Entering a competitive swimming event has been on the mind of psychologist Dr Margaret Roberts for some time, after coming close to entering an event a few years ago. “I started training but then didn’t enter, and it became something I almost did, which is nowhere near as good a story as having done it!”…
Within the next year Lydia Dixon and Kodie Stewart aim to be running 5km in under 30 minutes – without stopping for a breather! The duo are participating in Takapuna Beach’s State Beach Series and are sponsored by Alan Barr, manager at the North Shore Times and long-time supporter of The Foundation for Youth Development…
It’s safe to say that sports, and in particular water-based sports, have always been a big part of Steven’s life and now is definitely no exception. His most recent achievement was his inclusion in the New Zealand team that took out the Surf Life Saving World Champs in Adelaide earlier this month. It was the…
Leaders of the Harcourts Beach Series now stand out from the crowds, thanks to a suggestion by Olympic windsurfer JP Tobin. For the first time last week, race leaders in select event categories donned yellow vests and swim caps to celebrate their position at the top of the results table. Each week leaders will either…
You might be surprised to learn just how beneficial it can be to take your usual run or walk on the sand rather than pounding the pavements. Not only does it provide optimum strengthening of the lower leg muscles, but it’s also easier on your joints and burns more calories than the equivalent exercise done…
‘Give it a go!’ says Tom Hanrahan to families thinking about participating in the Beach Series this summer. Hanrahan and his wife Tanya have participated in the Beach Series at Takapuna beach for the past five seasons. Keen swimmer Tanya has always competed in the swim event, while Hanrahan swapped his running shoes for a…
