The second of my long runs this weekend was the "Arrowsmith Thee" mountain run. This is in the high country of the Ashburton river source and lakes. There was a frost in the valley as we drove to the start.
The frost and mist soon burned off in the morning sun
The start of the run climbed quickly in the first 12km. Not much running was done by me from here
Richard Green and Andy Macfarlane near the high point
Stunning views towards the Arrowsmith Mountain Range
The run dropped down to the Ashburton River valley.
Not much running now - more of a stagger
View down to the river gorge
10km to go
The finish at last. 6hrs 45min later. Speedsters there to greet me home.
The day was just stunning with another windless sunny day and 360 degree alpine scenery. Slept for 11 hours afterwards.
Ka kite.
Amazing effort mick!! I had to double take reading you did this the day after the bedrock50!
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Thanks Paul -only just discovered the comments section on blog - how dim is that!
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