When the going gets tough, the tough get going, the tough will crawl under a rock, cry a little bit and then get going. One of the toughest days on Te Araroa, pushing from Rangiriri to Hamilton against brutal weather conditions. Trying hard to buckle up and face the challenge rather than wishing it would go away.
The mind is willing, but the body is weak. 60kph gusts, hailstorms and freezing cold rain totally dampened my spirit. Had to end the day with just 33km in the bag. Hopefully I’ll summit Mt Pirongia tomorrow.