Saturday 27 June
This annual event was held at Brockville Park comprising of walking twice around a 2km circuit. I had my farewell party the night before and got to bed at 2.45pm. I was feeling a bit jaded.
Colin Dick, Gordon Cameron, Dave Russell and myself went to the lead and walked together for half of the first lap. I had no idea where I was going and there were no marshalls. Colin and I broke ahead and I felt I could have gone ahead but chose to stay as I was not comfortable about leading.
I started to feel the effects of the night before with about 1/2 kilometre to go. Colin took off and I was not able to keep up. My second placing for the 4kms was 28:34 which was 14 seconds behind Colin.
There were 17 walkers but 4 were diaqualified as they took the wrong turn.
Sunday, June 28, 2009
Sunday, June 21, 2009
Brighton - Green Island Race
Saturday 20 June
For the first time I took part in the Caversham Harrier Club's handicapped walking race from the Brighton Domain to the Green Island landfill. Distance 9.6km. I was given the third largest handicap of 9 minutes with Kerry Killhorn. Gordon Cameron had 18 minutes and Colin Dick had a tough 22 minutes. Both Gordon and Colin are the club's quickest walkers.
Kerry and I got away to a great start quickly passing the 8 minute handicapped walkers. Kerry set a great pace which I had to work hard at keeping up. After 20 minutes he cramped up so I sailed on alone. By the time I got to Waldronville I had passed all the walkers in front but was anxious of Colin and Cameron somewhere in the background. To my surprise and delight I managed to come in first in a time of 1:10:17. This was the third fastest time. Colin's time was 1:05:16 and Gordon's tome was1:07:29.
Back at the clubrooms I was awarded a cup for my efforts.
I had my new walking trainers and got a blister on the sole of my foot. With a handicapped race I found it great having people in front and setting goals to try and pass by a certain place on the course.
For the first time I took part in the Caversham Harrier Club's handicapped walking race from the Brighton Domain to the Green Island landfill. Distance 9.6km. I was given the third largest handicap of 9 minutes with Kerry Killhorn. Gordon Cameron had 18 minutes and Colin Dick had a tough 22 minutes. Both Gordon and Colin are the club's quickest walkers.
Kerry and I got away to a great start quickly passing the 8 minute handicapped walkers. Kerry set a great pace which I had to work hard at keeping up. After 20 minutes he cramped up so I sailed on alone. By the time I got to Waldronville I had passed all the walkers in front but was anxious of Colin and Cameron somewhere in the background. To my surprise and delight I managed to come in first in a time of 1:10:17. This was the third fastest time. Colin's time was 1:05:16 and Gordon's tome was1:07:29.
Back at the clubrooms I was awarded a cup for my efforts.
I had my new walking trainers and got a blister on the sole of my foot. With a handicapped race I found it great having people in front and setting goals to try and pass by a certain place on the course.
Monday, June 1, 2009
Christchurch Half Marathon
I travelled to Christchurch the day before the half marathon walk, arriving around 11.30am. I registered in the afternoon at the Town Hall which was the start and end of the race. The forecast was not promising with snow a possibility.It rained heavily overnight with sleet and hail. I arrived at the Town Hall at 8.15am to get myself acclimatised. The walkers had to start a half block behind the runners. We all had a chip attached to our shoe laces and this recorded when you reached the official start line and at the end. Just as we were about to start a short hail storm arrived. There were 5300 competitors. It took just over three minutes to reach the start line.
I was happy with my start averaging 7 and 1/2 minute kilometres for the first 5 kilometres. I averaged 8 min kilometres between the 5 and 15 kilometre marks. At the 10 kilometre mark I had to use the portaloo.
My small left toe started to hurt with a blister and this slowed me down a bit. I finished in 2:52:45 a personal best by just under a minute. I was the 40th person home and the 13th male to reach the finish line.
The race was very well organised. I liked the 1 km markings which helped me to calculate my times.
Sunday, May 3, 2009
The Start of May
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.
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, 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
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