Category: Wellington
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Karate tournament and grading
I took part in my first full karate tournament in July, entering kata and kumite. I placed third in both. Then on August 1, I graded to 2nd kyu.
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Experiencing Jim Beam Homegrown on Wellington’s Waterfront
Despite Homegrown having started in 2008, this was my first time being able to attend, and it was in one word: epic.
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Ed Sheeran’s +–=÷× Tour in Wellington
Three shows at the Opera House. One massive concert at Sky Stadium. Similar set list, totally different vibe – and I was at both.
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Every Run is a Personal Best When it’s Your First
Last weekend I ran the Mizuno 10km run as part of the Gazley Voltswagen Wellington Marathon. Well, when I say run, I jogged and walked the majority of it. It was a terrible day, weather wise. Freezing temperatures, rain, and that strong southerly wind Wellington is known for. Almost 500 people that signed up to…
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Attempting Round the Bays with Fibromyalgia
On Sunday 18 February I did the 6.5km Wellington Round the Bays. Easy for some, not so much for me. Let me explain… “You should only run if you’re being chased or on fire”. That was how I viewed running for a long time, yet when I was a kid, my family belonged to a…
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The Waikanae Walk of Hell, Yes!
Every Sunday, I give myself a little challenge and go on a walk or trek. In 2018, so far this has included the Southern Walkway in Wellington, Manawatu Gorge, Turakirae Head, and Waikanae Riverbank (all quite different walks, and all recommended. Also suggest Central Park in Brooklyn/Te Aro and Otari-Wilton’s Bush, both in Wellington). Last…
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Let’s all go to the zoo!
One of the most undervalued experiences one can have is a visit to the zoo. There’s nothing quite like an up-close encounter, and I’ve been lucky enough to experience a few over the years. Most recently with red pandas at Wellington Zoo.
Kendall Forbes 