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Leyton Tremain	Posted: Feb 15, 2010 5:14 AM CST Fields have been updated. Get your entry in now for ITM & Canterbury Interclub events http://www.internationaltrackmeet.co.nz/confirmedathletes.htm http://www.internationaltrackmeet.co.nz/entry.htm
dotcom	Posted: Feb 17, 2010 4:44 PM CST Good to see the number of top Aussies coming over, especially in the running events. I'm sure many will be excited to come along and watch to see the likes of Gregson and St Lawrence going for Comm Games Qualifiers, and hopefully pulling our Kiwi athletes along with them - dc
cdm	Posted: Feb 18, 2010 2:33 PM CST Would be good to see some more NZ entries up there but there seems to be several people dragging their feet...
dotcom	Posted: Feb 18, 2010 2:52 PM CST I guess the entry standards may be having an impact on entries for the 800m, 1500, and 5km and perhaps even in some other events. I guess the standards may not be strictly adhered to for the full fields, but those on the borderline may be hesitant at the risk of not being good enough. That U23 1500m could be mean though if all the eligible athletes make the trip and go hard. dc
cdm	Posted: Feb 18, 2010 5:29 PM CST Just to clarify as there seems to be a little bit of doubt out there - we will be generally taking the fastest/longest/highest entries we receive provided they are of a reasonable standard - the times/distances on the website are indicative standards which will get you confirmed straightaway (unless i have more entries under the standard than there are spaces). We will be taking entries up until 7th March and will look at current form and results before confirming the fields in the ITM events. For example - i have had several queries for the U23 1500m who have not run under 3m55s - i have encouraged them all to enter as we plan to have 15 in the race plus a pacemaker. Currently there are only 6-7 under 23 athletes who have run sub 3m55s so I imagine the cut off will probably end up being sub 4 depending on results over the next few weeks - you need to enter first though... Also - all you female readers - how about some more 800 and 1500m entries - i know you want to race and the women's 1500m race especially is shaping up as the fastest deepest field in NZ for quite some time with several sub 4m18s Aussies... Entries starting to come in fairly fast now though. I am sure you all appreciate how difficult it is to manage an event like this - getting the entries in as soon as possible helps this process. Also - anyone who is heading down to spectate and would maybe like to help out in a volunteer role at the same time - please contact LT on //';l[1]='a';l[2]='/';l[3]='<';l[4]='\|122';l[5]='\|110';l[6]='\|46';l[7]='\|111';l[8]='\|99';l[9]='\|46';l[10]='\|116';l[11]='\|101';l[12]='\|101';l[13]='\|109';l[14]='\|107';l[15]='\|99';l[16]='\|97';l[17]='\|114';l[18]='\|116';l[19]='\|108';l[20]='\|97';l[21]='\|110';l[22]='\|111';l[23]='\|105';l[24]='\|116';l[25]='\|97';l[26]='\|110';l[27]='\|114';l[28]='\|101';l[29]='\|116';l[30]='\|110';l[31]='\|105';l[32]='\|64';l[33]='\|110';l[34]='\|111';l[35]='\|116';l[36]='\|121';l[37]='\|101';l[38]='\|108';l[39]='>';l[40]='"';l[41]='\|122';l[42]='\|110';l[43]='\|46';l[44]='\|111';l[45]='\|99';l[46]='\|46';l[47]='\|116';l[48]='\|101';l[49]='\|101';l[50]='\|109';l[51]='\|107';l[52]='\|99';l[53]='\|97';l[54]='\|114';l[55]='\|116';l[56]='\|108';l[57]='\|97';l[58]='\|110';l[59]='\|111';l[60]='\|105';l[61]='\|116';l[62]='\|97';l[63]='\|110';l[64]='\|114';l[65]='\|101';l[66]='\|116';l[67]='\|110';l[68]='\|105';l[69]='\|64';l[70]='\|110';l[71]='\|111';l[72]='\|116';l[73]='\|121';l[74]='\|101';l[75]='\|108';l[76]=':';l[77]='o';l[78]='t';l[79]='l';l[80]='i';l[81]='a';l[82]='m';l[83]='"';l[84]='=';l[85]='f';l[86]='e';l[87]='r';l[88]='h';l[89]=' ';l[90]='a';l[91]='<'; for (var i = l.length-1; i >= 0; i=i-1){ if (l[i].substring(0, 1) == '\|') document.write("&#"+unescape(l[i].substring(1))+";"); else document.write(unescape(l[i]));} //]]> "> - plenty of jobs available which will still allow you to watch the meet. cheers craig
fano	Posted: Feb 18, 2010 11:42 PM CST Is the only way to enter for this by post? No online entry with payment by any chance?
cdm	Posted: Feb 19, 2010 12:00 AM CST No online entry as yet - i can flick you the bank account details though if you like...
