Dunedin Marathon

If his father completing 14 marathons was not the motivation Max Bania needed to run his first marathon in September, a jibe at his lifestyle was.

It's time to pull the trainers on to get in shape for the Cadbury Dunedin Marathon. Gary Dawkins, of Creative Conditioning at River Ridge Retreat, outlines a fitness programme to get you across the line on September 8.

The lure of a shrimp cocktail and a box of chocolates was all it took for three University of Otago flatmates to switch their entry from the half-marathon to the full distance yesterday.

Peter Meffan gained a second wind 3km from the finish to win the half-marathon section of the Moro-sponsored Dunedin marathon yesterday.

Forget the mantelpiece - Balclutha teacher Jason Palmer will have to start planning a complete cabinet after his win in the Moro-sponsored Dunedin marathon yesterday.

Running her first half-marathon yesterday was a triumph for both Grace Nichols and St John Ambulance.

Austen Haig celebrated a 21st birthday of marathon proportions yesterday.

Upper Hutt couple Mike and Chris Leahy have a marriage made in running heaven.

Anna Drakeford is not usually one to do things by half but that is her approach in the Dunedin marathon tomorrow.

Beware the demon drink. The Dunedin Marathon is on Sunday and, as usual, runners will be wary of dehydration. But the danger of consuming too much liquid must also be taken seriously. Dr Mike Hunter provides some insight into the issue.

Norman Chan has wasted no time since deciding to run his first marathon six years ago.

On his 21st birthday, recovering spinal injury patient Austen Haig will run the Moro Half Marathon in Dunedin.

Sam McCutcheon took the advice of a friend and responded with a win in the Dunedin marathon yesterday.

The significance of yesterday's Dunedin marathon date was not lost on Harry Hahn from Long Island, New York.

A pre-race showdown with former champion Adrian Bailey proved a winning formula for Oska Inkster-Baynes in the half marathon yesterday.

The Christchurch earthquake on February 22 has had a significant impact on the organisation of Sunday's Dunedin marathon.

Timaru runner Sam Wreford produced a dominant run to smash Paul Allison's 1993 record in the Dunedin marathon yesterday.

Ian McDonald has the power to stop traffic - literally.