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543.8km

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500km

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Right now, 56 people in Australia are diagnosed with breast cancer every day.

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Day 23: soccer day

Monday 24th Aug
Fatigue must be setting in! Or it was just too nice snuggling in bed with Ryder this morning! I did nothing until I finished my short but hard core shift at work. My watch logged itas one long workout! Knocking off to watch Charlies last soccer game, a walk/ran 2.4km to the field, making it in time to watch him score a goal! I had canteen duty in tgecafternoon so I walked around the area until my shiftstarted, adding another 6.5km. My home journey took a detour to the end of the jetty where I could see the sunsetting behind me. Day23 mum walk, 15km work day 4km

Day 22: beach combing

Monday 24th Aug
The day started with our usual morning walk to the jetty and finished with a relaxing walk to Hamelin. Along the way, I spotted some very cool things that have been washing up of late. I love finding different things! Day 22: mum walk 7.5km work day 8km dad walk 3.1km

Day 21 goals achieved!

Saturday 22nd Aug
What better way to tick over 500km than with another bucket list walk! Lake Monjingup hiking trails- complete. And what a beautifully eery experience it was! The afternoon sun hit the magic angle that reflects off the water warmer than usual- just like the sun through a magnifying glass. Itwould have been the perfect place to watch the sunset from but I had trails to explore! The boardwalk led me through paperbark swamp, one of my absolute favourite places to be. The twisted branches cast changing reflections on the black water. The birds darted through the csnopy, and the frogs cheered me like I was walking down a red carpet! The boardwalk gavevway to banksia thicket and sand trails where I found spider, donkey and cowslip orchids, orange peel fungi consuming sticks from the inside out, and a cuckoo bird. Distant Pobblebonk frogs grounded my sense of direction as the trail looped through the unknown. The tops of the trees began to screech as I entered Carnaby Cockatoo territory. They appeared to have a warning call and a receiving call. I seem to have interrupted their feast of the fleshnof banksia flowers. I entered snother boardwalk, this one not looking like it would hold me! A lot of debris had come down the creek it crosses and taken out the legs by the looks of things. The vegetation changed slightly, and I tried to work out what plant smelt so strongly of urine when I popped out at the fence of a neighbouring cow paddock! The trail markers told me to enter the bush slightly down the fenceline, but there was absolutely nothing here that resemmbled a trail! Even for me! I retreated and took the exit path, which meandered trough closed tree tunnels. I moved slowly, cautiously, a little uneasy as it was really quite eery in the very low light. It was even worse in my torchlight! I returned to the lake safely and took one last look at the colours of the night sky. Shining my torch on the canopy made reflections on the pitch black water that I just could not capture. It reminded md of Lake Cave. A duck swam across the lake in front of me before I said good night and returned home. Day 21: Mum walk 9.6km work day 8km Dad walk 3km

Day 20: bucket list twilight to town

Friday 21st Aug
I lie in bed fighting the urge to do one final walk to Bandy! 8km! That is all I need to reach 500km! Consider it done! Today started with a quick beach walk on my own to add 2.1 km to the board. The sun was warm as it made its way to the sky. Another 1.3km walk at lunch and I made the decision to attempt my next bucket list walk. I got dropped off at Twilight Beach and walked tge Great Ocean Trail back to town. The sun was already setting behind the dunes and cast beautiful pink hues over the wet sand as I studied the calcified tree roots on the beach. I could have taken the easier, flatter route of the shoreline, but I wanted to complete the walk trail so I enjoyed the changing highlights as I walked over the undulating hills. The sun was gone and I had just the last throws of light when I spotted a patcb of limestone caprock. There were interesting features including a little Asian style building and I'm unsure whether another was a tall mushroom or a hunched over hag! I climbed down the steep dune to look at Fourth Beach where there was exposed calcrete reef at the oceans edge. Looking ahead I could see the beach turned to reef which I eould have liked to explore, but did not have the available light, nor did I know if there was a beach access further down so Itook the next pathway up and continued on my journey. It was much faster now that iwas dark and I could not be distracted byvthe things I see! The climb from Salmon Beach to Blue Haven is officilly THE worst hill on this trail. There was a strategically placed seat 3/4 of the way up. As I sat there listening to the waves below, I remembered coming down here on my last attempt to walk to Twilight. I had thought I really hope I don't have to go back up there! Well now I have done. My heart didnt fail me! The hilks from here on felt like mere blips, and when I finally found myself on flat ground, I knew I was on the home stretch! Day 20: Walk 18km Work Day 8km