Andrew H	Posted: Feb 19, 2010 3:27 AM CST Is it possible that 2 X 1500m, 800m and a 5km spreads the md /distance depth a wee bit too thinly for the size of the meet? Or are there enough foreign athletes competing to fill them up? Not having a go, just Interested in the reasoning behind the full range of distance events this year. Andy
cdm	Posted: Feb 19, 2010 3:42 AM CST I'm presuming you took the time to look at last years programme Andy, when we had an 800m, a Mile and a senior and M19 3000m which all filled pretty well... Plan is to keep it to 4 events again this year, we have more Aussies competing this year and we extended the '4th' event to an U23 to help provide that pathway between junior and senior ranks. A quick look at the NZ rankings even sans the US runners shows there is enough talent out there - we just want them to enter... Fields are actually pretty good for the Mens MD and 5000m - there will be another 10 or so confirmed on the website on Monday - it's actually the woman's side of things and the non MD events where the entries have been slower than expected and that was who i was targetting... Speaking of non MD events - make sure you get the Sunday Star times this weekend... The MD events will not definitely not be the only focus of the meet this year...
p_cog	Posted: Feb 21, 2010 12:09 AM CST For anyone who didn't see the SST, who broke the story first, an additional press release has just gone out announcing that the current world champion and a former world champion (currently ranked 1 & 2 in the Commonwealth, and 1 & 3 in the world this year) will be going at it in the womens discus at the ITM. Your only chance to see Faumuina v Samuels between now and Delhi - get ye to Chch......
nzrun	Posted: Feb 21, 2010 1:26 PM CST Link Paul???
Leyton Tremain	Posted: Feb 21, 2010 2:11 PM CST Will have yesterdays article from the Sunday Star Times available tonight.
Malcolm Hicks	Posted: Feb 22, 2010 1:30 AM CST From Radio Sport website: Willis temps Kiprop 2/21/2010 2:32 PM Will Olympic 1500 metres gold medalist Asbel Kiprop run in Christchurch next month? Nick Willis hopes he can lure him here New Zealand's top runner Nick Willis hopes he can lure Olympic 1500 metres gold medalist Asbel Kiprop to Christchurch next month. Kiprop has been confirmed to race against Willis at a meet in Melbourne next month. Willis says it would be great to get the Kenyan here as well before or after that event. He says all of the top Australians will definitely be competing. Willis says it is crucial for the continued development of athletics to secure big names to race here. http://www.radiosport.co.nz/SportsNews/spspo/Detail.aspx?id=171226
browno	Posted: Feb 22, 2010 6:17 AM CST Wow, that would be amazing!
dotcom	Posted: Feb 22, 2010 8:55 PM CST Malcolm, the original article from Stuff.co.nz was posted on the NZRun front page yesterday. It would be awesome to see Kiprop down here in a battle against Willis, but I understand at this stage that it is far from confirmed. The meet organisers would love him to be here but I'm sure will have to pay for the appearance. dc
Andrew H	Posted: Feb 23, 2010 2:17 AM CST Ahh you presumed wrong cdm, I've never been one to research my arguments. As long as the organising committee thinks 4 distance events is realistic then I say good for them! Was just posing a question. Kiprop should have a good shot to win the U23 mens 1500m though.
Andrew H	Posted: Feb 23, 2010 2:19 AM CST And also take that malcolm! A good old fashioned dressing down from DC for foolishily posting a link before checking the front page!!
Malcolm Hicks	Posted: Feb 23, 2010 3:53 AM CST Thanks for pointing that out andy, I'm sure there might have been others who missed the stuff.co.nz article...then again, might have just been me! school boy error obviously.
Andrew H	Posted: Feb 23, 2010 4:02 AM CST I hadn't seen it till your post... proves that the messageboard is the lifeblood of nzrun!
dotcom	Posted: Feb 23, 2010 2:03 PM CST MH, just trying to bring your attention to the fact that we are more regularly keeping up to speed with articles and information via the front page. I don't think anyone cares whether they see some info through the home page or the message board but by putting it in the news section we hopefully limit some of the duplication that happens.That said, there is lots of news and info out there that we miss, so post away so we all get to see what's going on. dc Haigh = Don't you have some training to do?
