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North Shore City Council invites you to partake in a series of free training workshops instructed by some of NZ’s best coaches. Workshops are open to all competitors in the North Shore City Beach Series and aim to improve participant’s technique, speed and overall performance in the three multisport disciplines; running, paddling and swimming.
These workshops will be run by the following top former and current NZ athletes; 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games 1500m finalist Paul Hamblyn, NZ’s greatest ever Olympian - paddler Ian Ferguson and 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games 200m butterfly finalist and world record holder in Surf Life Saving, Andrew McMillan.
North Shore City Council Training Workshops
Monday nights 6-7pm
Takapuna Boating Club
39 The Strand
North Shore City Beach Series
Training Workshops
Instructors:
Running: Paul Hamblyn –2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games, 4th place in the 1500m. NZ 1500m champion in 2003, 2004 & 2005.
Kayaking: Ian Ferguson – 4 Olympic Gold medals & one silver and 5 World Champion Medals. New Zealand’s greatest every Olympian.
Swimming: Andrew McMillan – 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games 200m Butterfly 5th place. New Zealand Record Holder in 200m Freestyle and World Record Holder in Surf Life Saving.
| Date |
Discipline |
Instructor |
Lesson topic |
| 16 November |
Running |
Paul Hamblyn |
Components of a distance running programme and dynamic warm up - race preparation (P) |
| 23 November |
Paddling |
Ian Ferguson |
Introduction to paddle technique and stroke analysis |
| 30 November |
Swimming |
Andrew McMillan |
General technique and breathing patterns |
| 7 December |
Running |
Paul Hamblyn |
Drills and running technique (P) |
| 25 January |
Paddling |
Ian Ferguson |
On water analysis of paddle technique and ‘take-home’ training drills (P) |
| 1 February |
Swimming |
Andrew McMillan |
Start, finish and race strategy (P) |
| 8 February |
Running |
Paul Hamblyn |
Strength and conditioning for distance running (P) |
| 15 February |
Paddling |
Ian Ferguson |
Improving stroke rate and overall performance (P) |
| 22 February |
Swimming |
Andrew McMillan |
Training sessions and tips for improving next season |
(P) = Practical training workshop; please ensure you have the appropriate clothing and equipment
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