Stroke and Stride season starts with sell out

Wednesday 7 November 2007, 9:02PM

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Stroke and Stride begins for 2007 - 2008 Credit: infonews.co.nz

The women start race one for Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 Credit: infonews.co.nz

The setting for Stroke and Stride race one in Mission bay Credit: infonews.co.nz

Hitting the water in race on of Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 Credit: infonews.co.nz

Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 women's swim Credit: infonews.co.nz

Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 first women out of the water Credit: infonews.co.nz

The men start race one Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 Credit: infonews.co.nz

Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 first man out of the water Credit: infonews.co.nz

The men swim toward Ragitoto in race one of the Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 Credit: infonews.co.nz

Exiting transition at race one of the Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 Credit: infonews.co.nz

The winner of race one Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 Credit: infonews.co.nz

Finishing race one Stroke and Stride 2007 - 2008 Credit: infonews.co.nz

Brent Foster after comming third in race one Stroke & Stride 2007 - 2008 Credit: infonews.co.nz

The Stroke and Stride has become an institution for Auckland and the 2007-2008 series began at Mission Bay today by selling out all 500 places well before race day.

Race one began with a 500m swim and 5km run, calm waters, a mild evening and stunning views of Rangitoto Island.

Check out the Stroke and Stride website for results and more details about the upcomming races in the series.

If you want to compete in one of the races get your entry in early as spots are in high demand.

Stroke & Stride Series #1 - Highlights
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_1hrrNxVoo