Swimming next week!

Well, just over one week to go before we head back into weekly Activator sessions.

Next Wednesday, the 1st of February we will resume with swimming at Ngawhatu Pool. For this, I ask that you email me back 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 6.15pm 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 (6.45pm).

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 reply 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
Remember to head in and see Jo at Riverside Pool reception if you would like to purchase a three month swim pass.

Riverside/Nayland Pool - $55 for a three month swim pass (Feb, Mar, April)

This deal is for Womens Activator Participants only - fantastic price! Perfect too, if you are going to participate in the Taylors Nelson Women's Triathlon (April 1st) and plan on doing a bit of swim preparation for it. Entries for this event will open Wednesday the 25th of January - it is the 25th year this year, so exciting things planned - limited to 500 participants.

Striders Summer Series
Tomorrow night, is the Striders 5km down the Maitai Valley - it was great to see some of you at the 3km last week! Good on you! These sessions are free and a bit of fun to see how hard you can push yourself over the distance. The 5km starts up round the corner from the Matai Valley Motor Camp (5km down the valley). Some people park half way up and then walk/jog up for a warm up and walk/jog back to their car for a warm down - otherwise there is usually someone around you can grab a lift up the valley from. More details on www.nelsonstriders.co.nz

As always, keep active, and I'll see you soon.