2 May
The walking club met at Port Chalmers and repeated the walk we did in the summer. A good turnout of 30 walkers set off at 1.20pm around the Back Beach, Carey's Bay, past the cemetery, Sawyers Bay and back to the start. It was around 10kms. I managed to get stung by a wasp and it proved to be painful for the rest of the day.
3 May
It was my time to pick the route for Craig and I to walk along. We met at the Nairn Street/Taieri Road intersection at 8.15pm. We walked along the entire length of Kaikorai Valley Road, both ways. A highlight was calling into the Kenmure Intermediate site where "Designer Trees" operate. The school is atarting to be turned into accommodation units. The hall has holes at both ends with bays for various products like soil, fertiliser etc that you can drive up to. We walked for 10kms.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
Sunday, April 26, 2009
Two 10km+ Walks
Saturday 25 April (ANZAC Day)
The walking group (25) left the Portobello Reserve at 1.45pm and headed along Allan's Beach Road to Hooper's Inlet. We walked over a hill to Papanui Inlet and back over another steep hill back to Allan's Beach Road and back to the Reserve. Distance 10km. Time 1:45hrs
Sunday 26 April
Craig and I left the Kitchener Street carpark at 8.20am. We walked to Anderson's Bay, South Cemetery, St Kilda, St Clair Beach, up Cliffs Road to Bedford Street, Norfolk Street, Allandale Road, Forbury Road, Hillside Road, Orari Street back to our car. Time 2:25hrs. Distance 13km
The walking group (25) left the Portobello Reserve at 1.45pm and headed along Allan's Beach Road to Hooper's Inlet. We walked over a hill to Papanui Inlet and back over another steep hill back to Allan's Beach Road and back to the Reserve. Distance 10km. Time 1:45hrs
Sunday 26 April
Craig and I left the Kitchener Street carpark at 8.20am. We walked to Anderson's Bay, South Cemetery, St Kilda, St Clair Beach, up Cliffs Road to Bedford Street, Norfolk Street, Allandale Road, Forbury Road, Hillside Road, Orari Street back to our car. Time 2:25hrs. Distance 13km
Sunday, April 19, 2009
1500 metres walking race
18 April
The Caversham Harrier's Club had its annual 1500 metres walking race at the Caledonian Ground. There were 15 entrants and we all started from scratch.
I had no pre-conceived ideas as to how I would go. To my surprise I finished in the lead with Gordon Cameron and we stayed together until he took off with 100 metres from the finish. I was delighted to do the race in 9:59, six seconds behind Gordon.
The club then did a walk up to Opoho, through the upper Gardens and back to the Caledonian for a 6km walk. It took 1hr 10 mins.
The Caversham Harrier's Club had its annual 1500 metres walking race at the Caledonian Ground. There were 15 entrants and we all started from scratch.
I had no pre-conceived ideas as to how I would go. To my surprise I finished in the lead with Gordon Cameron and we stayed together until he took off with 100 metres from the finish. I was delighted to do the race in 9:59, six seconds behind Gordon.
The club then did a walk up to Opoho, through the upper Gardens and back to the Caledonian for a 6km walk. It took 1hr 10 mins.
Stewart Island
10-13 April
Crossed Foveaux Strait by ferry. Stayed at Stewart Island Backpackers. Went over as part of a group of 16.
Fri 10 April: To Golden Bay and then over to Ringaringa Beach. 5km
Sat 11 April: To Ryans Creek in morning. 8km
To Acker's Point Light House 8km
Sun 12 April: To Port William - first hut on Rakiura Track 25km
Mon 13 April: To Leask Bay - 4km
Fri 10 April: To Golden Bay and then over to Ringaringa Beach. 5km
Sat 11 April: To Ryans Creek in morning. 8km
To Acker's Point Light House 8km
Sun 12 April: To Port William - first hut on Rakiura Track 25km
Mon 13 April: To Leask Bay - 4km
Monday, March 30, 2009
City2Surf
On Friday 27 March Denise, Grandchildren Daneka and Shayla and I went to Christchurch for the weekend to catch up with Nadine and Meika. While there I discovered that the annual City2Surf event was on. I decided to register on Saturday for the Sunday morning walk.
