Me at the start of the walking event (except for a couple of eager beavers in front!) – the runners were to follow a few minutes later.

Directions to the event with lovely winter sun peaking over the trees.

One might think is was a hot summer’s day if you look at the dress code! We were less brave.

A short section next to the Manawatu River with the Fitzherbert bridge in the distance.

hortly after the 3km mark, running on Fitzherbert Avenue.

he turn around point clearly marked, but everybody followed each other to turn after the second cone leading to the little path on the left, which takes you to the other side of the bridge making us miss the route markers. The 10km runners went straight ahead for an additional loop around Massey campus.

Gerry, flying over the Manawatu River bridge on Fitzherbert Avenue.

We took a little hiatus from running since the T42. I just felt like I was running myself unfit, going slower with every run, which resulted in discouragement and general lack of commitment. We have entered for the Auckland marathon, happening at the end of October, and knew that we must get on the road soon, but the motivation was next to nothing. And with winter in full swing; rain, wind and generally cold unpleasant weather, just the thought of running made me run for cover. Continue reading →