I hope you have all dried out and are now able to enjoy some active sunshine!
Tomorrow night, we meet at Ride Nelson in Halifax St (next to the library) for a session instore on bike maintenance. 6.30pm. Just bring yourself - no need to bring your bike with you. This will be our final session for 2011 before we start up again in February 2012.
19 December 2011
09 December 2011
Session #11
Averil will be there this week to meet you and help assign those into groups (for those that missed this week's session), and once again Carl from Ride Nelson along with Dave and Julie from Biking Nelson will be there to guide you through the trails on your mountainbike. You will see Carl the following week when we head instore, but this will be your last session with Dave and Julie - so please thank them on my behalf too.
Meeting spot is the same as last week, in the carpark on the left just before the start of Branford Park (grassy area as you enter the Maitai Valley). 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
Averil's contact number should you need it, is (03) 548 3655.
Remember to dust off your bells and get along to the Classic Hits Jingle Bells Jog and Santa Walk on Sunday - always good fun! Full details on www.nelsonevents.co.nz
Meeting spot is the same as last week, in the carpark on the left just before the start of Branford Park (grassy area as you enter the Maitai Valley). 6.30pm - 7.30pm.
Averil's contact number should you need it, is (03) 548 3655.
Remember to dust off your bells and get along to the Classic Hits Jingle Bells Jog and Santa Walk on Sunday - always good fun! Full details on www.nelsonevents.co.nz
06 December 2011
Did we still bike in the rain?
Yes - we'll still be up the Maitai. Just bring warm clothing and a good rain jacket - the more fluro the better in this lovely weather!
Will reassess the weather closer to start time this evening, if thunder and lightning appear then it will be a definite no go. Keep watching the blog for updates on any changes to the plans.
Will reassess the weather closer to start time this evening, if thunder and lightning appear then it will be a definite no go. Keep watching the blog for updates on any changes to the plans.
05 December 2011
This week's session - Mountainbiking!
This week we begin our Mountainbiking segment of the series. Tomorrow night, we will meet at Branford Park (which is on the left as you enter the Maitai Valley) at 6.30pm.
You will need to bring your bike, helmet and I suggest some layered warmer clothing also. If you don't have access to a bike, then please get in touch as I may be able to sort one to borrow. Similarly, if you have a spare bike at home that someone else may be able to borrow for the next two Tuesday evenings then let me know.
You do not need to have ever been mountainbiking before, as we will start off on the grass area at Branford Park with skill type activities before those that are keen can head off into the surrounding trails. You do however, need to be able to ride a bike.
When you arrive I will ask you to put yourself into confidence groups, starting with not very confident at all on a bike, to more confident and have ridden on trails before. An instructor will then guide your group based on your abilities, so it is important you are honest with yourself so that you get the most out of the sessions.
If you have any queries, please email or call me, otherwise I will see you tomorrow evening!
You will need to bring your bike, helmet and I suggest some layered warmer clothing also. If you don't have access to a bike, then please get in touch as I may be able to sort one to borrow. Similarly, if you have a spare bike at home that someone else may be able to borrow for the next two Tuesday evenings then let me know.
You do not need to have ever been mountainbiking before, as we will start off on the grass area at Branford Park with skill type activities before those that are keen can head off into the surrounding trails. You do however, need to be able to ride a bike.
When you arrive I will ask you to put yourself into confidence groups, starting with not very confident at all on a bike, to more confident and have ridden on trails before. An instructor will then guide your group based on your abilities, so it is important you are honest with yourself so that you get the most out of the sessions.
If you have any queries, please email or call me, otherwise I will see you tomorrow evening!
29 November 2011
Message from Gaye Evans of Gaye Evans - Fitness Training.
Nice to see you all last Tuesday, and thanks for joining in so enthusiastically, Most of you got a card for a free trial of a group session, but if you didn’t just email me on gayeevans@xtra.co.nz and we can sort out a time for you to come along and try out a full session. Check my website for details of session times www.fitnesstraining.co.nz . Any questions let me know
28 November 2011
Session #9
A huge congratulations to those of you who completed Run Mahana on Saturday - a fantastic achievement! Well done!!
Remember, next up as a series nominated event is the annual Classic Hits Jingle Bells Jog.
Sunday 11th December, run, walk, skate or scoot from Trafalgar Centre through to Tahunanui Beach. $5 per person, or $10 for family - dress up in Christmas theme and be in to win special prizes.
Tomorrow night, we will meet at the slightly later time of 7.15pm at Riverside Pool in the city where John McLean will lead an aquajogging session (and depending on numbers we will probably also get some time to do a bit of swimming for those that are keen).
Aquajogging is running in water with the aid of a buoyancy (aquajogging) belt. We have the whole pool booked for us, so no need to worry about making a fashion statement - whatever togs you have stored away in the cupboard, I am sure will suffice for one hour in the water.
See you there!
Remember, next up as a series nominated event is the annual Classic Hits Jingle Bells Jog.
Sunday 11th December, run, walk, skate or scoot from Trafalgar Centre through to Tahunanui Beach. $5 per person, or $10 for family - dress up in Christmas theme and be in to win special prizes.
