US Tour- New York, Las Vegas

The original purpose of Kathryn's trip to New York was to run the marathon last weekend. Though Hurricane Sandy devastated the city and surrounding areas making the logistics of the race more difficult. Then a healthy does of tabloid newspaper reporting and outspoken whining locals killed off the 2013 race, but not until the 30000 participants had already arrived in Manhattan. Anyway what else can you do but enjoy a holiday.

Kathryn in NY Times Square

Kathryn at the marathon finish

Kathryn in Central Park

I flew to Las Vegas on Tuesday to meet Kathryn and her parents John and Lois (yes how will I survive 10days with the in-laws!). Not being much of a gambler, Vegas never really held much appeal with me. However Sin City is a pretty interesting place. Bright lights, extravagant hotels with amazing displays, 24hr action and no one really looks out of place there. After two nights and 24hr binge-eating ($45 and eat at 6 restaurants) it was time to leave the Flamingo and head to the Grand Canyon via Hoover Dam. My favourite quote for the day from Lois-"is it possible to be drunk from eating too much food?" I didn't get to experience an authentic Vegas Hangover, so will save that for next time.

Kathryn in NY Times Square

 

 

Check out Macpac's fantastic new Active clothing range

Famous for great quality outdoor clothing for the toughest environments, Macpac has now released a great range of active clothing for runners and bikers of all levels. Perfect for summer, there are some cool trail running shorts and shirts that are SO comfortable. And if you live in unpredictable environments then jackets like the Litespeed are great to pack for when the storm hits.

The full range can be viewed online at http://www.macpac.com.au/endurance/sale.

As we get a chance to put the new range to use in training and competition we'll have more comprehensive reviews on the website. So checkout the Active range at your local Macpac store and for the next two weeks there is an extra 30% off if you are a Macpac Wilderness Club member.

Kathryn training in the new Active range

http://www.macpac.com.au/endurance/sale

2012 Summer Gippsland Urban Adventure Series

Following the successful return of Orienteering to Gippsland last summer, a new series of urban street orienteering races will start at the end of November. The event format of 45 minute score course allows participants to collect as many of the 20 checkpoints as they can and return to the finish. The navigational challenge of Orienteering means that the time flys by and you will be amazed by how quickly you have used your 45 minutes. The start time is 6pm but please arrive by 5.45 to allow time for registration and planning your course.

Race calendar

Monday 26 November- Traralgon

Monday 3 December- Churchill

Monday 10 December- Morwell


Monday 17 December- Traralgon

Keep an eye on the Orienteering Gippsland website- www.orienteeringgippsland.com, and Facebook page for more details as they are published.