Seasons greetings. It’s been such a busy time of the year, with Christmas, New Year, and school holidays. I’ve been very busy completing an AI running program to make my 10 km faster, participating in Parkrun, spending time with the family, doing hikes, walks and runs.
The AI running program was great all through my watch/phone app, it had me working a lot on low heart rate runs, pace, distance and frequency. My V02 raised around 5 points and now says its at 46.
I’ve just started a new program for a half marathon, I’m on day 6 of 70, 5 days a week, with a goal to complete the event in 1 hour and 45 minutes. Hopefully achievable! The last program i managed to finish every day except the very last day because I went on a hike with a group to the Pinnacles Summit. So not like I had the day off, the app wouldn’t let me postpone it, but all good. It was six days a week for 6 weeks, I really enjoyed it, I recommend using one if you are not sure where to start or what to do, helped me a lot.
Hikes Review
The Pinnacles Summit was really good, featuring swing bridges, a rock climb and plenty of steps, great views from every angle, a long day but well worth it I’ve also done the Karangahape gorge track this was really cool, seeing the old gold mining equipment and walking through tunnels, Hakarimata steps such a good workout, the Tama lakes in National park, this was really great scenery, a real challenge and a long day (as Tongariro crossing was cancelled due to bad weather and the trail from the Hakarimata steps over to Parker Road. If you would like anymore information, send me a message
Karangahape Gorge
Pinnacles Summit
Goals
This year has a few goals set already, including my first half marathon, in Hamilton, New Zealand in March, also I’m looking to do my first full marathon in November, so once the half is done. The next training plan will kick in, I haven’t decided which marathon I’ll do, but I have looked at the Queenstown one and the Auckland one. Both look good, I guess I’ll look at which one will work better for me.
In November I finished the Round the Bridges event in Hamilton, a 12 km race in which I managed to get a time of exactly 1 hour. I was so happy with this. I put a lot of effort in and it kick-started my training effort, proving to myself that I can do things if I set my mind on them. Thanks to those who encouraged me along the way!
Some Holiday pictures
reflection
A great time of the year, with awesome weather and good experiences. I’m really enjoying the new challenges I’m setting myself. The hikes have given me a huge confidence boost. The training program has given me structure and I’m thoroughly enjoying trying new things. I’m really looking ahead to what this year will bring.
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