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My first club outing was the Southland Centennial relays at War Memorial Park which was a lot of fun... running for the club went from there.

My kids have been running, jumping and throwing at Owairaka since 2013, and my brothers ran here sometime last century.

I've been a part of Owairaka Athletics for about 8 years. They've helped me grow into the determined sprinter I am today. 

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Until doing "Boot Camp" via work, had never run more than a 5k (reluctantly). Colleagues commented that I was quite quick...

Ko Maungahuka te Māunga. Ko Ruamahanga te awa. Ko ngati pakeha tōku iwi. Nō Wairarapa ahau. Ko Dion tōku ingoa.

I loved athletics when I was young and have been a lifelong runner myself (albeit a slow one).

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Running is much more rewarding when you are part of a team - both racing in the Owai singlet and also training as a squad.

Running is one of my favourite things to do, I love how rewarding it can be, as well as the awesome community it brings with it.

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