Iain
9th July 2010, 06:44 PM
I know I've told a couple of people about this, but next weekend (17th-18th July) I'm competing in the Kokoda Challenge (www.kokodachallenge.com). A 96km bush walk through the Gold Coast Hinterland that supports the KCYP (http://www.kokodachallenge.com/youth-program).
The Kokoda Challenge is Australia's premier bushwalking team event where teams of 4 people trek a 96km course through the Gold Coast Hinterland within a 39 hour time limit.* The event* is held on the 3rd week of July every year with registrations open on February 1, 2010.
The event was designed to reflect the key elements of the Spirit of Kokoda - with 96km representing the actual distance of the Kokoda Track and the 39 hours symbolizing the 39th Militia who were the first of our Australian troops to arrive at Kokoda on 15th July 1942.
The four person teams are required to advance through 14 checkpoints to the finish line. At designated checkpoints teams are able to take a break and regroup with the help of their support crew.
The route incorporates 5000 metres of ascent and 5000 metres of decent throughout the course.* There is no doubt that those who take*up the Kokoda Challenge*will need to call on the spirit of ANZAC that was born in Gallipoli and held fast in Kokoda - ENDURANCE, SACRIFICE, COURAGE and MATESHIP.
I know Ryan (Senecio) has competed in it the last couple of years, this will be the first time for myself and my teammates. I'll be participating with my fiancé Joelle and 2 mates from the gym, Sue and Steve.
Due to the high number of pullouts in the event, our main goal is to get to the finish together, as teams that don't finish with all 4 members are ranked below any that finish together.
So far we've raised $1200. If any Ozgolfer's would like to donate to this worthwhile cause in "sponsorship" of our team, please go to Kokoda Challenge-Donate Online (http://www.kokodachallenge.com/donate-online) and nominate Team 308, Maximize Fitness - Highway to Hell.
The Kokoda Challenge is Australia's premier bushwalking team event where teams of 4 people trek a 96km course through the Gold Coast Hinterland within a 39 hour time limit.* The event* is held on the 3rd week of July every year with registrations open on February 1, 2010.
The event was designed to reflect the key elements of the Spirit of Kokoda - with 96km representing the actual distance of the Kokoda Track and the 39 hours symbolizing the 39th Militia who were the first of our Australian troops to arrive at Kokoda on 15th July 1942.
The four person teams are required to advance through 14 checkpoints to the finish line. At designated checkpoints teams are able to take a break and regroup with the help of their support crew.
The route incorporates 5000 metres of ascent and 5000 metres of decent throughout the course.* There is no doubt that those who take*up the Kokoda Challenge*will need to call on the spirit of ANZAC that was born in Gallipoli and held fast in Kokoda - ENDURANCE, SACRIFICE, COURAGE and MATESHIP.
I know Ryan (Senecio) has competed in it the last couple of years, this will be the first time for myself and my teammates. I'll be participating with my fiancé Joelle and 2 mates from the gym, Sue and Steve.
Due to the high number of pullouts in the event, our main goal is to get to the finish together, as teams that don't finish with all 4 members are ranked below any that finish together.
So far we've raised $1200. If any Ozgolfer's would like to donate to this worthwhile cause in "sponsorship" of our team, please go to Kokoda Challenge-Donate Online (http://www.kokodachallenge.com/donate-online) and nominate Team 308, Maximize Fitness - Highway to Hell.