Virtual challenge: Journey of the Ring (New Zealand)

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GimmeMedals
GimmeMedals
Feb 2021
2:02pm, 3 Feb 2021
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Another couple of miles along the A29 and close enough that I can pop into the Te Poi Tarvern for a beverage this evening :)
roberton
roberton
Feb 2021
11:20pm, 3 Feb 2021
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I've got the app now and from there set it to ignore steps. It's going to count running and walking which I've decided is fair; Frodo and Sam didn't do much running :-)

Having deleted the steps I'd already done, it's right back to 7 miles now. I best make more of an effort from tomorrow!

Thanks again for the help and explanations from various people, much appreciated.
Minimag
Minimag
Feb 2021
11:45pm, 3 Feb 2021
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I've decided outdoor running is the only fair comparison, someone doing 70 miles of odd walking in the first 2 days is something I cant compete against. The runners seem more reasonable, there is a surprise!
♪♫ Synge ♪♫
♪♫ Synge ♪♫
Feb 2021
1:12am, 4 Feb 2021
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Running only for me too, Minimag.

The run-walk-combo participants cover some impressive distances, that’s for sure.
Alice the Camel
Alice the Camel
Feb 2021
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Well some of them do ;-) I’m running and walking and trying to average 5 miles a day.
MisterTea
MisterTea
Feb 2021
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Does anyone have a list of all the official sites that we should be seeing on this journey and where they are?
♪♫ Synge ♪♫
♪♫ Synge ♪♫
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i haven't seen one. I know lots of companies do tours visiting locations, so there must be quite a few.

So far, I'm aware of Hobbiton, Rivendell (on a little out-and-back spur near Wellington) and Mount Doom as the finish. Anyone know of any others? I'll put a list with distances in the sidebar later on.
Alice the Camel
Alice the Camel
Feb 2021
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I am completely ignorant I’m afraid, but I found the SWCP breakdown into chunks very motivating so would love it if we (you) could come up with something similar here.
♪♫ Synge ♪♫
♪♫ Synge ♪♫
Feb 2021
9:28am, 4 Feb 2021
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I've asked the question in the FB group.
GimmeMedals
GimmeMedals
Feb 2021
9:29am, 4 Feb 2021
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A list of sights to look out for would be very welcomed, thank you Synge :)

About This Thread

Maintained by ♪♫ Synge ♪♫
For anyone taking part in, or maybe just watching, the latest virtual challenge organised by Winding Paths Virtual Challenges.

This challenge, the Journey of the Ring, is a 650-mile route around New Zealand’s North Island. It starts on 1 February 2021 and there is a 12-month time limit for completion. Participants can log running, walking or a combination of both.

Participants in this virtual challenge include:
Lorraine
Synge
Fragile Do Not Bend
Gimme Medals
Rosehip
Minimag
honestmackem
Welshpoppy
MisterTea
Badger
12barDavid
Cheeky’s Dad
roberton
Alice the Camel
Brian!

The Challenge starts in Hobbiton on New Zealand's North Island and ends on the slopes of Mount Ngauruhoe, the location used for Mount Doom in the LotR film series!

Full details can be found at the link below this box.

Very approximate estimated distances (amendments, additions and improvements welcome!):

Hobbiton (Matamata) - 0 miles
Rotorua - 50 miles
Waiotapu - 70 miles
Hardcastle Lagoon - 84 miles
Taupo - 105 miles
Rangitaiki - 127 miles
Napier - 189 miles
Hastings - 197 miles
Tikokino - 223 miles
Waipawa - 238 miles
Waipukurau - 242 miles
Takapau - 255 miles
Dannevirke - 277 miles
Tui Brewery - 300 miles
Eketahuna - 323 miles
Mikimiki - 340 miles
Masterton - 348 miles
Rivendell (Kaitoke Regional Park) - 375 miles
Upper Hutt - 390 miles
Reikoiangi - 410 miles
Levin - 470 miles
Foxton - 485 miles
Bulls - 511 miles
Taihape - 560 miles
Waiouru - 580 miles
Tohunga Junction - 605 miles
Mount Doom (Mount Ngauruhoe) - 650 miles

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