The Running Jackal

Harvest to Harrop to the top


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I set off up Harrop Trail fuelled by porridge, banana, turmeric, and blueberries, determined to chase altitude over distance. About fifteen minutes in, I wrestled a water bottle from my pack, greeted a friendly white Labrador, and reminded myself this was day three of consecutive running. The climb was brutal—150 meters in one kilometer—forcing me into a power hike where I leaned so far forward I could nearly touch the trail. Along the way, I tracked heart rate zones, calculated calorie burn, and reflected on my August “on the wagon” challenge, feeling my liver thank me for the break from beer. I reached the teacup summit sweaty, grinning, and still in pirate spirit, snapping proof shots before signing off—The Running Jackal, adventure logged.
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