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Support our team and empower local youth!
Our team are tackling Australia's toughest team endurance event, The Kokoda Challenge, to support the Kokoda Youth Foundation in their mission to change the lives of young Australians through instilling the values of the Spirit of Kokoda; Courage, Endurance, Mateship and Sacrifice. These are the values we will embody on our adventure, paying tribute to Kokoda Veterans.
The Kokoda Youth Foundation is an Australian charity that runs free youth programs for kids in the local community, empowering disadvantaged and disengaged youth with the tools to realise their full potential.
By making a tax-deductible donation today, you can support our team in The Kokoda Challenge and provide Australian youth with life-changing opportunities.
My Updates
26 days to go
How did that happen? It's only 26 days to go. That's just 2 big weekend walks before tapering. 6 members of the 9 person team did almost mid 20s today on-course including an ascent of one of the big 5 hills, the dreaded Beechmont. We get to do that one in the dark after around 52 k's. Tracey has raised her hand to help feed us at the halfway point, which will be around 8pm on Saturday night. That'll be fun! Body still going well but waiting for my usual shoes to be available in Australia in my size, hopefully end of first week in July. Fund raising event this coming Saturday night. All welcome.
55 days to go
I'm following the same simple training plan again this year. Increase distance slowly, incorporate hills from the event, try not to injure the ageing body, train with the equipment and foodstuffs to be used on the day, lubricate skin on skin, tape the known feet blister spots, complete the biggest hike two weeks out, support my team mates, thank the family for the opportunity, raise the required money and have fun!
69 days to go
In just under 10 weeks we get the satisfaction of starting another Kokoda Challenge and for this year we've allowed David B. to head overseas and welcomed Justin back into the group.Once again we are 3 blokes and a Lori, keen to finish strong.
You bloody legend you!!!