Marlborough Harrier Club

THE WAIT IS OVER — WELL, SORT OF…(Sorry we know we are 7 mins later than advertised, but good thing come to those who wait!)

Right, after all the rumours, speculation, wild guesses and some completely ridiculous theories…

We’re finally revealing the location.

Actually…

We’ve changed our minds.

We’re only telling you the meet-up point.

You’ll have to come for the details of the run.

THE DETAILS

📍 Speeds Road, Koromiko

Drive over the railway line and head down the road. About halfway down the first straight, look for the Harriers sign on the right.

Run briefing: 1:45pm Saturday 5 September
Run starts: 2pm

As for what lies beyond the sign…

Well, there are options.

Distances range from around 4km right through to 15km, so there is something for pretty much everyone.

We’ve even got one of Tim’s famous “fast and flat” courses.

Although, just to clarify…

There are two definitions of fast and flat:

Normal people's definition:
Fast and flat.

Tim's definition:
Well… it's mostly flat if you ignore the hills.

If you prefer more flat and fast than Tim's definition of flat and fast, there are options for you too.

For the longer runners, bring some water.

And for everyone…

Shoes with a bit of grip would be a very good idea.

So there you have it.

The mystery location is finally revealed.

Speeds Road, Koromiko.

Now all that's left is to find out whether Tim actually knows where he's going.

We’ll see you Saturday.

2pm. Don’t be late.

THE PLOT THICKENS…

We’ve been getting a few questions about Saturday.

So, here’s what we can tell you…

You will need to jump in the car and travel to the start.

It’s about 15 minutes.

Which, in Harriers terms, is really just long enough to ask:

“Are we there yet?”

As for the run…

There are hills, but there are choices.

There are views, although whether you actually stop long enough to appreciate them is another question.

We are not far from the sea…

…but you probably won’t be seeing it.

There may be a little bit of uphill, followed by a rather more enjoyable amount of downhill.

And somewhere along the way, there is a point where you’ll probably think:

“I wonder if Tim actually knows where we’re going?”

The answer to that remains classified.

NOW IS THE TIME TO GUESS!

Put your best theory in the comments.

Where do you think we’re going?

There will be a prize for the first person to get it right!

So get guessing…

FINAL CLUE COMING TOMORROW — 3AM.

Then all will be revealed!

Saturday — 2pm.

THE MYSTERY IS GETTING CLOSER…

Right, we can finally reveal another little piece of the puzzle.

This Saturday’s run is going to require a little road trip to the start.

Nothing too dramatic — about 15 minutes should get us there.

By now, some of you clever lot might think you’ve got it worked out.

We’re not ones to jump to conclusions before we’ve crossed the creek, but let’s just say there are some interesting Storey’s being discussed…

🌲 Some forest
🪨 Some gravel
🌊 A bit of water
🐋 That mysterious tail
⛰️ A pass
…and a few different choices to make.

Are you starting to put the pieces together?

Maybe you’ve cracked it.

Or maybe Tim is just sending you down the wrong creek…

Saturday. 2pm.

More clues to come.

THE PLOT THICKENS…

If curiosity killed the cat, then moggy's are turning into an endangered species with the rumours and speculation around these posts.

Right, we’re starting to get some answers.

Well… sort of.

We can now confirm that Saturday’s run may involve:

🌲 Some forest
🪨 Some gravel
🌊 Something to do with water
🐋 And that mysterious creature with a tail may be making another appearance…

There is also talk of a pass.

Exactly what that means, we’re not really sure, it doesn't rule out very much..

What we can tell you is that this isn’t your standard Harriers Saturday run.

There are going to be choices to make, routes to take and possibly a few moments where you wonder why you trusted Tim in the first place.

And for those who are already trying to work out where we’re going…

Keep guessing.

You’re probably wrong.

Saturday. 2pm.

The pieces are slowly coming together…

THE MYSTERY DEEPENS…

The whispers continue.

Some are saying Tim has finally lost the plot.

Others are convinced there is actually a plan behind all this.

We’re not saying which camp is right.

But here’s Clue No. 1…

This Saturday, the Harriers are heading somewhere where there are options.

Will you choose elevation, or do you like mud?

There’ll be a bit of exploring.

A bit of getting off the beaten track.

And if you keep your eyes open, you might spot something rather unusual with a tail.

No, we haven’t been drinking.

No, we don’t know where we are going yet either.

And no, asking Tim will probably only make things more confusing.

Saturday. 2pm.

The mystery continues…

NEXT SATURDAY 5 SEPT RUN — SOMETHING IS AFOOT…

There have been rumours. Whispers. Intrigue. Questions asked in dark corners of Marlborough.

And at the centre of it all is one man.

Tim.

He’s an enigma.
He’s a myth.
But perhaps the best way to sum him up is… he’s more like a fragrance.

He’s the bloke who somehow keeps pulling another run out of the bag.

And apparently… he’s done it again.

We can confirm absolutely nothing at this stage, other than this:

Nobody. Ever. Has done this run before. Guaranteed.

What we can say is that this is a run you’re only going to be able to do if you’re running with the Harriers.

So whether you’re a member or not, you really don’t want to miss this one.

Where are we going?
How far?
What sort of terrain?

Well… you’ll have to wait.

But perhaps start thinking about your off-road shoes.

More clues coming soon…

Saturday. 2pm.

Something tells us this one is going to be interesting.

High everyone who responded to the Whale Trail Relay, unfortunately due to circumstances out of our control we have had to defer the run for now.
We apologise for this as we were as excited about putting it on as I know you were about participating in it.
Watch this space and hopefully we can do it sometime in the future.

*** Thursday Night Run — Redwood Town Hall***

It’s been a hard week.

I went to the movies to see "A Bad Moon Arising" and, unfortunately, it was full… so I ended up sitting beside a lovely girl from Texas - Clair Lee.

Anyway, we got talking, and apparently word got back to my girlfriend Lorraine that I was cheating on her.

There was no reasoning with Loraine. She wouldn’t listen to my side of events and has broken up with me.

Still, it’s an ill wind that doesn’t do someone some good….. I can see Clair Lee now Lorraine has gone!

No sign of rain. The days are getting longer. What's your excuse this week?

So come on down to **Redwood Town Hall**.

**Ready to run at 6pm.**

Bring your shoes, bring your excuses, and let’s get a few kilometres under the belt.

See ya there.