Hi everyone, this is what greeted me this morning so what a day it will be. :-) That is Walsh's Mountain in the photo or as it is locally known - The Pyramid.
Each year in August there is a foot race up and down the 922m - which is only part of the 12km race. One of my closest friends holds the female record and we are waiting for her daughter to take that from her in the next year or two. Sadly the race didn't happen in 2020 but fingers crossed we are back on track this year. I have been up and down 5 times over the years and it is a 5 hour round trip just from the base for me. I do carry a little food and possibly a thermos of coffee to enjoy the view at the top. :-) Here are the top times for the race:
The current record for the 12.2 km race stands at 1:15:34 set in 2007 by Neil Labinsky, a mountain specialist runner from the Sunshine Coast. The Women’s record is 1:32:06 set in 1997 by local runner Anita Appleby.
Very pretty sunrise! And that sounds like it is an interesting hike.
ReplyDeleteLooks a love day ahead enjoy x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous photo Merry. I used to enter fun runs but now I would need a golf buggy..Loz
ReplyDeleteHi there Merry Hope that you are staying safe and are well . It is a beautiful part of the country in Gordonvale .
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