LARAPINTA GIRLS 09
Christine with her elegance & grace,
wakes up with smile on her face,
Quick wit with a flare,
tea light candles to share,
Keeps the trowel & loo paper in place.
Oh, the wonderful South African Leigh,
who does enjoy her rooibos tea,
With 5 shirts to be seen,
she likes to be clean,
But boy , can she climb up that skree !
There is an elegant lady named Jill,
who loves to climb uphill,
She became our snaparrazzi
and our pictures & stories became so artsy,
And Larapinta did prove her will.
There was a wild women called Kica,
who was a bit of a sleeper,
Until a curfuffle in her cocoon caused
a caterpillar dreaming,
then we got her whole meaning,
Striding out front courageous & strong we knew her as a leader.
Louise & her buddy named Lee,
they went to Larapinta with glee,
It’s a doddle they said,
up the mountain they sped,
Because it’s easier then Kili
In her bo-beep hat came Karen
to trek a land both majestic & barren,
Conquering lots of fears and inhibitions,
she excelled in this great expedition,
A true wild women is Karen
On a great desert walk went young Emma,
with 14 wild women together,
Not so keen on descent,
as her sore knees were spent,
But oh so calm and so strong, no dilemmas !
Our wild Paramedic, Cheri,
whose determination was a delight to see,
Snoring loudly and brightly,
she clung oh so tightly,
Thank goodness it wasn’t me !
Her koala bounced steadily on,
Into the sunset and back of beyond,
Her numerous hot tips,
And medical quips
Kept the team forging strongly along.
At our camp at Hugh River one night,
we were treated to such a delight,
Tracey’s voice sang out true,
Till we all joined in too,
A song about an Israelite.
Three words make this Wild Women feel glee,
These words would be “cup of tea”,
Strong & enduring,
And for Raymond, alluring,
Your friend & mine, darling Lee!
There was a poor babe name Chris,
Whose family said let’s give her a miss
So the poor little tyke
Went on a hike
And was embraced by the Wild Women, which was bliss
There once was a woman named Di,
Who found the Larapinta trail a real high,
She sure was hardy
With energy to party
And will be sad to wish Larapinta goodbye!
Phil, said bye to Barb with a howl,
Said, come along Kelly, you daft cow,
Philippa was so keen & hot to trot,
Away with James to conquer the rock hop,
It was certainly an adventure with wow !
(and now I’m as drunk as a skunk, added by Phil at dinner)
A journey Barbara would make,
A different route she would take,
A balloon ride over Alice
And a night in the Alice Resort palace,
A long earned and necessary break !
Wild woman Kel, is full of bubbles
That leads her into lots of troubles
There’s nowt she won’t try,
Up a cliff she will fly,
Then back down again on the doubles.
Friday, August 7, 2009
Wednesday, June 3, 2009
Stress Management by LIsa Marshall
Managing Your Mind and Body for Optimal Performance
Do you feel at times that your life is overloaded and you can’t manage the stress of trying to balance everyday work and home commitments, whilst still trying to stay fit and healthy and have some time out for yourself? 47% of Australians report being extremely stressed. A scarier finding is that emotional stress was more predictive of death from cancer than cardiovascular disease from smoking. It is up to us as individuals then to take control of stress in our lives by managing our response to stress and building support mechanisms.
Stress turns to distress when you start to feel a lack of control over your life and feel you lack the resources to cope. This can lead to exhaustion, tension and illness.
Unfortunately exercise is one of the first things to go out the window when we feel stressed and time poor. You can build up your defences against stress and improve your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing this winter, by prioritising & committing to your trek training sessions and other physical activity, no matter what happens in your day.
