Comments for 65K 4 65 Roses http://65k465roses.org Every year we walk 65Km in one day to raise funds for Cystic Fibrosis sufferers and carers Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:15:35 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 Comment on Some last minute pointers… by Andrew Douglas http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/some-last-minute-pointers/#comment-566 Andrew Douglas Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:15:35 +0000 http://65k465roses.org/?p=1260#comment-566 I have completed the first 3 endurance walks, but missed last year due to being interstate. The event 2 years ago followed a night of huge storms around Sydney, with the course riddled with puddles. I learnt a very good lesson about dehydration during this walk. I was drinking plenty of water during this walk, but as soon as the sun hit the puddles the conditions were extremely muggy. Water was just filtering through me and not saving me from dehydration. About 6 laps in I went to see St Johns who advised that I needed the electrolyte drinks to rehydrate. They gave me some drinks and then I was off to finish the event. This year I am well stocked on sports drinks, and coconut water. Hopefully, dehydration will be the least of my problems!!!! Good luck! I have completed the first 3 endurance walks, but missed last year due to being interstate. The event 2 years ago followed a night of huge storms around Sydney, with the course riddled with puddles. I learnt a very good lesson about dehydration during this walk. I was drinking plenty of water during this walk, but as soon as the sun hit the puddles the conditions were extremely muggy. Water was just filtering through me and not saving me from dehydration. About 6 laps in I went to see St Johns who advised that I needed the electrolyte drinks to rehydrate. They gave me some drinks and then I was off to finish the event.
This year I am well stocked on sports drinks, and coconut water. Hopefully, dehydration will be the least of my problems!!!!
Good luck!

]]> Comment on Map my 65K Walk by Patrick http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/map-my-65k-walk/#comment-564 Patrick Wed, 22 Feb 2012 11:15:27 +0000 http://65k465roses.org/?p=1248#comment-564 Hopefully it shows that the route is REALLY 10km and we only have to walk 6.5 laps ??? Hopefully it shows that the route is REALLY 10km and we only have to walk 6.5 laps ???

]]> Comment on 2011 Walkathon Gallery by Nicci http://65k465roses.org/2011-walkathon-gallery/#comment-559 Nicci Tue, 21 Feb 2012 21:19:37 +0000 http://65k465roses.org/#comment-559 Which picture are you talking about Robert (sorry for the delayed response!!) Which picture are you talking about Robert (sorry for the delayed response!!)

]]> Comment on Bay Run track gets a makeover! by Glen http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/bay-run-track-gets-a-makeover/#comment-548 Glen Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:52:10 +0000 http://65k465roses.org/?p=1198#comment-548 The event is an endurance walk, so that's what we strongly encourage. The meeting place is in Leichhardt park. There is parking outside the La Montage function centre. Just walk from there to the park and look for activity. Tents etc will be set up on the Friday so we're hard to miss. And apologies for taking a while to get back to your comment. Our site gets so much spam it takes a while to filter out the real comments. I can add your email address to our distribution list so you're included in future updates. The event is an endurance walk, so that’s what we strongly encourage.

The meeting place is in Leichhardt park. There is parking outside the La Montage function centre. Just walk from there to the park and look for activity. Tents etc will be set up on the Friday so we’re hard to miss.

And apologies for taking a while to get back to your comment. Our site gets so much spam it takes a while to filter out the real comments. I can add your email address to our distribution list so you’re included in future updates.