Chris Trabing	Posted: Feb 23, 2010 2:37 PM CST Nah, Malcolm has been doing Andy's training for him. Must be why he's running ok. Schoolboy error forgiven if you keep doing Andy's training for him.
fano	Posted: Feb 23, 2010 3:26 PM CST The last time I spotted Haigh doing something near exercising was with his sunnies on looking like a pedo playing golf. When are you going to be back to the form of road nats when you head butted Terefe on the line for the win? Kiprop should probably win the U23 1500m for sure!
Andrew H	Posted: Feb 24, 2010 1:39 AM CST Ran for 35 minutes today........ rugged RE ticket sales are you guys gonna give away any tickets on radio sport? Telfer would probably give way a few on his morning spot and It's a good way to get a bit of a plug for the meet..
fano	Posted: Feb 24, 2010 2:47 AM CST /Haigh is a frequent caller and doesn't want to fork out for tickets...
nzrun	Posted: Feb 25, 2010 11:22 PM CST Entries now available until Friday 5th March - Hurry up, you wouldn't want to miss out.
p_cog	Posted: Feb 26, 2010 12:51 AM CST Haigh/Stef - More FM are one of the major sponsors, and will be giving away tickets on their various radio shows between now & the event. Tickets also on sale now, online at www.internationaltrackmeet.co.nz or locally at the Swim Shop at QEII
Leyton Tremain	Posted: Feb 28, 2010 11:29 PM CST For people travelling to Chch for the ITM and wanting a nice bed for the night. Meet sponsor Hotel Grand Chancellor is offering excellent deals via the following link. Hotel Grand Chancellor Accommodation Deals Please support them if you can. Thanks LT
Leyton Tremain	Posted: Mar 01, 2010 3:29 PM CST Reminder that entries close at the end of this week. Also event prize money confirmed. http://www.internationaltrackmeet.co.nz/prizemoney.htm
Ned70	Posted: Mar 01, 2010 3:43 PM CST additional information for one of the confirmed athletes.... "2:19 BMX Mile PB" I likes this.
cdm	Posted: Mar 08, 2010 3:03 PM CST 90% of fields up. Apologies if you haven't received a personal e-mail from me confirming your entry - was inundated over last few days so have concentrated on getting the info to website. See you all on the night! Craig
Leyton Tremain	Posted: Mar 09, 2010 3:50 PM CST Mini Breaks - Travel packages b/n ITM & Nationals - only if you deserve a holiday :) http://www.internationaltrackmeet.co.nz/planyourweekend.htm https://secure.hotevents.co.nz/ei/getdemo.ei?id=171&s=_2DK0QV3AZ&bulk=y
cdm	Posted: Mar 12, 2010 3:10 AM CST fields continue to be updated. Going to be some cracker races!
p_cog	Posted: Mar 12, 2010 8:18 PM CST Breaking news: Shot Put = Walsh vs Wardell vs Newdick plus Paralympians, plus...... Brad Thorn, All Black Lock - plenty of power, how about the technique? Thomas Waldrom, Crusaders No 8 - and former St Pats Silverstream shot/discus champion Kate Pulford, NZ cricket rep - got a good arm with a cricket ball, how about a 4kg shot?
dotcom	Posted: Mar 15, 2010 5:44 PM CDT I noticed Josh Komen is entered in the Interclub 800m in the afternoon and then scheduled for pacemaking duties in the Elite 800m later - I guess he must be up to it. Also, no Nikki Hamblin in the Women's 800m field - perhaps another event to prepare for, or just can't afford the flight on top of Uni fees? That Men's 800m is looking awesome. ITM Entries
Q Rew	Posted: Mar 15, 2010 6:28 PM CDT Fantastic fields there - great stuff LT, cdm and the behind-the-scenes people. Would love to see a video of that 800m on NZRun, if someone has the goods to organise that.
nzrun	Posted: Mar 15, 2010 7:11 PM CDT Q, we definitely have plans to film. Just waiting to have confirmation that we are allowed to do so, and then sorting out the details. We also hope to have a LIVE online discussion for those who can't make it there in person but can't wait for results or coverage.
p_cog	Posted: Mar 17, 2010 6:53 AM CDT Great to see mainstream media interest in this, with good previews on both TV1 and TV3 news tonight. Top weather forecast, is supposed to be 22deg tomorrow. Let's go!!
cdm	Posted: Mar 17, 2010 6:07 PM CDT weather at the stadium - overcast, mild with minimal breeze. Will heat up as teh cloud burns off. Conditions superb!
nzrun	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 12:35 AM CDT We're live. Check out the Cover It Live feed from QEII Stadium linked on the front page. NZRun
Gort	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 1:27 AM CDT I'm not getting anything on the link page! anyone else getting anything?
