Day Six: Friday 2nd December
After almost dying on the way to the starting point, due to Henry's crazy driving, the team was met by Seb Robertson (Batyr's founder) who was sporting some very fluorescent running shoes. Today was a physically tough day for Bronti, Evan, Jack, Harry and Calder. With over 245 kilometres under their belts little niggles were becoming constant aches and pains. The team decided the best way to physically and mentally tackle today's 50 kilometres was to break up the run into 8 kilometre blocks.
With Seb's constant flow of conversation the team set off at 8am by jogging the first 10 kilometres along a fire trail within the Royal National Park. Running along the higher points of Wollongong the team were kept busy listening to Seb's IB stories, his experiences with Batyr and the good old days at John XXIII College. Needless to say there was no listening to ipods today.
Bronti, Jack, Harry, Evan and Calder stopped at Sublime Point for lunch where it was only due to Seb's motivation that the tired and very sore team were able to get up and start running again. Continuing their 8 kilometre blocks the team ran through an eerily quiet christian camp, saw hang gliders jumping off cliffs and Calder, true to form, tried to pick up an echidna. According to Evan, after the echidna incident Calder proceeded to tell echidna facts for the next half an hour much to Jack, Bronti, Evan and Harry's dismay. The team was also joined for a couple of kilometres by Jacko. His presence boosted morale as the team worked their way out of the national park.
The support team of Henry and Jacko were replaced by the inseparable Dean and Lucy upon reaching the top of the park. Bronti was thankful to have another girl around. A sudden surge of energy, or maybe it was desperation to reach the end, caused the team to run an astounding 10 kilometres in under an hour. During this time Harry took 3 energy gels. Unfortunately this was before the team hit Orderly Hill, a steep 2 kilometre long hill. Whilst Jack, Evan, Calder, Bronti and Seb were steadily conquering Orderly Hill, Harry was melting post energy gels. However he made it to the top and to the end point of Loftus.
Finishing their 50 kilometre day at 9.30pm the team are staying at Dean's holiday house in Bundeena which is located in the Royal National Park. They were cooked a delicious meal by Lucy and are looking forward to a good night sleep before they begin the final day in their 330 kilometre journey.
Tomorrow Bronti, Jack, Evan, Calder and Harry will get up at 5.30am to leave camp at 7am to begin their 35 kilometre run to Bondi. Aches and pains aside the team remain in high spirits. Tomorrow the team will be focusing on running the last 35 kilometres together and reflecting on the journey that was the last 6 days.
Jack, Harry, Bronti, Evan and Calder would like to thank everyone for their ongoing support. They look forward to seeing you all at Bondi tomorrow. So please come down to the Bondi Pavilion at 3pm to welcome them home.
Please continue to donate:
Online via netbank -Account name: John XXIII College
Account number: 100 852 82
BSB: 062 902
Make sure in 'TO ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION' you put C2S followed by YOUR NAME
So far the Civic to Surf team have raised $2,535!! You are able to donate tomorrow at Bondi so please be generous in your support for Jack, Harry, Bronti, Calder and Evan.
Friday 2 December 2011
Thursday 1 December 2011
DAY 5 -Civic to Surf
Day Five: Thursday 1st December 2011
Much to Bronti's delight the boys were ready on time and the team was able to roll out at 7.30am. Calder, Jack, Harry, Evan and Bronti started the day off strong with a solid 8 kilometre jog to warm up their tired legs. Upon reaching the fire trail they had planned to take they discovered that there was an $11,000 fine for entering the catchment area. After much discussion on whether to risk the fine and continue with their plan or change the route the team decided it was not worth the risk. Now they had the big task of re-routing their 50 kilometre run for the day. A job that the team did not want to waste time doing however they had no choice.
After deciding the continue along the Illawarra highway for 5 kilometres it seemed luck was on their side when they ran into some very friendly bushwalkers. It was these bushwalkers who informed them that there had been a murder along one of the trails in the catchment area earlier this week. It seemed their choice to change their route had been a good one. The kind bushwalkers helped them re-plan their route for the day showing them the Macquarie Pass through the mountains which would get them to Wollongong by nightfall.
Leaving the highway at Macquarie Pass the team bush bashed along a narrow path. Surrounded by beautiful bushland the team scaled down a steep cliff and found a waterfall. Stopping for a quick dip in a rock pool the team decided to mark the occasion by taking a group photo 'au naturale'.
