Blog INVASION...

Hello!

You might consider that a slight mutiny is in the works - a blog takeover, if you will.  Let me introduce myself, I'm Alex, one of the 'support crew' for the Blister Sisters.

Becky has unwisely (and slightly reluctantly) given me access to post on this blog, so that during the TrailWalker event itself, we can update friends and family on the progress of the team.

If you have been paying attention to Becky's blatherings (sorry - I'm sure I meant to say 'wise words') so far, you may have spotted that our intrepid team of four will be supported throughout their barmy expedition by a support crew - that's where we come in.

We are:  Alex, Pauline, Sandie and Charlotte.   We are responsible for providing the team with food, refreshments and moral support as they stagger through the 100 kilometers.   We will meet them at the various checkpoints with our minibus laden with consumables - at the moment, largely expected to be food and socks - doling out comfort in whatever way we can.

The walking time between each checkpoint is about 2.5-3 hours, so we have plenty of time to get between each (even taking into account my undeniably flawed navigation skills).  All being well, we will arrive a few minutes ahead of our team to give us time to prepare ourselves.

Spending 24 hours in a minibus (no matter how delightful the company) might be a little on the dull side, so between stops I am making it my mission to continue to update this blog, twitter on incessantly and, quite possibly, post pictures and audioboo sound recordings to give you a real sense of how the team are doing.   You can now see the twitter updates for the team in the box in the top right hand corner of the blog - audioboos will also appear in amongst the tweets.

In all seriousness, 100km is a HUGE endeavour and I think I'm only now starting to realise what an impressive challenge they've all taken on.  Past participants have spoken very strongly of the importance of knowing that people at home are supporting and willing them on towards the end.   I really hope that you can join me for the live updates during the event itself - and especially hope you will contribute by posting/tweeting messages of support for us to pass onto the team.

P.S.  All the technology is getting a trial run this Saturday coming, so if you really REALLY want to, you can even follow along with our, first ever, walkers and support crew practice event. :)