Showing posts with label Queen Elizabeth Park. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Queen Elizabeth Park. Show all posts

Saturday, 10 December 2011

Please join me in a Saturday run 14km [9 miles]

Some of you enjoyed a scenic run from my place a while back and I thought I'd take you on a slightly longer run today. Hope you have been building up your training since the last time.

We once again set off from my place. There will be a lot of cross country running so will have to watch your footing. We will be returning along the Coastal Track. Make sure you do a a few gentle stretches before we leave.




The first part is 400 metres road before entering the Raumati South School grounds.




Behind the school is your first track to negotiate. You will need to take care as it has become a little overgrown with prickly berry bushes




A short road run takes you to the main cross country part of the course with the occasional fence to negotiate. You are now on your own. Follow the prompts

Just some gentle rolling hills


Head for the hay bails and tree


The locals are keeping a close eye


More open pasture land

Take in the escarpment hills. We'll leave those hills for another day.

Heading for the tree in the distance.

I've warned you about these bees so give them a wide berth.

You could get your feet wet here.

Or perhaps you prefer the bridge.

As you can see we've had a lot of rain lately so the grass is quite long

You've now entered Queen Elizabeth Park

Take in the surrounding hills but make sure you read the sign first.


Follow the tram line.


That was a bit close!

On the homeward journey.

Do take time to look out over the ocean.

Make sure you keep to the track. You're doing well! Only a few kms to go!

You've made it safely back. Hope you enjoyed my longish run!


Monday, 5 December 2011

Saturday Summer Run

On Saturday Wellington Harriers had their summer run from Gary's place in Raumati South.

He turned on a magnificent day for us and took us around some of his running tracks. There was a great turn out of runners and walkers. Gary not only turned on fantastic weather but made sure we were well catered for with a cold drink and ample food afterwards.

Here are some photos of what we saw on our travels on the Kapiti Coast walkways and beaches.

Getting set to go

We're off

Along Raumati South Beach with Kapiti Island in the background.

Front runners heading to Lookout

Time to take in the view for a moment

and catch our breath.



How about a group photo to show our grand children if they are at all interested.

I managed to get into this one [on seat 3rd from the left] Obviously it was very warm!


Some of the boys are feeling frisky.


Another team photo

Liam 19 who we picked up along the way making his move.

Back on to the beach to get some sea breeze.

Round 1 of the New Zealand Surf Boat Competition at Paekakariki Beach.

Paekakariki Lookout

Was worth the effort!

Time to head home.

A good spread was waiting for us.

Plenty of food and drink to replenish lost energy.

Telling a few stories of past glories

and sorting out the problems of the world.



Thanks Gary for hosting a scenic and enjoyable run. Everyone enjoyed the challenge under sunny skies and the after match function.