Events and coaching designed to help any runner reach their goals in a positive and encouraging environment.
The Athletics Canterbury Can Run team strives to provide running options for runners of all abilities. Our aim is to remove barriers that stop any runner from achieving their running potential. We are not elite runners ourselves and believe the social aspects of the sport are just as important as any placing in any event. While there will be some faster runners present at our events, the reality is most of us run to be the best we can be and encourage others wanting to do the same to give running with us a go; it can be a lot of fun.
My name is Modecai and I've been running for nearly 8 years. What started as a jog around the block in Uni, quickly turned into a love affair with the motion. That first 5k run was the taster that popped the lid open on possibility and started the conversation on "what else". If I could run for 5 kilometres, what else was I capable of?
I am 26 years old and was originally born in Palmerston North. I have been in Christchurch for over 4 years. In 2017 I attend Outward Bound which kick started my love for anything outdoors, specifically trail running. In 2018 I participated in my first trail half marathon in Queenstown. Since then, I have found running to be more than just a hobby but a way to connect with others. Christchurch has one of the best running communities (in my opinion) and I feel truly grateful to be a part of it.