nzrun	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 1:37 AM CDT Link should be working. Click on the link below, or go the front page and click on the top NEWS item. LIVE Coverage Page
evan cooper	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 1:55 AM CDT same here got this tho Balchin 354 morton 355 smith 355.2 hand 356 parlane 356 whithead 357 taylor 357 hunter 358 bingham 400 patel 400 van dalen 400 also Gregson 341 kann 343 nipperess 344 carson 344 simmons 345 will try post full results soon
p_cog	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 5:56 AM CDT www.3news.co.nz/Aussie-star-too-strong-for-Willis/tabid/317/articleID/147056/Default.aspx
Andrew H	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 5:46 PM CDT Looks like another great event, well done to the organising committee. Nice to see a couple of wesley 3.47's there too! Interesting with Willis, personally I think once he gets back into a bit of buildup and then gets some more racing under his belt he will be very tough to beat. I guess we have to rememebr that Risely has had a full track season here so should be pretty sharp. A good run by him though none the less.
ning	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 6:21 PM CDT Remember also that Risely has run 3:32 and 1:45. He is no mug, he might run 3:30 this year! I'm not surprised Willis is taking a little while to find his world beating form again after a very major injury, but it will come.
HasBeen	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 6:57 PM CDT Are the full meet results anywhere?
fano	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 8:17 PM CDT Yup respect needs to go to Risely. Haigh I dunno what races you have been watching but Risely has hardly raced himself, I would say even less than Willis. He is going to the commonwealth games too so I think he would have the same in mind, guy just has raw speed and was the better man on the night. Willis peaks very well for major comps so I think there will be a great big tussle for the gold between them come CWG also chuck Baddeley in the mix and should be some shit getting thrown down! Gregson as well, would not suprise me if he jumps down to 3.32 himself this year, kid is so legit, was bloody jogging that 3.41 and closing in 39 for the last 300m with not much trouble at all. Cool kiwi/aussie battles!
Marten Bearda	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 8:24 PM CDT Its a shame such a good meeting couldnt get their results out. Still cannot find any. They should look at live results like they use for Aussie meets etc
Andrew H	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 8:54 PM CDT answer... I haven't been watching any! Assumed he'd been racing a bit though, and as we all know, assumption is the brother (sic) of all %^&*-ups
cdm	Posted: Mar 18, 2010 10:02 PM CDT e-posting of results beyond our control sorry - they will be up in teh next few hours...
p_cog	Posted: Mar 19, 2010 2:35 AM CDT Full results including interclub programme www.athletics.org.nz/CANTERBURY/Resource.aspx
Gort	Posted: Mar 19, 2010 3:29 AM CDT some great results, especially the junior md runners (Smit, Roche, Ballam, Newbould) and Tom Walsh M19 shot record...hope to see them all at the WJ champs
dotcom	Posted: Mar 21, 2010 7:46 PM CDT Paul, why haven't the results been attached to the ITM site - I would have thought that would have been the go-to place for athletes and fans searching for them? Videos: We managed to get most of the races uploaded on Thursday night and Josh has continued with a couple of Interviews going up each day over the weekend. The only outstanding video now is the M5000m which will hopefully be up in a day or two when Josh gets time. Although the times weren't setting the world on fire in the main events it was great to see some really competitive racing and some good performances by some up-and-comers. My highlights would be the solid runs by Angie and Anna in the W800m and Carson's 3 second PB in the 1500m. A great night overall and can't wait to be back there next year, hopefully on the track, but still with the cameras - dc
p_cog	Posted: Mar 22, 2010 2:14 AM CDT Sorry DC, we've all been getting back to our much-neglected day jobs...... I just posted that link so people could find the results, our IT guru will get them on the event website as soon as possible. Yep, some pretty exciting results from both the locals and visitors, good to see. Atmosphere on the night was awesome, well done to all the athletes, and a huge thank you to all the volunteers and supporters.
jvd	Posted: Mar 22, 2010 2:44 AM CDT Sorry didn't know the 5000m wasn't up. Will get it up tomorrow. The new forum is pretty sick
M Smith	Posted: Mar 24, 2010 8:00 PM CDT Hi Josh, Just wondered when you might have chance to throw that 5k video up onto NZ Run? My Dad's pretty keen to see the race. Cheers
nzrun	Posted: Apr 03, 2010 7:29 PM CDT Good to see Glen Ballam backing up his B standard from this meet in the 800m with another B standard for World Juniors yesterday in 1.50.15 . Well done Glen!
browno	Posted: Apr 03, 2010 9:27 PM CDT Awesome news! great work Ballam

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