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Technical run tee from 2XU.
Smart looking dri-fit tee stamped with the official Coastal Challenge logo.
Tees may be added to your online entry @ click here
or orders emailed to lukeg@totalsport.co.nz by Wednesday 24th of February.
All tees will be collected post event in Windsor Reserve at the gear tent.
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A new addition to the North Shore City Coastal Challenge webpage. Here are those that have nailed the most Coastal Challenges since the event's inception in 03'
Click on their names to see their reasons behind making it to the start line far more often than not over the years.
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| Andy Hughes |
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2:52:30 |
| Jacky Toepfer |
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3:30:46 |
1st Male & 1st Female = $300
2nd Male & 2nd Female = $200
3rd Male & 3rd Female = $200
1st Team (any size or gender mix)
= $250 for the team.
1st Secondary School Team (any size or gender mix)
= School Trophy + bragging rights
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Arkles Bay Reserve, Arkles Strand, Arkles Bay
Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport
Refer to "Overview of the Full Monty First Leg" below.
7.30am
7.45am
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| Nick Hirshfeld |
M |
1:37:40 |
| Annabel Anderson |
F |
2:03:48 |
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Southern end of Long Bay Regional Park (on beach)
Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport.
No compulsory swim sections but all competitors should be confident in the water as certain early sections of the course may involve deep water wading.
8.30am
8.45am
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| Scott Barnes |
M |
1:19:10 |
| Sarah Carson |
F |
1:36:30 |
| Dieter Adam |
M |
2:11:10 |
| Leisen Jobe |
F |
2:27:25 |
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Browns Bay Beach (Northern end of Beach Front Lane near Browns Bay Marine Centre)
Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport.
No compulsory swim sections but all competitors should be confident in the water as certain early sections of the course may involve deep water wading.
8.45am
9.00am
9.30am
9.45am
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| Patrick Goodenough |
M |
49.343 |
| Ellie Bowcock |
F |
54:57 |
| Rachel Corbett |
F |
1:27:02 |
| Mark Wilson |
M |
1:38:10 |
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Milford Beach (Near Milford Reserve at the northern end of Craig Road)
Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport.
No serious interaction with the water required although confidence in the water is certainly recommended.
9.30am
9.45am
10.15am
10.30am
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| Alex McRobie |
M |
0:29:14 |
| Jesse Eichmann |
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0:33:32 |
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Southern end of Takapuna Beach (near Clifton Rd / Hauraki Rd beach entrance)
Windsor Reserve, King Edward Parade, Devonport.
No serious interaction with the water required. |
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The event starts close to high tide so you must certainly interact with the water during the event.
The tide will be going out as you progress down the coast meaning the water levels will drop the closer you get to the finish in Devonport. However the first 11km does involve a great deal of water and is an absolute treat! The first few km’s are a combination of scrambling, rock hopping and wading, and then there are two unavoidable swims in the first 4-6kms.
These two unavoidable swims are across the Wade and Okura rivers & the outgoing tide flow in these areas can be strong meaning . The exact distance of these swims changes every year due to tide levels, the exact crossing point competitors use and the exact time each competitor makes it to the crossing points.
To be able to complete this section of the course you do need to feel confident prior to the race that you could knock off 2x 200m swims if mother nature requires that of you.
After the second (and last) swim section, the next five kilometres is a fantastic mix of flat bed and large rock sections, some more wading, plus beach / sand sections.
Safety on This Section (Arkles Bay to Long Bay) There are a minimum of three water based safety craft overseeing this section, so there is support there if you are having trouble. A helpful tip for first timers – don’t bother trying to take shoes etc off, as it isn’t worth the time, just swim (or doggy paddle) with all of your kit on.
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Teams may consist of between two and five members. Event legs may be spilt up between team members as you see fit. ALL TEAM RACE NUMBERS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ARKLES BAY ONLY – it is your team’s responsibility to ensure that all your team members are wearing your team race number before running.
No transfer of race numbers will be required at each transfer point– each team member will have their own race number.
Team members must however transfer a RACE TRANSPONDER over from runner to runner before beginning a new leg (your first runner will be handed this race transponder at Arkles Bay). Any teams finishing without this race transponder will be disqualified.
Make sure your team members are waiting at the respective starting points in plenty of time - your team mates may well surprise you!
Winning Full Monty Secondary Schools Team in 2009 - Rosmini College.
Which school will take out the title in 2010?
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Arkles Bay to Long Bay (11km).
Long Bay to Browns Bay Beach (6km)
Browns Bay Beach to Milford Beach (5km)
Milford Beach to Takapuna Beach (5km)
= Takapuna Beach to Windsor Reserve (6km) The aid stations at the respective starting points will act as the transfer point for all teams. |
We always receive a large volume of questions at this time of year in regards to the Coastal Challenge event - some from nervous novices asking questions like how much water interaction will I get and what shoes should I wear?, some from seasoned competitors wanting to know how to improve their times and tackle the tricky stuff more effectively. So together with the very skillful personal trainer and off-road running coach Claire Smith we have locked in 4 unique sessions for you spread over 3 Saturdays in the lead up to Coastal.
