Some of the action from the West Coaster Adventure Run, organised by Total Sport. The marathon is described as "quite possibly NZ's toughest off-road marathon."
Photos: Photos4Sale.
Photos: Photos4Sale.
The West Coaster Marathon is certainly not for the faint hearted, with over 2000m of vertical gain, there is plenty of time spent mustering the strength and courage to run, jog, plod, or shuffle up hills.
Congratulations to Debbie Hardy completing the half-marathon. You can read more about her story here and donate to her fundraising page here.
I can't tell you how old he is, but I can tell you that Keith Crook continues to get faster and stronger. Bring on 2017.
I can't tell you how old he is, but I can tell you that Keith Crook continues to get faster and stronger. Bring on 2017.
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I have an increasing interest in the flora and fauna that I am fortunate to see and hear whilst out on the trail. Yesterday I took hear from seeing the kōrari (flower stalk) of the harakeke (flax) flowering, being chased piwakawaka (fantail), and munching away on fresh kawakawa for the final four kilometres of the marathon.
Even in the build up towards a road marathon, I think it is important to have an opportunity to let your hair down and have an adventure.
Even in the build up towards a road marathon, I think it is important to have an opportunity to let your hair down and have an adventure.
I think that might be the perfect amount of running for one day.
Congratulations to Tanya Cook for taking out the women’s marathon. Tanya and I discussed the importance of celebrating success whether big, small, expected or unexpected.
Congratulations to Tanya Cook for taking out the women’s marathon. Tanya and I discussed the importance of celebrating success whether big, small, expected or unexpected.
