Its encouragement like this that keeps us going with the training... many of us are starting to feel tired and feeling the strain of the many long walks and weekday training in between our work schedules.. It helps keep us focussed on why we are doing this... so thank you to everyone for your support and encouragement.
Hi,
I am based in Plymouth, UK, and I just came accross your bit about Trailwalker on Map My Run.
I have been to NZ and visited Taupo on 4 separate occasions to do some serious walking, however the weather beat me every time. I would love to do the walk you are about to challenge yourselves with, but it's a long way just to get to the start!
I completed the UK Trailwalker over the South Downs in Southern England with 3 others in 2003, and I can honestly say it was very tough but worth every effort. I have also run a few marathons and they are not as hard physically/mentally as your challenge.
If I can give a tip to you all, it is this. During the walk you will require some other skills, other than walking and fitness. I'm sure along the 100k not all of you will be feeling 100% and some of you, may become stronger leaders, stronger motivators or you may feel physically stronger than another team member. During the walk tiredness and sleep deprivation will play with your personality and your normal happy positive outlook, so bare that in mind when you start and look out for each other all the way to the end. Remember, you must all finish as a team and you are only as fast as the slowest person.
I just wanted to wish you all the very best and hope you all enjoy the challenge. I hope you also get to raise all the money you are hoping for.
Best wishes
Paul
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