TryTaupo4 is a great opportunity for everyone who wants to get (back) into activity to set their goals and get started. It comprises of a group of 4 events over a period of a half year to keep you fit without going to extremes.

• Walk or run 1 of the quarter off road marathons (10 km), bike one leg (40km) of the Around the Lake Challenge, swim 1 km of the Across the Lake and swim, bike and run in the 3-9-3 Kinloch Triathlon.

Anyone who is interested can text, call or email Aniek on 021 827642, aniekl@sportwaikato.org.nz. Sport Waikato will provide a training schedule, a training log and information to support you along the way. Those who finish all four events will win a TryTaupo4 sport shirt they can wear for their next events.

The events

1. Saucony 10 km Run/Walk (10 July 2011) OR the Mizuno Quarter Marathon (run/walk) (3 September 2011)
2. 40 km (1 leg) of the Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge (26 November 2011)
3. 3-9-3 Kinloch Triathlon (300m swim, 9km bike, 3km run) (5 February 2012)
4. 1km swim from Across the Lake Swim  (25 February 2012)

Training 

If you are keen to sign up for the TryTaupo4, fill in the form below and Aniek will contact you and provide you with all the information you need, as well as training resources, support and ideas. You can also download the TryTaupo4 Training Log below.

This is your chance to get involved. The training for these events won’t take over your life - but it will change it!

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Training Programmes

10km Beginner Training Programme

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Training Log

TryTaupo4 Training Log

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Newsletters

TryTaupo4 Newsletter 1

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TryTaupo4 Newsletter 2

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• Active & Well - what's in it for me?
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• Te Wai o Rona
• - About Te Wai o Rona
• - History
- Te Wai o Rona updates
- Te Wai o Rona Resources
- Key Messages
• - Look for ways to be active every day
  - Increase daily exercise and include intense exercise
  - Move more, add more steps
  - Choose to be strong
  - Reduce sedentary leisure time
  - Drink more water
  - Minimum 5+ a day, increase fruit and vege intake
  - Choose more variety of protein
  - Eat less fat, decrease fat intake
  - Watch the portion size
  - Eat more fibre
  - Eat less sugar, decrease simple sugars
- Acknowledgements