The last run of the year
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It is summer here in New Zealand and the weather has been really hot. I know a lot of my readers are experiencing the depths of winter now so I won’t expect too much sympathy. 
I got out of the door at about 5:45 AM this morning to get my run in. Conditions were perfect. The sweltering heat of the day hadn’t hit yet and the sun was slowly rising. There were one or two other runners out and it was just beautiful.
I snapped this photo on Tamaki Drive. It was really nice as the sun was out on the sea but the path was still in shadow which meant it was nice and cool.
I was testing out some new running shoes. I managed to get a real bargain as my shoes normally cost about $280 (New Zealand dollars – shoes are expensive in NZ) but they were marked down half price in a Christmas sale and to top it all off there was a buy 2 pairs get an extra pair free. So I managed to score three pairs of shoes for the price of one. I’m very happy with that.
The new shoes seemed to work out alright. The right foot felt perfect and after about 5K the left foot was feeling very good as well. My legs are still rather sore from my trail run on Sunday so I’m going to have an extra rest day this week I think.
Overall a nice easy 11.17 km.
Well that marks the end of 2008 and my first year of running. I’d like to wish you all a Happy New Year and offer you my sincerest thanks for your support. I could not have done as well as I have without the encouragement I’ve received from my readers. Thank you all.
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Hi Andrew, yes it’s nice running along the waterfront is’nt it – makes it that much easier kowing at least you have some suberb scenery to take in . All the best for 09
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Happy New Year Andrew. I’ve really enjoyed reading your blog and following your amazing progress. Good luck to you in 2009 – I jusy know you’ll be going further and faster!
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I was about to type HAPPY NEW YEAR and it struck me your new year may be done? over?
ahhh time zones.
how about happy 2009!
here’s to a great one for us all.
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As I am sipping my hot coffee and reading blog right now, I noticed that Sydney, Australia will be celebrating New Year in one minute. I am now contemplating on my final run of the year.
I cannot comprehend that you are having a hot summer at this time of the year.
Happy New Year as it is a new Day to you !! I got 16 more hours left till New Year.
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Happy New Year Andrew!
You blog has been a great source of inspiration to me. I am excited to see what 2009 brings.
Nice score on the shoes and i am seething with jealousy over your summer. It is -10 degrees right now.
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Happy New Year Andrew!
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All the best for 2009 Andrew!
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What a lovely last run! I’m wondering how you take your photos…do you carry a little camera with you, or are those on-the-run snaps from a camera phone? They’re great.
Enjoy the first run of the year, tomorrow!
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AndrewE
reply on January 1st, 2009 9:08 am:
My cellphone has a rather good camera on it.
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Looks beautiful Andrew.
I hope you have a HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Take care always.
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That picture looks so nice. (There’s a blizzard raging outside as I type this.)
Happy new year!
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Great run Andrew and a fantastic first year of running. Here’s to an even better 2009!
Good luck…
–Steve
PS Have your heard the rumour about twohundredsitups.com?
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Happy new year!
Yowza! Shoes really are pricey in NZ. I picked up some Nike Running shoes (with cooling vents and good shock cushions) for £25 here… Maybe I should take up shipping shoes to NZ!
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Happy New Years to you too Andrew. Best wishes for 2009!
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