I'm taking Canteen's Five Peaks Virtual Challenge...
…a month-long challenge to cover 68km in March - the combined trail distance of Australia’s five highest peaks.
Every year, 23,000 young Australians face the mountain that is a cancer journey. Whether facing their own cancer diagnosis, or dealing with a loved one’s cancer journey, climbing that peak means feeling isolated, lost, exhausted, and confused.
It’s terrifying, and no one should face it alone. That’s why I’m challenging myself and I need your support!
Please sponsor me today and make every km count! All funds raised will help young people, facing their hardest climb, get free access to Canteen’s cancer counselling, peer support and specialised in-hospital care.
Thank you for your support!
My Activity Tracking
81
kms
My target 81 kms
So far, I have conquered
81.2KM
0km until I conquer Australia's five highest peaks
My goal
81.0KM
My Updates
Stuffed, but made my goal
Monday 31st Mar Officially knackered, but made it!
Mt Bimberi, here I come!
Thursday 27th Mar Made the top of Mt Bogong on Tuesday arvo with a 10km effort and started up Mt Bimberi, continuing that this morning with a bit of a sprint session. Coming back from Melbourne with a cold/flu didn't help progression last week, but will get up Bimberi by Saturday night (10 km to go), and then see if I can "go up" Kosciuszko again before the challenge finishes on Monday. Share
On the way up Mt Bogong
Saturday 22nd Mar 6km down, 10 to go the the top. Replicating running sessions on the rower, today 3 x 1000m efforts, with a 3 min recovery between. Really enjoying doing the rowing - though hadn't thought about my quads getting bigger. Some of my shorts are getting a bit tight!! 😀 Share
3 down, 2 to go
Friday 21st Mar Made it up Mt Bartle Frere yesterday morning, onto Mt Bogong tomorrow. Have moved from moonboot to hard shoe so right ankle can now move freely making the rowing a bit smoother. Share
Up and over Kosciuszko
Wednesday 19th Mar Ended up staying at a hotel in Melbourne with a gym so got to row while away and made it up Kosciuszko. Onwards and upwards to peak number 3! Share
2nd peak in sight!
Friday 7th Mar Almost at the top of Kosciuszko, after a mix of steady rowing and faster intervals. Having a break from the rowing for a few days while visiting Melbourne, but will make the summit with some walking in the cooler weather. Share
Thank you to my Sponsors
$200
Laurie, Mum And Dad
$124.49
Chris & Lyn Nelson
$105.50
Julie Nelson
$105.50
Rosanagh Mitchell
Great job Jo!! You're amazing!
$68.58
Joanna Bailey
$68.58
Cameron Burrows
Stroke stroke stroke
$52.75
Amy
Jo = awesome!
$52.75
Caitlin And Alex Nelson
You row Jo! Good luck, have fun and heal quickly.
$52.75
Ella
Go, go go!!
$52.75
Tim Penhall
Well done Jo from the Penhall’s
$42.20
Cameron And Sofia
$31.65
Kate Matt Fanning
$31.65
Katie Grimshaw
$31.65
Michelle
Only 6 days to go Jo! Well done
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Wulan
GO Jo!
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Catherine
Go Jo!
$30
Ali Reidy
Well done Jo, great cause!
$21.10
Emily Vc
Go Jo!
