Cross-Country and Road

Port Hills has a very strong Cross-Country and Road running section that is active year round although the competitive interclub season is through winter. As with all our Club activities everyone is catered for, from young to old and from expert to novice. There are Club runs on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays from our clubrooms in Hansen Park where there are comfortable facilities for changing and showering as well as morning or afternoon teas. The Club also offers an extensive training programme for adults and children. For the adults there are training sessions on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays covering the whole range from extended hill runs to speed sessions. Training is organised year round apart from a break over the summer holidays. For the children there are training runs too. Please see the childrens area for more details.

We are active in all the Athletics Canterbury interclub competitions both cross-country and road. The various relay races including the famous Takahe to Akaroa road relay are particularly popular. As well members compete in Masters´ competitions and various Canterbury regional and national competitions. A number of these events have become a traditional part of the Club´s activities and are enjoyed as social as well as competitive occasions.

You can find out more about our activities on this website but do not hesitate to contact our secretary Peter King on 341 1154 if you need any further information.

Membership forms for new adult members can be downloaded here.

Peter Watts, Club Captain, Cross-Country and Road

The Club Week

This is intended as a guide to regular club activities for members and interested persons. At each run, groups of similar ability walk or run for between one and two hours. Please phone the contact numbers to confirm the time and location of each run. All abilities welcome.

Monday
5:00 PM	Phils Hill Run, Halswell Quarry: Philip Chapman (322 4266)
5:00 PM	Steady state OR speed workouts - Ayr Street, Hagley Park: Pete Watts (332-1964)
Tuesday
5:00 PM	Hill reps or circuit training - Meet 31 Dunn St.: Pete Watts (332-1964)
Wednesday
9:30 AM	Hill run/walk for all levels - Hansen Park: Glen Watts (332-1964)
5:30 PM	Middle Distance Training - Hansen Park: Pete Watts (332 1964) or Paul Johnston (332 1894)
Thursday
5:00 PM	Steady state OR speed workouts - Ayr Street, Hagley Park: Pete Watts (332-1964)
Friday
9:30 AM	A flat run/bike/walk for all fitness levels - Hansen Park: Graham White (332-7147)
Saturday
TBA	See Calendar for details for Saturday
Sunday
7:30 AM	Hill run (long run) - Port Hills, meet 31 Dunn St: Pete Watts (332-1964)

The start of the 2008 Port Hills Club Hill Climb

Last modified 17 March 2010