After a particularly hard slog one day, Mia, who has a beautiful, positive soul and who subtley suggested I need a whinge-free zone and who cheerily calls out "good morning" to startled people picking up their morning papers when we stroll past them, had a moment of clarity and inspiration when climbing a whinge-inducing hill a week or two ago. And this idea is just brilliant.
It's simple, before the event, we'll print out from the Oxfam site, all those people who have made donations to us, pack it away in our bag, and when the going gets tough, or when we're having a "moment", we'll get out the list, pick out a name, have a chat about him or her and then dedicate the next km to that person. This way, not only have our supporters supported us with fabulous donations to Oxfam, but they will be emotionally supporting us on the day.
In effect, our team will be massive as each of our supporters will be with us on the trail on the day.
And that's got to be one of the most inspirational reasons to get through the bad stuff.
It's not just about us.
Good luck girls!! Its so much fun to read about all your walks, can't say its enough to inspire me to do it myself but it always perks me up. I hope you find another channel for all your fabulous stories Lisa when this is done and dusted. Will be thinking of you (whilst lounging on the couch with my book). Kate
ReplyDeleteThis has gotta be the best idea I've heard during the last three months of training for TW! Thanks for the idea Mia:)
ReplyDeleteSee you on the trail, Lorraine from The Hard Yards Team 117
Hey thanks guys, it's amazing the stuff you come up with on the trail! Hope you guys go well Lorraine!
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