Another half marathon knocked off. What I like about trail running is that every route is different. Today’s was tough – a lot of climbing, which of course brings descents, and varied terrain so you don’t get bored. I don’t like the gravel road but love the single tracks in the bush and picking my way down the grassy hills. They never get any easier though!
Early start so I could have an early finish to fit a trail running in on the way to Whakatane. Jo and I managed 10km at Okataina just before the sun set. Stunning. Hot pools at Waitangi Soda Springs to finish before heading to Ohope to meet the boys. Perfect!
A big adventure today. 23km sliding through mud. Great fun. Unfortunately, no photos of me in action, just the beginning and the end! Stunning setting for the start though and a great send off with a legend to set the scene and a haka.
Preparing tonight for tomorrow’s adventure. Tikitapu 23km which it appears may well be 24.5km! 900m of ascent and 795m of descent with ‘ropes provided to assist as you traverse the ridge line above the lake’. Bring on the challenge!
