This year the event raised over $560,000.
http://www.mswalk.org.au/nsw/index.asp
Again it was an early start with the alarm going off at 6.00am. After a short breakfast we made our way to the train station to catch the train to Milson's Point. Luckily this time around it was just overcast... no real rain in sight.
Early morning start... sun is just rising.
Arriving at the starting point we were amazed by the number of people willing to compete in an 8k run.
Us before the start
Before we knew it the clock reached 8.00am and off we went with the crowd. After only a few metres we bet each other farewell to meet again at the finish. Although it was a hard run it was breathtaking to run along Lavender Bay with the Harbour Bridge/Opera House/Luna Park in the back and later in the front. We managed to run up a few hills which were rather steep but had to stop from time to time due to narrow passages.
Before the hour was over we reached the finish line at Luna Park.
Jason amazingly finished after 47.17min and waited for me - with Kathy my personal trainer - on the finish line when I came in after 55.46min. Kathy beat us all finishing after just 37.45min!
Happy winner!
Our thanks go to all the volunteers that cheered us on and provided water stops!!
For more photos please visit Kathy's webpage. http://www.enjoylifefitness.com.au/blog/?p=268
