The jog squad - SEASON 7
TRAINING FOR THE QUEENSTOWN MARATHON ON NOVEMBER 15TH 2025
WE ARE OFFICIALLY IN SEASON AND CURRENTLY WE ARE CURRENTLY MID-WAY THROUGH OUR PROGRAMME
A run club for everyone
every tuesday @ 5:30pm from AUGUST 26TH
Sometimes run clubs can be intimidating. We know, you think you need to be an elite or have hardcore running shoes or those speed dealers to show up. We can’t promise there won’t be hardcore running shoes or the occasional appearance of speed dealers, but we can promise you at The Jog Squad our mission is to create a community that is accessible to anyone and everyone who wants to show up and give it a go.
how it works
Whether you want some running buddies or you’re keen to smash some PBs we’ll be here from Tuesday 19th August until Tuesday 11th November 2k25. We will provide you with some alright banter and great vibes.
What to expect at any session? Every Tuesday we will have a different running route and run type planned. Our pacers will be running at various speeds to ensure we cover all fitness levels. Each week we run for time, rather than distance.
Our pacers run at 5-minute KM’s, 5:30 – minute KM’s, 6 – minute KM’s, 6:30 minute KM’s and our 5th pacer runs at whatever pace the last group wants to run or walk at.
Our goal is to complete the Queenstown Half Marathon on Saturday November 15th 2k25
For those keen to enter the QT Half then please enter here
To receive a discount off your entry then please head over to our ‘Deals’ tab (above) to get a cheeky 10% off your entry fee. #WeGotChuuuuu (Password = ‘SEPTEMBER’ to gain access)
QT Marathon Entry Fees =
Marathon = $280
Half Marathon = $195
10km = $130
What’s included
Our 12-week training programme can be accessed for a one-off cost (one of the three tiered pricing options below) we will then send you out the training programme, you will get full access to our private Facebook group, our Tuesday night running group and (if applicable) discount codes to local businesses plus heaps more….
Season 5 is brought to you by an epic lineup of local New Zealand brands: The HIIT Squad, O-Studio, Pure Sports Nutrition, Four Physio, Drink Almighty and International sporting giant, ASICS NZ.
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to get in touch by flicking us a message on our Instagram!
Meet the Pacers
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Meet Tahu
When it comes to ‘pace’ he’s all gas and no brakes. Tahu is a recent addition to our team of pacers and provides some great energy, great pace and a great attitude.
Name: Tahu Kaa
Aka: TKAA, Skuxx, ‘favourite trainer’, The cuz
Favourite running event🏃🏽♂️:
Queenstown Marathon for sure.
Favourite running tunes at present🎶: Any good island tune but mostly i enjoy no music! Time to myself and my thoughts.
Best place to run in the 📍’03?:
Redzone and around the city centre
When you aren’t running what are you doing?
Keeping the mums happy full time at The HIIT Squad, with a few casual jobs here and there.
Pre and post jog snack?
Choccy milk, couple $2 mixtures, and a good chat!
Pre - something light - PnB toast, muesli bar and banana.
Post - Choccy milk
What’s changed since last season? Completed Motatapu marathon, AKL & Sydney Hyrox events, and attempted to run the longest night of the year!
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Meet Meg
The latest addition to our crew of pacers, She's all energy, smiles and comes with a group of ‘Moms’ all the way from Merivale. Meg is a great asset to the team and we are pumped to have her on board!
Name: Meg
Aka: Big Set
Favourite running event 🏃🏽♂️:
Anything on a trail… Highly recommend the Skedaddle and Rakiura Challenge!
Best music to run to 🎶?
The sound of nature and the thoughts in my head!
Or alternatively I don't mind a country banger or a Between Two Beers podcast.
Best place to run in the 📍’03?
Anywhere in the Port Hills - Godley Head, Bowenvale laps, Lyttelton ridgeline, Scarborough bluffs...
When you aren’t running what are you doing?
This year I'm juggling Masters study, te Reo Māori study, spending time in the classroom educating the future generation... while trying not to drop the ball on all of it!
Pre and post jog snack?
Pre - A banana and peanut butter by the spoonful
Post - $2mixture and an almighty...
What’s changed since last season?
I've survived another winter in Ōtautahi and am fizzed for the adventures of Spring and Summer incoming!
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Meet Matt
Ah here we have him Stanmore Road’s very own ‘Community Watch’ MB aka Tim. Don’t let the 6ft 7 human fool you, he’s quick on those long legs & has even more speedy one liners.
Name: Matt Bateman
Aka: Bateman, Bato
Favourite running event 🏃🏽♂️:
It’s always been the C2C but I think it may have lost it’s place in the short term, I loved the Skedaddle trail run at the start of the year, being a local Canterbury event and is epic!
Best music to run to 🎶?
Always up for a bit of doof doof when running or The Jog Squads latest playlist
Best place to run in the 📍’03?
I enjoy the red zone city 2 sea pathway and anywhere I can run from home… either into the city but lots around the east!
When you aren’t running what are you doing?
Love to walk the pooch out and about, training at HIIT or just out being social.
Pre and post jog snack?
Pre - A cheeky coffee or a Cola gel by PURE Sports nutrition
Post - Peanut butter on white toast (8 x pieces)
What’s changed since last season?
New orthotics by the team from Feet’n’Motion means that I’m ready to run. A couple of HYROX comps been and done means that it’s time to have some fun during the upcoming JS Season
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Meet Laura
Laura doesn’t seem to say much but every second word that comes out of her mouth is ‘Alpacas’,
Professional lawyer by day, professional triathlete by night, semi-professional clubber in the weekends….
What can’t she do
Name: Laura Wood
Aka: Woody
Favourite running event🏃🏽♂️:
Queenstown Marathon
Favourite running tunes at present🎶: Taylor Swift is usually on the list
Best place to run in the 📍’03?
Godley Head on weekends but can’t go past Hagley during the week!
When you aren’t running what are you doing?
Partying (but also working, biking, HIIT Squadding)
Pre and post jog snack?
Pre - peanut butter on toast
Post - protein smoothie
What’s changed since last season? Started some strength work (thanks Milky!)
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Meet Annabelle
Big things come in small packages and it’s a true story when it comes to Bells.
She’s the size of a mini but has an engine the size of a monster truck.
Name: Annabelle Bramwell
Aka: Bram, Bella, Bells, Bell, AB
Favourite running event🏃🏽♂️:
UTA 50km was my favourite race last year but Christchurch Marathon was a very close 2nd place.
Favourite running tunes at present🎶: What the World Needs Now (Is Love) - on repeat
Best place to run in the 📍’03?
The Port Hills but Bottle Lake Forest is seriously underrated
When you aren’t running what are you doing?:
Retail leasing for Colliers or cruising round on two wheels 🚲
Pre and post jog snack?
Pre - Pure whey protein shake and a banana
Post - Everyone knows I’d be lying if I didn’t have beers and fries here.
What’s changed since last season? I’ve become a masters athlete 👵🏼
Programme only
Our 12-week run programme and access to our exclusive Facebook group and weekly access to our Tuesday night run group.