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19 April
We did it!
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Electric Avenue completed the walk in 32 hours and 51 mins. It was a great achievement especially as Michelle had a sore knee to contend with on the last leg of the walk. We pushed through sheer exhaustion, chronic fatigue, a whole new world of pain, sweat and tears but we got there! Thanks again for everyone's support. It was really, really appreciated!
15 April
Thank you for all the support and well wishes
We couldn't do it without you!! Especially our support crew. Thanks for being apart of this great journey. We are ready to hit the trail. Track our progress during the event at: http://www2.oxfam.org.au/trailwalker/VIC/teamsummary/6841
13 April
3 sleeps to go
Are we ready? Yes! We are all very excited and nervous at the same time! We have started carb loading (the fun part!) and ensuring we get plenty of rest this week. As we organise our gear we check our lists and check them again. You can't be too careful, we don't want to forget anything! Our lovely support crew have pulled together and are all organised, its going to be such a relief to see them on the trail. I can't imagine the feelings we are going to have Friday morning!
07 April
All set for night walking!
Not afraid of the dark...
06 April
Good Friday - 45km
The team hit the trail one last time on Good Friday. We walked from Jells Park to CP4 with Big Al (completing his 4th Trailwalker this year) who gave us lots of good tips on the way. Big Al knew the track like the back of his hand so we didn't need to pull out the map and he set a good pace. As night fell we pulled out the trusty headlamps and found walking on the trail at night relatively easy. We finished the walk in 10 hours, feeling a few more aches and pains than usual. We were overjoyed to meet Mei's friends at the end who had kindly given up their time to come collect us from Olinda and drop us back to the cars at Jells Park. Thanks guys!! We are now tapering for the big event in 10 sleeps!
25 March
Trailwalker fast approaching...
It's hard to believe we are only 3 weeks away from Trailwalker! Michelle has been resting in the last week due to an injury while we have all carried on with our own training. It was a good reminder for us to ensure we are in good nick and make that massage appointment! We will be doing our last team training session on Good Friday. Kristy and Mei are attending the Info night tonight and we are all meeting tomorrow to start working out logistics and final preparations for the big event.
09 March
Here we come, walking down the street...
It seemed like everyone we knew was doing something fun this weekend, getting out of town and/or attending a music festival. The dedicated team however got together for a training session. We started at CP2 and finished at CP5 (a mere 38km). Michelle's parents were kind enough to meet us with lunch and more supplies which was a massive help. The weather was mostly kind to us, it was mild and there were only a few light showers which was a nice change from the recent extreme days we have been training in. We all felt that our general level of fitness is improving on the trail. It certainly was a bonus to have the Monday off to recover! The next training session as a team won't be until Easter due to everyone's busy schedule but we are all committed to keeping the personal training up.
05 March
Back from holidays and back to the grind
Hi, I'm back from 2 wonderful weeks in Thailand. Life was pretty tough there. Great food, good shopping, lying on the beach and lots of Thai massages. It wasn't all work and no play though. I got up every morning in Phi Phi island and walked up to the Viewpoint and back before breakfast. It was a good hour roundtrip with a steep hill and a million dollar view! Now I'm back in the real world and gearing up for the next 6 weeks of training until Trailwalker. The team is hitting the trail this Sunday for another stroll. Kiia
15 February
Another Sunday stroll
The team hit the trail again on Sunday 14 February starting at Jells Park and making our way through checkpoint 1 (Churchill National Park) and 2 (Lysterfield Lake Picnic Area). We finished about 3km shy of checkpoint 3, completing 30km. We saw a snake not far into the walk which made us overly alert at every rustle! Not deterred, we are actually enjoying discovering new species on the trail. Kiia is departing for a 2 week holiday to Thailand which will include alot of walking around the capital while the other team members will continue walking on the trail and their usual training activities.
01 February
Superleg Sunday - another scorcher!
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On Sunday 31 January we walked from Woori Yallock to the Warburton Golf Club whilst getting some great advice from the lovely Oxfam people. It was a hot day and were lucky to have the Oxfam folk on the trail supplying us with much needed water. On average we each consumed 10L of fluids, 4 sandwiches, a few flies and walked 20kms. A great effort! Although we could have done without the flies. :D
18 January
Training session 3 (from Launching Place to finish - approx 22km)
On Sunday 17 January we set out on our third training session. Thankfully the weather conditions were a lot milder than last time! The walk along the aqueduct was relaxed and we made it to the Warburton for a nice spot of lunch by the river. We continued on the last part of the track after lunch which was a bit more challenge. Overall the walk certainly wasn’t as gruelling as our last session in 38 degree heat! Plus we were equipped with more than enough food and supplies this time. We have scheduled our next team training session for 31 January.
04 January
Walking the Trail Checkpoint 3 - 5 (25km!)
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We set out on Wednesday 30 December for a long walk, which was much needed after Christmas. It was a very hot day and we found ourselves running out of water and food quickly. It was a good lesson on how much food and water we need to take on longer distances. The first part of the trail was challenging. Hacketts Road was a killer! We completed the walk in 8 hours. The heat slowed us down alot and we were all very weary afterwards. Surprisingly we all recovered quickly and were ready for new year eve celebrations!
14 December
Tackling the Trail Checkpoint 4 - 5 (14km!!)
Here we are on our first team walk out in the Dandenongs. The track was tough in some parts, lots of (steep) hills and the ground was a little unstable. We were warned about the steep decline on this trial but seeing (and experiencing) was truly believing! We managed it in 3.5 hours and went for a well deserved lunch (plus cake and coffee) afterwards. It was great to finally get on the track. Next time we plan to walk checkpoint 3 - 5 (25km).
08 December
Think Eco
Think Eco will donate $20 to Electric Avenue for each household that books a free home sustainability assessment in the Melbourne metropolitan area. The assessments are funded by the Australian Government's Green Loans Program and are available to home owners, renters, and landlords. The assessor will look at all areas of your home, and discuss the best ways to improve water and energy efficiency. You will receive an assessment report and a $50 Green Rewards Card to help you make low-cost changes. If you decide to act on larger-scale recommendations, you may choose to apply for an interest free Green Loan of up to $10,000. Each assessment takes about 2 hours. Think Eco will call you to arrange a convenient time; during business hours, after hours or on a weekend. To be eligible for a free assessment you must be an Australian citizen or permenent resident aged 18 or over, with a personal (not household) income of less than $250,000 per year. For more information, or to book your assessment, call Michaela on 0422 147 466 or email assessments@thinkecoshop.com.au. Don't forget to mention Electric Avenue!
07 December
Christmas raffle
Our Christmas raffle is finally coming together!! Specials thanks to Genesis Fitness Club at Freshwater Place, Southbank for donating a 3 month membership and 10 personal training sessions. Also thanks to Emersion Hair & Beauty at Southbank for donating a spray tan voucher. We also received 2 bottles of Shiraz donated from a vineyard at Garram Park. Other prizes include movie vouchers and gift vouchers. It's going to be a great pack and we hope this will take our donations to $2,000 by Christmas.
26 November
Thank you for all the donations so far!
We are flattered by the amount of support we have received so far! Thank you very much. :D We have all been doing our own training, particularly hitting the Tan at lunchtime as much as possible. Next weekend we are getting together to walk checkpoint 4 to 5 (14.4km) which takes us through Olinda Reserve and the Dandenongs. Currently we are busy planning fund-raising events as we aim to reach $3,000. We are organising a Christmas raffle and have managed to get some great prizes donated so far. Stay tuned... Electric Avenue
