Long Saturday Run at Okura Bush Track
Bush
runs happen every Saturday if there is no event on or otherwise stated.
This
week we are taking a trip to my all time favourite bush run.
When:
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You can either meet us at the club at
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We will arrive back at the club between 12.30
and
Where:
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Okura Bush Track is in Okura on the very old
highway to Silverdale.
What to bring: Running
gear
Some warm
clothes for afterward
A towel
A water
bottle there are no drink stops on this run
A small
amount of money to get some lunch afterward
Description of the run: This run starts with a 500m flat bush section
then over the river bridge straight into a 2km climb through the bush. The run then is undulating up and down for
4km. At the end of the bush trail there
is a very steep up hill stair case then down a very steep stair case onto the
beach. The beach is 500m long so it
takes 30-40minutes to get to half way.
(There is an extra 25min we could add onto the run once we have done a few
long bush runs) At the end of the beach
we turn around and come home the same way.
Total
run distance 14-16km. We will be
cruising and the terrain is soft.
However there are over 500 stairs so get ready for a leg buster!! After the run we will spend 5-10mins
stretching then we will go to the local bakery for some lunch.
Parents and friends
welcome
Note: The area is known for
thefts so please don’t bring any valuables and only a small amount of cash
For more information about this and other junior information
contact:
Scott Larsen – Junior
Coordinator
021
319529