Layee odl layee odl layhee ho

[lexi6]

High on a hill was a lonely goat herd - until today that is; the stampede that was the Porirua Grand Traverse, sorted that lot out 🎼🎶 A Porirua annual event consisting of several multiports, including the fun run/walk which I did. A warm, sunny Autumn day and for Wellington - rare, hardly any wind, so extra special. Our clocks went back an hour this morning, (summer officially over) but I'm still happy, a little extra lie in and more time to digest my porridge.

The run started at Titahi Bay beach, thank you lifesaving club for having opened your 2 Ladies toilets, as no portaloos 😱 then a warm up, did it all, except for the star jumps c'mon really? and we were off over farmland, where I joined the queue clambering up the first bit to the cliff top, think what the trek from Everest base camp looks like not, as hilly obvs but all single file 😅 photo op at halfway aah! a breather it would have been rude not to take a piccie right? then onwards to the cliff top and then the summit at Mt Whitireia, (my Maori pronunciation not too flash but pronounced Fit i ray a) after that all downhill and then following the rocky coastal track around Porirua Harbour, which was looking very beautiful with jet skiers, kayakers enjoying the harbour everywhere today.

I mostly walked/jogged today as it was too hard to get past walkers (who were in the majority) but there was no rush and I took in the harbour views and the chats I had with people I passed or who passed me. It was just the most brilliant day. My Strava time said 1 hr 24, no idea what the official time is, results not in yet, but I don't really care. I had the most amazing time and surprised myself, even at my age, it's amazing what we're capable of and never think to give ourselves credit for isn't it?

I'm thinking now of those who are about to run soon today go! you're all incredible.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon]

What great photos Lexi! Everything looks beautiful. And that hill was made for walking 😮 I’m sure the views at the top were stunning.

Sounds a great event, well done 👍

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Irishprincess]

Thanks IP it was just amazing, my photos don't do the views or the day justice 🥰

[GTFC Marathon]

Stunning pictures super lexi6 what an incredible event to take part in! Shows that you have some solid fitness there 👏👏

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to GTFC]

Thanks GTFC, just an amazing day, I was placed in the 40-99 age group, but thought I might pull out something special for the 100+ group, when I get to 101 watch this space 😅

[GTFC Marathon in reply to lexi6]

👀😄

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon in reply to lexi6]

😂😂😂

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

Nothing like a bit of R&H to make a climb go with a swing. I was looking for some deep cultural significance around the event, but no, it is designed simply to be a really good advert for a beautiful area. Well, it does that job really well! I am sold anyway. You clearly had a great day and I suspect a long lay in will follow! So nice to hear from you again lexi6, drop in any time 🙂

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Beachcomber66]

😅 Thank you Beachcomber66 I suspect on a wet, windy day it might not have had the same appeal, but it worked today. I haven't been on the forum for a long time, but have dropped by, oh okay then its called lurking, 😆 in my best Austrian accent "I'll be back'' you lot are really inspiring.

[Dexy5 10 Miles]

Oh I just love this  lexi6 ! Just look at that cliff 👀!

Very well done to you, and it sounds like you had the best of times in a sociable fun run/walk. You definitely deserve a medal.

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Dexy5]

Thanks Dexy5 the scenery was spectacular, it was well worth that climb for the views at the top.

[Sandraj39 Half Marathon]

Fab photos - and yes, it does look busy but sounds wonderful too! Well done on your run - and yes, I also feel so grateful to be out there running…long may we all continue!🙂🏃‍♀️🏃🏽🏃‍♀️🏃🏾‍♂️

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Sandraj39]

Thanks Sandraj39 and a big Yay! again for running 👍🥰

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Ahhh lexi6 what a star you are! It sounds like an amazing day and how wonderful that the weather (wind mostly) behaved for you. Really well done! ❤️

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to cheekychipmunks]

Thanks cheekychipmunks it was just brilliant, back to earth this morning with an early breakfast with the dogs who haven't adjusted to daylight saving having just ended 😅

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

Amazing, looks so tough but beautiful

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to SueAppleRun]

Thanks SueAppleRun that first bit was hard, but the day was just perfect 😎

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to lexi6]

Sounds a great thing to do

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to SueAppleRun]

It was SueAppleRun its something I would never have considered I'd be fit enough to attempt , if it hadn't been for C25k. What a gift running is😊

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles in reply to lexi6]

The best gift we can give ourselves

[Bluebirdrunner]

Hi Lexi, So pleased for you, what a brave adventure that was, out of your comfort zone but one for which you have been strength training, yoga-ing and running these past weeks!

