Lake to Lighthouse Race
It seems like only yesterday that my wife and I entered the first Lake to Lighthouse race. We were fortunate to be in a team together with local East Coast Lumber athlete and celebrity Mike Pollock. And here we are putting our hats in the ring again for a second dose of punishment.
I love having a goal to train for and the “Lake to Lighthouse” is a real challenge. This year I’ll be doing the 25km around the back of the lake and the 23km mountain bike ride first thing on the second day. Last year I did a heap of shorter runs in preparation and as a result struggled with the Waikaremoana run. This year I’m determined to up my game so have been doing larger runs to build a better base. On Saturday I did a good 14km run and felt pretty good.
Speaking of being active, I read with pleasure recently about a Palmerston North School where a couple of Dads had started playing lunchtime rugby with the kids while at the same time the school had reintroduced "Bull Rush" as a playtime game. You know what - "I thought you bloody beauties". Not surprisingly the school had reported improved behaviour particularly amongst some of the more troublesome boys. Dads, as role models, together with increased physical exertion is making a huge difference to behaviour.
I'm a huge fan of getting "Dads into Schools". You know we men are guilty of leaving our wives and partners to always do the school drop off. Here's my challenge to you. Commit to dropping the kids off once a week or once a month at 8.00am. Go in have a look at their class work, then pick up a ball and go outside for a kick around. It doesn't matter whether its a Basketball, a rugby ball, a netball, or a soccer ball. I guarantee you within minutes you'll have enough kids gathered round for a game of touch, netball or 5 on 5 B-ball. I've done it on a number of occasions with my own kids and you leave within 1/2 an hour, perhaps a little late for work, but invigorated, feeling great and with a whole lot of happy children.
Encouraging young New Zealanders to get involved in sport when they’re at school can lead to a lifetime of involvement – and a future generation of fitter, healthier kiwis. I’m not saying that everyone has to be crazy enough to take on the “Lake to Lighthouse” when you’re 40 plus, but I know that a regular brisk walk down the Wairoa Marine Parade and looping back over Fraser Street and Clyde Road, can do wonders for you.
I’m really looking forward to this years “Lake to Lighthouse” race and will keep you posted as we progress. If you’re interested in keeping track following us then just login to my “Facebook” page.
It seems like only yesterday that my wife and I entered the first Lake to Lighthouse race. We were fortunate to be in a team together with local East Coast Lumber athlete and celebrity Mike Pollock. And here we are putting our hats in the ring again for a second dose of punishment.
I love having a goal to train for and the “Lake to Lighthouse” is a real challenge. This year I’ll be doing the 25km around the back of the lake and the 23km mountain bike ride first thing on the second day. Last year I did a heap of shorter runs in preparation and as a result struggled with the Waikaremoana run. This year I’m determined to up my game so have been doing larger runs to build a better base. On Saturday I did a good 14km run and felt pretty good.
Speaking of being active, I read with pleasure recently about a Palmerston North School where a couple of Dads had started playing lunchtime rugby with the kids while at the same time the school had reintroduced "Bull Rush" as a playtime game. You know what - "I thought you bloody beauties". Not surprisingly the school had reported improved behaviour particularly amongst some of the more troublesome boys. Dads, as role models, together with increased physical exertion is making a huge difference to behaviour.
I'm a huge fan of getting "Dads into Schools". You know we men are guilty of leaving our wives and partners to always do the school drop off. Here's my challenge to you. Commit to dropping the kids off once a week or once a month at 8.00am. Go in have a look at their class work, then pick up a ball and go outside for a kick around. It doesn't matter whether its a Basketball, a rugby ball, a netball, or a soccer ball. I guarantee you within minutes you'll have enough kids gathered round for a game of touch, netball or 5 on 5 B-ball. I've done it on a number of occasions with my own kids and you leave within 1/2 an hour, perhaps a little late for work, but invigorated, feeling great and with a whole lot of happy children.
Encouraging young New Zealanders to get involved in sport when they’re at school can lead to a lifetime of involvement – and a future generation of fitter, healthier kiwis. I’m not saying that everyone has to be crazy enough to take on the “Lake to Lighthouse” when you’re 40 plus, but I know that a regular brisk walk down the Wairoa Marine Parade and looping back over Fraser Street and Clyde Road, can do wonders for you.
I’m really looking forward to this years “Lake to Lighthouse” race and will keep you posted as we progress. If you’re interested in keeping track following us then just login to my “Facebook” page.
