There is often nothing better than gathering a group of friends and heading out into the open water for a swim, especially when the weather is as great as it is at the moment. Most people will perform these sessions unstructured, with the focus being simple aerobic development and socialising. What these people are missing…
The Harcourts Beach Series is a great ‘toe dipper’ for those wanting to get into the sport of triathlons, says Craig Waugh, CEO of Triathlon New Zealand. Triathlon New Zealand is an organisation that promotes triathlon, duathlon, aquathon and cross triathlon, allowing people to easily be involved in the sports and inspiring them to participate…
Last Tuesday night, Takapuna beach saw 147 children walk, run or swim in the State Beach Series, the largest number of junior entrants to date this season. Children as young as 4 years old are participating in the Series, which has seen the number of junior entrants grow exponentially each season over the past 5…
A good warm up is essential in training and racing to prevent injury and to help you get the most from your body. It is important that you learn how to warm up safely and effectively. The reason behind a decent warm up is mainly to assist you in avoiding injuries and the aches and…
Hydration has become a frequent topic of discussion among regular exercisers in recent years. There are lots of articles and new stories about hydration, what happens when you’re not hydrated, when you should hydrate, etc. It can get very confusing for everyone, not just beginners. Hopefully the following information will help you determine how much…
Everyone knows that getting plenty of exercise is good for you physically, but did you know that it’s also good for you socially? Getting plenty of exercise is good for just about every facet of your life. It makes you more healthy, helps you sleep and gives you more energy. However, many people don’t realise…
Jimmy Spithill, Skipper of Oracle Team USA wishes there was a similar event to the Harcourts Beach Series in San Francisco, where he is preparing to challenge the America’s Cup later this year. “The Harcourts Beach Series is a great atmosphere and a lot of fun. It’s great to see so many kids competing in…
