On this week’s episode, host Heather Anderson is joined by 2 time Para Olympian triathlete Kyle Coon. He shares his journey from going blind as a child who hated running to becoming a competitive athlete and why trail running piqued his interest after retiring from triathlon.
The Coronet Loop is an established mountain biking trail that also makes for an excellent trail run through the backcountry surrounding Arrowtown.
The route starts and finishes at Bush Creek Bridge, near the Buckingham Street car park in Arrowtown. From the bridge, follow the Macetown 4WD Track before joining the Coronet Loop Trail. Continue along the trail to Skippers Saddle, where it meets the road. Follow the road downhill for approximately 200 metres before joining the Bush Creek Track, which leads back to the starting point.
The Motatapu Track is a popular hiking route in New Zealand’s South Island, forming part of the Te Araroa Trail and incorporating sections used by the Motatapu Ultra Marathon.
The route may be completed in either direction, starting or finishing at Bush Creek Bridge near the Buckingham Street car park in Arrowtown, or at the Fern Burn Track car park.
The GPX route includes minor trail variations to avoid river crossings and other obstacles. Athletes should follow the designated GPX route carefully to ensure they remain on the FKT route throughout their attempt.