Tomorrow night, we will meet at the slightly later time of 7.15pm at Riverside Pool in the city where John McLean will lead an aquajogging session (and depending on numbers we will probably also get some time to do a bit of swimming for those that are keen).
Aquajogging is running in water with the aid of a buoyancy (aquajogging) belt. We have the whole pool booked for us, so no need to worry about making a fashion statement - whatever togs you have stored away in the cupboard, I am sure will suffice for one hour in the water.
See you there!
21 November 2011
Session #8
Tomorrow night we meet at the Botanics once again at 6.30pm for our session. We will be based at the Botanics and we will split into three groups, then move through a twenty minute rotation each of Stretching (with Jo Duncan), Outdoor Training (with Gaye Evans) and Yoga with Rod Watson of The Yoga Space.
Wear comfortable stretchy clothes (and some insect repellant is often handy), along with your water bottle.
See you there!
Wear comfortable stretchy clothes (and some insect repellant is often handy), along with your water bottle.
See you there!
14 November 2011
Session #7
Tomorrow night we meet at the Botanics once again, where we will talk briefly for the first 10-15 minutes on training principles before heading out with the NBS Nelson Striders for a 40 minute jog or walk.
This will be our final session with the Striders - if you are keen to continue with them, their main night is Tuesday night at 5.45pm and is probably the best one to begin with (they do also meet on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - however they aren't as popular as Tuesday and the weekend ones especially tend to be for longer). So once we finish on Tuesday nights in December, this may be something to consider continuing with. Talk with Averil for more information.
In the meantime keep active, and I'll see you at 6.30pm tomorrow night,
This will be our final session with the Striders - if you are keen to continue with them, their main night is Tuesday night at 5.45pm and is probably the best one to begin with (they do also meet on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday - however they aren't as popular as Tuesday and the weekend ones especially tend to be for longer). So once we finish on Tuesday nights in December, this may be something to consider continuing with. Talk with Averil for more information.
In the meantime keep active, and I'll see you at 6.30pm tomorrow night,
07 November 2011
Session #6
Tommorow night we once again meet at the Botanics for an evening of running and walking. Lyndon Chandler of Nayland Physiotherapy will be there at 6.30pm to talk about injury prevention when starting out, and then Greg Lineham, a Nelson race walking judge, will talk about the technique involved with race walking.
We will then utilise the Botanics for our run/walk where you can try out race walking under the guidance of Greg and runners can have a go at how to train your body to go a bit faster.
For those of you who are planning to enter Run Mahana, a reminder that entries close on the 19th of November.
Full details on www.runmahana.co.nz
See you tomorrow night.
In the meantime, as always, keep active,
Amanda
We will then utilise the Botanics for our run/walk where you can try out race walking under the guidance of Greg and runners can have a go at how to train your body to go a bit faster.
For those of you who are planning to enter Run Mahana, a reminder that entries close on the 19th of November.
Full details on www.runmahana.co.nz
See you tomorrow night.
In the meantime, as always, keep active,
Amanda
31 October 2011
Session #5
Tomorrow night we meet at the Botanics at 6.30pm, (the park at the base of the Centre of NZ in Milton St) for a 20 minute talk with Lyndon Chandler of Nayland Physiotherapy on injury prevention, following which we will then head out with the NBS Nelson Striders for a 30-40 minute jog or walk.
If it is wet, the session still goes ahead. Just make sure you wear warmer clothing and a jacket. If it is really tanking down with rain then we may postpone the talk section and just head out straight away on a run or walk. Either way, see you there!
If it is wet, the session still goes ahead. Just make sure you wear warmer clothing and a jacket. If it is really tanking down with rain then we may postpone the talk section and just head out straight away on a run or walk. Either way, see you there!
27 October 2011
SPIN class offer at migym
Check your inboxes for a free spin class offer from migym (for next week only, need to pre-book).
Thanks migym!
Thanks migym!
25 October 2011
Tonight's session
Tonight we begin our running and walking section of the series, and to start we are heading to Shoe Clinic in Bridge Street, Nelson where Brett will take us through the science of correct fitting footwear (and clothing) for optimal support.
We will split into two groups, with group 1 going into Shoe Clinic first at 6.30pm, whilst Group 2 heads out with the NBS Nelson Striders for a run or walk for 30 minutes. Then, at 7.00pm the two groups will switch.
I have emailed who is in each group to everyone's inboxes, I will pop a list up on Shoe Clinic's door also. If your name is not on the list, then please do not go into Shoe Clinic, just go directly into Group 2 where you will be running or walking first.
We will split into two groups, with group 1 going into Shoe Clinic first at 6.30pm, whilst Group 2 heads out with the NBS Nelson Striders for a run or walk for 30 minutes. Then, at 7.00pm the two groups will switch.
I have emailed who is in each group to everyone's inboxes, I will pop a list up on Shoe Clinic's door also. If your name is not on the list, then please do not go into Shoe Clinic, just go directly into Group 2 where you will be running or walking first.
