AIM Track NZ

Last night was a spectacular evening at the Āti Awa Toa Wellington Regional Sports Awards. 🏆

A huge thank you to all the AIM parents, athletes, families and supporters who came along to celebrate and support Simon as a finalist for Coach of the Year.

Being recognised alongside coaches from across Wellington’s sporting community was a special achievement, but what made the night even more meaningful was having the AIM family there.

The recognition reflects what we are building together. A high-performance athletics environment where young athletes can develop, compete, grow in confidence and learn what it means to commit to something bigger than themselves.

Over the past season, the AIM programme has produced 38 championship medals, three #1 national rankings, two Athletics Wellington records, national titles and international success, across athletes competing from sprinting through to distance events.

But the numbers only tell part of the story.

The real achievement is the people behind them. The athletes who turn up. The parents who support them. The families who make the commitment. The teammates who push each other. And the community that continues to believe in what AIM is building.

To everyone who stood alongside us last night, thank you. This recognition belongs to all of you.

We are only getting started. 💙

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Join us live tonight for an incredible evening ✨️

Āti Awa Toa Wellington Regional Sports Awards are livestreaming tonight!

Want to know who the region's top sportspeople, volunteers, leaders and officials are for 2026 but can't be there? We've got you! Thanks to Āti Awa Toa FM, you can see all the action from the Awards at the link below.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3mNE3fPemw

The livestream starts at 6:30pm. Who are your picks to win?

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 🔥📸