You CAN control the way you react to stressors in your environment. You have a choice EVERY day, in EVERY moment as to how you will react to situations and stressors that present themselves. The best way to manage stress is to build up defences. Exercise has been proven to be a major stress reliever. It encourages you to BREATHE more, to release feel good endorphins and to take on new challenges. Feeling part of a community and sharing experiences with like minded women, also gives us a purpose in life. At Wild Women on Top we strive to provide you with a program that gives you all of these opportunities to feel good and reduce stress in your life. So take care this winter & feel good about taking on the every day challenges that come your way!Lisa Marshall, Director & Coach
Do you feel at times that your life is overloaded and you can’t manage the stress of trying to balance everyday work and home commitments, whilst still trying to stay fit and healthy and have some time out for yourself? 47% of Australians report being extremely stressed. A scarier finding is that emotional stress was more predictive of death from cancer than cardiovascular disease from smoking. It is up to us as individuals then to take control of stress in our lives by managing our response to stress and building support mechanisms.
Stress turns to distress when you start to feel a lack of control over your life and feel you lack the resources to cope. This can lead to exhaustion, tension and illness.
Unfortunately exercise is one of the first things to go out the window when we feel stressed and time poor. You can build up your defences against stress and improve your emotional, physical and mental wellbeing this winter, by prioritising & committing to your trek training sessions and other physical activity, no matter what happens in your day.
You CAN control the way you react to stressors in your environment. You have a choice EVERY day, in EVERY moment as to how you will react to situations and stressors that present themselves. The best way to manage stress is to build up defences. Exercise has been proven to be a major stress reliever. It encourages you to BREATHE more, to release feel good endorphins and to take on new challenges. Feeling part of a community and sharing experiences with like minded women, also gives us a purpose in life. At Wild Women on Top we strive to provide you with a program that gives you all of these opportunities to feel good and reduce stress in your life. So take care this winter & feel good about taking on the every day challenges that come your way!Lisa Marshall, Director & Coach
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
WEIGHTY ISSUES!
WEIGHTY ISSUES!
One of our very loyal long term members, Bridget, recently reminded me of a very important ‘weighty issue’. She asked me how she could take 5 mins off her half marathon time and I said, “that’s easy! Lose 3 kg and keep training!”
Actually, we all know that losing weight is not easy. It is extremely difficult. For many of us, the training is easier than the saying ‘NO’.
It requires a great deal of self discipline and commitment to lose weight. You must eat the right foods in moderation and say “NO” to lots and lots of things. You must ‘see’ yourself as a slim person and remember the 80:20 rule … 80% what you eat and 20% exercise!
Bridget then went on to lose 2.5kg in 2 weeks by saying no to treats and eating in moderation (pic below). She looks amazing and I know she’ll take 5 mins off her time.
Another of our members, Jane, is also looking and feeling fabulous, having lost 6kg in the past couple of months. I asked her secret and she said the 80:20 rule.
We have many strong, tough, awesome women in our groups and our teams achieve amazing goals. But one long term issue we must all address, if we wish to remain injury free and enjoy being fit and healthy, is that of weight.
We specialize in endurance trekking, and we ask our bodies, particularly our joints and tendons, to carry us in difficult terrain for many hours at a time. If we are to enjoy this activity and stay injury free, we must also remain vigilant about our weight.
We must all learn to “say NO” for the rest of our lives to stay healthy, fit and injury free.
Di Westaway, M D Wild Women on Top
One of our very loyal long term members, Bridget, recently reminded me of a very important ‘weighty issue’. She asked me how she could take 5 mins off her half marathon time and I said, “that’s easy! Lose 3 kg and keep training!”
Actually, we all know that losing weight is not easy. It is extremely difficult. For many of us, the training is easier than the saying ‘NO’.
It requires a great deal of self discipline and commitment to lose weight. You must eat the right foods in moderation and say “NO” to lots and lots of things. You must ‘see’ yourself as a slim person and remember the 80:20 rule … 80% what you eat and 20% exercise!
Bridget then went on to lose 2.5kg in 2 weeks by saying no to treats and eating in moderation (pic below). She looks amazing and I know she’ll take 5 mins off her time.
Another of our members, Jane, is also looking and feeling fabulous, having lost 6kg in the past couple of months. I asked her secret and she said the 80:20 rule.
We have many strong, tough, awesome women in our groups and our teams achieve amazing goals. But one long term issue we must all address, if we wish to remain injury free and enjoy being fit and healthy, is that of weight.
