizes
Marathon - Start 9.00am Saturday 28 April
Planning is well underway to have the marathon course officially measured and IAAF certified. We hope the more serous athletes will compete in The Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon if endeavouring to qualify for others.

Remember, aside from the possible $25,000 prize if the Men's and/or the Women's course record is broken (see website for detail and conditions), the overall winners go away with a fat purse. For first overall male & female $4000, second male & female $2000, and third is $1000. Plus with each Age Group the first 3 placed receive excellent product from Asics, Thorlo, Leppin Enduro Booster, and Oxygen.

5km & 10km - Start 9.15am Saturday 28 April
The first male and female home for each of these two 'Fun Runs' do receive a very good pack of goods! And this year we have ensured the courses are correctly measured to within a few meters of 5km or 10km.

Leppin Recovery

Whilst the importance of using Leppin Enduro Booster both during and after exercise is well known, it is also worth considering Leppin Recovery Formula after those long runs. Recovery Formula is best taken immediately after exercise and has a large carbohydrate content which replaces lost energy and whey protein to help rebuild damaged muscle. This is combined with a vast number of vitamins, minerals and amino acids which are all critical elements for complete recovery. Available at your usual Leppin Stockist or go to www.leppinsport.com

Training Book updated......
Gary Moller has updated his detailed Training eBook, so worth looking at for the first time, or to review if already referring to and utilising this as your main marathon training tool.
...And the best little stretching book
Gary has also put together a very sensible 'Stretching Exercises for Running' ebook - this can be used by all, 5km, 10km or marathon runners [and walkers, and those who are forced to be more sedentary such as (ironically) event managers!].
Asics Sports Expo Space Available
If you wish to consider having a stand at the Asics Sports Expo please email info@... and you will be forwarded the info pack.
Prizes!!
A total value of just over $99,000 in prizes and giveaways, including the Major Spot Prizes of overseas trips to the Samsung Melbourne Marathon, or the Gold Coast Marathon, thanks to Qantas and Athletics New Zealand (plus a trip to Queenstown!).
Or win the wonderful weekends at the Local Hotels of the Millennium Hotel Rotorua or the Kingsgate Hotel Rotorua, plus breakfasts, and dinner. Bliss and Heaven!
For more info on these and other prizes go to the www.rotoruamarathon.co.nz website.
Friday Night Pasta Party
Enjoy a hearty (but well balanced) pasta meal at the Energy Events Centre on Friday 27 April from 5.30 until 8.30pm. Perfectly timed to have after you register. Tickets of $22.50 can be purchased on-line, or at the event.
Sunday Breakfast
Relax the morning after at the Energy Events Centre with a delicious served cooked buffet breakfast, talk with your mates about 'how it was' and 'what might have been'. Open from 8.00 to 10.30am the Tickets of $13.00 can be bought online or at the event (Though it all helps our catering if you can do in advance please).

The Lion Foundation says...
"If you dare to enter - then join this event at the level you can. Enjoy the spirit of the day, the comradeship and then breathe the air of excitement that goes with the challenge - I wish you all the very best as you join with others for this event. I have some great memories of this event in the past years and it is run in such a professional way that you couldn't help but enjoy the day and come away with a smile."
Don Judkins
Grants General Manager - THE LION FOUNDATION

To Enter - and for more information
You can Enter on Line now, or download an Entry Form (41KB, PDF) to fax/post in. The website has all the information on timings, course rules, and training tips. If you have anyone who would like to receive this email, please forward their details to info@...

From Athletics New Zealand, The Lion Foundation and all our Sponsors, we wish you - Happy Training!

Angela Salmon
Event Manager
Lion Foundation Rotorua Marathon and 5km & 10km Fun Runs

We value your privacy. You have received this newsletter as an entrant in 2006 or a prospective entrant into the Lion Foundation
Rotorua Marathon & 5km & 10km Fun Runs scheduled to be held on Saturday 28 April 2007. If you do not wish to receive any
further emails regarding this event or promotions associated with this event, please click here.
P.O Box 11-438, Ellerslie 1542, New Zealand ** 09 570 2222 ** Info@... ** www.RotoruaMarathon.co.nz

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#875

From: Andrus & Michelle <aml@...>
Date: Wed Mar 7, 2007 6:55 am
Subject: Re: Masters 10 Race

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Paul.