In the practical sessions which will be based around exact event day tides knowledge will be passed on regarding:
How to stay upright and feel confident on slippery surfaces and unstable rocks
What is the most appropriate gear / type of shoe?
Taking the best line rather than following the pack
Hydration, nutrition and how to stay cool
Water interaction: 'swimming' vs 'wading'
Agility over changing terrain: sand to rocks to water, wet to dry etc
Dealing with tides and out-going currents (river crossings)
Finding your way in a big group and passing
And a chance to ask any of those questions you think might sound silly, but actually everybody wants to know the answer to!!
You might even tee up an off-road training buddy for 2010!
#1 - Browns Bay to Milford. Approx 1.5 hours starting at 10.00am
February 6th
Session
#2 - Milford to Takapuna. Approx 1.5 hours starting at 10.00am
Session
#3 - Arkles / Okura (focussing on the two Full Monty swim sections). Approx 2 1/2 hours starting at 3.00pm
Session #4 - Long Bay to Browns Bay. Approx 1.5 hours starting at 10.00am.
Register now!
click here to download the Totalsport Training Registration Form (735kb Excel file), fill it out and send it Claire using the email address below! easy peasy.
to download the Totalsport Training Schedule for January - May 2010
To keep it nice and personal - to register your interest please email claires@totalsport.co.nz |
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WE WILL BE TAKING ENTRIES ON RACE DAY. On the day entrants must ensure they arrive early to their respective starting points and bring either a cheque or cash with them. On the day registration opens an hour and a half prior to the first events start time.
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There are five different start points for the North Shore City Coastal Challange. Please find a map of all the start locations below. As for the finish venue, it is the very scenic Windsor Reserve in Devonport. Windsor Reserve is the corner of King Edward Parade and Victoria Road in Devonport.
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Bus transport is organised for all competitors (an additional $15.00 per person) and takes competitors from Windsor Reserve, Devonport to their respective starting points (PRE-EVENT). This is a popular option for many as it means competitors can leave their cars at the finish area, catch the bus, run the event and have their vehicles sitting waiting for them in Devonport.
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As the finish venue at Windsor Reserve is located extremely close to the Devonport Ferry building some competitors may look at the ferry as an option prior or post event. If you’re looking to use the Devonport Ferry at some point on race day please check out http://www.fullers.co.nz for ferry times. |
Bus schedules will uploaded to this site at the beginning of February, 2010.
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| 33km Individuals |
6.00am |
6.05am |
| 22km Run |
7.15am |
7.20am |
| 16km Walk |
7.15am |
7.20am |
| 16km Run |
8.20am |
8.25am |
| 11km Walk |
8.20am |
8.25am |
| 11km Run |
9.20am |
9.25am |
| 6km Run and Walk |
10.10am |
10.15am |
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We highly recommend that everyone is well hydrated before taking part in this event! Taking a hydration pack on your journey is a very smart idea especially if that summer sun is out!
Each aid station will have water, and a limited supply of electrolyte squeezy’s and bananas. First aids kits (incl vaseline) will also be placed at all aid stations in case anyone is in need of running repairs.
You’ll find aid stations at:
 Aid stations will be placed on the beach in close proximity to the starting points for each distance option. The aid station on Cheltenham Beach will be placed close to where you exit the beach section.
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. Plenty have come across the line with a nasty dose of chaffage & depending on the area affected some waddle away from Windsor Reserve rather awkwardly. Water + rubbing = pain so save yourself the pain & vas up pre race. Also avoid wearing cotton tees. All aid stations do carry the good stuff if you are in big trouble out there!
. It’s not hard to end up on your arse at some point in this event even if you’re being conservative. If a group of people around you start slowing down it’s usually for a very good reason as the course has some nasty surprises. Mossy, slimy, loose & slippery rocks are definitely out there & some of these rocks are damn hard to spot (just like black ice on the roads). The views are great but it’s sometimes important to keep your head down & constantly have a bail out plan running through your head should your foot not want to stay where you place it! Sounds exhausting I know!
with fellow competitors at the start line. Not only is it the friendly thing to do but if you can live in and around the pockets of someone who’s run the event or the course route several times before you’ll find you can shave time on certain parts of the course just by following the right lines. Knowledge is time.
These can be incredibly handy on the course if you come across an injury but please please please ensure that some vigorous testing has been done on your “waterproof” cellphone holder pre race as while most can handle the odd splash of water few stand up to being submerged for any length of time. You’ve been warned.
Being hydrated pre race & having regular fluid intake during the race are equally as important. You may think that being in, out & around the water all day should be rather cooling but on a stinking hot day some find they need additional fluids than what are available on the course (at approx every 5km). Wearing a comfortable hydration pack means you can take fluid on board when you require it & not just when a friendly marshall waves you down.
Finally remember to smile. No point being miserable in a wicked event now is there?
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Provisional results for the 2010 event will be posted on the total sport website late on event afternoon (Saturday February the 27th) Please check out the full 2009 results here
Final results 47kb (pdf format)
Final results 159kb (excel format)
To delve deeper into the history of the Coastal Challenge results please check out the main total sport results pages by clicking here.
The inaugural Coastal Challenge was in 2004! |
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Event Organiser:
lukeg@totalsport.co.nz
ph. 09 446 3205
m. 022 033 1983 |
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