We specialize in endurance trekking, and we ask our bodies, particularly our joints and tendons, to carry us in difficult terrain for many hours at a time. If we are to enjoy this activity and stay injury free, we must also remain vigilant about our weight.
We must all learn to “say NO” for the rest of our lives to stay healthy, fit and injury free.
Di Westaway, M D Wild Women on Top
Monday, May 18, 2009
MANAGING FEAR
WILD WISHES
MANAGING FEAR!
I’ve just had the most awesome fear experience, and I have to share it with you.
After reading “Paths of Glory” by Jeffrey Archer, (about George Mallory’s Everest climbs, recommended by Belinda Castine, Mon Manly) I got so motivated and pumped I decided to go bouldering on the golden sandstone cliffs of the Spit.
I set myself a traversing challenge and started to gain confidence. Soon I found myself facing a decision: to go up, past the possible “point of no return” onto uncertain ledges without much to hang onto; or traverse a tricky bit and hope for the best; or try to retreat the way I’d come by down climbing.
My heart began to race and I began sweating profusely. I thought about my responsibilities as a mother of 3 and how sad it would be if I had to be rescued from my little ledge, 3 meters above the ground at the Spit! Silly silly me.
But the physiology of my body was almost overwhelming. I tried to calm my racing heart and think clearly, but I couldn’t. I froze. My heart raced.
I thought about all the frightening things I make you guys do, and I waited.
Then I made a plan.
I would take my chances on the down climb. I held my breath and nervously lowered myself blindly down the ledge, wishing I didn’t have boobs and hoping my feet would stick to an edge or crack somewhere below. Finally I felt a foothold and breathed a sigh of relief.
My challenge reminded of a valuable lesson. We all need to upskill and train to overcome fear with safety. I am now resolved to master that particular cliff, with ropes next time!
I encourage you to take on big Adventure Fitness challenges, and overcome fear by upskilling and being as fit as you can. Check out all the awesome challenges we have in store for you and if something tickles your fancy, no matter how hard it is, go for it! We’ll help you every step of the way!
Di Westaway,
M D Wild Women on Top
MANAGING FEAR!
I’ve just had the most awesome fear experience, and I have to share it with you.
After reading “Paths of Glory” by Jeffrey Archer, (about George Mallory’s Everest climbs, recommended by Belinda Castine, Mon Manly) I got so motivated and pumped I decided to go bouldering on the golden sandstone cliffs of the Spit.
I set myself a traversing challenge and started to gain confidence. Soon I found myself facing a decision: to go up, past the possible “point of no return” onto uncertain ledges without much to hang onto; or traverse a tricky bit and hope for the best; or try to retreat the way I’d come by down climbing.
My heart began to race and I began sweating profusely. I thought about my responsibilities as a mother of 3 and how sad it would be if I had to be rescued from my little ledge, 3 meters above the ground at the Spit! Silly silly me.
But the physiology of my body was almost overwhelming. I tried to calm my racing heart and think clearly, but I couldn’t. I froze. My heart raced.
I thought about all the frightening things I make you guys do, and I waited.
Then I made a plan.
I would take my chances on the down climb. I held my breath and nervously lowered myself blindly down the ledge, wishing I didn’t have boobs and hoping my feet would stick to an edge or crack somewhere below. Finally I felt a foothold and breathed a sigh of relief.
My challenge reminded of a valuable lesson. We all need to upskill and train to overcome fear with safety. I am now resolved to master that particular cliff, with ropes next time!
I encourage you to take on big Adventure Fitness challenges, and overcome fear by upskilling and being as fit as you can. Check out all the awesome challenges we have in store for you and if something tickles your fancy, no matter how hard it is, go for it! We’ll help you every step of the way!