Day 19: lapathon wednesday

Thursday 20th Aug
What a pre-sunrise we woke up to this morning! The sky was red and the pine trees were the picture perfect silhouette framing the spot the sun would soon rise. We fit in our morning walk to the jetty, enjoying the peace at the end of tge jetty today. Charlie was at the museum today so me and the kids rode to town to drop him off. Ryder and I continued across town, taking the long way home, resulting in an 8.5km ride. After serving precisely ZERO customers, Charlie was ready to come home so I rode to collect him adding another 5km. It was soccer tonight, so I dropped the kids off before opting to deliver the car to Stef so I could continue my lapathon without having to pick him up. it was a 3km walk back to the oval and then I did 1.2km walking the oval before Ryder picked the number 15- meaning this was my running target today! I got to 15 laps easier than I thought I would, so continued to get an even 6 km to finish his session on. Next was Charlies training. I walked another 2km before running a further 4km. Ryder joined me for 2 lps at the end! Off we headed to Scouts where I decided to wait with Ryder and walk home for my final 2.35km Hopefuly its final and not anotger midnight walk bevause Rooster decides to go to tge toilet! I fell asleep for the 10 minutes I sat in the car waiting to pick Ryder up again. Fatigue is setting in! Day 19 mum walk 11.5km ride 11.8km run 10km day to day movements 5km. Ryder ride 6.8km run 0.6km Charlie ride 4.5km Dad walk 3km.

Day 18: another ride to the lakes

Tuesday 18th Aug
Today started with a sunrise walk to the jetty. We were early enoughbto sit and enjoybit this morning before starting our return trip. Several trips back and forth to the camp kitchen where me and the kids spent the morning cooking and schoolong added a few km too! A quick lunchtime walk to the jetty and back and a 7-9km ride with the kids so Ryder could attend a kayaking program took me well over 400km total so far! Day 18 mum walk 4.5km ride 16km day to day movements 14km dad walk 3km kids ride 7.5km

Day 17: biiig day at work

Tuesday 18th Aug
Day 17 started with a 2.3km walk to the jetty with my love. The sun is rising earlier these days and was already in the sky before we headed off. In the evening I walked to the jetty and back and then did a midnight walk to the Amazon when Roosta woke me to go to the toilet. It was a big day at work, resembling a peak season day so there was not much energy leftover tonight. Day 17 walks 7km work day 7km

Day 16: kepwari take 2

Tuesday 18th Aug
After work on day 16, I only had minutes left of day light. I drove to the lakes to attempt the section of Kepwari walk trail that I was cut off from yesterday due to flooding. I was surprised when I found Woody Lake flooding the road but I was in the 4WD so continued through it and parked up at Lake Windabout. That was a pointless exercise! There was nowhere for me to walk due to the high water levels. I backtracked to the beginning of the walk trail and headed on up the hill. Venus and the moon were in alignment tonight, and it was another amazing sunset over the lakes. I walked as far as I could, but my trail was cut off due to the washing away of the culvert system so just another 2.3km added to my daily total today. But a lot of beauty in the world filled my cup. Day 16: walk 5km work day 8km

