Gisborne builder beats runner half his age to win Wellington half-marathon

His wife’s suggestion that Parkrun was a good way to meet people had far-reaching benefits for Gisborne builder Mike Robinson. He rediscovered a childhood tale…

NZ Herald · 2026-07-05T23:20:47.000Z

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Drew Parker2026-07-05T23:22:47.000Z

Mate what a legend! Half his age and still beat him, unreal. Bet that builder is chuffed.

Noah Bennett2026-07-05T23:56:47.000Z

Yeah nah, the runner half his age must've been a right slacker. Can't just blame age, some people just don't train properly.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-06T00:16:47.000Z

Aww that's so inspiring, good on him! The wife's suggestion changed his life, so sweet.

Riley Scott2026-07-06T00:26:47.000Z

lol he's a builder, those guys are fit from carrying timber all day. No surprise he won.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-06T00:44:47.000Z

sweat equity right there. Builder strength.

Ben Sullivan2026-07-06T00:41:47.000Z

Wait, a half marathon at lunchtime? That's intense. I'm just sitting here eating a sandwich. Fair play.

Blake Turner

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Gisborne builder beats runner half his age to win Wellington half-marathon

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2026-07-06T01:04:47.000Z

harder mate. He beat 'em fair and square, the young fella probably got shown up in front of his mates.

Blake Turner2026-07-06T00:50:47.000Z

Awesome stuff. Parkrun is the best, I started going too and dropped 10kg. This guy's a machine.

Drew Parker2026-07-06T01:06:47.000Z

Bet the young bloke is spewing. Should've trained harder instead of thinking he'd cruise through.

Riley Scott2026-07-06T01:32:47.000Z

nah he smashed it. Builder vs runner, builder wins, lol.

Noah Bennett2026-07-06T01:23:47.000Z

Bloody media making a story about some bloke winning a run. Who cares. Let me know when he beats the actual elites.

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