A run with a view
When I got up today it was raining so I didn’t think I’d be running outside. However, about a half hour later it wasn’t looking too bad so I thought I might as well give it a go. I was supposed to meet up with my colleague who I ran with before but he was a no show today so I went by myself.
I didn’t really have a fixed route in mind today but then as I got going I decided I would head off into an area I had never been before even though it is very close.
I started off in the Domain which is where most of my weekday runs start as it is very close to where I work (red dot on the map). I headed into Parnell and then ran down St Stephens road (past many million dollar homes) until I arrived at Pt Resolution.
Pt Resolution is a tiny park on top of a cliff looking down over the harbour. The views are absolutely stunning from up there and I was just sorry I didn’t have my camera with me. Next time I’ll bring along a small camera as the views are tremendous.
There were quite a few stairs going down the cliff which I negotiated rather gingerly as they were very wet. I’ve marked that point with a yellow dot on the map.
I then ran around the waterfront (into a very strong headwind!) and headed back up to work as the rain started to fall again.
I did 6.13 km in 37:24 so it was a nice gentle run.
Work is offering free flu jabs today so I’m off to get one. I did a cholesterol test last week and I’m hoping my results arrive today. I’ll let you know how I did once I know.
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Update: I since discovered my running buddy overslept by about 4 hours.
He’s just come back from Hawaii so fair enough. Jet lag is not fun.
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Hah whoops – oversleeping by 4 hours is pretty impressive. That would be my ideal lifestyle every day
My work also offered the flu jab for free so I reckon why not if you’re getting it for free!
Good luck with the results of your cholesterol test
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AndrewE
reply on April 23rd, 2008 5:52 am:
Thanks WundaLucy.
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Im sure the results will be normal. Mine went back to normal after 4 months of running!
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AndrewE
reply on April 23rd, 2008 6:06 am:
Fingers crossed!
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Hi found your blog through fertile and healthy (Hanlie) – glad to find another NZ blog. I am currently training to do my first 1/2 marathon in Huntly in 3 weeks. Good luck with all your training
and will pop back and check how you are going.
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AndrewE
reply on April 23rd, 2008 8:16 am:
Hi Hippygal,
Welcome to my blog. I’ve subscribed to yours. It’s great to see a fellow Kiwi trying to do what I’m trying to do.
Cheers,
Andrew
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There’s nothing like a great run. And that picture is awesome!
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AndrewE
reply on April 24th, 2008 9:24 am:
Thanks Clay. I’ve learnt to love running.
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Great job on getting out on the run, even with the weather looking rather nasty and minus your running buddy! That’s some motivation.
And thanks for all your nice encouraging comments on my blog, they are always appreciated
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AndrewE
reply on April 24th, 2008 9:25 am:
No worries Kate.
We’re all in this together.
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That looks like a fun run.
Marys last blog post..Terrible!
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AndrewE
reply on April 24th, 2008 9:25 am:
It was.
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Keep it up!
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