Day 15 kepwari walk trail... attempt 1

Sunday 16th Aug
This afternoon I rode 7km to Lake Wheatfield to complete the Kepwari Walk Trail, another one of my planned destinations for this challenge. I had planned to start at the trail head at Lake Wheatfield boat ramp but I found the road in under water. I retreated to the access gate 1km back and walked to the trail head from there. I was excited to see some new types of fungi and also did some orchid spotting. The sun was amazing and seemed to become warmer as it dropped. There was no wind so the reflections on the water were like mirrors. The frogs sang to me in their choirs and the birds chirped good night. I could only make it halfway due to more flooding of the track, but this walk was testment to why this challenge called me in the first place. Serenity and mindfulness, discovery and invigoration. Me and nature. Raising funds and raising awareness, one step at a time. Day 15 totals Walk 7km Ride 12km workday walking 9km

Day 14 bucket list walk - tick

Saturday 15th Aug
I went into this challenge with a few walks I hope to achieve. Today I came home from work to find dinner on a plate courtesy of my little chef son. So with nothing to worry about for the rest of the evening, the family dropped me off at Bandy. Bandy Creek is pumping out at the moment, turning the harbour cola coloured. I made my way to the beach on the other side with the sun setting behind me. I found the remains of an old fishing boat the boys had told me about with the last half hour of daylight. Soon enough, Wylie Rock was in my field of view. The closer I got, the more the colours around me changed. Pastel colours gave way to black and silver, and behind me the water sheen on the sand shone varying shades of gold. The sliver of moon headed for the horizon, glowing orange as it dropped closer and closer. On my return trip, The stars started appearing one by one. Venus remained strong above me. The deep navy sky transitioned to orange glows. It trully was beautiful. The sound of the waves in the dark was peaceful. The golden sheen was now a silver pathway guiding me to home. Once I crossed the harbour again, the silver became a rainbow as the lights of the Port across the bay were reflected in the water. The sand was smooth beneath my feet. It was just me, the night sky and the ocean. 16km of perfection! Day 13 summary Mum walk 19km work day 9km Dad walk 3km

Day 13 sunny glows

Friday 14th Aug
Day 13 started with a picture perfect sunrise. All the seats at the end ofthe jetty were taken and we felt like we were on Titanic! We ventured to the dive deck below which for some reason we rarely do! I enjoyed the different view point. After a big 14.5km day at work, I walked along the beach to Bandy. I even upgraded to a 2km run on the way home! I much prefer walking as its the little things I spot along the way that fill me with joy. Day 13 Mum walk 8.2km Run 2.2km Work day 14.5km

Day 12 summary

Friday 14th Aug
Day 12 was a big day! It started off with a 3.8km walk to the jetty and home via the Cannery lookout. Next came a walk to town with the kids so we could go to the free community cafe. We bumped into Stef in town so the kids jumped in the car and I walked home. This was 7.8km for me, and 3km for the kids. Then it was time to go to Soccer where I clocked up 9.3km walking and 5km running! My movements around town and the caravan park were 7km today. Day 12 Mum walk 21km run 5km Day to day movements 7km Kids walk 3km Daddles walk 3.8km

Day 12: wednesday lapathon

Thursday 13th Aug
With 10 minutes to go of Ryder's training, I was still only at about 3.5km. I had hoped to hit 5km so felt a bit disappointed. I had to up the ante and jog the last 10 minutes. I was pretty surprised when I managed 5 consecutive laps! Imagine my surprise when I managed to run for the 20 minutes I had left of Charlies session- 10 laps! In the 2 hours the kids trained, I walked 8km and ran 5km which was approximately 43 laps.

Day 11 walking galore!