Di Westaway,
M D Wild Women on Top
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
WILD ENDURANCE 09
Wild Endurance 09 was awesome. We finalised our team two weeks before the event, after Linda sprained her ankle and Jules developed a stress fracture to end up with Roz, Millie, Merel, Vic and me! I felt very privileged to be in such great company, with all the girls able to run long distances.We planned for a 21 to 22 hour goal but our main focus was to run everything we could in daylight, knowing that once the sun set, we'd slow down and survive on our mental toughness.Our slogan was "Tuffen the f**k up!". And it worked.Roz and I pushed hard for the first 50, then I thought I'd die from fatigue, sore hip, sore knee and massive blood blisters.Roz was awesome throughout as she breezed along and Millie had a tough first half with a few annoying issues to contend with. Vic and Merel stayed focused and tuff, also seeming to saunter along with little apparent effort. We had a magic moment at 60k as the light disappeared, when Merel and Roz tucked up their trekking poles and took off at a trot. We all followed, miraculously, as they ran through the middle of our only visible competition - an all girl team of ultra marathon runners who had been giggling around us since the start. It was remarkable. It felt like an invisible cloud picked me up and sent me effortlessly along with the girls, in spite of my aching body's protestations.We powered on through the night, with Millie carrying us up hundreds of stairs around Wentworth Falls and me again feeling like a lump of lead. Then again suddenly I got a third wind at Leura and strode out to get us off the roads and back onto the spectacular cliff top tracks toward Echo Point. At this stage we were one united mass of power as we strode up the stairs to the finish, pausing briefly to put lips gloss on and remove our fluro vests and reveal our purple Wild Women on Top shirts for the finish line. When we learned that we were the 1st female team and second overall we were thrilled. What an experience!! Cant say I'm in a hurry to do it again soon, but to experience the remarkable power of a strong, tuff, committed team of fit positive women is truly amazing and inspiring. This is addictive.Di Westaway, Wild Women on Top Wild Endurance Team member 09
Friday, January 30, 2009
MT FANSIPAN CLIMB: GOURMET FOOD & FRENCH WINE
CLIMB MT FANSIPAN, THE HIGHEST MOUNTAIN IN INDOCHINA, 3,143M
with Wild Women on Top coach, Roz Warne
Date: 2 - 11 April 2009
Difficulty: Mod Squad/Chardonnay Set!
Gourmet food and French wine!Vietnamese Visions
On the lookout for the perfect holiday? A unique blend of fascinating culture, gourmet food, physical challenges, extreme remoteness, bustling markets and exquisite scenery?
Well, here it is!
You climb the highest mountain in Indochina, Mt Fansipan (3,143m), with the local Humong tribesmen satisfying your every need. Then you luxuriate in the tropical waters of Halong Bay, dining on local seafood and kayaking around the world heritage jewel.
I recently enjoyed this trip, as a member of Wild Women On Top, a women’s adventure fitness group from Sydney. We trained for 4 months for our journey and had the time of our lives.
After a busy day inhaling the scents and scenes of market life on the streets of Hanoi, we made our way to the lush terraced mountain hamlet of Sapa, near the border of Vietnam and China. We were greeted by hordes of miniature village women, dressed in the traditional indigo costumes, decorated with brightly coloured brocade.
“You buy from me … you buy from me …” they squeeked affectionately in perfect English. After buying a few hand made trinkets and jewels, we sought refuge in our hotel. The next morning, after the world’s best banana and honey buttered pancakes, we bused our way to the base of Mt Fansipan.
En route, we were unexpectedly forced to use our pooper scoopers, to shift a truck load of sand, which had been thoughtfully dumped in the middle of the road. Then another short delay was caused when our head guide, Tang, discovered that 10 small strong mountain men, can’t carry all the gear required to keep 10 large athletic city women happy, for 4 days in the jungle!
Two more porters were quickly dispatched and by lunch time, we had climbed hundreds of meters up delightfully steep mountain tracks. We alternated between horizontal traverses and near vertical rock and root scrambles.
On the former, we feared toppling sideways off the 30cm wide mushy track, which dropped away sharply into the jungle below. Two members of our team in fact had to be assisted as they slipped gracefully over the edge, clinging to the soft sides of the track by their now dirty fingernails. On the steep ascents, the challenge was to balance your weight carefully as you hauled yourself up, using smooth curvy roots and shifting rocks, while your heart pounded in your chest. An exhilarating test of concentration and focus but we were grateful travel experts, World Expeditions had guaranteed our safety!