Emerging from the fire trail Jack, Evan, Harry, Bronti and Calder met up with the new drivers Henry and Jacko along with Sari (Evan's mum) for lunch. As the team had faced the task of re-planning their entire day's route they had only covered 15 kilometres by lunch. This meant that they had a monster 35 kilometre afternoon, much of which would be running if they were to make it to camp before dark. Although faced with this monstrous task, the team were in great spirits after their adventure through Macquarie Pass and the fresh faces of Sari, Henry and Jacko.
The team cut their lunch short to begin their 35 kilometre run to camp. Running for a solid 25 kilometres the team made good time. Even indulging in a shirtless run on the outskirts of Wollongong. In true humanitarian style they saved many animals, turtles included, from becoming road kill along the way. Calder was happy to report that they saw no ducks on the road. Arriving at a caravan park in Bulli at 9pm the team were greeted by Jacko and Hentry who were ready with a delicious meal for them.
Tomorrow the team are running just west of Wollongong through the Royal National Park to end up on the outskirts of Sydney by nightfall. They are looking forward to being joined by Seb Robertson (Batyr's founder) tomorrow. He will run with them for the whole day to show his support and appreciation for what they are doing.
The Civic to Surf team would like to thank Harriet Royle for her kind donation of Lululemon shorts. They are much appreciated as according to the boys "its like running with nothing on" and Bronti is happy that her shorts are improving her previous shorts tan.
Please continue to donate:
Online via netbank -Account name: John XXIII College
Account number: 100 852 82
BSB: 062 902
Make sure in 'TO ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION' you put C2S followed by YOUR NAME
Please come down to the Bondi Beach Pavilion at 3pm on Saturday to welcome the Jack, Harry, Calder, Bronti and Evan home!
Much to Bronti's delight the boys were ready on time and the team was able to roll out at 7.30am. Calder, Jack, Harry, Evan and Bronti started the day off strong with a solid 8 kilometre jog to warm up their tired legs. Upon reaching the fire trail they had planned to take they discovered that there was an $11,000 fine for entering the catchment area. After much discussion on whether to risk the fine and continue with their plan or change the route the team decided it was not worth the risk. Now they had the big task of re-routing their 50 kilometre run for the day. A job that the team did not want to waste time doing however they had no choice.
After deciding the continue along the Illawarra highway for 5 kilometres it seemed luck was on their side when they ran into some very friendly bushwalkers. It was these bushwalkers who informed them that there had been a murder along one of the trails in the catchment area earlier this week. It seemed their choice to change their route had been a good one. The kind bushwalkers helped them re-plan their route for the day showing them the Macquarie Pass through the mountains which would get them to Wollongong by nightfall.
Leaving the highway at Macquarie Pass the team bush bashed along a narrow path. Surrounded by beautiful bushland the team scaled down a steep cliff and found a waterfall. Stopping for a quick dip in a rock pool the team decided to mark the occasion by taking a group photo 'au naturale'.
Emerging from the fire trail Jack, Evan, Harry, Bronti and Calder met up with the new drivers Henry and Jacko along with Sari (Evan's mum) for lunch. As the team had faced the task of re-planning their entire day's route they had only covered 15 kilometres by lunch. This meant that they had a monster 35 kilometre afternoon, much of which would be running if they were to make it to camp before dark. Although faced with this monstrous task, the team were in great spirits after their adventure through Macquarie Pass and the fresh faces of Sari, Henry and Jacko.
The team cut their lunch short to begin their 35 kilometre run to camp. Running for a solid 25 kilometres the team made good time. Even indulging in a shirtless run on the outskirts of Wollongong. In true humanitarian style they saved many animals, turtles included, from becoming road kill along the way. Calder was happy to report that they saw no ducks on the road. Arriving at a caravan park in Bulli at 9pm the team were greeted by Jacko and Hentry who were ready with a delicious meal for them.
Tomorrow the team are running just west of Wollongong through the Royal National Park to end up on the outskirts of Sydney by nightfall. They are looking forward to being joined by Seb Robertson (Batyr's founder) tomorrow. He will run with them for the whole day to show his support and appreciation for what they are doing.
The Civic to Surf team would like to thank Harriet Royle for her kind donation of Lululemon shorts. They are much appreciated as according to the boys "its like running with nothing on" and Bronti is happy that her shorts are improving her previous shorts tan.
Please continue to donate:
Online via netbank -Account name: John XXIII College
Account number: 100 852 82
BSB: 062 902
Make sure in 'TO ACCOUNT DESCRIPTION' you put C2S followed by YOUR NAME
Please come down to the Bondi Beach Pavilion at 3pm on Saturday to welcome the Jack, Harry, Calder, Bronti and Evan home!
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