Tiger Nancy starts training

… and marketing. She writes: “With this walk I hope to help raise funds for those many people in the world who have to walk long distances to find wood and water for heating, cooking and basic survival. Some do not even have access to clean water, something that we take for granted in this lovely country of Aotearoa. Team Tiger has a goal to raise $5000.00. This seems like a huge amount but with a little help from many people I am sure it can be done. Donations can be made on-line when clicking this link. An on-going commitment of $10 per month for 12 months will help provide clean water and healthcare essentials for many people in need. Please help.”

(Posted by annika)

Training has started

In the first few months all of us will try to get into shape as best as we can. In January we plan to start training together.

Since I am currently traveling, I plan to do hikes and walks with people I am visiting. Wendy took me out hiking during the last two weekends here in Canada. We started with a few short hikes just to get warmed up (and not to frighten the horses). Two weeks ago we did the Carthew-Alderson trail at Waterton Lakes National Park. It is right in the Canadian Rocky Mountains. Overall 19 kilometers with 650m elevation gain in 7.3/4 hours. A very good day but not fast enough, of course, for the trailwalker. I found that a bit of a shock and an eye-opener.

Last week we went to Crypt Lake and to the Dinosaur Provincial Park. At Crypt Lake I ran out of water before the end (similar to NZ the water in rivers in Canada should not be drunk) and it was a very warm day. Not to be repeated. Again ca 19 km in 6.5 hours (including breaks).