It’s been a while I know, sort of lost my way there for a few months, I’ll blame the winter blues! but they have been washed away by a week in Hawaii with my two fabulous sisters, and I’ve returned energised and motivated.

Very excited this week I have researched tide times for next year and have set a start date for the Te Araroa trail Friday 25th Sept 2020!!!!

Leapt straight in and ordered my tent too. Decided on the Zpack duplex a little on the expensive side but figured I wanted lightweight and after talking to someone who owns one, was convinced it’s definitely the way to go. It will take a few weeks to be delivered as they are made to order.

Have also been in touch with Merrell a couple of weeks ago, as I find their boots the most comfortable. I’ve walked the Milford and Routeburne/Grand traverse in recent years in Merrell Boulder’s, and survived without blisters, which I thought was unbelievable. Their marketing team gave me some really good advice, so my next mission is to purchase and train in Merrell’s MOAB’s (Mother Of All Boots)

I’ve had a really productive week, setting some good health and fitness routines in place, the challenge is to keep them up now and not fall off the wagon again.