Dear All,
Just a very brief note to let you know we completed the Trailwalker event at around 08.40 a.m. on Sunday morning in a time of 24 hours and 46 minutes. And in fact we probably did around 63.5 miles (instead of the specified 62.5) due to a slight navigational 'issue' which occurred between 3 and 4 in the morning.
Weather was far too warm on Saturday, and we started the last stages at 7 a.m. Sunday morning with a brilliant thunder and lightening rain storm. This just about matched the entire spectrum of our emotions as we progressed through the day.
The final 250 metres as we approached the finish line were remarkable, not only for the significant increase in speed we were able to achieve which hadn't been physically possible during any of the previous ten miles! We were piped in by Gurkha bagpipers, to rapturous applause from our support team and other spectators, to be presented with our medals etc - a very special moment, and one we won't forget for a long time.
All in all - very happy, and extremely proud of the team effort. Thanks for your support - it is a good cause, and your donations were very hard-earned I can assure you...!
A big THANK YOU to our Sponsors
Whilst we had great fun with the whole event, the real purpose was always to raise money for Oxfam, and for this we need to thank the generous support of all our sponsors. Key corporate sponsors were Gardline Shipping Limited, our parent company, but we also received excellent support from other local companies - Lankelma, Norwich Audi and Slimdril International. Thanks also to the very many friends and family members who provided equipment, time, and expertise as well as cash support to make this our most successful charity event to date. We think we will have raised well in excess of £3,000, but will make a final report once all has been collected and counted.
Are we in for next year ? No, probably not, but thanks for asking.....
Cheers.
Steve
Wednesday, 18 July 2007
Ready to Go
The whole Trailwalker team ready to set off from C A Design Services office in Great Yarmouth to the South coast.
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