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If you enjoy running or walking, whether for fun or fitness, socially or competitively, then HVH is the club for you. We meet on Saturdays during the winter season (April to October) at the HVH clubrooms on Petone Recreation Ground, Lower Hutt at 1:30pm for club runs and walks. If you just want to check out HVH, have a go, or you are interested in joining, contact the club captain or just come along on a Saturday. New runners always welcome at any time during the season!

Hutt Valley Harriers > Articles by: Jay Waters

Interval Training – to increase your speed

Fartlek, or Interval Training : Fartlek comes from Swedish meaning “speedplay”. Interval training is a method of training where you alternate between high and low intensities during your workout with the objective of increasing your stamina and speed. In this…

Warming Up before a Race

The Basics of Warming Up It’s important to warm up your body before any physical activity. Warming up goes a long way toward preparing the body for exercising, both physically and mentally. It also helps prevent injuries. The term “warm-up”…

Tim Robertson – Halberg Sports Awards Nominee

Hutt Valley Harriers member Tim Robertson was nominated for the 51st Halberg Sports Awards for the Emerging Talent award in recognition of his success in orienteering. Tim is one of the club’s strongest runners and has achieved success in many…

90th Anniversary “Old Timers Day”

On Saturday 24 August Hutt Valley Harriers celebrated its 90th Anniversary with an “Old Timers Day” A special run / walk was held and with an afternoon tea and anniversary celebrations in the HVH club rooms at the Petone Recreation…