With all the excitement I didn't do an update!
So, on the 18th November I climbed Kakepuku x10.....all the training and time on my feet paid off for me to achieve the challenge. It wasn't without some extra challenges though, it just kept raining. I started at 0400 with my coach Ian, Euan and his daughter and local Tom. Just before 0400 I said a few words to honor Kakepuku and those who had walked before us and my son Padden had recorded a karakia to start challenge.
We started at a good pace despite the rain, averaging 1.5hrs a climb for a few climbs. Many people joined different climbs and there were many hugs and a few tears along the way as we all recognized who we were climbing for. My energy was good until climb 8 where I slowed down, climb 9 was sore and climb 10 was dark, wet and sore! My family, my coach and friends joined the last climb so I was well supported. I was suprised by friends welcoming me to the finish line at about 1030pm, the spirits were high and I was just so happy to have completed what I had set out to do!
I was amazed with the support on the day despite the conditions, so I thank you all, as it made such a difference to my morale and energy!
Since then I have rested up, been for a run and headed back to the crossfit gym. Inbetween working and enjoying some extra time with the family on the weekends.
The givealittle page will be open until the 18th Dec, but we have more than smashed our goal!
Thank you again to everyone here ❤️
Ruth