21 October 2011
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Session #4
Next week we begin our running and walking section of the series, and to start we are heading to Shoe Clinic in Bridge Street, Nelson where Brett will take us through the science of correct fitting footwear (and clothing) for optimal support.
We will split into two groups, with group 1 going into Shoe Clinic first at 6.30pm, whilst Group 2 heads out with the NBS Nelson Striders for a run or walk for 30 minutes. Then, at 7.00pm the two groups will switch.
This means that I need to place you into groups and to get a rough indication of who will be attending.
Please email me (nelsonactivator@gmail.com) if:
* you are planning to attend this Tuesday night
* if there is anyone you would prefer to be grouped with (just email me their names)
Otherwise, keep active and I will see you soon!
We will split into two groups, with group 1 going into Shoe Clinic first at 6.30pm, whilst Group 2 heads out with the NBS Nelson Striders for a run or walk for 30 minutes. Then, at 7.00pm the two groups will switch.
This means that I need to place you into groups and to get a rough indication of who will be attending.
Please email me (nelsonactivator@gmail.com) if:
* you are planning to attend this Tuesday night
* if there is anyone you would prefer to be grouped with (just email me their names)
Otherwise, keep active and I will see you soon!
17 October 2011
Session #3
Tomorrow night we meet at the Trafalgar Park Pavillion at 6.30pm for our nutrition session with dietician Naomi Johnson. No need to bring anything special - a pen and paper may be handy - and any questions you would like to ask Naomi. I will have the Tick Club forms for anyone keen to register and enter the Hamper draw.
To get to the Pavillion, park in the carpark off Hathaway Tce (enter off Trafalgar Street, by Trailways) and then walk through the main gates. The Pavillion entrance is via the ramp, with the doors open just to the right once you reach the top of the ramp.
To get to the Pavillion, park in the carpark off Hathaway Tce (enter off Trafalgar Street, by Trailways) and then walk through the main gates. The Pavillion entrance is via the ramp, with the doors open just to the right once you reach the top of the ramp.
14 October 2011
12 October 2011
How's the body this morning?
hope the body isn't too sore this morning after your session at migym last night! I was super impressed at everyone's planks in the core strength rotation - tough stuff! And for many of you who got on the spin bikes, after years of not being on a bike - big well done to you. I hope the body is feeling a 'nice' sore, the kind of soreness that you know comes from pushing it that bit further than it's used to. Often this sets in a bit later (like 24 hours to 48 hours) and is referred to as DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness). Nothing a gentle walk, plenty of water, and then a long deserved soak in the tub can't fix.
A reminder that next week is our session with the dietician. Please email me through any questions or areas you want covered in her talk, so that I can forward these on to Naomi and she can prepare accordingly. Obviously you will still have the ability to ask questions directly during the session.
The course is now fully subscribed and a waiting list has been started. If you have any friends that are keen to go on the waiting list (sometimes we are able to open up some more spots further on in the series) then get them to complete a registration form and send in to NCC. These will then be forwarded to me, and I will contact them if/when a spot opens up.
In the meantime, keep active,
A reminder that next week is our session with the dietician. Please email me through any questions or areas you want covered in her talk, so that I can forward these on to Naomi and she can prepare accordingly. Obviously you will still have the ability to ask questions directly during the session.
The course is now fully subscribed and a waiting list has been started. If you have any friends that are keen to go on the waiting list (sometimes we are able to open up some more spots further on in the series) then get them to complete a registration form and send in to NCC. These will then be forwarded to me, and I will contact them if/when a spot opens up.
In the meantime, keep active,
10 October 2011
Session #2
This week we head to Migym, where Rachael Voyce and the team will lead us through a three set rotation of Spin, Stretching and Core Strength activity. All you need to wear is comfy/stretchy clothes like T-shirts and trackies/shorts (just make sure if they are long in length that you can fold them up or tuck into your socks when you get onto the spin bikes). You will also need comfortable footwear and bring a water bottle too.
When you enter Migym at 6.30pm on Tuesday, please ensure the first thing you do is put a cross next to your name on the Register Clipboard. I need to keep records of how many attended each session for statistical purposes in my reporting back to Council, along with evaluating each session and also as part of Health & Safety.
If your name is highlighted then it means I don't have a medical form or photo (or both) from you, so please come and see me and we'll sort it.
I will also have the photo sheets from last week - can you please tick next to your name and photo if they are correct. There are a few blurry photos in there - so I'll take another one if this is the case for you.
When you enter Migym at 6.30pm on Tuesday, please ensure the first thing you do is put a cross next to your name on the Register Clipboard. I need to keep records of how many attended each session for statistical purposes in my reporting back to Council, along with evaluating each session and also as part of Health & Safety.
If your name is highlighted then it means I don't have a medical form or photo (or both) from you, so please come and see me and we'll sort it.
Looking through the 'fear bottles' it was interesting to see the number whose main concern was swimming related. 13 people had concerns with swimming and getting in the water, and 12 people had concerns with swimming in the sea. I will talk more about these sessions later in the series, but for now, rest easy knowing that when we do the sea swim session we never go deep enough that you couldn't stand up and put your feet on the bottom (we swim parallel to shore). And for the pool sessions we split into three ability level groups (group 1 being those that wouldn't be able/comfortable to swim a length, group 2 being those that could swim 1 or 2 lengths and group 3 being those that could swim many lengths comfortably).