Wellington may be usually windy, but it is certainly beautiful where you were, and it chose to be calm today for your event.

We were lucky that somehow the heavy rain 40mph winds forecast just didn't happen. It was windy but sunny and warm...I had too many layers.

Such great photos of your super challenge, sounds like you had an amazing day.

🏃‍♀️🏅xxx

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

Thanks BBr, it was brilliant! I think the strength training I did really helped on the day, especially getting through the very steep bit right at the beginning it was nearly on hands and knees stuff 😅 boy was I pleased to get to the summit, but it was kind of Wellington/Porirua to put on such a beautiful day for us.

I was so happy that the rain didn't arrive for you. What an achievement to be able to run 10k without any training but especially running with friends 💪🥰🌟xxx

[Bluebirdrunner in reply to lexi6]

I bet your two littlies missed you, but a night away will have done you good.🐶🐶

We are going to try and hire bikes to cycle the trail for a bit before heading home today.

🚴‍♀️🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️👩‍🦲xxx

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

That sounds like fun BBr 💙 xxx

[over61andstilltrying 10 Miles]

Well done to you lexi6! Looks amazing. Have you taken part in this event before?

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to over61andstilltrying]

Thanks over61andstilltrying first time ever, ignorance is bliss! as they say 😅 but it was amazing and it was definitely a fun run/walk, would love to do it again.

[over61andstilltrying 10 Miles in reply to lexi6]

Can't be more positive than that, wonderful 😊

[RunBrianRun Half Marathon]

That looks amazing!! Well done Lexi 👏👏👏

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to RunBrianRun]

Thanks RunBrianRun it really was an amazing experience

[nowster Metric Marathon]

♫ Climb ev'ry mountain… 'Til you find your dream. ♫

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to nowster]

They don't make them like that any more do they? nowster 😅

[misswobble Marathon in reply to lexi6]

They certainly don’t!

I’ll be singing that tune all night now 🎶🎵 😁 I quite like The Happy Wanderer as well ☺️ Not to mention the Uist Tramping Song 🏃‍♀️

Well done on your amazing event! Looks really tough though 💪👍😀

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to misswobble]

Thanks misswobble sorry about the earworm though. Ha ha! they're great tunes those. It really was a fantastic experience, shared with I believe, over 400 other fun runner/walkers and I wondered why some people had brought walking poles! Soon found out 😂

[misswobble Marathon in reply to lexi6]

I’ve never used them but I can see how handy they’d be 😀

[Katnap Marathon]

Looks like you might have surprised a few youngsters and blessed with good conditions 🎉

🐱 Katnap 🐱

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Katnap]

Thanks Katnap a brilliant day and I was so glad it was a beautiful one too 😎

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

Wow that looks amazing, what a fab photo and a wonderful day out putting one foot in front of the other.

[lexi6 10 Miles]

Thanks Shake-and-run it was just stunning, the run, the people, the views or that weather. Couldn't have wished for more 🙏

[Sandie1961 Half Marathon]

That looks absolutely stunning and that was a great time for a hilly 9k. Well done 👏 👏👏

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Sandie1961]

Thanks @Sandie1961 it really was a fantastic event 😎

[Cantstopmenow Half Marathon]

Fantastic Lexi, well done. An amazing run and achievement on a beautiful day. It's a great advert for running and NZ and your level of fitness. (Love the title of the post too). Xx 🥳🎉

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to Cantstopmenow]

Thanks Cantstopmenow it was a stunning day and really showed off Porirua's beautiful harbour and coastline plus I was extra happy not to get blown off the cliff, no climbing back from that! 😅

[Bluebirdrunner in reply to lexi6]

😱 don't say that! Thank goodness for a calm day! xxx

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

That sounds amazing! Congratulations 😁 x

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to aliboo70]

Thanks aliboo70 it was brilliant 😊

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Sorry I'm so late in replying.

What an amazing sight that must be, and what an event! Well done you! You're very brave, but clearly that paid off in spades. Imagine that with a Wellington headwind to boot 😍

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

Hiya Linda, good to "see" you, it was just amazing, I did rather more walking than running but it was a beautiful day, so perfect without our usual Welly wind and the view from the top of that hill, spectacular. I hope you're doing OK?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to lexi6]

I'm learning to accept walking for now if that counts as OK 🤔 😍 Going to try to find a physio or osteo today. Time for action!!!

[lexi6 10 Miles in reply to linda9389]

I know you'd rather be running than walking but good for you Linda 💪 🙏 hopefully you're up running again soon

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to lexi6]

🤞🙏