A Personal Victory



Di, me, and Richard... at the finish line

Somebody said..."Let's do the Bridge to Brisbane this year!".  It's never occurred to Richard and I, both in our late 60s (and never particularly 'sporty') to participate in this annual charity run, either the Sydney 'City To Surf' or the Brisbane event.  However we agreed to join the walkers rather than the runners for this 10 km event.

It meant getting out of bed at 2 am to be picked up by Peter and Trish at 3, in the cold and dark.

The group met at the Brisbane Showground to get our numbers etc. (still dark, and freezing!)

We were then shuttled by bus to the start line.



Richard, Peter, and me

There were 60, 000 starters!!!  I've never seen so many people in one place.  Each year they discard their coats etc., and leave them for charity.  Not me, mine went in R's backpack.

It was so well organised.  Along the route were water stations, banks of porta-loos, musicians playing, and other encouraging groups.



Vicki & I join the Channel 9 cheer squad

Vicki, Brenden, and me

The cups were discarded along the way...they should have rubbish bins!

Vicki and Brenden, newlyweds, found each kilometre a reason to celebrate.

Had to have a group photo at the halfway mark.

Trish (Peter behind), Tony, Nelly, Brenden, Vicki, Di, Richard (me behind), Jude, and Lee

Richard and I had no trouble keeping up with the 'kids' (all 20 years younger), perhaps because we walk each day.

It was fun, all for an excellent cause (Kids Helpline), the weather was perfect, and 'maybe' we'll do it again next year.... but only if someone ELSE suggests it.