Day 10 - A really full on day started with the running group running Fishers Track - 10km of road trail, followed by a 45km run to Whakahoro. While this group were running, the mountain bike group were biking the 42 Traverse. Later in the day there was a mountain run from Mangatepopo Hut to Whakapapa Village - 10km run in 2 degrees, a huge change from the 25 degrees we experienced in Northland!! After covering 135km today, in near freezing conditions, we were treated to an outstanding feed by the National Park Fire Service. A huge thanks to them, especially Sue Slegers and Steve and Maree Hodge for the amazing meal - it was really appreciated by the boys. The huge amount of support we have had has been really humbling - old boys, strangers, parents, school groups and community groups have all got in behind us. We are looking forward to coming through the Manawatu on Saturday, will be a good chance for the team to catch up with friends, family and our many supporters at home.
