Director, Fitness Fix  

 

Timings and Training - 14 week training programme starts 23rd July

 

Half Marathon Walkers wishing to ensure they make the Bridge by cut-off time should have cleared the following support stations by the following times:

• Winscombe St Support Station (4km) - 07.38am
• Taharoto Rd Support Station (8km) - 08.15.am
• Lake Rd Support Station (11.5km) - 08.48am

In other words you need to walk 1km in about 9 minute minutes - or about 6.5km per hour

 

 

I've signed up as a Heart Racer to raise money to support the Heart Foundation. By donating through my webpage you will be helping the Heart Foundation continue its vital work in research, cardiac rehabilitation, education programmes and resources. Fitness Fix Heartracer Fundraising Page

I'll do all the hard work (train for and complete the event), but I really need you to make a difference to the hearts of New Zealanders.

 

 

Sponsorship Opportunity....

 

 I am looking for sponsorship for our team including branded tee shirts for the Fitness Fix heart racer team members. (20-30) in total. If anyone is interested in supplying these branded tee shirts I would love to hear from you. And of course there is the opportunity for you to have your branding on the tee shirts.

 

There is also an opportunity to provide light refreshments for the team at the finish line, so that we can celebrate in everyone's success.

 

I am also looking for volunteers to help run the finish line marquee & be there to welcome everyone as they make their way across the line and into the marquee.

 

For all enquires please email me and I would be delighted to have your support!

 

 

It's not too late to join the Fitness Fix Team

 

If you are going to register then make sure that you join my Fitness Fix Team... entry details are on my website so please click the link below to find out how you can join! (entries open for all categories excluding the 1/2 marathon)

 

 

 

Studies have shown Vitamin C is known for its positive effects on immunity, prevention and treatment of colds and flu. The Vitamin reaches all areas in the body on a cellular level, and serves as a primary ingredient or collagen to our connective tissue. Futhemore, it aids our body to absorb iron and natural antioxidant.

Vitamin C can help slow down the aging process by scavenging free radicals, preventing a build up of cell damaging toxins that accelerate aging. Other studies have also revealed it protects artery linings by making them more resistant to plaque formation. What this basically means is that vitamin C offers protection against heart disease, which is one of the beneficial reasons for consuming plenty of vitamin C. When you lack or don't ingest the required quantity of vitamin C, it could lead to serious diseases including scurvy,which happens when you don't ingest the required quantity of vitamin C. Scurvy manifests in the form of swollen gums, cheeks, feet, toes, fingers, and hands. Eventually bleeding occurs from wounds, loss of teeth, and opening of wounds.

You can get vitamin C naturally in fresh fruits and vegetables like, citrus juices, oranges, strawberries, broccoli, spinach, cabbages, cauliflowers, carrots, and more. You can also get it in supplement form if your daily diet lacks fresh vegetables and fruits. The amount of vitamins your body needs is determined by your age, lifestyle, gender, and weight. It also depends on several other factors and health conditions.

Our next longer walk is the coast to coast walk that will take us from britomart to Onehunga, via Mt Eden and One Tree Hill on the way... if you haven't done this walk I highly recommend it.... I should know as I have done this walk around a dozen times now. If you wish to car pool to the start of the walk then please email me to say that you will meet me at the Fitness Fix studio. We will be departing at 6.15am sharp to give us enough time to get to the Onehunga train station by 7am.  Click the button below to find out all the details of this walk and to see how you can be part of this group.