Black Mtn & Arboretum Bush Walk

Today:
Purpose:  Work group fitness walk
Distance:  22.65 km
Time:  4 hrs 14 mins 16 secs
Rate:  11'  13" per km
Altitude gain/loss:  466 metres
Weather:  cloudy, temp range 18-22 degrees, humidity 95% down to 75%, wind calm

Week:  22.65 km,   Jan:  514.1 km
Year:  514.1 km in 4 weeks at ave 128.5 km p.w.

This was the 5th of our work group bush walks since we started back in early Sept last year.
This time it was from Black Mountain peninsular, on the summit trail behind the National Botanic Gardens to the top of Black Mountain. Then down the western side to Glenlock Interchange, the cork plantation and into the Arboretum.
We saw the " Wide Brown Land" sign, although  the land is now green. We went over to Dairy Framer's Hill and saw the " Eagle's Nest".
Then on to the power lines, under the Tuggeranong Parkway to the National Zoo.
All very quiet & peaceful so far, then the traffic on the bike path soon changed that peace.
Plenty of activity both ways with cyclists, fast & slow, a few walkers & one girl runner.
A light shower of rain before we started, then a dry day which made good walking conditions although the humidity was high.
Another nice day out with 4 of us starting from the peninsular with 3 more joining before the cork plantation.
A pleasure to have these work mates out for a walk. Really good for my running as I get distance, plenty of hours without the pressure of running.
Easy rest of the week, may be a couple of short runs on Wednesday & Thursday, but basically get ready for Saturday in the mountains.