KILIMANJARO

KILIMANJARO
Another trek challenge completed - Reaching
the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro at 19,341 feet above sea level and the highest
free standing mountain in the world is my proudest achievement so far. I didn’t start trekking until I retired and I
have surprised myself (and many others) in what I have accomplished. I have had
the most incredible experiences and met some amazing and inspirational people. Thank you so much for all of your
support on each endeavour and for believing in me. You have helped me to raise £9,500 on this
trek taking the total for all three treks to a fantastic £18,000, with Gift Aid to be added to that total.



Monday 19 July 2010

You can't fire a cannon out of a canoe!!



As well as my walking training I also need to improve my general fitness, and a very brave young man called Gavin Wood of Esteem Personal Training in Wakefield has taken on his own personal challenge to get me fit enough to enjoy my trekking experience to the fullest. Gavin has put together a training programme focussing on my leg strength and general stamina to prepare me for the high mountain passes and altitude I will have to cope with in Peru. We are having two one hour sessions a week and I have made tremendous progress over the past ten weeks!

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