Last weekend was a busy one for us. Edgar signed up for a charity walk several months ago and this past weekend finally saw the event come and go. The name of the event was TrailWalker 2009. Several thousand walkers trek for 60 miles through trails and paths in the English countryside. But don't let the "countryside" fool you. It's arduous, hilly, muddy, rainy, and most importantly...a VERY, VERY long distance. He walked with 3 other co-workers from BP and had an amazing support crew of 2 people helping along the way. About every 2-3 hours were designated checkpoints where these support crew members would set up a tent and make food, replenish water bottles, etc. This gave the walkers a chance to dry their feet, tend to their blisters, and do some carb loading. The "Stragglers" started and finished as a full team (meaning no one dropped out half way through) in just under 27 hours. That's 27 hours of straight walking....this doesn't include any sort of cozy night in a tent. Needless to say, they were all exhausted, but very proud of themselves. I am so proud of Edgar. His determination and mental strength continually amaze me.
The Stragglers crossing the finish line
The team on the official finisher stand
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