We were delighted to arrive at our first camp site to discover that in addition to carrying all our food, wine, clothes, sleeping bags, tents and toiletries, our porters were carrying heavy rubber lilos! And we instantly forgave them for setting our tents up over sloping uneven ground with bits of bamboo strategically arranged to compensate.
But the best was yet to come. Within seconds of arriving, a “Happy Room” had been constructed for our bathroom needs, and the fire was blazing. Minutes later we were ravenously consuming Vietnamese style garlic chips … unanimously voted the “Best Chips” we had ever eaten.
We relaxed contentedly as we watched our team of porters become chefs, preparing a sumptuous banquet on the large bamboo fire. They chatted endlessly in the local dialect as they calmly diced, shredded, peeled, chopped, stir fried and steamed our delicious Vietnamese cuisine. It was quite a spectacle as the flame rose and fell with the heat being controlled with sudden gushes of oil, or quick removal of bamboo fuel.
Incredibly, a selection of 8 different gourmet dishes was served to us as we waited patiently on our bright blue tarp. We cracked open the French wine, and feasted happily, contemplating the next day’s challenges.
Up bright and early with chocolate/ banana pancakes, followed by a 9 hours of steady climbing. We became experts at abseiling down bamboo by turning backwards and grabbing large handfuls of bamboo for a safe descent. We felt like we were in training for “Jungle Survivor”, as we negotiated steep gullies, teetered on tiny rock ledges, crossed slippery streams and finally dragged ourselves into our second camp.
An early morning chicken distress screech took on new meaning as we realised that our former traveling companions, chickens affectionately named Lemon and Cashew, were no longer with us. But after a moment’s hesitation, we hoed into the fragrant garlic chicken, choosing to be philosophical about the reason for their disappearance and our deliciously fresh cuisine.
The third morning was summit day and we were treated to a traditional Vietnamese breakfast to fuel us for the big day. This consisted of savory chicken broth served with fresh herbs, egg and vermicelli noodles. It really hit the spot.
At 11am, after a very hot exposed climb, all ten of us arrived at the summit of Mt Fansipan, with clear skies and no wind. It was magnificent. We hugged and cried as we stood on the highest mountain in Indochina, looking for miles out over Vietnam, China and Laos. Mobile phones and digital cameras ran hot for an hour, as we rang family and friends to tell them our news. Then we headed to our final camp several k’s back down the mountain.
We returned via the “standard” or “cattle trail” route and stumbled across the first people we’d seen in 3 days. And we gratefully enjoyed another serve of the famous garlic chips, with a couple of bottles of Vietnamese red wine, which had been secretly procured by one of our guides.
After a few G & T’s at the old English pub in Sapa, a valedictory lunch and more shopping, we caught the overnight train back to Hanoi. With four in a cabin it was a cosy trip, but, after 3 nights in a tent, the mattresses were luxurious. We all slept soundly and work up to the incessant beeping of bike horns in the city for breakfast.
Our four hour bus trip to Halong Bay was thoughtfully interrupted by a shopping expedition to a fabulous craft, tapestry, painting and lacquerware market. And, yes, you can bring exquisite Vietnamese hand stitched silk tapestries, in large chunky black wooden frames, back into Australia, but be prepared for the cellophane wrapping thing.
Our two days in Halong Bay was a lovely pace, with kayaking, swimming, seafood banquets, sunrises and sunsets on the top deck, and visits to local attractions such as caves, lagoons, lookouts and fishing villages. It was the perfect conclusion to a perfect holiday.
Di Westaway Managing Director, Wild Women on Top
If you like the sound of this, contact Roz at admin@wildwomenontop or ring 0407 899 689 for more information! Or visit our website at http://www.wildwomenontop.com/
On the lookout for the perfect holiday? A unique blend of fascinating culture, gourmet food, physical challenges, extreme remoteness, bustling markets and exquisite scenery?
Well, here it is!