So - you're not alone!
So - you're not alone!
It seems a number of you are also concerned about injury - please remember, that you are the only one who knows how your body is feeling and what is normal for it to handle. If you are at all worried about performing a certain activity or continuing a session, then let the instructor or myself know. It is really easy to do too much too soon when you are filled with enthusiasm and motivation, we want to be active in the long term, so look after yourself and take it slowly.
I look forward to seeing you tomorrow night.
03 October 2011
Welcome to the 2011/2012 Nelson Women's Activator Series.
Tomorrow night is our first session where we will get to know each other, cover some administration, and I will go over the basics of the series as well as answer any queries you may have.
This session is at the Victory Room of the Trafalgar Centre, so park in the Trafalgar Centre carpark, then walk through to the main entrance (I think ... I am picking the keys up tomorrow, so am assuming we will use the main entrance, however, if not, it will be from the carpark side through the courtyard entrance). Just look for an open door. :)
No need to wear exercise type clothing as we won't be doing a lot of movement tomorrow night, so just come along in comfortable warm clothing - we may sit on the floor at different stages throughout the session.
6.30pm - 7.30pm.
If you can, please download and print off the document I have sent to your email inbox, then fill in and bring with you tomorrow night. I will have spare copies available if you are unable to print.
A couple of emails have been returned to me - so if you haven't received an email, please check your junk box filters or advise a current email address.
See you tomorrow evening!
This session is at the Victory Room of the Trafalgar Centre, so park in the Trafalgar Centre carpark, then walk through to the main entrance (I think ... I am picking the keys up tomorrow, so am assuming we will use the main entrance, however, if not, it will be from the carpark side through the courtyard entrance). Just look for an open door. :)
No need to wear exercise type clothing as we won't be doing a lot of movement tomorrow night, so just come along in comfortable warm clothing - we may sit on the floor at different stages throughout the session.
6.30pm - 7.30pm.
If you can, please download and print off the document I have sent to your email inbox, then fill in and bring with you tomorrow night. I will have spare copies available if you are unable to print.
A couple of emails have been returned to me - so if you haven't received an email, please check your junk box filters or advise a current email address.
See you tomorrow evening!
Just under 20 spots remain
What are you waiting for? Go on, get involved, and be part of the fun.
If you have any questions about the series, please contact Amanda either on email at nelsonactivator@gmail.com or phone (03) 545 8453
If you have any questions about the series, please contact Amanda either on email at nelsonactivator@gmail.com or phone (03) 545 8453
Wheel Woman - Mountain Bike workshops for Woman – ‘Ride with Confidence’
Three hour beginner and intermediate workshops designed to build riding confidence in a supportive all woman environment. Emma Bawtree runs workshops for beginners through to intermediate levels in the beautiful forests of Nelson and Kaiteriteri.
Up coming workshops dates:
OCTOBER
Saturday October 8th 2pm Beginner Single Track Workshop
NOVEMBER
Saturday November 5th 9.30am Beginner Single Track Workshop & 2pm Beginner Single Track Workshop
Saturday November 19th 9.30am Intermediate Single Track Workshop & 2pm Beginner Single Track Workshop
DECEMBER
Saturday December 3rd 9.30am Intermediate Single Track Workshop & 2pm Beginner Single Track Workshop
All workshops include up to 3 hrs of coaching in small groups.
The price of the workshops are $60 per workshop if you sign up for the two or more, (a single workshop is $65).
Private workshops also on offer, get a group together and we can custom a workshop to suit your experience and abilities.
Contact Emma
Ph: 03 5402678
Cell: 0276245368
Email:emma@nztraveldesigners.com
01 October 2011
Sports Yoga Course
· Many top professional athletes including Ryan Giggs, Phil Neville and tennis player Andy Murray are using Yoga to keep their bodies in top condition. This prolongs their career at the highest level. Most Premiership football teams are now using Yoga as a way of helping players recover more quickly from physical damage and also to prevent the risk of injury.
In this 6 week course I'll be leading students through a series of postures designed specifically for sports practitioners. Whether you run, swim, ride, or play rugby Sports Yoga will help you improve your overall performance, keep your body in top condition and injury free.
Monday 3 October - 14 November 7.15pm – 8.15pm
The Yoga Space, Central Arcade, Trafalgar Street
Bookings: 545 1668 021 0255 6765 rodwatson1@gmail.com
28 September 2011
I have sent an email to all registered inboxes this afternoon - if you have registered, and haven't received an email then let me know so I can update your details.
27 September 2011
23 September 2011
Registrations
40 spots remain for the 2011 2012 series - so if you're interested in signing up, don't delay and get it in the post or pop in to Council next week!
Remember, if you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call - Amanda, on (03) 545 8453 or email nelsonactivator@gmail.com
Remember, if you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call - Amanda, on (03) 545 8453 or email nelsonactivator@gmail.com
20 September 2011
Date Correction
For those that have looked far enough ahead on the registration form, the date for one of the series nominated events - the Taylors Nelson Women's Triathlon is incorrect. It should be 1st April (not 10th).
