Greetings from Hobart, Tasmania

I started running & walking regularly in my mid 50’s. I got a sports watch 4 years ago & just hit an unbroken streak of 10,000 steps a day. Stats definitely helped my running & now at 64 yo still running well. (1’41” half) Interestingly running only accounts for 1/4 of total steps #running

After our Indian summer we were a little early to see the “turning of the Fagus” (deciduous beech) & always marvel at the other endemic, the prehistoric, alien Pandani, another Tasmanian marvel. Also cubed wombat poo.
#alpinetasmania #MtFieldNationalPark

Ran a half in the Hobart Marathon today. Settling into the distance as I move on from 10 kms. Happy with my time, PB, 2nd in the 60-64 group. I’m 64 yo & still ran a respectable 48 min 10k. The expected fatigue was minor & finished strong. Feel like I’ve made the switch. Great event. 🏃‍♂️‍➡️ #running

Past & present. The newbie has some mod cons that are pretty amazing. First bike with cruise control-it’s the best.

Not a legit time as there were a few pauses but happy with back end 4’55” kms. More consistent & stronger for longer

After hitting a 10k goal last year, I’m tackling some longer runs. In the process I’ve hit 500k+ steps over 4 weeks a few times.

Big run/walk to top of distant mountain 1270 m. 18+ kms in wacky weather. Snow forecast!?! Mostly just wet & windy but deadly wind chill on top before jumping into my ride home. Tough & spectacular as always

Just the dawg

My run routine for several years has been 5k every 2nd day, longer runs on weekend, some trails & 6 or so 10k fun runs a year. This year going longer, slower, more trails & some half marathons.
#running

Some personal pride but hopefully also some encouragement for others. I started running in my mid 50’s, stats below at 64 yo.
#running

I really enjoy your posts. Just wondering, do lots of your followers tell you what a fun-gi you are? This mushroom is from the Overland track in Tasmania.

Glorious day on the Gone Nuts 101 fun run.

Today’s run, peekaboo from Knocker’s summit

Little fella turned 3 yesterday. Happy Birthday 2i. #dogsofbluesky

Wooden boat festival, Hobart, Tasmania
#dogsofbluesky

Is is too late for #MountainMonday?
Cradle Mountain, Tasmania

Morning run Cradle Valley, Cradle Mountain, Tas

In Hobart, Tasmania we celebrate the southern hemisphere winter solstice at the end of our Dark Mofo festival with a nude swim at daybreak. There were 3000 of us this year