Trailblazing

On Thursday night I (Andrea) took part in my first ever Adventure Race. The event was the inaugural Wakatipu Trail Blazer, raising money for the Wakatipu Trails Trust http://www.wakatiputrails.co.nz/

The trails trust has been selected to receive funding as part of the national cycleway/network of trails and as such has to raise half the money required.



There was an option of either a 7.5 km adventure run or 15 km mountain bike race. The run was over very hilly terrain, and not on proper formed tracks (a farm track in most places, long tussocky grass in other places!). Definitely had to watch where you put your feet.



Anyway, I really enjoyed it and will probably sign up next year, although next year I might not chicken out and opt for the recreational option (meaning no time officially recorded). I tracked my time on my stopwatch and came in at a time of about 1 hour and 7 minutes (roughly middle of the field - about 30-40 minutes ahead of the walkers, but towards the back of the runners). Not bad considering I'd only decided to sign up on Wednesday and didn't do any proper training. Next year I'll train a bit and hope to better my result.



I even won a spot prize of a trip for two on the Earnslaw, which unfortunately expires in September and isn't valid for the Christmas period. So if you're coming to stay with us some time before September 30 and would like a trip for 2 on the Earnslaw (no food or drink included, sorry) let me know and it's yours!