15 September 2011
Registration forms are out!
You can download one from the council website - http://www.nelsoncitycouncil.co.nz/womens-activator-series then either pop in tomorrow to register or pop in the post.
If you don't have a cheque book, then you can pay by eftpos/cash etc at Nelson City Council Customer Services (corner Trafalgar and Halifax Streets).
If you don't have a cheque book, then you can pay by eftpos/cash etc at Nelson City Council Customer Services (corner Trafalgar and Halifax Streets).
14 September 2011
Registrations will open this Friday!
Provisional Schedule
(Some times, activities and venues may change)
31 August 2011
Series to open for registrations on Friday the 16th of September!
Registrations for this seasons Nelson Women's Activator Series is set to open on Friday the 16th of September! Keep watching this space for more info.....
07 August 2011
2011 2012 Series Updates
Planning is progressing well for the next series.
Just an update - the series will start one month later this year, so will begin in October. This will mean Registrations will also open later than normal.
Keep an eye on the Live Nelson paper in your letterbox and also the blog for when registration will be ready for release.
Just an update - the series will start one month later this year, so will begin in October. This will mean Registrations will also open later than normal.
Keep an eye on the Live Nelson paper in your letterbox and also the blog for when registration will be ready for release.
18 July 2011
2011 2012 Series!
Planning is underway for the 4th Nelson Women's Activator Series.
If you know of a sport that you would like to see included, and better yet, someone to contact to see if they are keen to be involved then flick me an email at nelsonactivator@gmail.com
Keep watching this space for more updates!
If you know of a sport that you would like to see included, and better yet, someone to contact to see if they are keen to be involved then flick me an email at nelsonactivator@gmail.com
Keep watching this space for more updates!
06 April 2011
Our final session for the series
Well, we've made it. 21 sessions after introducing ourselves at the Granary at Founders, we are now approaching our final session.
Congratulations on making it through - top effort!
Tonight (as it will be darker) we will aim to go for a quick walk and jog in the Maitai. Please wear bright clothing, (if you have reflective clothing, pop this on over top too). The brighter the better! Park at the start of the valley (at the same carpark we used for MTB'ing - any latecomers can continue driving further up the valley until you find us).
We will go past the transition area so those doing the triathlon on Sunday can see how it works before we finish up around 7pm and head to Liquid NZ Bar for a celebratory drink. Kirsten has kindly organised for us to get some great deals - $5 house wines or beers.
Liquid NZ Bar is located at 75 Bridge St, (across the road from Shoe Clinic). If you want, Kirsten also informs me that there is a weekly quiz evening on from just after 8pm, so if you want to continue on and test your mental powers then please do.
I have emailed you all a feedback form, which I would be grateful if you could print, complete and bring with you on Wednesday (or pop in the post, address supplied at bottom of form). To ensure a fourth series is run, I need to be able to provide an accurate and reflective account of the series. It is also important to hear ideas about how to continually improve the series to make sure it is meeting the needs of those that register. If you started out, and then decided it wasn't for you - then your feedback is also vital. Please also make sure you include some positives in there, it is often easy to fill out a feedback form and focus on all the things that could be different, rather than also reflecting on what worked well.
In the meantime, as always, keep active.
Congratulations on making it through - top effort!
Tonight (as it will be darker) we will aim to go for a quick walk and jog in the Maitai. Please wear bright clothing, (if you have reflective clothing, pop this on over top too). The brighter the better! Park at the start of the valley (at the same carpark we used for MTB'ing - any latecomers can continue driving further up the valley until you find us).
We will go past the transition area so those doing the triathlon on Sunday can see how it works before we finish up around 7pm and head to Liquid NZ Bar for a celebratory drink. Kirsten has kindly organised for us to get some great deals - $5 house wines or beers.
Liquid NZ Bar is located at 75 Bridge St, (across the road from Shoe Clinic). If you want, Kirsten also informs me that there is a weekly quiz evening on from just after 8pm, so if you want to continue on and test your mental powers then please do.
I have emailed you all a feedback form, which I would be grateful if you could print, complete and bring with you on Wednesday (or pop in the post, address supplied at bottom of form). To ensure a fourth series is run, I need to be able to provide an accurate and reflective account of the series. It is also important to hear ideas about how to continually improve the series to make sure it is meeting the needs of those that register. If you started out, and then decided it wasn't for you - then your feedback is also vital. Please also make sure you include some positives in there, it is often easy to fill out a feedback form and focus on all the things that could be different, rather than also reflecting on what worked well.
In the meantime, as always, keep active.
30 March 2011
Aquajogging tonight
Just a quick note to remind you that our session (Wednesday) tonight is at 7.30pm.
The session is aquajogging at Riverside Pool - all that is needed is your togs, the pool has aquabelts for us to use. We have the whole pool booked - so you will be able to swim some lengths if you want too as well.
See you then.
24 March 2011
Later start next week
Just a quick note to remind you that our session next Wednesday is at 7.30 - 8.30pm.
