Relatively fast times expected at Mahana

by PETER GIBBS peterg@nelsonmail.co.nz - Nelson

Five members of the Barr family will face the starter's gun in one of the races of Run Mahana next Saturday.

Eyebright Mile gives plenty of time to enjoy the view

by PETER GIBBS peterg@nelsonmail.co.nz - Nelson

Fashions in sporting challenges ebb and flow. When I was much younger, a big challenge was Mike Ward's Iron People event. It started nearly 30 years ago and had that geographic logic – swim to the lighthouse, run to The Glen, then bike back to the start point.

Start half marathon fitness training now

by PETER GIBBS peterg@nelsonmail.co.nz - Nelson

It's been 25 years since I first decided to enter the Buller Half Marathon. I still have the official photo, taken two or three kilometres from the finish on February 9, 1985.

Courses change but all roads lead to the pub

by PETER GIBBS peterg@nelsonmail.co.nz - Nelson

There's a familiar note of desperation creeping in as November approaches.