I parked in the Farmer's building just after 8am and walked to Cathedral Square for the start. 12,500 people ran, walked or skated. We all started at 9am and the congestion was amazing. It took about 1km before we were spread out. We followed the Avon River to QE 11 Park. When we got to the 6km mark we merged with the start of the 6km race. Again it was very congested.
I reached the finish in 1:41:09 but was slowed down by the congestion.
I parked in the Farmer's building just after 8am and walked to Cathedral Square for the start. 12,500 people ran, walked or skated. We all started at 9am and the congestion was amazing. It took about 1km before we were spread out. We followed the Avon River to QE 11 Park. When we got to the 6km mark we merged with the start of the 6km race. Again it was very congested.
I reached the finish in 1:41:09 but was slowed down by the congestion.
Sunday, March 15, 2009
Karetai Challenge 2009
This was the second consecutive year that I entered this event. It is part of the Coastal Series with the Papatowai Walk two weeks earlier. Unfortunately I missed the Papatowai Walk as Denise and I were in Auckland for the weekend.
It was a brilliant day for the Karetai Walk even though there was a cold nip in the air at the start. As the day progressed it was overcast with no wind. The sun appeared for the last section of around 5km.
My time was a personal best of 2:13:01 taking 5 minutes of my time from last year for this 16.5km race.
I came in 13th (6th man) out of 47 but was in 10th place for 2/3 of the race. I was able to power up the hill but 3 people passed me coming down the Highcliff Road decline to the finish at the Shiel Hill Tavern.
It was nice having Craig to support me and his sister-in-law.
It was a brilliant day for the Karetai Walk even though there was a cold nip in the air at the start. As the day progressed it was overcast with no wind. The sun appeared for the last section of around 5km.
My time was a personal best of 2:13:01 taking 5 minutes of my time from last year for this 16.5km race.
I came in 13th (6th man) out of 47 but was in 10th place for 2/3 of the race. I was able to power up the hill but 3 people passed me coming down the Highcliff Road decline to the finish at the Shiel Hill Tavern.
It was nice having Craig to support me and his sister-in-law.
Sunday, March 8, 2009
A Physical Weekend
It has been quite a while since posting a blog. On Saturday morning I biked to Bathgate Park to watch the children play tee ball and then back home. It took 34 mins there and 40 minutes return.
On Saturday afternoon 13 of the walking group carpooled to Buskin Road which we had planned to do 3 weeks ago. We treked down to Boulder Beach and saw 3 penguins sitting and lying on the beach. It was a lovely calm day. There were also 3 surfers body surfing. We walked back up to Highcliff Road up the Paradise Track. It was a steady climb. We then walked along Highcliff Road for about a kilometre to our parked cars. I estimated the trip was around 8km.
Sunday
Craig and I met at the Kitchener carpark at 8.20am and walked to Maia and back. We went along the cycle track to our destination and then came along State Highway 88 to town. Our 12km trip was quite slow at 2 hrs 10 mins. Craig was keen to set the pace but I felt lethargic at times.
On Saturday afternoon 13 of the walking group carpooled to Buskin Road which we had planned to do 3 weeks ago. We treked down to Boulder Beach and saw 3 penguins sitting and lying on the beach. It was a lovely calm day. There were also 3 surfers body surfing. We walked back up to Highcliff Road up the Paradise Track. It was a steady climb. We then walked along Highcliff Road for about a kilometre to our parked cars. I estimated the trip was around 8km.
Sunday
Craig and I met at the Kitchener carpark at 8.20am and walked to Maia and back. We went along the cycle track to our destination and then came along State Highway 88 to town. Our 12km trip was quite slow at 2 hrs 10 mins. Craig was keen to set the pace but I felt lethargic at times.
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