#wuu2k

Five happy runners of the many who ran #wuu2k out there today 🥰 That weather eh. It played havoc with the plans prior. Even in the seconds before we started the stream right in front of us threw a tantrum. A plan developed on the start line to run as a crew, together, because why not make a happy adventure chat-filled day from the swirling conditions in front of us. And what 👏 a 👏 time 👏 There are no photos of the most muddy moments and trails turned streams and the times we laughed so hard we could barely stand back up. Maybe that made it more amazing. It can only be relived in conversations. THANK YOU to our dedicated wuu2k team who kept us safe out there, the friendships with these wonderful people @lindsontheroad @zenpeacekeeper , from @chris__howard_ the fearless adventurer and his first wuu2k after many volunteer years, and to Lewis who has experienced Wellington's finest today both in weather and the support of these amazing running communities around us ❤️ Award of the day goes to OH MY GOODNESS @anna_breen76 who met us at the finish line with hot chocolates, hot towels, a hot water bottle, a car to ferry us back home and a duvet in the backseat. Being handed a hot water bottle at the end was next level!! Let alone the company on the drive back to our car. You legend Anna, thank you for being such a rainbow in our rainy day xxx One for the memory books! https://www.instagram.com/p/CRbMsCtMyIbRv445ebr1zuuy8MdaXHxTmtiW0o0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Recovery time with this sweet boy feat. his love of the ball ❤️❤️❤️ Weather has meant fewer huuuuuge adventures yesterday and today. STILL, he got a full day of dog play and dog training yesterday while at wuu2k rego; and then an hour and a half of walks today in between the biggest rain drops (and excellent for recovery legs after us running #wuu2k !) Face licks, lots of snugs and scritches, general hilarity, ball being regularly delivered, that face tucked into my lap, tapping me with his paw for ball play. What a delight. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRbJTTTsZMh2eynCNGXdwmeEl8uRje5CLmilHc0/?utm_medium=tumblr

Wellington Urban Ultra of 2K (= #WUU2K ) 2019 edition. A little collection of today. When lost for words? Find moments. . . Last year I had moved back in Wellington 10 days prior. It reminded me of everything about this city that I had missed. . . This year, I'm a Wellingtonian. It reminds me of everything about this city that we love, and why we love here on purpose, and that it is indeed 'the city of action'. . . To Wellingtonians, to visitors; To runners, to champion supporters; To the HECK YES moments (that sunrise!), to the OH HELL NO (that tip track!), To the seed of possibility that was planted multiple years ago that is now a world class event To a cherished community of people. Ka pai, Wellington 👏😍 . . "It’s true you can’t live here by chance,  you have to do and be, not simply watch  or even describe. This is the city of action,  the world headquarters of the verb" - Lauris Edmond #Wellington #Urban #Ultra #of #2k #hills #itsmorelike3k 😅 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz2hjiJnI0h/?igshid=1xh2i8k3er510

Wellington Urban Ultra of 2K (= #WUU2K ) 2019 edition. A little collection of today. When lost for words? Find moments. . . Last year I had moved back in Wellington 10 days prior. It reminded me of everything about this city that I had missed. . . This year, I'm a Wellingtonian. It reminds me of everything about this city that we love, and why we love here on purpose, and that it is indeed 'the city of action'. . . To Wellingtonians, to visitors; To runners, to champion supporters; To the HECK YES moments (that sunrise!), to the OH HELL NO (that tip track!), To the seed of possibility that was planted multiple years ago that is now a world class event To a cherished community of people. Ka pai, Wellington 👏😍 . . "It’s true you can’t live here by chance,  you have to do and be, not simply watch  or even describe. This is the city of action,  the world headquarters of the verb" - Lauris Edmond #Wellington #Urban #Ultra #of #2k #hills #itsmorelike3k 😅 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz2hjiJnI0h/?igshid=1kv8bbqs804v2

Wellington Urban Ultra of 2K (= #WUU2K ) 2019 edition. A little collection of today. When lost for words? Find moments. Last year I had moved back in Wellington 10 days prior. It reminded me of everything about this city that I had missed. This year, I'm a Wellingtonian. It reminds me of everything about this city that we love, and why we love here on purpose, and that it is indeed 'the city of action'. To Wellingtonians, to visitors; To runners, to champion supporters; To the HECK YES moments (that sunrise!), to the OH HELL NO (that tip track!), To the seed of possibility that was planted multiple years ago that is now a world class event To a cherished community of people. Ka pai, Wellington 👏😍 "It’s true you can’t live here by chance,  you have to do and be, not simply watch  or even describe. This is the city of action,  the world headquarters of the verb" - Lauris Edmond #Wellington #Urban #Ultra #of #2k #hills #itsmorelike3k 😅 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz2hjiJnI0h/?igshid=1prkj0pnwmlly

When someone asks me how the #WUU2K is: I beam so much with the joy of the day that sometimes I forget the holy moly of the hills, the HILLS, the unrelenting hills! Here's a more honest representation taken by pacer extraordinarre Dena as we slogged up tip track toward the grim reaper at the top ☠️ What. A. Day. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz2YZbdHmG4/?igshid=10ag8gpkqffuz

I took a single photo on the #skyline today, after 45 minutes of admiring, before deciding to carve the whole experience into my brain instead. But that one picture? It glows with some of the colour and light of the day. The #wuu2k hills too 😅 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz2V-g_HbOU/?igshid=1rrn533zofj6n

Anyone recognise this elevation profile? #byrequest #findthetiptrack #wuu2k #2000hills #trail #enthusiast #ultra #joy #runner #thankschris #opposablethumbs https://www.instagram.com/p/BzmLKqUHIoG/?igshid=1bxf5ny4ad1zr