Fifth day, fifth friend, fifth run

This afternoon I ran with Sarah, a friend from orienteering. Aside from being an accomplished junior orienteer, she's giving us seniors a run for our money. The challenge will certainly be on this year! And, if I can blow Sarah's trumpet for a moment... inbetween orienteering (participation, assisting at events, junior squad, Junior O Champs overseas) and other activities - including AR, she has just received her Matric (final year of school) results; seven As and a B+ (she only just missed another A). That's really, really impressive!

We live about 3km from each other so we met at an intersection between us. I told her that we could run where ever she chose... Have I mentioned yet that it was a hilly run? We waxed some really big ones in our area! The climbs were worth it for the clear afternoon 360 view of Jo'burg city and surrounding suburbs from the top of the hill, standing next to the [much vandalised] Scottish War Memorial.

We attempted a jump-shot with camera precariously placed
and on self-timer ;) Scottish War Memorial in the background.

Fortunately after all that climbing, our return route was much more gentle on the heart, lungs and legs ;)

Sarah pointing East, down the valley.
Up here, we're really on top of the city.

Sarah, a lovely run and a good, tough route. Thank you. I'm sure we'll whack a few more of these in weeks to come ;)