This event is taking place May 14, 2011 - get ready for Next Years Half.
watch this space for photographs of the wisanow participants
This competition has now closed - the winners are: Judith Fanning & Sheryll Farmer
WIN one of 2 free entries. Register by clicking the logo above and if you are a winner your entry fee will be refunded - enter the competition draw below.
Put a date to your New Year's resolution of getting fit.
Geraldine and Raewyn are getting a group of 'wisanow' women together for this event. You don't have to have ever participated in this type of event before as long as you adhere to the training programme the organisers suggest on their website.
The 21.1km off-road run or walk captures the very essence of Marlborough: vines for miles, stunning scenery and the golden hues of autumn. Previous participants often cite the 5km section along the banks of the Wairau River as a highlight.
What an exciting event. Geraldine and I have already booked our accommodation and our flights and are committed to enjoying this amazing experience. We have booked at
www.blenheimpalmsmotel.co.nz as some of the accomodation suggested by the organisers is already booked out for the event. Prices for a double room are around $100 but there are plenty of choices if you prefer privacy. 5 other women have already committed to join us.
We will definitely be walking the event as opposed to running it. Walking is our thing so we hope we can all finish in a respectable time but we will be supporting finishers at whatever speed.
Dates to book:
As the event is on May14 2011, we would suggest staying the nights of the 13th and 14th as we were given this info. ( There is an evening function on at the convention centre in the evening which will be a ‘celebration’ and focus on Marlborough wine and food. Regal Salmon are sponsoring this event and Marlborough’s renown chef Chris Fortune will be doing a live display of food in a farmers market style set up. I’d recommend going to the Farmers Market the following morning on the Sunday – it’s fantastic.)
Entries:
Please go ahead and book online as the entries are usually full by mid feb. If you enter now and happen to win the promotion the organisers are doing with us early next year then you will have your entry refunded. There will be a competition for 2 free entries.
Wisanow:
We are looking to source t/shirts in a fabric printed with the wisanow logo and details of the event in a material that is great to exercise in. We will keep the cost down as low as we can. Could you indicate below whether you would be interested in purchasing one by emailing us here
info@wisanow.co.nz.
Getting together before the event:
Geraldine and I would like to organise a quick get together for all the wisanow ladies on the Friday night somewhere so we will keep you posted on that.
Training/preparation:
On the website
www.vineyardhalf.com there are full training programmes to get you ready for the run/walk, which ever you wish to do.
Registrations now open - enter online through the official website here: www.vineyardhalf.com
If you have already entered and would like to be part of the 'wisanow' contingent, and be kept informed of our pre event get together and perhaps buy a wisanow t/shirt -send us your details here : info@wisanow.co.nz
Fill in the form below to enter the draw for one of 2 FREE entries -
NB. By entering this draw you agree for all email contacts to be given to St Claire Vineyard to be offered the opportunity to receive promotional material Simply complete the form below -
Competition extended:
Draw closes when registrations for the half marathon are full. We will keep everyone notified and the winner will be advised within two days of registration closing.
Competition rules if you would like to read them -
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