Swimming this week

This week on Wednesday night we continue our swim sessions at Ngawahtu Pool.

A reminder that 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 then walk through to the pool.

If you have a kickboard at home, please hunt it out and bring it with you. I will be bringing a pile, however, the more we have, the easier it will be for the instructors and the drills they set.

6.15pm Groupings Arrival
I will be at the gate to let vehicles in between 6.10pm and 6.15pm (I may even be there earlier this week), 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.

6.45pm Groupings Arrival
I will then pop back out to the gate to allow those arriving later for their 6.45pm swim start to drive in (between 6.40pm and 6.45pm), and will then pop out just after 6.50pm to allow those from their 6.15pm start to exit with their vehicles.

For those of you that will want to use the changing rooms in this session, can I ask that you once again utilise the Mens changing sheds, that way when the group that hires the pool after us arrives at 7.15pm, they have a clear run in the change sheds (we use the Mens and they can use the Womens) – there are no Men in our group (obviously - apart from Jon and Nige, two of our instructors) or their group, so no worries about someone coming in on you!

If you want to make it a bit easier on yourself, consider borrowing some googles and a swimming cap (I have some spares if you want me to bring some out, just let me know) - it can make it easier sometimes to put your head under if you're not battling stray hairs and chlorine eyes.

A reminder that these sessions are to give you a few pointers on technique and water confidence, they are not one on one personal sessions, so try and get to the pool again to practice the drills the instructors give you.

EVENTS COMING UP
Entries to the 25th Taylors Nelson Women's Triathlon are open - full details can be found on http://nelsonevents.co.nz/content/taylors-nelson-womens-triathlon

The Tussock Spirit of the Moutere Cycle Ride is also coming up (March 11th), and this year has a short course option of 19km, which may suit those of you training up for the tri, or those just keen to get out on to the country for the morning and relax at the Estates post ride. All adult finishers receive a bottle of Tussock Wine at Woollaston Estates following the ride, plus Nelson Events will offer any Activator Participant a $10 discount off entry - just write Activator on your entry form when deducting from the fee.

More details on: http://nelsonevents.co.nz/content/tussock-spirit-moutere

Don't forget the Heart Foundation's 6hr Spin Challenge up at migym on Friday the 17th of February - I've started a team, so if you want to join me, then $15 donation per person to the Heart Foundation for either a half hour or hour spin - your choice! Just let me know what time between 11.00am and 5.00pm suits you best. They will have instructors up the front for the whole six hours, so you can either follow the programme or just spin away at your own leisure. All good fun for a fantastic cause. Better yet - get your workplace or community group entered with a team, and take the afternoon off work!

NBS NELSON STRIDERS
The Summer Series has now finished, so Striders resume their normal Tuesday evening jog and walk, 5.45pm from the carpark opposite the Suter Art Gallery on Bridge St. All welcome - weather looks stunning today, so might be a nice way to spend the evening. They will start their Off Road Series for three weeks beginning Feb 21st.

In the meantime, as always, keep active and I'll see you on Wednesday evening