Wednesday, 28 December 2022

Training: Lennox Head to Ballina - 11kms

 My very dear friend volunteered to walk with me with my full weighted pack to Ballina. We set off at 6:30am and made it to the Ballina Lighthouse after 2hrs 30min. The weather was cool and we got caught in a patch of rain. We didn’t stop that long for a rest to be fair, I’d probably rest longer on the track. Still, it was a great morning, we talked the whole way.

My biggest complaint from my walk is sore feet and legs. Once I got home though, I stretched out for thirty minutes and rubbed my legs with Fisocream. That helped a great deal. Amazing to think some stretches would help with my recovery the next day too! I am wearing full orthotics in my boots. They are really quite stiff and these add to more sore feet! 

I am so truly grateful to Thi-Anh and her dear Husband Mickey. They have been a constant team of support for me. We try to solve the problems of the world and always have a good laugh along the way. Truly blessed.

Monday, 19 December 2022

3 Weeks till the Overland Track

 

Feels like Christmas 🎄

Not long to go now! Just need to finish work so I can knuckle down and get a few more multi day walks in and really test the waters! Bring it on!

Thursday, 15 December 2022

SNOW! on the Overland Track in December 2022!!!!!

 

Since this summer hasn’t been incredibly warm, it’s little wonder that it’s snowing on the track! Insert a few farks here! Needless to say I’m now doubting my sleeping kit. I’ve decided to hire a down sleeping bag, as I feel the cold. I’ve also decided after weeks of research to buy a Sea to Summit Ether lite sleeping mat in the post-Christmas sales, as has an insulated bottom, so fingers crossed I won’t feel the cold!

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Happy New Year: One Week to GO!

  I now have less than one week to go before I hit the trail. The weather at Cradle Mountain at this stage is warm days and cool nights...