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My First Marathon

I’ve been doing a bit more physical activity each week to try and improve my level of fitness since October last year. On the 21st of January a few members of IS along with a few others in council (who will remain nameless) decided to partake in a Biggest Loser competition to help motivate us [...]

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Oct 15

Tweets for the week (2012-10-15)

  • #TGIT Four day (40hr) working weeks are choice! (@ Rotorua District Council) http://t.co/GcJe7CEL #
  • @JustinFlitter @redbullstratos Postponed due to gusty winds. #tiredwithnothingtoshowforit in reply to JustinFlitter #
  • Officially tired after staying up until 1:30 to watch the @redbullstratos #livejump and having less than 5hrs sleep. Zzzz #
  • Looks like they're using @GoPro cameras after all. #livejump #stratos http://t.co/6MNyO4Zv @ 2:02 #
  • @RedBullStratos Any room on Felix's chest pack for a @GoPro chesty? #livejump #stratos #
  • Anyone else planning on watching the @redbullstratos event? Amazing that it will be streamed live! http://t.co/qwwNomah #
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Oct 08

Tweets for the week (2012-10-08)

  • @jlunjew That'll be right. They don't tell me anything until it needs to be done yesterday! Will find out tomorrow… in reply to jlunjew #
  • @jlunjew tnz conf? Nope, didn't even know there was one. #notkeptintheloopanymore :) in reply to jlunjew #
  • I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/0AiLY5Ac Mike Baker's 40th party timelapse with video #
  • Kaylee and I enjoying our amazing backyard @ The Redwoods http://t.co/WZ7XcUwZ #
  • Another awesome cheap 5x lunch combo from @grab_one (@ Fat Dog 2 Go w/ 2 others) [pic]: http://t.co/6QFhO2MW #
  • Checking Joshua on for his first ever solo flight to Auckland (@ Rotorua International Airport) [pic]: http://t.co/M5s4MLHM #
  • Might have gone a little overboard with the buzz-cut last night @ Rotorua District Council http://t.co/PQ5BC4W4 #
  • @MightyApe With exceptional service like that, why would I want to shop anywhere else!? in reply to MightyApe #
  • No wonder @MightyApe is NZ's best online store. Faulty product, son ripped box, game over? No, they said "We want you to be happy" #
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Oct 01

Tweets for the week (2012-10-01)

  • My new @twitter profile header image from my last trackday #racingischoice http://t.co/y7RfYdyO #
  • Lovely start to the day in @rotoruaNZ in front of @Rotoruamuseum @ Rotorua Museum of Art and History http://t.co/Uz87TD1h #
  • I just discovered I can customise my YouTube video thumbnails. How long have you been able to do that!? Choice http://t.co/awKd5Sx2 #
  • @monstergraphics Nice mentions here Iain. http://t.co/C4wrA1FB #
  • @pspurds bit of fun for sure. What's your favourite angle? Tank, Fairing or Chest? in reply to pspurds #
  • I uploaded a @YouTube video http://t.co/N3xfyu99 GoPro HD – Taupo Motorsport Park, Track One, MotoTT Sep 28th 2012 #
  • I just unlocked the “Flame Broiled” badge on @foursquare for checking in to burger joints! Cheeseburgers all around! http://t.co/Z4Cx23vr #
  • All dressed up and don't even know where we're going. #BirthdaySurprise #
  • I just ousted Ian W. as the mayor of Taupo Motorsport Park on @foursquare! http://t.co/92xJ39Du #
  • Tyres are holding up well now that they're hot all day! Plus no rain @laketaupo_nz @ Taupo Motorsport Park http://t.co/Z1jTmst8 #
  • @cauld Where do you fancy? @thefatdogcafe? Sounds like you <3 the diverse lifestyle only achievable in good @rotoruaNZ. in reply to cauld #
  • @cauld For sure, give me a buzz next week if you're around town. in reply to cauld #
  • @cauld @FlyAirNZ I should of known that… great for @rotoruaNZ! in reply to cauld #
  • @cauld isn't that twice a week? in reply to cauld #
  • I just ousted @jsnwong as the mayor of Rotorua Information Centre on @foursquare! http://t.co/MQBRk6A6 #
  • I just ousted Damian S. as the mayor of Library Cafe on @foursquare! http://t.co/InQYN3BQ #
  • I just ousted @imaaffiza_ as the mayor of Mecca Kebabs on @foursquare! http://t.co/vbBaA45K #
  • I just ousted @electro_girlie as the mayor of Hennessys on @foursquare! http://t.co/av1pfIwb #
  • @LakeTaupo_NZ Thanks. Should be good. Any day at the track beats a day in the office! in reply to LakeTaupo_NZ #
  • I pray the sun gods will bless my first trackday since my crash back in May at @LakeTaupo_NZ tomorrow. AMEN #
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Sep 24