Tuesday 11th Aug
Me and Stef started the day with our usual 3km walk to the end of the jetty. The tide was high and swell up andcwe both had to jump and cling onto an eroded sand cliff to avoid getting wet feet. It must have been quite the sight- 2 grown adults clinging to te wall like Spiderman! The wind was cold butwe seemed to be lucky to be walking in a channel in te clouds! Heavy showers passed by over the ocean and the land but we remained in a dry zone!: Next came a 3km walk to town to meet everyone for breakfast, followed by a scenic rock/trail walk to Lover's Cove to add another 3km. After some schoolwork with the kids it was time for a 6km walkbto Bandy. The waves were rolling up to the dunes and I had to time my crossings several times! The channel at the Amazon I had watched forming last night was now a completely smooth beach, as was the drain further toward Bandy. Its amazing how quickly water does its thing! Another 1km walk in the evening plus 6km of moving around the park and town with the kids this morning meant it was a decent effort! Day 11: Mum walk 16km Day to day movements 6km Kids 3km and Dad makes it on the board today with 6km.

Day 11 lovers cove

Tuesday 11th Aug
Today I did the 3km return walk trail to Lovers Cove with my Loves. It was a wild sea and waves washed up the whole beach. The sun was warm on our skin when we got out of the wind. It was a lovely rock climb/trail walk and the kids made adventure at the washed out sand/clay section. Thoroughly enjoyable walk for the morning.

Day 10 changing coastlines

Monday 10th Aug
I started the day with a quick 1.2km sunrise walk. Wowser was it beautiful! The beach has been washed away overnight, exposing pipeline we havent seen before. Lunchtime was another 2.6km, and after work I headed the whole way to the jetty to add 3.2km, wearing my new pink stepping up to breast cancer t-shirt that came today! I finished the night with a walk to the Amazon which has changed direction and grown significantly since yesterday! Rooster was amused for quite some time by the collapses up and down the banks. A massive work day, with a designated buggy driver meant I added 7km just from my work shift today! Day 10 summary: Mum walk: 8.5km work day 7km Charlie: 1.2km

Time for a new target!

Monday 10th Aug
I checked my page after work to find I was only $3 away from my target! You guys are amazing. Time for a new target.... $1000.

Fourth 56km dedication

Monday 10th Aug
As I passed 224km yesterdsy, that's my fourth 56km. This one is dedicated go my sister Hannah, and all the other superheroes who walk among us. Hannah is a nurse in oncology and sees a lot more than we do! Her compassion helps not only patients, but their families.

Day 9 soccer!

Monday 10th Aug
Day 9 was soccer day for the kids. we rode to the oval and they played their hearts out. Charlie copped a ball to the face from very close range and that unfortunately ended his time on field. I started a walk hoping to get to Bandy, but some glitches with my eyes had me turning around just incase. I knew I would get wet at some point as there were no islands on the horizon, the port was gone and the jetty was disappearing before my eyes. It was quite refreshing to walk in. Day 9: Mum ride 5.6km walk 5km workday 10km

Day 8 stormy workday

Monday 10th Aug
We started the morning with a very tiny walk to the beach, only a few hundred metres along! For me it felt much longer as I was piggy backing Ryder. It is not as easy as it used to be!!! We rode to town in the evening to get some takeaway, a decision we came to regret. As we sat in McDonalds, bins on the street were blown over, street signs rattled as if they were going to take off any second and one of the promotional signs from inside the alfresco area was even ripped off the windowcand blew fown. the street, luckily bring caught by my face as we were crossingvthe drivethru! Charlie watchedca tree brsnch fll outof a pine tree and we crossed our fingers the rain would wait until we got home. We were all icicles when we made it home safely, just in time for the hail. Day 8: Mum ride 5.6km workday movements 8km Kids ride 5.6km

Day 7 magical sunrise

Monday 10th Aug
It's moments like these that make it worth waking up in the morning! The sky was a perfect gradient from orange to deep blue. The sun was yet to show its head. I made it to the jetty in time to watch the orange glow become more concentrated and finally, the sun was up. The ocean and shoreline glistened with varying shades of orange and gold. It was beautiful. Today's breakdown Mum: walk 6.5km ride 6km work day movements 6km Charlie and Ryder: walk 1.75km ride 4.5km

Third 56km dedication

Friday 7th Aug
I hit over 168km yesterday meaning my third 56km is complete. This one is dedicated to my Grandma. She lost both of her sisters to breast cancer and after the loss of her second sister was treated prophylactically with Tomoxifin as a measure to prevent her from getting breast cancer. Your donations can help fund research to prevent this disease.