]]> Comment on Platinum Sponsor Bright & Duggan by Mark http://65k465roses.org/2011/11/platinum-sponsor-bright-duggan/#comment-539 Mark Tue, 14 Feb 2012 01:46:03 +0000 http://65k465roses.org/?p=1098#comment-539 Pat, that picture of you and your little girl just broke my heart. I read some of the copy but the picture just tore me in two. CF is so wrong. I'm 50 (next week) and have CF. But, really, I know I'm one of the lucky ones. I have a little 6 year old girl. She's my miracle girl. CF is so wrong. I'm planning to walk the 65kms in a couple of weeks. We need to find a cure. Cheers. Mark Pat, that picture of you and your little girl just broke my heart. I read some of the copy but the picture just tore me in two. CF is so wrong. I’m 50 (next week) and have CF. But, really, I know I’m one of the lucky ones. I have a little 6 year old girl. She’s my miracle girl. CF is so wrong. I’m planning to walk the 65kms in a couple of weeks. We need to find a cure. Cheers. Mark

]]> Comment on Bay Run track gets a makeover! by Laura http://65k465roses.org/2012/02/bay-run-track-gets-a-makeover/#comment-523 Laura Sat, 04 Feb 2012 23:20:12 +0000 http://65k465roses.org/?p=1198#comment-523 First time walker here. I am intending on completing the entire length for the day, but just to clarify - are we only allowed to WALK the length? Or are we able to alternate with bike riding? Also, where is the starting/meeting point at 2:15am? First time walker here. I am intending on completing the entire length for the day, but just to clarify – are we only allowed to WALK the length? Or are we able to alternate with bike riding?

Also, where is the starting/meeting point at 2:15am?

]]> Comment on After the dust settles… records all round! by Alex http://65k465roses.org/2011/04/after-the-dust-settles-records-all-round/#comment-179 Alex Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:15:32 +0000 http://65k465roses.org/?p=1043#comment-179 Wow what an impressive effort by THE team. It was great to be a small part of a huge event thanks again. Go team Ruby. Wow what an impressive effort by THE team. It was great to be a small part of a huge event thanks again. Go team Ruby.

]]> Comment on 2011 Walkathon Gallery by robert callow http://65k465roses.org/2011-walkathon-gallery/#comment-166 robert callow Tue, 08 Mar 2011 08:46:40 +0000 http://65k465roses.org/#comment-166 hey i made the website i am desperate to know who the guy in the black is cos his big hug after i finished the whole 65 k made it worthwhile lol hey i made the website i am desperate to know who the guy in the black is cos his big hug after i finished the whole 65 k made it worthwhile lol

]]> Comment on A Struggle… an experience from 2008 by 65K Walkathon – 4 Weeks to go! | 65K 4 65 Roses http://65k465roses.org/2010/02/a-struggle-an-experience-from-2008/#comment-147 65K Walkathon – 4 Weeks to go! | 65K 4 65 Roses Tue, 08 Feb 2011 01:19:38 +0000 http://65k465roses.wordpress.com/2010/02/04/a-struggle-an-experience-from-2008#comment-147 [...] Your Stories We’ve had many first time Endurance participants contact us asking how ‘Just how tough is the walk, really?’ Last year one of our committe members, Patrick O’Donovan, shared his experience in 2008 when he found the walk particularly tough going. Happily he has found the 2 subsequent walks somewhat easier.  Read his account here. [...] [...] Your Stories We’ve had many first time Endurance participants contact us asking how ‘Just how tough is the walk, really?’ Last year one of our committe members, Patrick O’Donovan, shared his experience in 2008 when he found the walk particularly tough going. Happily he has found the 2 subsequent walks somewhat easier.  Read his account here. [...]

]]> Comment on Don’t Underestimate the Walk by A Struggle… an experience from 2008 | 65K 4 65 Roses http://65k465roses.org/2010/02/don%e2%80%99t-underestimate-the-walk/#comment-146 A Struggle… an experience from 2008 | 65K 4 65 Roses Sun, 06 Feb 2011 04:48:07 +0000 http://65k465roses.wordpress.com/2010/02/02/don%e2%80%99t-underestimate-the-walk#comment-146 [...] OffersDownloadsAboutOur 2010 SponsorsOur 2011 SponsorsCystic Fibrosis ← Don’t Underestimate the Walk Shin Splints – and how to avoid them. [...] [...] OffersDownloadsAboutOur 2010 SponsorsOur 2011 SponsorsCystic Fibrosis ← Don’t Underestimate the Walk Shin Splints – and how to avoid them. [...]

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