The session is aquajogging at Riverside Pool. We have the whole pool booked - so you will be able to swim some lengths if you want too.
The session is aquajogging at Riverside Pool. We have the whole pool booked - so you will be able to swim some lengths if you want too.
14 March 2011
Mountainbiking
This week we are mountainbiking! We will meet at the start of Branford Park (just inside the Maitai Valley, off Nile St) at 6.30pm for a one hour session with our Mountainbiking instructors. If you need to borrow a bike, remember that Ride Nelson have hire bikes as do CLM Riverside Pool.
We will put ourselves into groups at the start of the session according to ability, so you will be riding with similarly 'skilled' riders. This first week we stick to the surrounds of
Branford Park and next week we will progress a bit futher. Will send more info soon.
We will put ourselves into groups at the start of the session according to ability, so you will be riding with similarly 'skilled' riders. This first week we stick to the surrounds of
Branford Park and next week we will progress a bit futher. Will send more info soon.
02 March 2011
Weather
Hmmmm ....... looking wonderful out there. Will update early this afternoon with any cancellations/changes to this evening's plans.
28 February 2011
'Racquet Sports'
This week we begin our 'racquet' sports. I haven't heard from everyone yet as to their preference of sport, if you wish to participate in the next two sessions, then email me urgently with your choice of either Badminton or Croquet. Please note that Golf is now full.
I will email with more details on each of the sports tomorrow.
A reminder that Golf is based at the Nelson Golf Club in Tahuna, Badminton is based in Richmond and Croquet in Nelson City itself. You will do the same sport for both weeks.
If you have access to golf clubs, please bring these with you to the session, similarly if you have a badminton racquet please bring this with you. If not, there will be spares you can borrow. If anyone does have badminton racquets at home (even if you're not doing badminton on Wednesday), we would like to get hold of a few more - please consider lending these for the next two weeks if possible.
Keep active,
Amanda
I will email with more details on each of the sports tomorrow.
A reminder that Golf is based at the Nelson Golf Club in Tahuna, Badminton is based in Richmond and Croquet in Nelson City itself. You will do the same sport for both weeks.
If you have access to golf clubs, please bring these with you to the session, similarly if you have a badminton racquet please bring this with you. If not, there will be spares you can borrow. If anyone does have badminton racquets at home (even if you're not doing badminton on Wednesday), we would like to get hold of a few more - please consider lending these for the next two weeks if possible.
Keep active,
Amanda
17 February 2011
I hope you enjoyed your time swimming over the past three weeks, and you found the instructors tips and drills useful to carry on with. Swimming is one of those skills that does take time to master, so remember to persevere with it.
If you wish to take further lessons either in a small group or one on one then contact details have been emailed to you. You may find getting together with other Activator Woman who were in your group and having a few small private lessons may be beneficial, cost effective and of course fun!
Kate has adult swim lessons at Riverside Pool for a five week period ($50) for Level 1 & 2 (which equates to our Group 1 & 2) on Tuesdays 5.20 - 5.50pm and on Wednesdays for Level 3 & 4 at 5.50 - 6.20pm.
Give her a call for more info.
Next week we have one evening of sea swimming - we will meet on the beach directly in from the Abel Tasman Statue Carpark (Rocks Rd end of the beach).
I did notice a number of you struggling with keeping your hair out of your eyes and mouth when you were swimming in the pool, investing in a swimming cap may well be the way to go. Please bring a swimming cap with you for our session in the sea (if you don't have one, I will have some spares).
If you have a wetsuit, feel free to use it - I was in the water at seven on Monday night and it was beautiful so they definitely aren't needed. We will be there for an hour (not in the water for the full time though), however, if the water does get too cold, we will not make you stay in.
If you are concerned about swimming in the sea, we swim parallel to shore and always at a depth where you can stand up. Members of the Nelson Triathlon Club will be there to give you tips on how to navigate a course, swim around buoys, how to enter and exit the water, and we will practise swimming around some 'human buoys' to put these skills into practice.
The week following we will begin our two weeks of racquet sports. The three sports are golf, badminton and croquet. Golf will be based at the Nelson Golf Club in Tahuna, Badminton in Richmond and Croquet in Nelson City. 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Please start thinking about which sport you will like to opt into, as I will ask you soon to email me stating the three sports in order of preference. You will do the same sport for both weeks.
If you wish to take further lessons either in a small group or one on one then contact details have been emailed to you. You may find getting together with other Activator Woman who were in your group and having a few small private lessons may be beneficial, cost effective and of course fun!
Kate has adult swim lessons at Riverside Pool for a five week period ($50) for Level 1 & 2 (which equates to our Group 1 & 2) on Tuesdays 5.20 - 5.50pm and on Wednesdays for Level 3 & 4 at 5.50 - 6.20pm.
Give her a call for more info.
Next week we have one evening of sea swimming - we will meet on the beach directly in from the Abel Tasman Statue Carpark (Rocks Rd end of the beach).
