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| Martin Lukes |
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Ultrarunning
Tell us about yourself:
I have always been keen on endurance sport. I spent many years mountain climbing before discovering endurance running and associated events. I even biked 24 hours non stop when cycle touring at the age of 16! Today I love competing as well as the rewards of keeping fit and active. I find that meeting positive like-minded people very motivating and am excited by the opportunities that the future provides.
How did you get into your sport?
My partner Rachel encouraged me to run my first half marathon to keep her company back in 1996. It seems like a long time ago now ... in those days we used to eat steak sandwiches before a big race! After completing a Kepler Challenge in 1997, I read the Ultrarunners newsletter and was amazed by what people can achieve in races beyond the marathon.
Other Notes of Interest
- First person to walk unsupported from Cape Farewell to Fiordland down the Southern Alps
- Climbed over 30 mountains higher than 2000m in New Zealand
Running Achievements
2010 - 2nd, Motatapu Adventure Run
2010 - 1st, Hanmer Half Marathon
2010 - 5th, SBS Christchurch Marathon
2010 - 1st, Athletics New Zealand 100km Champs
2009 - 1st, Kepler Challenge, Fiordland, NZ.
2009 - 7th, Commonwealth 100km, Keswick, England.
2008 - 1st, Kepler Challenge, Fiordland, NZ.
2008 - 1st, MacPac St James Ultra Marathon, Lewis Pass, NZ.
2007 - 1st, Kepler Challenge, Fiordland, NZ.
2007 - 6th, World 100km Championships, Holland.
2007 - SBS Christchurch Marathon, Top 3 placing and Personal Best time
2006 - World Challenge 100 km; Korea 8th (Athletics New Zealand)
2005 - World Cup 100 km; Japan 24th (Athletics New Zealand)
2001 - Canterbury 10,000m Champion
1999 - World Challenge 100 km; France 49th (Athletics New Zealand)
- 5 times winner of Buller Marathon (2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002)
- 3 times winner in Kepler Challenge 67 km off road race in Fiordland. (2007, 2008 & 2009)
- 12 marathons including placings in SBS Christchurch Marathon and New Balance Marathon in Queenstown
- Race Record holder for Nelson Striders Lake Rotoiti “Loop the Lake” Off Road Race
- Race Record holder for Nelson Striders “Captain Cooks Landing”
- 1st places in numerous endurance off road runs (e.g. Tararua Mountain Race, Abel Tasman Coastal Classic, Mt Holdsworth Mountain Run)
- Two 2nd places in Avalanche Peak Challenge
- Numerous placings in shorter distance cross country and road events running for the Sumner Club in Athletics Canterbury events
Adventure Racing
2005 - Adventure Race World Championships ; DNF
2003 - EPIC 12 hour Rogaine 1st
2002, 2003 Southern Traverses (best 5th)
2001 - Eco Challenge New Zealand: 6th
2001 - Speight’s Coast to Coast Team 2nd
Numerous placings in team rogaines up to 24 hours
Biggest achievement so fat and why:
Six hour 58 minute 100km time in Seoul, Korea 2006 with the bonus of a top 10 placing. It was very satisfying to be ahead of runners who have been proven world class athletes over the last few years.
Best non-competitive achievement was a 22 hour mountain run from St Arnaud to Lewis Pass then biking 190km back to the car via the Rainbow Road. Great fun!
Goals
- Win Kepler Challenge for the forth year in a row
- Succeed in competitive endurance sport for next five years by representing Athletics New Zealand and setting personal bests
- Complete major off road ultra runs overseas such as Western States 100 miler (USA) or Marathon des Sables (7 day Sahara Race)
- Enjoy the challenges that sport and competitive events present
- Encourage others to succeed with their own personal goals by assisting with mentoring and support
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Fav Product:
REPLACE HYDRATION
Reason:
"Replace Hydration is great for all the day to day training fluid replacement as it provides carbohydrate and electrolytes. It tastes great too!"
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Approach to training and nutrition
I believe that food should be enjoyed with the right attitude towards quantity and quality. I avoid highly processed food and aim to have fresh natural products where possible. I'm continuing to work on the theory of a good breakfast follwed by a series of snacks throughout the day. I'm a big fan of having lots of water especially when working in a busy classroom; dehydration happens overnight too so a glass before bed is a good thing. Before training after work I think it is very important to have a good snack before heading out the door. On returning it is also important to get stuck in a refuel in that first 10 to 15 minutes.
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