The pros and cons of races
Labour Weekend is coming up quickly and the other night James and I were discussing what we should do .. Me – Xterra Waihi...
Category: Running
McElwain Lookout Track – Anawhata Regional Park
(Walking Track) From the opposite parking area along Anawhata Road, McElwain Lookout Track leads uphill along easy grade to a wooden lookout platform with...
#oneHRC House Marathon – Gryffindor 21km
The #oneHRC House Marathon was a four part event encompassing (in distance order) the Hufflepuff 5km, the Syltherin 6km, the Ravenclaw 10km and...
At Hogwarts you CAN actually turn back time!
This year I’ve been actively participating in the Hogwarts Running Club virtual race series. For those of you who have not heard of...
Beveridge Track – Arataki Visitor Centre
(Walking Track) – Starting from Arataki Visitor Centre, the track goes down a concrete path past the scenic picture frame. There is a...
Coastal Track – Long Bay Regional Park
This coastal multi-use walking and mountain biking track takes you through to the northern end of the park. Along the way you can...
Crossing the “country”
Last week my kidlets (7 & 8) had their annual school cross country run .. Apparently the entire school had been practicing their...
Exhibition Drive – Arataki Visitor Centre
Exhibition Drive is one of the most popular tracks within the park. Originally a section of the tramline used for transporting supplies to...
Upper Kauri Track – Cascade Kauri Regional Park (Closed due to Kauri Die Back)
Track is currently closed due to Kauri Die Back.
Etiquette
I went for my first “official” trail run back in April (of this year) and I have continued to run at least 3-4...