I did notice a number of you struggling with keeping your hair out of your eyes and mouth when you were swimming in the pool, investing in a swimming cap may well be the way to go. Please bring a swimming cap with you for our session in the sea (if you don't have one, I will have some spares).
If you have a wetsuit, feel free to use it - I was in the water at seven on Monday night and it was beautiful so they definitely aren't needed. We will be there for an hour (not in the water for the full time though), however, if the water does get too cold, we will not make you stay in.
If you are concerned about swimming in the sea, we swim parallel to shore and always at a depth where you can stand up. Members of the Nelson Triathlon Club will be there to give you tips on how to navigate a course, swim around buoys, how to enter and exit the water, and we will practise swimming around some 'human buoys' to put these skills into practice.
The week following we will begin our two weeks of racquet sports. The three sports are golf, badminton and croquet. Golf will be based at the Nelson Golf Club in Tahuna, Badminton in Richmond and Croquet in Nelson City. 6.30pm - 7.30pm. Please start thinking about which sport you will like to opt into, as I will ask you soon to email me stating the three sports in order of preference. You will do the same sport for both weeks.
04 February 2011
Women's Triathlon Training with Migym
Thinking about the Women’s Triathlon? Talk to migym about their Triathlon Training Club!
You’ll get full support for the 8 weeks leading up to the big day, including:
Weekly group personal training sessions
Full 8 week program
Entry fee covered
The all new migym training t-shirt
Free bike check at R&R
Fresh Choice prize at the finish line
ALL this is only $85 for migym members, $99 for non-members
Already entered? You can still join the club – they’ll discount $40 off!
Starts Thursday 17th Feb
migym Buxton Square 539 0116 info@migym.co.nz
02 February 2011
Swimming tonight!
Well done to Shelley, Lynley and Lois who all completed the 10km Striders Summer Series last night! Top effort!
Tonight we start our swim sessions at Ngawahtu Pool. The pool entrance (at the end of Ngawhatu Rd, off Suffolk Rd) is kept locked by gate, so if you are running late for any of the sessions, you will need to park outside the entrance and walk through to the pool.
I will be at the gate to let vehicles in between 6.20pm and 6.25pm tonight, then will lock the gate. If you arrive after that time, you will need to park on Ngawhatu Road and then walk through to the pool. One of the conditions of our use of the pool is that this gate is kept locked at all times. I will then pop back out to the gate to allow those arriving later for their 7.00pm swim start to drive in (between 6.50pm and 6.55pm), and will then pop out just after 7.00pm to allow those from their 6.30pm start to exit with their vehicles.
If you are not sure how to find Ngawhatu Rd, easiest way is probably to turn left at the lights at Stoke (if driving from Nelson), head down to the roundabout at the end of the road, turn right, and travel along this road until you see Ngawhatu Rd on your left.
Just a reminder again that Ngawhatu Pool is heated, so please bring a bottle of water with you to sip on during your session.
Group 1 will be using the area of the pool closest to the changing rooms, Group 2 will be on the opposite side of the pool and Group 3 will be in the middle lane of the pool.
I have emailed the groupings to you all.
See you tonight!
Tonight we start our swim sessions at Ngawahtu Pool. The pool entrance (at the end of Ngawhatu Rd, off Suffolk Rd) is kept locked by gate, so if you are running late for any of the sessions, you will need to park outside the entrance and walk through to the pool.
I will be at the gate to let vehicles in between 6.20pm and 6.25pm tonight, then will lock the gate. If you arrive after that time, you will need to park on Ngawhatu Road and then walk through to the pool. One of the conditions of our use of the pool is that this gate is kept locked at all times. I will then pop back out to the gate to allow those arriving later for their 7.00pm swim start to drive in (between 6.50pm and 6.55pm), and will then pop out just after 7.00pm to allow those from their 6.30pm start to exit with their vehicles.
If you are not sure how to find Ngawhatu Rd, easiest way is probably to turn left at the lights at Stoke (if driving from Nelson), head down to the roundabout at the end of the road, turn right, and travel along this road until you see Ngawhatu Rd on your left.
Just a reminder again that Ngawhatu Pool is heated, so please bring a bottle of water with you to sip on during your session.
Group 1 will be using the area of the pool closest to the changing rooms, Group 2 will be on the opposite side of the pool and Group 3 will be in the middle lane of the pool.
I have emailed the groupings to you all.
See you tonight!
24 January 2011
2011 resumes next Wednesday!
Well, just over one week to go before we head back into weekly Activator sessions.
Next Wednesday, the 2nd of February we will resume with swimming at Ngawhatu Pool. For this, I ask that you email me if you intend on coming to the sessions as I need to put you into appropriately sized and ability matched groups. If I don't hear from you, I will assume that you do not wish to attend the swimming sessions. We have three weeks of swimming, so if want to participate but there is one session you know you will be absent for, please also let me know. Similarly, if you know 6.30pm is tricky for you to be on time for, then let me know and I can put you in a group that will enter the pool slightly later (still finishing at 7.30pm).
