Orienteering in Auckland
Now that the halfmarathon‘s over, there’s a temptation to just slouch back and relax as summer 08/09 rolls in.
But that wouldn’t be very fun, would it?
The 21st Auckland Orienteering Summer Series has started up again for the 2008/09 season. For those who don’t remember orienteering as one of their childhood camp activities, orienteering is a sport where you find your way across unfamiliar terrain with the help of a map and your sense of direction. The aim is to find all the control points on the course in the shortest time possible – and track back and forth across any one of the beautiful parks, forests, suburbs of Godzone in the process!
Last year I gave a couple of events a good go, and loved it. I think it’s being amongst the sights and sounds of Auckland parks in a totally refreshing way that’s most rewarding. Add to the fact that you actually get to see more of places like Cornwall Park, Eastern Beach and the Domain than you usually would if it was just a leisurely weekend picnic at the BBQ areas.
I think I’ll try my best to make this Wednesday’s event at Western Springs (will be my first time there!) – after being sick for the most of last week I’m raring to get running again!
Take care everyone, and if you’ve had exams I hope they all went well!
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