245 walkers left Allans Beach at 9am. I decided to push myself up the first hill and found myself in 16th place. The walk over the farmland was pleasant but rain and wi nd in the first 3o minutes dampened" the enthusiasm slightly.
On the way down to Papanui Inlet the grass was very long and slippery. Apparently some competitors were battle scared on this section.However our inflatable dinghy was ready to ferry us across the inlet as soom as I arroved. From here it was a stroll along Victory Beach. We passed a sea lion and seals. Department of Conservation workers were close by to the wildlife. It was a very nice beach.
From here it was up another long steep hill ono a road, more farmland and the final road home.
The walk took 2:38:42. I wanted to do under 2:45 hrs so was pleased with this achievement.
It was nice to met met by my friend, Craig who took me back to my car at Allan's Beach.
On the way down to Papanui Inlet the grass was very long and slippery. Apparently some competitors were battle scared on this section.However our inflatable dinghy was ready to ferry us across the inlet as soom as I arroved. From here it was a stroll along Victory Beach. We passed a sea lion and seals. Department of Conservation workers were close by to the wildlife. It was a very nice beach.
From here it was up another long steep hill ono a road, more farmland and the final road home.
The walk took 2:38:42. I wanted to do under 2:45 hrs so was pleased with this achievement.
It was nice to met met by my friend, Craig who took me back to my car at Allan's Beach.
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