You climb the highest mountain in Indochina, Mt Fansipan (3,143m), with the local Humong tribesmen satisfying your every need. Then you luxuriate in the tropical waters of Halong Bay, dining on local seafood and kayaking around the world heritage jewel.
I recently enjoyed this trip, as a member of Wild Women On Top, a women’s adventure fitness group from Sydney. We trained for 4 months for our journey and had the time of our lives.
After a busy day inhaling the scents and scenes of market life on the streets of Hanoi, we made our way to the lush terraced mountain hamlet of Sapa, near the border of Vietnam and China. We were greeted by hordes of miniature village women, dressed in the traditional indigo costumes, decorated with brightly coloured brocade.
“You buy from me … you buy from me …” they squeeked affectionately in perfect English. After buying a few hand made trinkets and jewels, we sought refuge in our hotel. The next morning, after the world’s best banana and honey buttered pancakes, we bused our way to the base of Mt Fansipan.
En route, we were unexpectedly forced to use our pooper scoopers, to shift a truck load of sand, which had been thoughtfully dumped in the middle of the road. Then another short delay was caused when our head guide, Tang, discovered that 10 small strong mountain men, can’t carry all the gear required to keep 10 large athletic city women happy, for 4 days in the jungle!
Two more porters were quickly dispatched and by lunch time, we had climbed hundreds of meters up delightfully steep mountain tracks. We alternated between horizontal traverses and near vertical rock and root scrambles.
On the former, we feared toppling sideways off the 30cm wide mushy track, which dropped away sharply into the jungle below. Two members of our team in fact had to be assisted as they slipped gracefully over the edge, clinging to the soft sides of the track by their now dirty fingernails. On the steep ascents, the challenge was to balance your weight carefully as you hauled yourself up, using smooth curvy roots and shifting rocks, while your heart pounded in your chest. An exhilarating test of concentration and focus but we were grateful travel experts, World Expeditions had guaranteed our safety!
We were delighted to arrive at our first camp site to discover that in addition to carrying all our food, wine, clothes, sleeping bags, tents and toiletries, our porters were carrying heavy rubber lilos! And we instantly forgave them for setting our tents up over sloping uneven ground with bits of bamboo strategically arranged to compensate.
But the best was yet to come. Within seconds of arriving, a “Happy Room” had been constructed for our bathroom needs, and the fire was blazing. Minutes later we were ravenously consuming Vietnamese style garlic chips … unanimously voted the “Best Chips” we had ever eaten.
We relaxed contentedly as we watched our team of porters become chefs, preparing a sumptuous banquet on the large bamboo fire. They chatted endlessly in the local dialect as they calmly diced, shredded, peeled, chopped, stir fried and steamed our delicious Vietnamese cuisine. It was quite a spectacle as the flame rose and fell with the heat being controlled with sudden gushes of oil, or quick removal of bamboo fuel.
Incredibly, a selection of 8 different gourmet dishes was served to us as we waited patiently on our bright blue tarp. We cracked open the French wine, and feasted happily, contemplating the next day’s challenges.
Up bright and early with chocolate/ banana pancakes, followed by a 9 hours of steady climbing. We became experts at abseiling down bamboo by turning backwards and grabbing large handfuls of bamboo for a safe descent. We felt like we were in training for “Jungle Survivor”, as we negotiated steep gullies, teetered on tiny rock ledges, crossed slippery streams and finally dragged ourselves into our second camp.
An early morning chicken distress screech took on new meaning as we realised that our former traveling companions, chickens affectionately named Lemon and Cashew, were no longer with us. But after a moment’s hesitation, we hoed into the fragrant garlic chicken, choosing to be philosophical about the reason for their disappearance and our deliciously fresh cuisine.
The third morning was summit day and we were treated to a traditional Vietnamese breakfast to fuel us for the big day. This consisted of savory chicken broth served with fresh herbs, egg and vermicelli noodles. It really hit the spot.
At 11am, after a very hot exposed climb, all ten of us arrived at the summit of Mt Fansipan, with clear skies and no wind. It was magnificent. We hugged and cried as we stood on the highest mountain in Indochina, looking for miles out over Vietnam, China and Laos. Mobile phones and digital cameras ran hot for an hour, as we rang family and friends to tell them our news. Then we headed to our final camp several k’s back down the mountain.
