Harcourts HB Women’s Tri

The Full Interview: Meet Our 2026 Ambassador, Eva Goodisson! 🎙️✨

We recently interviewed Elite Kiwi athlete and world-ranked top 50 competitor Eva Goodisson to chat all things triathlon, resilience and community! 🇳🇿🏊‍♀️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♀️

As the official ambassador for the Harcourts Hawke's Bay Women's Triathlon, Eva is incredibly proud to back this fantastic event on her home turf at the Mitre 10 Sports Park.

Eva shares exactly how she got started in the sport, her journey competing all over the world and the many challenges she faced on her journey toward the 2028 Olympics. She emphasizes that triathlon is truly for all ages, fitness levels and backgrounds encouraging women everywhere to step out of their comfort zones and give it a go. It’s the ultimate dose of motivation for anyone thinking about taking on the challenge!

If you’re not entered yet… perhaps this is your sign 😉
https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/2375

Watch the full interview here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LomFP-PF8RY&t=34s

Interview with Eva Goodisson Register for the Harcourts Hawkes Bay Women's Tri: https://events.b...

Need to work on your swim confidence - the amazing Amy Coachme will have the all tips for swim part of the Tri. She is running a Swim Clinic this Sunday 13th 8.30-9.30 at the Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre There is a small charge and you do need to book ahead.

Swim clinic for Hawkes Bay Women's tri | @me Sunday morning the 13th September at the Beautiful Hawkes Bay Aquatic centre!! The Aquatic centre is supporting the triathlon and providing lane space so you can work on your technique.

We are delighted to announce a new prize pack for the Harcourts HB Women’s Tri

Thanks to Zoe Van Mil Potaka at InnerFight Endurance New Zealand, the woman who wins the Long Triathlon, Individual category next month takes home a $400 voucher for expert guidance and online training with Zoe! 🏋‍♀💪

Zoe is an endurance coach working with women across NZ so this is the perfect prize to get you geared up for your next sporting event, whatever it might be. Consults happen virtually, from anywhere, and your coaching package is valid for 12 months.

Register now for the Tri to be in to win this incredible prize. https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/2375

SPOT OUR BUS AND WIN! 🚌

The Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Women’s Triathlon is officially on the move.

Our brand new bus campaign has hit the road, with our Women’s Tri bus now travelling routes across Hawke’s Bay and spreading the word.

And because we would love to know where she gets to, we’re asking our local wāhine to follow that bus! (only briefly).

If you have already entered the 2026 Harcourts Hawke’s Bay Women’s Triathlon, be the first registered participant to either:

📍 Comment below and tell us exactly where you spotted the bus, OR
📸 Drop us a photo of the bus out and about around Hawke’s Bay.

The first eligible entrant to spot her will score a special spot prize!

So, keep watching the roads, tag your friends and let the bus spotting begin.

And if you’re not entered yet… perhaps this is your sign. 😉

https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/2375

🏊‍♀️ 🚴‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️

(Please stay safe; no photos while driving!)

Can we take a moment to celebrate this weather?

The perfect time of year to get out, grab a friend, take the dogs, and go for a walk (or a cycle or run).

What’s your favourite Hawke’s Bay walk?

A programme just for you!
Starting next month - four weeks of the very best training to have you Tri ready, and in a supportive, fun evironment.

Thanks CoreWise Wellness!

Recruiting now! 🚴‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏃🏽‍♀️

If you’ve been thinking about entering your first triathlon (or you’ve already signed up and have no idea where to start), this four-week programme is for you.

Led by me 😊, we’ll cover everything from triathlon-specific strength 💪 training and the dreaded transitions to race-day tips.

No egos. No pressure. Just practical coaching and a great group of women learning together.

📅 Tuesdays
8 Sept • 22 Sept • 6 Oct • 13 Oct
🕕 6.00–6.45pm
💰 $100
📍 The Resistance - Women's Strength Training with Janine Couchman

Whether your goal is simply crossing the finish line or discovering what you’re capable of, we’d love to help you get there.

Book your spot via the link in bio, or DM me for more info. Everyone welcome - no membership required.

DROP AN EMOJI!
Bike 🚲
Run 🏃🏻‍♀️
Swim 🏊‍♀️

Which is your fave?

Remember, registrations are open NOW - we can’t wait to see you at the Tri this year.

https://events.barefootsport.co.nz/event/2375

Training Options Across the Region

Wherever you're starting from, there's a group, club, or session nearby to help you train for race day. Here's what's we know about on offer across Hawke's Bay., please tag other options if we have missed any!

Running Groups

parkrun – Russell Park, Waipukurau

parkrun – Karamu Stream

parkrun – Flaxmere Park

parkrun – Anderson Park

545 run club Havelock North

Run Club Peak Fitness and Health Havelock North

Long Run Sundays https://www.facebook.com/LongRunSundays/

Women's Run Club with Emily Mains fitness - Hawke’s bay Women’s fitness

You don't need to book for the run/walk club, you can just show up, details below. If you want some other women's fitness options, Emily runs classes as well, just click on the link to her name above.

Every Tuesday – meet at 5:45pm for a 6:00pm start, Evers Swindell Reserve, Clive.



Cycling

USO Bike Ride

Central Hawke's Bay Cycling

Hawke's Bay Ride Leader

The Ramblers

Swimming

Napier Ocean Swimmers https://www.facebook.com/groups/304812666375043/

Wahine Water Warriors
https://www.facebook.com/groups/322342213772146

Amy Coachme

Swim Skills Clinic with Amy Renall (Amy Coachme)

Sunday 13 September, 8:30–9:30am, Hawke's Bay Regional Aquatic Centre.
$10 entry. Tailored specifically for Harcourts HB Women's Triathlon participants.

Strategies to stay calm under pressure using breathing techniques

Technique tips to help you become a more efficient swimmer

Swim program ideas to guide your training

Pool etiquette for lane swimming

A chance to get familiar with the aquatic facility

13th September - Book Here:
https://www.facebook.com/share/1BoYVq6iiQ/

Pool Legends – Regional Aquatic Centre

Make swimming a habit, not a chore. Pool Legends is a social adult swim club at the Regional Aquatic Centre – a set night in your week, a familiar crew in the water, and an instructor who knows your name. No pressure, no judgement, just steady progress and the accountability to actually show up.

Wednesdays, 6:15–7:15pm

$35/week

Technique building + social fun

1-on-1 sessions available

hbaquatic.co.nz/swim-school/adults

Help Us Inspire More Women

We have 3 requests for help.....

We're looking for Harcourts Hawke's Bay Women's Triathlon participants from the last few years, as well as those registered for the 2026 event, to help us promote the triathlon in upcoming newsletter and our socials. Ideally, you'd be comfortable to be interviewed, have your photo taken or even speaking on camera, with plenty of positive and encouraging things to say to help motivate and inspire more women and girls from our community to get involved. We'll take care of coming up with the content, meeting you for filming, and working with you to decide how much you'd like to share about your triathlon journey.

We are also looking for volunteers for event day on18th October, if you can't participate but like to be involved, email us via the email below.

And one final request, we are looking for billboard sites to get the word out, do you have or know of a spot?

If any of these sound like you, please email us at [email protected] to register your interest.