Tweets for the week (2012-09-24)

  • @instacube @ink361 No, should I send it to them also? The user @instacud2m doesn't exist… in reply to instacube #
  • @huuza1 @Rotoruamuseum after some heavy rain. The bowling greens fill up and look like swimming pools in reply to huuza1 #
  • @instacube @ink361 Will have to if I don't win… #fingerscrossed in reply to instacube #
  • So want one of these awesome little beauties! @Ink361 @instacube #Ink361_Instacube http://t.co/OsYHzbGr #
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Sep 17

Tweets for the week (2012-09-17)

  • @airnzfairy Would love to take my wife to the @Cadbury_NZ Factory #dunedinwish #
  • @mckravens @pspurds Oh Hell's yes, might need a third now that James owns @nzcanopytours in reply to mckravens #
  • @RainbowRotorua A great learning experience for the kids & the hands on aspect was a bonus. The lead guide (forget name) spoke really well! in reply to RainbowRotorua #
  • #TGIT Nice to work a four-day week (@ Rotorua District Council) http://t.co/oPbupvSo #
  • @MicheCaldwell Totes to the girls who ran the 'When cute and furry goes bad' tour last night at @RainbowRotorua. Was very cool! #
  • @AmoraRotorua Thank you for your support! in reply to AmoraRotorua #
  • @stevenjdesign Looks alright, was hoping for a wider screen but makes sense to keep it fitting in your hand. in reply to stevenjdesign #
  • Please give me your vote for my 'Gifu Cherry Blossom' photo taken from @SkylineRotorua in @rotoruaNZ http://t.co/u9RnNKCg #
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Sep 10

Tweets for the week (2012-09-10)

  • @MicheCaldwell Oh, it's ON! Always easier when you work there, might have to call you out as an employee… ;) in reply to MicheCaldwell #
  • @grab_one #freecoffee promo (@ Fatdog Cafe) [pic]: http://t.co/EJvyLwcp #
  • I just ousted Matt A. as the mayor of Rotorua Museum on @foursquare! http://t.co/R6jMmoAo #
  • Can't get enough of this awesome building! Especially with this 'swimming pool' reflection @ Rotorua Museum http://t.co/Ph3vxZ2c #
  • Please give us your vote in the Bachcare Holiday Homes Photo Comp for my 'Scenes of Rotorua' http://t.co/jISylu7e #
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Aug 27

Tweets for the week (2012-08-27)

  • The earlybird filter seems appropriate for this time of the morning @ Rotorua District Council http://t.co/EsXqWVN0 #
  • I’m doing my family time, home entertainment and photography things better. What’s your thing? http://t.co/DrWVSKxm #
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Aug 20

Tweets for the week (2012-08-20)

  • Great to see @nzcanopytours getting plenty of media attention after a successful opening weekend. http://t.co/CAGXOeYc #
  • @lindapage No thanks, even though I will be in Tauranga. No wonder you're excited… Does your husband know what you'll be up to? ;) in reply to lindapage #
  • @lindapage Not taking the photos? in reply to lindapage #
  • @lindapage Who are you modelling for? in reply to lindapage #
  • I've uploaded an @YouTube video http://t.co/hFDefg2e My first zipline canopy tour experience HD #
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Aug 13

Tweets for the week (2012-08-13)

  • I've uploaded an @YouTube video http://t.co/LMbVhnAZ My first zipline canopy tour experience #
  • The swimming pool is back #flooding @ Rotorua Museum http://t.co/Xvoajus8 #
  • #FML @SKYNZ #isky #streaming http://t.co/JEciNQBc #
  • @SKYNZ @skysportnz Don't tell me, your #isky service is shitting itself again for the 1500m final aswell? #streamingfail #
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Aug 06

Tweets for the week (2012-08-06)

  • Wife's off to Magic Mike tonight with her friends. If she brings home a roll of velcro and a shiny g-string I could be in for a treat! ;) #
  • Stoked to have received my first @LinkedIn recommendation. https://t.co/0NRxAIAz #
  • @joebrightwell Exciting times for you Joe! Possible relocation? ;) in reply to joebrightwell #
  • @skysportnz Gee thanks, shame we couldn't watch it online! Due to your @SKYNZ #isky service shitting itself #streamingfail in reply to skysportnz #
  • I just ousted Chris M. as the mayor of Bunnings on @foursquare! http://t.co/XTiLZmac #
  • @Wellington_NZ Great to see @mashable featuring this great timelapse of 'Miniature Wellington' http://t.co/zzyRjQSA #
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