Next weekend is the Papatowai walk in the Catlins. In preparation for the 15.5km walk I did an 8km walk on the sand with Denise from St Clair to the head at John Wilson Drive. I found it quite challenging.
Today the walking group met at Sawyer's Bay, went up the Graham's Bush walk to Mt Cargill Road. We walked south to Upper Junction Road, back to Sawyer's Bay. The 12km walk took 2 hours. A number of walkers commented on my fitness.
The next day (Sunday) Craig and I walked up Leith Valley Road to Sullivan's Dam. We walked around the circumference of the reservoir and back. The 11kms took around 2:20.
Saturday, February 23, 2008
Saturday, February 16, 2008
First Summer Walk in 2008
Our walk started out with wind and rain but finished in dry conditions. Four of us braved the climate to complete a 10km walk. Jan Stevens from Rotary Park School joined us.
We left the Logan Park bus stop and walked along Butts Road to Logan Park School. We followed a track up through the Northern Cemetry onto Lovelock Avenue. We went down Opoho Road until we came to Knox College. We followed this street until we came to Evans Street. We turned left somewhere off Evans Strret and followed a step street down to North Road. We walked around Palmer's Quarry, back along North Road, through the Gardens onto Dundas Street. From here is was onto Harbour Terrace, Union Street and back to the bus stop.
On the following day Craig and I met at the Rotary Park Lookout and walked up Highcliff Road, turning left at Centre Road, down to Tomahawk Road. It was extremely windy at the beach and the walk back along Highcliff Road. The walk took 1 hr 50 mins. At times we were confronted by a horrible odour like a dead sheep.
We left the Logan Park bus stop and walked along Butts Road to Logan Park School. We followed a track up through the Northern Cemetry onto Lovelock Avenue. We went down Opoho Road until we came to Knox College. We followed this street until we came to Evans Street. We turned left somewhere off Evans Strret and followed a step street down to North Road. We walked around Palmer's Quarry, back along North Road, through the Gardens onto Dundas Street. From here is was onto Harbour Terrace, Union Street and back to the bus stop.
On the following day Craig and I met at the Rotary Park Lookout and walked up Highcliff Road, turning left at Centre Road, down to Tomahawk Road. It was extremely windy at the beach and the walk back along Highcliff Road. The walk took 1 hr 50 mins. At times we were confronted by a horrible odour like a dead sheep.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
A Bronze Medal for the 10 km Walk
Well what a surprise. After I finished the 10 km walk in a personal best time of 1:16:11, I felt very satisfied and went home. I received two phone calls telling me I had won a bronze.
The walk started at 8.30am with a big field. There was a slight drizzle but perfect conditions for walking. I was worried about my feet as they were in a bad stape after the 1/2 marathon walk and I had done no training apart from a walk to Port Chalmers and back yesterday. I also had new trainers and they were not properly broken in.
I was delighted to do the 5km in 36 minutes and sensed a PB. If I had done the 5km in the Master's Games I would have secured a medal for my age group. A friend, Craig Currie came and offered support during the race and at the end.
At the 8 kim mark I had no pain and was able to step up my pace.
I am disappointed to miss the medal's ceremony.
The walk started at 8.30am with a big field. There was a slight drizzle but perfect conditions for walking. I was worried about my feet as they were in a bad stape after the 1/2 marathon walk and I had done no training apart from a walk to Port Chalmers and back yesterday. I also had new trainers and they were not properly broken in.
I was delighted to do the 5km in 36 minutes and sensed a PB. If I had done the 5km in the Master's Games I would have secured a medal for my age group. A friend, Craig Currie came and offered support during the race and at the end.
At the 8 kim mark I had no pain and was able to step up my pace.
I am disappointed to miss the medal's ceremony.
Sunday, February 3, 2008
Master's Games 1/2 Marathon
I completed my second 1/2 marathon today in the time of 3:07:11. It was a nice warm day with 99 competitors completing the course. Although just outside my PB I was pleased with the result. My feet were still recovering from thr Rail Trail walk but no excuses.
The course was on the Taieri starting from Memorial Park. Lots of long straights. Craig Currie was place 2nd for his age group at 2:55:00 which is a fine effort for the 40-44 age group.
The course was on the Taieri starting from Memorial Park. Lots of long straights. Craig Currie was place 2nd for his age group at 2:55:00 which is a fine effort for the 40-44 age group.
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