We’ve chalked up 200 km so far on the Tour de Bois, from Griffith, through the towns of Rankins Springs, Weethalle, and Tullibigeal. We’re now in Lake Cargelligo, heading to Condobolin today. The weather has been perfect, although a bit hot.

I’ve only been doing short runs. This morning I did a lovely 4 km run along the shores of Lake Cargelligo. I’ll gradually increase the distance as the muscle tear around my ribs improves.

Today’s photo is not from the world run. It was taken two days ago in Griffith, where the main street is lined with “orange sculptures”. There are all manner of objects formed from tens of thousands of oranges.

On This Day

Oct 19, 2012

Distance today = 27.84 km; Total distance = 13,387.90 km; Location = New York City – 40 46.403′ N, 73 58.666′ W; Start time = 1010, Finish time = 1433

http://connect.garmin.com/activity/234986625

I began the day with an appearance on Good Day New York, one of the leading morning television programs. Great exposure for the run, Oxfam, and Next Digital.

The weather was terrible, but I enjoyed the day regardless. I headed down through Times Square to Tribeca, where I was joined by Aussie Mark for part of the run. Mark is organizing New York’s inaugural ultramarathon fun run,  the MadhattanRun.com, around the island.

We passed the old World Trade Centre site, and rounded Battery Point. Mark then headed back to his office, while I ran up through China Town and Little Italy. It was then on past some of my favourite haunts from days gone by – Balthazar and the Mercer Hotel, then up past the Empire State Building, Grand Central Station, the Waldorf Astoria (where Obama and Romney cracked jokes last night), and finished what was a short day, at Central Park.

I had major issues with the Garmin, as the tall buildings often prevented it from seeing the satellites. I’ve had to carefully remeasure my course using Google Earth, as the Garmin missed many kilometres in the centre of the city.

About to head out with Carmel, Mark, and Katie (Hannah’s good friend in NY) for drinks and dinner. Will let you know how that goes in tomorrow’s blog.