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!
Olympic Harriers join us for 90th Anniversary Run
This year HVH celebrates it’s 90th anniversary. It was fitting then that Olympic Harriers who helped establish our club in 1923 joined us this year for a club run. After the pack runs, club president Tony McKone paid tribute to…
Hill Training
Hill training -What it does for you
In hill running, you use your body weight as resistance, so your legs have to work harder.
Technique -aim for a “bouncy” style, good knee lift and maximum movement in the ankle.
Drive…
Interval Training
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…
Stretching
Stretching
Stretching is an important part of any running or fitness programme as it keeps you flexible and helps prevent injury. Stretching before running and jogging decreases the possibilities of pulling or straining muscles. Always stretch after warming up.
Examples…