We returned via the “standard” or “cattle trail” route and stumbled across the first people we’d seen in 3 days. And we gratefully enjoyed another serve of the famous garlic chips, with a couple of bottles of Vietnamese red wine, which had been secretly procured by one of our guides.
After a few G & T’s at the old English pub in Sapa, a valedictory lunch and more shopping, we caught the overnight train back to Hanoi. With four in a cabin it was a cosy trip, but, after 3 nights in a tent, the mattresses were luxurious. We all slept soundly and work up to the incessant beeping of bike horns in the city for breakfast.
Our four hour bus trip to Halong Bay was thoughtfully interrupted by a shopping expedition to a fabulous craft, tapestry, painting and lacquerware market. And, yes, you can bring exquisite Vietnamese hand stitched silk tapestries, in large chunky black wooden frames, back into Australia, but be prepared for the cellophane wrapping thing.
Our two days in Halong Bay was a lovely pace, with kayaking, swimming, seafood banquets, sunrises and sunsets on the top deck, and visits to local attractions such as caves, lagoons, lookouts and fishing villages. It was the perfect conclusion to a perfect holiday.
Di Westaway Managing Director, Wild Women on Top
If you like the sound of this, contact Roz at admin@wildwomenontop or ring 0407 899 689 for more information! Or visit our website at http://www.wildwomenontop.com/
AN INSPIRING STORY
Climb a mountain and fundraise for CharityHere’s a story that will inspire you:
In January 2005, 32 year old Amanda Looby’s life hung in the balance as she had both breasts removed and underwent radical reconstruction surgery and chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer.
Incredibly, in July 2006, Amanda Looby walked 28 kilometers in one day along the Coast Track of the Royal National Park carrying an 8kg back pack after just 5 weeks of Wild Women on Top training.
In September 2006, Amanda Looby stood on top of Mt Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina, with 9 other Aussie women. She had fulfilled her dream, and raised over $6,000 for Breast Cancer Research.Recently Amanda had this conversation with her 6 year old daughter about why she was going to climb a mountain:Amanda said to Zoe: “Well, last year when mummy was sick – did you think I would have been able to climb a mountain?” Zoe looked aghast and said “No way Mum.” Amanda said “Well, now I can. And if you said to me this time last year that I would be able to climb a mountain in a years time – I wouldn’t have believed you – but now I do believe it – now I have climbed a mountain.”So, ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE if you set your mind to it. Go out and achieve your goals and inspire others around you to achieve theirs!!If youre interested in an awesome challenge, contact Wild Women on Top and climb Mt Fansipan with them in April 2009http://www.wildwomenontop.com/
Climb a mountain and fundraise for CharityHere’s a story that will inspire you:
In January 2005, 32 year old Amanda Looby’s life hung in the balance as she had both breasts removed and underwent radical reconstruction surgery and chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer.
Incredibly, in July 2006, Amanda Looby walked 28 kilometers in one day along the Coast Track of the Royal National Park carrying an 8kg back pack after just 5 weeks of Wild Women on Top training.
In September 2006, Amanda Looby stood on top of Mt Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina, with 9 other Aussie women. She had fulfilled her dream, and raised over $6,000 for Breast Cancer Research.Recently Amanda had this conversation with her 6 year old daughter about why she was going to climb a mountain:Amanda said to Zoe: “Well, last year when mummy was sick – did you think I would have been able to climb a mountain?” Zoe looked aghast and said “No way Mum.” Amanda said “Well, now I can. And if you said to me this time last year that I would be able to climb a mountain in a years time – I wouldn’t have believed you – but now I do believe it – now I have climbed a mountain.”So, ANYTHING’S POSSIBLE if you set your mind to it. Go out and achieve your goals and inspire others around you to achieve theirs!!If youre interested in an awesome challenge, contact Wild Women on Top and climb Mt Fansipan with them in April 2009http://www.wildwomenontop.com/
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