When is the masters 10k Road race that usually comes after the Super 7's?

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#874

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Tue Mar 6, 2007 7:39 pm
Subject: Race Walking Merchandise.

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Anyone wanting to purchase Race Walking merchandise for themselves or as gifts for others could try clicking onto http://www.cafepress.com/rwuniverse . It may not be cheap, depending on exchange rate, but it is certainly specific to our sport.

Paul.

#873

From: "Paul Godbaz" <paul.godbaz@...>
Date: Tue Mar 6, 2007 7:33 pm
Subject: Fw: [Oztrack] Fwd: CEO of Athletics New Zealand

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I have forwarded this message to inform all competitive walkers that Scott Newman, the long awaited CEO of Athletics New Zealand, is now a full-time employee and you will find that he is a very approachable and knowledgeable person to have at the helm of our sport.

I personally have known Scott since his primary school days and he will do a very good job for the whole sport.

Ah! Some much needed fresh air.

Cheers, Paul.

Athletics NZ Media Release

5 March 2007

Scott Newman takes up appointment as CEO of Athletics New Zealand
Scott Newman started his new role as chief executive officer of Athletics New Zealand in Wellington today.
Newman, three times New Zealand triple jump champion in the 1990's, was previously CEO at New Zealand Water Polo.

Newman said that he was looking forward to the challenge.
"There is much to address and I will be taking a sound and considered approach.
"The Board and I will work through the strategies and the initial must dos and get on with it," said Newman.

He attended the New Zealand track and field championships in Inglewood over the weekend and spent the first day with the organisation attending a board of directors meeting in New Plymouth.

Murray McKinnon
Communications Advisor
Athletics New Zealand
0274 806086
murray@...

#872

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Date: Sun Mar 4, 2007 7:23 am
Subject: nzracewalking Message Road Walks at the NZ T & F Champs

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Perfect conditions at Inglewood on the 2km course that had been used for the 50km and the Road Champs a few years back.

Cool, dead calm, and cloud forming during the race to hide the potentially fierce sun.

Jack Tregurtha

Senior Men 20km

1 Tony Sargisson 1:32:02

2 Glenn Burrell 1:33:32

3 Peter Baillie 1:49:55

4 Andrus Lei 1:55:03

5 David Sim 1:55:03

- Eric Kemsley DNF

- Frans van Buel DQ

Senior Women 20km

1 Michelle Lei 1:56:03

2 Shirley Barber 2:21:21

19 and Under Women 10km

1 Kate Newitt 53:41

2 Kelly Mabbett 58:38

3 Elizabeth McKay 64:56

4 Aleesha Heywood 65:29

19 & Under Men

1 Daniel Lord 54:54

2 Zach Sinclair 57:36

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#871

From: "Shelley, Andrew" <ashelley@...>
Date: Sat Mar 3, 2007 3:40 am
Subject: 3000m Racwalking Champs in Inglewood

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Here's the results from yesterday's races:

Event 212 Women 3000 Metre Race Walk Senior
Michelle Lei	15:28.82
Catalina Malone	15:54.75
Vanessa Lowl	16:13.11
Rachel Gilberd	16:58.90
Sandra Moratti	17:08.38
Shirley Barber	18:36.56

Event 412 Women 3000 Metre Race Walk 19 & Under
Kelly Mabbett	16:17.52
Natasha Lowl	16:39.39
Elizabeth McKay	17:42.00

Event 612 Women 3000 Metre Race Walk 16 & Under
Kate Newitt	14:40.11
Rebecca Clearwater	16:46.71
Alison Samson	16:53.59
Natasha Murrihy	17:05.19
Aleesha Heywood	18:59.03
Kayla Wells	DQ

Event 112 Men 3000 Metre Race Walk Senior
Glen Burrell	12:36.15
Tony Sargisson	13:02.00
Eric Kemsley	14:27.64
Peter Baillie	15:06.26
Andrus Lei	15:27.74
David Sim	15:39.14

Event 512 Men 3000 Metre Race Walk 16 & Under
Daniel Lord	14:05.61
Zach Sinclair	16:51.91
Malcolm Hodge	19:18.21