They did it!
In that hot dusty and rocky terrain,
Nelson and Fabian ran the whole 52kms!
The boys started at 4.30am in the dark!
With lights on their heads, they ran from the
Mitchell Falls campground up to the
top of the falls and back down.
Then the big loop to the Kandiwal Community and
back to the campground.
You can see where they ran above.
By the end of the marathon, the temperature was about 35oC!
Heading towards the finishing line.
I love the big smile on Nelson's face.
Crossing the finishing line!
Not a bad effort for Nelson's first marathon!
Little Shanton coming from behind.
Everyone who took part in the event.
APT staff, members of the Kandiwal Community.
From running to making signs and cheering everyone on.
After nearly 7 hours it was done!
Having a well deserved rest.
Enjoying some vegemite toast later that night.
He's looking a bit tired!
Nelson said he slept like a log Sunday night.
He felt good Monday, just had sore quads.
The community killed and cooked up a
freshwater crocodile as a thank you gift to the
APT staff for all their efforts.
It's not something they do for everyone
so it was a very special dinner.
I asked Nelson what he thought of the crocodile.
His reply: "I wasn’t the biggest fan.
I prefer salt water crocodile to be honest"
Nelson and Fabian were interviewed
by radio ABC Kimberley.
You can hear them
talking about the Marathon
around the 1 hour, 7 minute mark.
The link is here.
We are so proud of Nelson and all the others.
They have raised around $40,000.
What an amazing effort!