Day 6: not enough hours in a day!

Friday 7th Aug
Day 6 only say me doing a morning and evening walk plus a massive 10 hour day at work. I was greeted with the most picture perfect sky in the early hours of the morning but didn't have my phone for a photo. The beach was covered in the seaweed in the evening after a storm that came in hard and fast causing a lot of flooding. Day 6 Sarah walk 4km Work Day 10km

Double your dollars today!

Thursday 6th Aug
For today only, all donations will be doubled. make your dollar go further and donate today!

Day 5: wednesday lapathon

Thursday 6th Aug
Wednesday night is soccer night so what better way to clock up some km than walking the oval while the kids train! 6km of walks/jogs today with Charlie joining me occasionally. We had fun stealing the ball from each other and I managed to dribble a little bit myself. I fit in a quick 1km walk in the morning, a 3.7km walk to "Hamelin Bay" where I had to keep stoppinng to let Roosta catch up. it was a 2.7km ride to soccer, and a 5.7 km ride home via Scouts. another 6.5km ride to pick Ryder up from Scouts and finishing the night off with just over 2km for Roosta's nightly toilet walk. Day 5: Sarah walk 13km ride 15km Day to Day movements 9km Ryder ride 5.4km Charlie ride 8.4km

Day 4: second 56km dedication

Wednesday 5th Aug
I finished day 4 with a total of 131km. I'm dedicating my second 56km to my amazing Mum RobnVicki Davies. Diagnosed at 45, she endured everything breast cancer threw at her and has now been in the clear for decades (or close to it?). Thankyou all for your donations so far- lets fight for developments in treatment so more people can live to tell their story.

Day 2: first 56km dedication

Wednesday 5th Aug
After a mammoth effort on the bike, I am dedicating my first 56km to my cousin Rachel. Her beauty came from within. Her kindness warmed those around her and her smile could light up a football stadium. She was taken far too young about 6 years ago. Please help me raise money to lower this statistic.

Day 4: walks and rides

Wednesday 5th Aug
After a lovely morning walk, we headed home to start our school day. We moved into the camp kitchen which, incidentally added several km to my day walking back and forth to the caravan! Around lunch time I headed to the jetty and ten to the lookout to add 3.5km to my walking tally. In the evening, it was time to ride out to Bandy Creek to get Charlie to Army. disappointed that it had not hit 5km yet, we continued down to the beach and back. A sudden brutal attack of mozzies had us adding quite a bit of walking and running trying to keep them away from uscwhile we waited for other Cadets to arrive! Another ride for the 9pm pickup saw me walking along the beach under the starry sky, and practicing my marching up and down the street before I sat to watch the Cadets do their final drill. When we got home, I walked the dog to let the trip km tick over to 12 before passing out for the night! Day 4: Sarah Walk 10km Ride 22km Day to day movements 9km Ryder and Charlie walk 3.5km Ride 10km

Day 4: red in the morning; sailor's warning

Tuesday 4th Aug
I snuck out while the kids were sleeping to get in a quick walk. The sun was just showing its promise of day across the Esperance Bay, while in the opposite direction the Port shone bright on the ocean. Walking by myself is easy, and if I didn't have anyone at home its very possible I would have just kept walking east! But alas, I forced myself to turn around after 1.5km at our very own Hamelin Bay (Castletown Quays). The kids were awake when I got back so I collected them and we headed for the jetty. The clouds were hiding the full sunrise this morning, so I captured the best of it in the dark. We strolled the community garden, climbed the stairs at the Esperance Cannery, watched the dolphins in the bay and sheltered from the rain before heading home with 6.5km on the clock.

