7in7 Challenge 2010
This year’s Challenge promises to be even tougher than last year’s inaugural event. While it is almost identical in distance, it uses less well-known tracks and frequently takes on rougher, tougher back-country terrain. It will be another epic test of spirit and endurance. As I have been known to say “why bother if it’s not harder than last time!”
This year will be notably different in another way too. Whilst last year’s Challenge involved a total of 17 runners, this year I am hoping to inspire many more people to join in a part of the Challenge and help in its goal of raising at least $150,000 for the Leukaemia & Blood Foundation
Overview
This year’s Challenge traverses a part of the country that holds a lot of cherished memories for me. Over the years I have spent a lot of time tramping, mountain biking and running in the Southern Lakes area. It is home to one of the densest networks of world-class trail runs anywhere on the planet. To spend a week on a massive adventure through these pristine but challenging landscapes has been another long-held dream.
Native bush, sparkling alpine lakes and rivers, high country tussock lands, old mining settlements, glaciers and high snow-capped peaks. This area has it all. It can be stunningly beautiful, bathed in sunshine one hour then scary and treachorous an hour later as a storm blows in. You never quite know what you’re going to get but this only adds to the adventure and the challenge.
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Day ONE: Twin Lakes Marathon (Hawea/Wanaka)
Day SIX: Greenstone – Mavora Walkway
There are few places on the planet to rival the Southern Lakes for trail running
