Walking the Kokoda track is an emotional and physical journey and one of the best things I have ever done.
I have been a regular at this gym since 2006 so I had a good base on which to start my 5 months training.
People have asked me ‘was it easier/harder than I thought it would be?” and my answer is “easier, BUT we didn’t have any rain, no one had foot or stomach problems, the weather was not excessive in heat, humidity or coldness
The highlight of it all was Isurava. This is where four black granite stone sentinels brought from South Australia and standing over 2 meters tall form part of the memorial to commemorate the battle of Isurava and all who fought along the Kokoda Track. Each has a word engraved on it – COURAGE, MATESHIP, ENDURANCE and SACRIFICE. The setting is spectacular – valleys, ridges and clouds that kept drifting up towards us. To the left is an outcrop of rock known as Kingsbury’s Rock where Private Bruce Kingsbury single-handedly “took some 30 Japanese out of commission, and the potential hole in the Australian lines had been blocked.” A sniper then fired off a single shot. Kingsbury was awarded the Victoria Cross. I had seen a photo of the rock where when reading about the Kokoda campaign and to be standing before it was very moving. At dawn the next morning we and the porters held a small service which was our way of saying ‘thank you” to so many young Australians who died and also that survived.
I would like to thank everyone who helped me raise $4000 for Camp Quality and Chris and Simmi for their support.
Anyone that is interested in walking the kokada Trail don't hesitate to ask for any help or advice :)
COMP 2010 UPDATE
Pre Comp Training and diet has begin with only 2weeks till First Comp.
Newcastle 12th Sept, Gosford 19th Sept, Castle Hill 26th Sept
Parramatta 16/17th Oct & Las Vegas 16th-19th November.
Newcastle Classic 2010
Male Body Building, Ladies Physique & Sports Model.
12th Sept, Newcastle Panthers King St Newcastle
Pre-Judging 10am,Finals 3pm $40 all day access.
