Wellington Harrier Athletic Club Inc - Welcome
Last Weekend's Summer Run
We had 8 runners and 3 walkers along to our place in Ngaio. Despite threats of some brutal hills the host took pity on himself and his guests with a more moderate course – still quite hilly but at an acceptable level. Peter observed that by running backwards it almost seemed like you were running downhill, notably he didn’t practice what he was preaching.
Starting from central Ngaio the route climbed the west side of the valley through the Makererua St Reserve, and into the Huntley Park Reserve, before dropping down through the bush to the girl guide camp in Crofton Downs. More climbing to Chartwell Drive, and then up again toward the Skyline via the horse paddock to our high point (or low point depending how you were feeling). Just before the skyline we turned into Otari Reserve and returned to Chartwell Drive via the flaxy clearing and various bush tracks. Along the road to Crofton Downs again, and then back to my place in Ngaio via the Heke St Reserve, and Cummings Park. The walking group covered the same territory as the early and late parts of the running route but taking a shorter loop.
The run/walk was followed by the usual afternoon tea and then continued into a Birthday BBQ attended by about 40 guests which continued into the night.
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In 1995, the desire to operate all year round prompted an amalgamation with the Wellington Track & Field Club; and the present name was adopted to reflect our strength in the Winter and Summer codes of athletics.
Enjoy running / walking without the pressure of competition? Keen on improving your fitness with the company of others to help you through the difficult days?
WHAC can offer you a friendly, family oriented atmosphere all year round, with different levels of membership.
Check out the "How To Join" page for details.
Whether you are interested in competition, recreation, or fitness, with access to top quality coaching, you are invited to be a valuable part of one of the most successful athletic clubs in New Zealand.
Operating all year round WHAC is well organised into Three Sections :
- HARRIERS - catering for Social / Fitness / Beginners, Cross Country and Road Running, Mountain Running, and Walking from April to October, plus all year round recreational running groups.
- TRACK & FIELD - catering for Track and Field operating from October to April.
- CHILDRENS’ ATHLETICS - catering for basic skills of Track & Field for ages 7 to 14, and operating from October to April.
WHAC also has a range of social activities throughout the year, together with informal training groups, which meet around Wellington during the week and on the weekends.
For more detailed information please browse around the site, or make contact with any officer listed on our “Contacts” page.
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