Looking for a New Challenge?

So the Marathon is over! Hope you all did well and exceeded your own expectations. So now what to do? You are now in the best possible shape you could be in, why waste all that training and let yourself go?

Introducing the Pure Blonde Swim/Run & Aquathlon Series

Auckland’s newest multi sport event at Pt Chevaliar for all fitness levels

From October 2010, Point Chevalier will become the venue for Aucklanders looking to test their mettle in an all-new Swim/Run and Aquathlon Series.

Each Swim/Run event offers different distances from an entry level 500m swim & 2km run combo, to a tougher 1km swim & 4km run challenge.

From February, the series switches from Swim-Run to Aquathlon (Run-Swim-Run), offering participants a new challenge.

Devised by TACT, (Triathlon AgeGroup Coaching & Training), an Auckland based training group run by TriNZ Coach of the Year, George Hilgeholt, the series offers something for everyone.

Hilgeholt has designed the races to benefit seasoned athletes as well as amateur racers, and has kept entry fees for the seven core events as low as possible to attract a broad range of competitors.

“I’ve been involved in triathlon and multi-sports for nearly 30 years both as a competitor and a coach,” says Hilgeholt. “I think entry level events like this are the foundation of the sport because they offer people of all ages and abilities an achievable goal.”

Key features of the series will be separate swim courses for male and female athletes, event and series prizes for age groupers under 20 to over 60, and spot prizes to ensure all participants have a chance to win, regardless of their finish time.

“My aim is to keep the Kiwi passion for triathlon and multi-sports alive at a grass-roots level. These events have been devised to ensure there is something for first-timers as well as experienced athletes,” says Hilgeholt.

Competitors can register for individual events or the series at www.tactnz.co.nz Entry fees start at $20 for a single race and $120 for the series.

Good Luck To all you Marathoners for This Weekend

The team here at PhysioOne wants to say good luck for the Addidas half marathon this weekend.

Keep an eye out for Madeline Hernon running the half marathon. She will not however be trying to beat Michelle Bremer, one of PhysioOne's physio's 1 hour 30 mins.

There will be 10,000 people running in both the half and full marathon this year, an increase from the 9000 last year.

This year's adidas Auckland Marathon will see the introduction of a new innovative award for elite full marathon runners. The Top of the Bridge Prime awards recognise the first male and first female runners in the full marathon to cross the top of the Auckland Harbour Bridge. This is approximately 15km from the event start line at Devonport. The two winning elite athletes will each receive a cash prize of $500 each. To be eligible for the prize the runners must complete the full marathon distance.

We look forward to seeing you all and hope for more of this amazing weather for Sunday.

Good Luck

From The Team at PhysioOne

Two Newmarket Physio Forces join to become PhysioOne

Nick Ewart owner of Newmarket Physiotherapy and Madeline Hernon of PhysioOne have merged, bringing together two highly skilled and qualified physiotherapists to add to the PhysioOne team providing the up most care and treatment options for our patients.

Nick’s qualifications include a Diploma of Physiotherapy from AUT here in Auckland, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Physiotherapy (First Class Honours) and Master of Science in Physiotherapy from the University of Alberta in Canada. These qualifications along with his skills and personality lead us to believe that he will be a valued asset to PhysioOne and help us in our quest to be the leaders in the Physiotherapy industry.

Madeline Hernon states:

"We are delighted to have Nick joining us. He has a wealth of experience in Sports Physiotherapy gained from looking after sports teams including the Auckland Cricket Team, the Auckland Rugby Sevens Team and the Ponsonby Rugby Premier Team. This experience along with his high level of knowledge and skills acquired while studying for his Master of Science in Physiotherapy at the University of Alberta are a great attribute to PhysioOne".

A word from Nick about the merger:

“I am really looking forward to working at PhysioOne alongside other high quality and skilled Physiotherapists. In particular I am excited at being based at PhysioOne’s Clinic in Nuffield St in Newmarket. The Clinic is situated in the Cityfitness Gym which provides an environment with great energy and vitality, excellent treatment and rehabilitation facilities, and free car parking for patients. I am passionate about treating and looking after my patients to the best of my ability, and feel the PhysioOne Cityfitness Clinic is the perfect setting to achieve this.”