Ngawhatu is a 25m indoor heated swimming pool, not as wide as Riverside, therefore it is important that I know numbers in advance to manage the smaller sized pool for groupings. There are changing rooms and showers available, and as it is heated, I would suggest you all bring a bottle of water to sip on throuhout your session. If you are feeling nervous about swimming togs, don't be, others arel feeling exactly the same, and this is not a beauty pagaent, we're concentrating on swim confidence and technique, not what colour or shape your togs are. You can reach the bottom all the way down the pool, and Group 1 will always be next to the side of the pool.
The pool entrance (at the end of Ngawhatu Rd, off Suffolk Rd) is kept locked by gate, so if you are running late for any of the sessions, you will need to park outside the entrance and walk through to the pool.
Please email to let me know which of the three groups you would classify yourself.
Group 1: Would not feel confident swimming one length
Group 2: Could swim one or two lengths
Group 3: Could swim many lengths confidently
Swim Passes
If you would like a registration form for a swim pass, let me know and I will email this through to you. You then need to take this form to the pool reception and pay directly over the counter (I wll forward a list of names of those that wish to purchase one to the receptions of each pool later this week, so that they are aware of who you are).
Riverside/Nayland Pool - $45 for a three month swim pass (Feb, Mar, April)
ASB Aquatic Centre - $100 for a three month swim pass (Feb, Mar, April)
These deals are fantastic prices! Perfect too, if you are going to participate in the Taylors Nelson Women's Triathlon (April 10th). Remember, too that if you enter before the 6th of February then you go into the draw for a $150 Relish Restaurant Voucher. More details on the tri can be found at http://www.nelsonevents.co.nz/WomensTri.htm along with some generic training plans.
Striders Summer Series
Tomorrow night, is the Striders 5km down the Maitai Valley - it was great to see Rosa, Bridget, Shelley and Carolyn at the 3km last week - especially in the wet and windy conditions!
Next Wednesday, the 2nd of February we will resume with swimming at Ngawhatu Pool. For this, I ask that you email me if you intend on coming to the sessions as I need to put you into appropriately sized and ability matched groups. If I don't hear from you, I will assume that you do not wish to attend the swimming sessions. We have three weeks of swimming, so if want to participate but there is one session you know you will be absent for, please also let me know. Similarly, if you know 6.30pm is tricky for you to be on time for, then let me know and I can put you in a group that will enter the pool slightly later (still finishing at 7.30pm).
Ngawhatu is a 25m indoor heated swimming pool, not as wide as Riverside, therefore it is important that I know numbers in advance to manage the smaller sized pool for groupings. There are changing rooms and showers available, and as it is heated, I would suggest you all bring a bottle of water to sip on throuhout your session. If you are feeling nervous about swimming togs, don't be, others arel feeling exactly the same, and this is not a beauty pagaent, we're concentrating on swim confidence and technique, not what colour or shape your togs are. You can reach the bottom all the way down the pool, and Group 1 will always be next to the side of the pool.
The pool entrance (at the end of Ngawhatu Rd, off Suffolk Rd) is kept locked by gate, so if you are running late for any of the sessions, you will need to park outside the entrance and walk through to the pool.
Please email to let me know which of the three groups you would classify yourself.
Group 1: Would not feel confident swimming one length
Group 2: Could swim one or two lengths
Group 3: Could swim many lengths confidently
Swim Passes
If you would like a registration form for a swim pass, let me know and I will email this through to you. You then need to take this form to the pool reception and pay directly over the counter (I wll forward a list of names of those that wish to purchase one to the receptions of each pool later this week, so that they are aware of who you are).
Riverside/Nayland Pool - $45 for a three month swim pass (Feb, Mar, April)
ASB Aquatic Centre - $100 for a three month swim pass (Feb, Mar, April)
These deals are fantastic prices! Perfect too, if you are going to participate in the Taylors Nelson Women's Triathlon (April 10th). Remember, too that if you enter before the 6th of February then you go into the draw for a $150 Relish Restaurant Voucher. More details on the tri can be found at http://www.nelsonevents.co.nz/
Striders Summer Series
Tomorrow night, is the Striders 5km down the Maitai Valley - it was great to see Rosa, Bridget, Shelley and Carolyn at the 3km last week - especially in the wet and windy conditions!
10 January 2011
2011 is here!
I hope the holiday season treated you well and you are enjoying the start to 2011.
I will email you soon regarding starting back with the Nelson Women's Activator Series on Wednesday 2nd February.
If you are looking for something to keep you going until then, the NBS Nelson Striders begin their 6 o'clock Summer Series tomorrow (Tuesday) night up the Maitai Valley.
6pm start. 3km distance. Run or walk (or both) from the Waahi Taakaro Golf Course, down to Branford Park. Full details on www.nelsonstriders.co.nz
Hopefully see you there!
I will email you soon regarding starting back with the Nelson Women's Activator Series on Wednesday 2nd February.
If you are looking for something to keep you going until then, the NBS Nelson Striders begin their 6 o'clock Summer Series tomorrow (Tuesday) night up the Maitai Valley.
6pm start. 3km distance. Run or walk (or both) from the Waahi Taakaro Golf Course, down to Branford Park. Full details on www.nelsonstriders.co.nz
Hopefully see you there!
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