Auckland Domain for Runners
The Auckland City Council is currently (like closing this Thursday 24 March) seeking feedback on their Draft Auckland Domain Master Plan. And here are my thoughts on what could make […]
Category Archives: Auckland
How to Run a PB at the Auckland Marathon
By Hayden Shearman // Despite its hills and infamous bridge, the Auckland Marathon (and half) are actually great courses for nailing a personal best time. But you do need to have […]
Hello 2015. Hello Cross Training.
By Hayden Shearman // Usually at this time of the year I’m plotting races and looking to cram as many running miles into each week as my body, the summer heat […]
The Battle of the Bridge: Race Review
By Hayden Shearman // The Auckland Marathon has come and gone for another year. So it’s time to reflect on what was a warm, but typically epic festival of running. […]
The Battle of the Bridge: An Open Letter to TempoFit Runners
By Hayden Shearman // Ahead of the Auckland Marathon I wanted to write a little motivation piece for the runners I coach and for the 80-odd TempoFit-ers who joined us for our Spring […]
The Battle of the Bridge: One Week Out
By Hayden Shearman // Wow it’s hard to believe that we’re inside two weeks to go till the great dance. The time when Aucklanders don their running shoes by the […]
The Battle of the Bridge: Two Weeks Out
By Hayden Shearman // This week there’s been a noticeable increase in the number of runners out and about training for the Auckland Marathon. Trouble is, it’s almost too late. Aside […]
The ‘S’ Word Explained
By Hayden Shearman // This post was first published in my Stuff.co.nz blog in 2013. In last week’s post I attempted to sell you the idea of incorporating speed into […]
The Battle of the Bridge: Three Weeks Out
By Hayden Shearman // As the Auckland Marathon draws ever closer, I’ll be sharing some (hopefully) helpful insights to help get you to the start line as prepared as possible […]
Legend Marathon – Race Review
Organised in honour of legendary Auckland coach, Arthur Lydiard, the Legend Marathon is becoming a bit of a legend in its own right turning 10 years old on this year. So […]
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