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In case you hadn't heard - North Harbour Tri Club defended the shield again at the Fireco Kai Iwi Lakes Triathlon. More info in the newsletter :)

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It’s not the length of the race that matters, but what you do with it – making the case for short-course triathlon

9th January 2026 - NHTC Newsletter - brought to you by Fit For Fun

25th Annual Boxing Day Swim to Rangitoto 🌅

Our annual swim to Rangitoto Island is back! Join NHTC for the social event of the year on December 26 with a swim from Takapuna Beach to Rangitoto Island. Optional extra: run/walk to the summit.

🕕 Start Waves:
6:15am — Slow group
6:30am — Average group (may split into two if we have enough kayakers)
6:45am — Fast group
Please report 30 minutes before your wave.

🌊 Conditions:
Low tide at 6:05am with medium flow — navigation early on will be important!

💰 Cost:
$60 with a current NHTC training card
$100 without a current training card

🗓 Register & pay by 5pm, Monday 15 December 2023

Number will be limited to 60 swimmers due to council restrictions — first paid, first confirmed!

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Our latest newsletter is packed with exciting upcoming events, training sessions, and membership updates for the 2025/26 season. Don't miss the Boxing Day Swim, the Swim & Run Series, and the grand opening of the Point Wells Cycle Trail. Plus, find out about our Juniors' Triathlon Development Training. Stay active and engaged with our community.

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This Saturday’s run workout: Hill bounding and over-speed strides at Birkenhead Wharf. Straight out of the Lydiard Playbook - this workout should be used in the transition between base and speed work (that’s now for those going to the Woolongong World Tri Champs). I know this session works (especially for old people) because I had it in my programme when I won the Aquathon, Sprint Triathlon and Standard Distance Triathlon in the 50+ age group at the 2014 ITU Edmonton Triathlon World Champs. The workout will take around 55 minutes total. That includes 15 minutes easy running from Birkenhead Park to Birkenhead Wharf, the main set, and the run back to Birkenhead Park. It’s not a super hard session but it WILL put hairs on your chest! Even if you’re injured and can’t do the hard parts, get down to Birkenhead Park after Saturday’s swim and bike sessions to get a good feel for this valuable workout.

We're thrilled to announce that Coach Laura Quilter has qualified for the 50m butterfly at the 2025 Aquatic World Championships with an impressive FINA "A" time! This achievement showcases her dedication and resilience after years away from competitive swimming. As we gear up for winter training, let's channel this energy into our upcoming sessions. Remember, there's no official training on King's Birthday Monday, but we encourage those eager to swim to meet at 7 am at Takapuna Boating Club for a swim. Together, we'll build towards the World Triathlon Sprint and Olympic Distance Championships in Woolongong this October!

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30th May 2025 - NHTC Newsletter - brought to you by Fit For Fun

Get ready for an exciting weekend at Birkenhead! As we transition to winter training, our schedule is packed with opportunities to enhance your skills and peak for the World Triathlon Championships in October. Join us for a blend of technique, base building, and speed sessions. Remember, Birkenhead Pool is closed May 19-23, so plan accordingly. Let’s make this winter our best yet!

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Christmas Training Camp Update:
The first two days have been solid. 4.6k swim this morning followed by a group ride that splintered early. Our group had a great ride along the cycle paths to Mangere for a pie and a coke then back via Devonport Ferry. Peter Kadar got more pie on his face than in his mouth but still picked up the most green jersey points along the way.
The camp plan is weather dependent. We'll post more detailed plans three days in advance on the Fit For Fun and NHTC Member's pages so you can make plans and get a "leave pass" if needed.

It might pay to follow or like "Fit For Fun" on Bookface and/or join the NHTC Members' page if you want to get regular updates.

We'll meet most mornings (except Sunday and possibly Friday) at the Takapuna Boating Club at around fifteen minutes before 7 O'clock. The current plan (subject to change due to weather) is:

Wednesday 1st January 2025
7.00 am: Easy 60 minute sea swim
8.30 am: Easy L*D Run (up to three hours for IM athletes). Likely around Tuff Crater, Onepoto Basin etc

Thursday 2nd January (weather dependent but looking good at present)
7.00 am: Solid 80 minute sea swim
8.30 am: Breakfast
9.30 am: Solid 3 ½ hr bike (to Matakana). Gear transported by van.
1.00 pm (approx.) 40 minute run
Lunch at Matakana.
Lazy afternoon at the beach
Evening BBQ at Matakana. Stay the night if you want (camping), or head home after dinner.
Adventure day - apply for all day pass

Friday 3rd January
7.00 am: Easy 60 minute sea swim (most likely from Omaha Beach)

Saturday 4th January
7.00 am: Swim/bike/run (3-5 hrs total)

Sunday 5th January
Long ride or: Confess your sins/clean the house/iron shirts for work on Monday?

Monday 6th January 2024
6.00 am: Back to our usual weekly training programme starting with a swim at 6.00 am.

Christmas Training Camp Update:
The camp plan is weather dependent. We'll post more detailed plans three days in advance on the Fit For Fun and NHTC Member's pages so you can make plans and get a "leave pass" if needed.

It might pay to like "Fit For Fun" on Bookface and/or join the NHTC Members' page if you want to get regular updates.

We'll meet most mornings (except Sunday and possibly Friday) at the Takapuna Boating Club at around fifteen minutes before 7 O'clock. The current plan (subject to change due to weather) is:

Monday 30th December 2024
7.00 am: Easy 60 minute sea swim
8.30 am: Easy Recovery Run (40 minutes)

Tuesday 31st December
7.00 am: Solid 80 minute sea swim
9.00 am: Solid 3 hr bike - over the Waitakeres and then back via Auckland City and the Devonport Ferry. There will likely be a few showers but – we’re not made of sugar so it will be okay.
1.00 pm (approx.) 40 minute run
Adventure day - apply for all day
pass

Wednesday 1st January 2025
7.00 am: Easy 60 minute sea swim
8.30 am: Easy L*D Run (up to three hours for IM athletes). Okura Bush Track (drive there in cars after the swim).

Thursday 2nd January (weather dependent but looking good at present)
7.00 am: Solid 80 minute sea swim
9.00 am: Solid 3 ½ hr bike (most likely to Matakana). Gear transported by van.
12.30 pm (approx.) 40 minute run
Lunch at Matakana.
Lazy afternoon at the beach
Evening BBQ at Matakana. Stay the night if you want (camping), or head home after dinner.
Adventure day - apply for all day pass

Friday 3rd January
7.00 am: Easy 60 minute sea swim (most likely from Omaha Beach)

Saturday 4th January
7.00 am: Swim/bike/run (3-5 hrs total)

Sunday 5th January
Long ride or: Confess your sins/clean the house/iron shirts for work on Monday?

Monday 6th January 2024
6.00 am: Back to our usual weekly training programme starting with a swim at 6.00 am.

Just had confirmation that racing for men and women for the Paris Olympic Games Triathlon is going ahead this evening (NZ time) so... see you at Takapuna Boating Club from 5.50 pm onwards.
Bring your own food and drink. Bring running and swimming gear because we'll likely run around the lake and swim out to the first buoy between the women's and men's race.