AIM Track NZ

Congratulations to AIM Track Head Coach | High Performance, Simon Bowen! 👏

We are incredibly proud to celebrate Simon Bowen on being named a finalist for Coach of the Year at the 2026 Āti Awa Toa Wellington Regional Sports Awards.

This recognition reflects years of dedication to developing athletes, building character, and creating a high-performance environment where young people can reach their full potential.

Through his leadership at AIM Track and his commitment to athletics across the Wellington region, Simon continues to inspire the next generation to pursue excellence both on and off the track.

Behind every result is countless early mornings, late evenings, careful planning, and an unwavering belief in every athlete's potential. This nomination is a testament to the impact he has made on athletes, families, clubs, and the wider athletics community.

Congratulations to all the finalists across every sport. We look forward to celebrating with you all on 20 August.

Well deserved, Simon. Your AIM Track family is proud of you! 💙🏃‍♂️🏆

🌊🏃‍♂️ AIM HOLIDAY TRAINING CAMP | SANDS SESSION 🏖️

BEYOND THE SHADOWS...

Champions aren't built when everything is easy. They're built when they're willing to embrace the elements, trust the process, and put in the work together.

Yesterday our AIM athletes traded the track for the beach at Waikānae, where every stride through the sand demanded more strength, balance, power, and resilience. Training on sand challenges the body in ways the track never can—and that's exactly why we do it.

Beyond the session itself, these moments are about something bigger. They build friendships, confidence, leadership, and a culture where every athlete pushes each other to become better than yesterday.

One team. One vision. One standard.
The journey to the 2026/27 season continues... and we're only just getting started. 🔥💙
"Great athletes train hard. Great teams grow together."

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😍P R E S S U R E 🤔✨️
At AIM our mental performance is of significance

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Sports psychologists have found that elite performers often reinterpret stress as a sign that their body is preparing for a challenge, not as evidence that something is wrong. This mindset shift can improve focus, confidence, and performance under pressure. Pressure usually appears when something matters. A big opportunity. A meaningful goal. A chance to grow. Instead of asking, "Why am I so nervous?" Try asking, "What if this feeling is proof that I'm ready to step up?" Pressure isn't the enemy. It's often the price of potential. #PerformancePsychology #MindsetMatters #MentalStrength #PersonalGrowth #SuccessMindset

There are 3 things that makes lethal in both the 100m and 200m sprints. Her sprinting mechanics is the perfect understudy to learn how to run fast 🔥
1. Patience
2. Great Mechanics
3. Perfect Ex*****on 👌
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Elaine just being Elaine 💅🏻 10.91 for the win at the @zagreb.meeting for Elaine Thompson-Herah 😤 Her fastest time over 100m since 2023 ✅ #ContinentalTourGold

🏃 NZSSAA XC Championships 2026

This weekend, two of our AIM athletes head to the start line at the NZSSAA XC Championships.

🔹 Ovin Angammana — 3K Race & XC Wellington Relays
🔹 Mia Thomson — 3K Race & XC Wellington Relays

Both have just began their preparation for the upcoming track season and the mental work to be ready for this level. Proud of how far they've come this season and their development — this weekend is simply a moment to compete hard along with some of NZs top XC athletes.

Go well, Ovin and Mia 💪🏽🔥

Our AIM is to be consistent in our prolong 🔥📸

Credit: Danielle Sibenaler Photography

As we lay our stakes midweek frames 🔥📸

🇳🇿✈️ DARWIN, AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺

The final chapter of the season is here… and AIM is ready to make noise on the Oceania stage 🌏🔥

⚡ Janiva Faafia lines up for the Girls U16 Sprint Double
🏁 100m
🏁 200m

🏃‍♀️ Mia Thomson steps into the Women’s U18 3000m Championship Final ready for battle 💥

Both girls arrive in outstanding form and prepared to close out their season with intent, courage, and championship mentality 👊🔥

From Wellington to Oceania — the mission remains the same:
COMPETE. EXECUTE. REPRESENT. 🇳🇿

📺 Viewers can tune in LIVE via World Athletics+ or the World Athletics YouTube channel
🌏 LIVE and FREE HERE: https://bit.ly/4wz5KV8
🗓 Monday 18 May – Friday 22 May
⏰ Coverage begins daily at 2pm GMT
The stage is set.
Let the battles begin 😤⚡