For the walkers this means that last week saw the end of the long training walks as we prepare to get in peak condition for the walk itself. Alison was back on the South Downs training on some of the actual stages including a 30 mile plus walk. She admits that she was no fun to be with afterwards so hard hats have been added to the essential equipment for the support crew.
Support arrangements are also being finalised. There are two teams of two - Michelle and Sonia are the 'day crew' and Craig and Margaret are the 'night crew'. We'll be meeting the walkers at most of the checkpoints to feed and water them, to make sure they've put on sun lotion and/or got their waterproofs and to keep their morale up. All the directions for getting between checkpoints are prepared and the checklist of all the equipment and supplies is drawn up and being assembled. Now all we have to do is make sure someone remembers to bring the ketchup. If we don't, breakfast on Sunday morning (estimated time 4.45 a.m.) with four people who have walked about 50 miles and who haven't slept since Friday night could get ugly.
Finally, as of this morning we have £3,220 in the charity kitty - great news!
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| Castle Hill, Woodingdean - the post Sunday breakfast view |
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