Tag: Esk

A good year – 2018 – day 196

The last day of the trek.  Woke early to meet at Esk at 5.00am, to then drive to Lowood for the start of the trek. Arrived in Lowood to a large crowd. The 25km walkers are eager to go! Once gathered and briefed, the group which had more than doubled headed off to Fernvale. The … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 196

A good year – 2018 – day 195

Woke to a very cold morning, at 4.30 am. I am so pumped for the second day’s walk.  After removing the ice from the car it was time to drive to Esk. The temperature was about -2 degrees as I alighted from the car at Pipeliner Park in Esk.  I greeted those there and met … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 195

A good year – 2018 – day 194

Woke to a very cold morning, at 3.30 am. I am so pumped for the first day's walk. Spent time on the laptop checking for last-minute updates before beginning the trek.   Had breakfast and then realised I had forgotten my Lovan medication. Oh well, hope I last the four days. Once showered, dressed and … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 194

A good year – 2018 – day 193

Today is the day! Spent the morning packing and getting the gear together for the BVRT Trek 4 DQ 2018. This meant thinking about three full days of walking and to combat blisters, cramps and knee problems; and enough layers for the cold mornings. Therefore more socks, and jumpers. With the car packed, headed off … Continue reading A good year – 2018 – day 193

Calm before the storm…

Breakfast BGL: 5.1 Meal: Quick Oats in soy milk and black coffee Carbs: 23g Post-breakfast BGL: 4.6 Lunch BGL: Not done Meal: Homemade pie and ginger beer Carbs: 119g Afternoon tea Meal: 1 x apple Carbs: 17g Dinner Meal: 1 piece of steak, 1 sausage and pasta salads. Carbs: 47 g Day Summary Woke early, … Continue reading Calm before the storm…