RTP Patagonia 2017 for Kidney Kids NZ

$1,050 donated
Given by 19 generous donors in around 9 months

Traversing 250km of the Patagonian Andes in aid of Kidney Kids NZ.

Auckland

This year I'll be taking part in the Racing the Planet roving race in Patagonia (near host town Bariloche, Argentina). RTP Patagonia is a 250km foot race over 6 stages/7 days, with four days of approximately marathon-distance, one long day (approx. 80km) and a final day of 10km. It's a self-supported race, meaning I will be carrying all food and mandatory equipment on my back - only tents (at the end of each stage) and water are supplied.

In addition to the personal challenge of completing this race I am fundraising for Kidney Kids NZ. My sister remembers and appreciates the support they gave her when she was dealing with kidney issues when she was young; the work they do to support and educate families of children with kidney problems definitely has an impact.

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Training!  7 September 2017

With less than 3 months to go my training is definitely well underway (training plan included a variety of trail races throughout the year), though not without its ups and downs.

I'm refining my gear - my gear decisions have always been pretty solid, but the aim is always to get a lighter pack given we have to carry it the whole time - and testing out new products in training, as well as training with a pack now.

I'm supported by Pure Sports Nutrition for this race. Their products mean that the 14,000 calories (minimum) I have to carry will be lighter, which helps.

Otherwise, I've got flights and mandatory paperwork sorted, so now it's the final training and gear testing and I'm off to Argentina!

Full updates are available on my RTP: Patagonia blog, link below the donor confidence section on the main page. This blog will also be updated during the race.

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Jenny
Jenny on 23 Nov 2017
Sorry it’s late! Congratulations on another great run!
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Guest Donor
Guest Donor on 18 Nov 2017
Well done Kristina
$170
Cristina
Cristina on 16 Nov 2017
I’m yelling “Wooo!” from the UK every time you pass a Check Point.
$10
Peter & Chris Bunkall
Peter & Chris Bunkall on 15 Nov 2017
Good luck Kristina. We're keeping a close watch on your progress. Well done for fundraising for such a great cause.
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Hirst Family
Hirst Family on 14 Nov 2017
Good Luck Kristina-hope it goes well 😀
$50

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This campaign started on 6 Mar 2017 and ended on 30 Nov 2017.