Nick will now be based at the Cityfitness Clinic, located at Cityfitness Gym, Nuffield St, Newmarket.

Appointments are available on Ph 520 8218. Free Car parking available. ACC Registered. ACC registration for an injury available on site.

For further information visit our website www.physioone.co.nz

Dr Paul Wharam’s advice on The Adidas Auckland marathon

This year's Adidas Auckland Marathon full marathon sold out just a few days after the half marathon field sell out back in May 2010, and it’s finally almost time to beat the pavement of our beautiful city and take on the bridge.

Whether you are doing the marathon, half marathon, quarter marathon, 5km run and walk or kids marathon make sure you are prepared both in body and mind. You need to remember to keep on top of any injuries you may have NOW and not before its too late! You want to be able to stay on top of these injuries and enjoy your run so come on in and see us here at PhysioOne to make sure that you can perform to your best ability at this year’s marathon.

We have some expert’s advice for all our patients to ensure that you get the most out of this experience.

Dr Paul Wharam’s words of wisdom:

Ø With less than one month to the Auckland Marathon there are still a few weeks to practice longer runs. I advise runners to gradually reduce weekly millage in the two weeks prior to the run.

Ø If shoes are worn, now is a good time to change them and then wear them in, otherwise painful blisters may result on the day. See our special offer with Shoe Science for our PhysioOne patients.

Ø Injuries at this stage of training are very frustrating. If they do not fully resolve with a few days rest from running and stretching then I would suggest seeing a physiotherapist or medical practitioner for an assessment.

Ø Nutrition advice is well covered on the Auckland Marathon. Having studied fluid balance during exercise I believe that drinking according to your thirst is advisable and that practicing drinking the race fluid in training is prudent unless you wish to carry your own fluid.

For more information visit the Adidas Auckland Marathon Website for further tips and advice

Have fun Dr Paul Wharam, Sports Physician.

And Good Luck from the Team here at PhysioOne

PhysioOne's top 5 tips to get you ready for summer!

Have you been telling yourself for ages to get off that couch and get in shape? You just never seem to get around to it but instead almost give yourself a scare attack when peeling off the layers of winter clothing somewhere in November. Winter puts a high toll on your body and state of mind. It is natural to be more tired and you also need more energy (so more food!), however it seems like you have less stamina to get out there and move when it gets dark as soon as 5 ‘o clock hits.

Now you have no more excuses! Daylight savings is upon us and its time to get active and ready for summer! Be active, be inspired and remember that any sort of movement can be a workout.

Here are PhysioOne’s top 5 tips to help get you ready to hit the beach this summer!

Summer foods – make the most of all the fruits and vegetables in season and feel refreshed after a delicious fruit salad for lunch instead of the podgy high calorie baked goods that we have been munching back during the colder months. Experiment different ways of preparing all these fruits and vege with smoothies, juices and salads…let your imagination soar.

Stay Hydrated - Drink lots of water! If you are active and even if you are not, in the sun you loose a lot more fluids than you might expect. It is really important to stay hydrated, not only will it benefit your skin but if you don’t drink enough your body will actually retain water and you will bloat up like a water balloon.

Give your garden some TLC - Did you know gardening could burn up to 500 calories an hour? That is probably more than most can melt away on a treadmill! Don’t have a garden of your own? How about a friend or family member you haven’t really spent quality time with? Offer to help them out and you’ll see you will actually have fun running around with a water hose, just don’t tell them you secretly have ulterior motives by using them and their lawn as a free outdoor gym!

Get a Fake Tan - Don’t let the sun’s rays harm you! And look and feel great too!

Make your feet presentable - One good pedicure is all it takes to get your feet ready for summer. Again, once professional hands have done the basic hard work, you can get by for weeks and weeks, however cack-handed you are with the nail polish (one tip: slap it on in the evening, let it all dry, and all the splashed bits can be worked off your toes in the shower the next morning).

And don’t forget that all our highly trained physios here at PhysioOne are here for you if you need some fine tuning, help getting back to the gym or to help with any niggles and tight muscles.