Day 3: work day

Monday 3rd Aug
Day 3 started with a 3km sunrise walk to the end of the jetty. The wind was icy cold and coming straight into the ear. With the kids still in bed, I headed back to do my Mumly duties before work. Lunch time saw a quick 1.5km with the kids so Roosta could stretch his legs. With a late finish at work there wasn't much time left to do much, but we managed a 2.8km ride to the local shop for some dinner ingredients, and finally, a 3km walk to take Roosta to the beach before bed. This dog is definitly not helping my cause! After 500m I had to beg him to come, only to find him waiting at the beach entry at the 1km mark! I dragged him to the next section before giving in and took him home. Not content with this distance, I decided to walk the perimeter and streets of the caravan park. This got me past 3km. Despite a big day at work, I only managed 6km throughout the day. I drove the buggy today so lost a bit of distance. So at the end of Day 3 Sarah. Ryder walk 7.5km ride 2.8km 2.8km workday 6.35km

Day 2- pink lake and yonder

Monday 3rd Aug
Today started with a 3km walk to the end of the Jetty and back. I missed my sunrise views with my husband, but enjoyed listening to a fisherman playing his harmonica instead! Ryder and I rode to and from the soccer oval for his game this morning adding 6km to both of our cycling tallies, and then rode to the movies for his friend's birthday party. I ran around like a headless chook in the few hours I had at work in the afternoon before jumping back on the bike to head out to Pink Lake to pick Ryder up. I reached Pink Lake at about the 9km mark, just in time to see the last of the sunset casting pink hues over the lake. I arrived at my destination about 6km later. We donned our head lamps, and enjoyed some lovely quality time, while Ryder clocked up 15km and I ended up with 30km. As soon as we got home, I took Roosta to the beach, adding another 2km to my walking tally Day 2: Mum Ryder Ride 41 23 Walk 6 Workday. 9

Day 1- world scout scarf day

Saturday 1st Aug
The rain put a dampner on my plans this morning. I was awake at 5.30am but the drizzle outside, and the fact that Ryder slept through his alarm (excuses excuses I know!) meant that snuggling up in bed happened instead of my planned 10km morning ride. Not to worry! having no car for the weekend meant Ryder and I still got our ride in, and a forgotten backpack at the jetty halfway added 3km to the ride! Ryder made it to the Scout Hall to run a bake stall at the Growers Market with 7km under his belt. I made it to work with just over 10km. A late morning race back to pick him up again meant my tally went up by 5km and Ryder's went up by 2.5km After work, I managed a quick 1.86km walk between showers so Roosta could stretch his legs on the beach. So in total, that's about 17km of walking/riding for me, and 9.5km riding for Ryder. But let's not forget all the walking I do during the day living and working in a caravan park! Choices like using the farthest ablutions instead of the caravan and walking instead of being the buggy driver meant I walked an extra 9km in my day! So we are currently at Sarah Ryder Ride: 15km. ~10km Walk: 1.86km Walk (work day) 9km

Coastal walks recon

Wednesday 22nd Jul
Yesterday, Ryder and I did a bit of beach hopping. at least I know some of tge distances of coastal walks around Esperance now!

Double dollars day!

Tuesday 21st Jul
This August I'm taking on 500km to raise funds for the 56 Australians diagnosed with breast cancer every day. For today only, all donations to my page will be DOUBLED - so $30 = $60 for breast cancer research. I'd be so grateful for your support.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Rob Davies

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Steve Cossington

Kick ass cuz - let's smash that total! So nice to see that big beautiful smile first thing in the morning! 💖 Such a great cause, I love and miss you every day Rachel!

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Lia Ewing

Proud of you Sarah!

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You’re a legend Sarah!

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Susan Johns

You are doing a great job Sarah, keep up the good work. You are a very caring person.

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Christian Tikao

So cool what your doing!

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Jayde Cossington

You wll do awesome at this Sarah!

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Kath Davies

You go girl!!!!! You are amazing 😊

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Hannah Ramsay

So proud of you Sar!

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I am stepping up to walk 500km in memory of my cousin, Rachel