Training Log Archive: bl

Wow, February! Of course, wouldn’t know it in the Southern Hemisphere, esp in such a genteel climate. Jog turned out more interesting than I thought it would. From a suburban neighborhood, found a shoreside path that took me to Highfield Nature Reserve with an excellent view of Kawau Bay and Island.

Came to Bethshan Motel & Seaside Cottages after dark. Had made it as far as Warkworth in Auckland escape & when we could not find the place we were looking for, just opted for any sign with a tent on it. Met a very nice mgr who showed us an out-of-the-way grassy spot. Could hear the wavelets on the shore. Passed Snell’s beach, perhaps named for Peter Snell.

More walking, last full day in Tas. We stopped by a lake, walked to the shore & took a bit of a cool dip. At end of day, we took a walk with Hilary from their place on Mt. Nelson above Hobart.

No where near as much "running" as I thought I'd do. Constant change of routine, not running first thing etc. Had thought 3 mi in am and same in pm would work but not even close.

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Hike to Shadow Lake in Cradle Mt.-Lake St. Clair NP, 8 mi RT. From eucalyptus forest to more open terrain with marsh & bog. Had considered completing the loop vs out-back. Profile in the visitors' center (next day) showed it would have added more climb than either of us would have been happy with. Good effort all considered.

Drive to Cloudy Bay around 0630 - tried a “run” on beach & paths but not possible. So ran back on the road for 2 miles - still wondering where my energy went.

Cloudy Bay


Morning sunshine

At Mt. Field NP: walk around Dobson Lake at end of 16k dirt road - and no energy for anything more (except seek out a cold beer!).

Walk amongst tall trees. Had a ham “sensation” after the U of Sydney “run” which now seems gone. Just a moderate amount of enervation hounding me. Have had cold: ST, stuffy nose.

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Beth & I drove to Cloudy Bay beach early. Walked on dunes & beach a bit then I ran 2.5 mi along road in returning. Warm and it was not much after 0700. Had coffee & toast with Hilary & Bill then left with fear of running out of gas on way to ferry. Gauge said around 60k remaining & ferry was 45. Made it, 3rd to last on & last car off. One k to gas in Kettering. We were anxious for a while! Coles in Kingston & then drove here to Mt Field NP. Drove up to Dobson Lake & walked around & then made a tour of the Tallest Trees loop...swamp gums hundreds of years old & highest about 80m. Indeed impressive! Extremely windy, a warm wind & bush fire smoke in the air. Looks a lot like southern California vegetation-wise. After, a walk to Russell’s Falls with incredible ferns as we approached. Wallabys abound - we see as many “2D” as 3D which is a bloody shame.

Hilary's own

On Bruny I just after getting off ferry. Open land covered with brown grass, eucalyptus groves. Ran up a broad spur, onto a road & kept near it to help with where I was. Bruny I after thinking of visiting Hilary & Bill for some 20 years!

With Hilary at Cape Bruny light


I met Hilary in 1982 at the NA’s in Manitoba (she reminded me). She & Bill Ericksson regularly came to the DC area from Tasmania for scientific work. Hilary was a QOC member. Don & Marit Davis visited on Bruny after the ’92 WMOC’s. She recalled Frances Hogle, the Lehmans, Tony Federer, the Walkers and quite a few more orienteers. It was good fun reminiscing.

Bruny terrain

Pt Arthur opened an hour later than I’d thought so idled some time wandering by car & also discovered Remarkable Cave. Ran 3 mi from end of road. And not at PA as I’d hoped.