Gaynor Schoeman CSR walker should finish today.

hi phil b
you beat me to it
I just checked her spot tracker position and she has less than 10k's to go
I agree she has set an example for all
those people
walking anywhere even to the local shops its one foot after the other
driven by a gigantic amount of determination and stamina
there must have been times when she has asked her self
what the hell and I doing this for ?
and would have had to fight the pain barriers and stress levels
it is a remarkable feat for two feet
I have followed her progress on a daily basis and have been astonished to say the least at her consistency in km's covered
she has set a new bench mark
the spot-tracker is a great device it has proved itself on this journey and I wouldn't hesitate buying one if I need one in the future

cheers barry

To borrow a phrase from Phil's new book and give it a twist of my own:

Walk Completed, Canning Walker.

The first solo walk of the Canning Stock Route was completed on the morning of 5 August 2013 in Wiluna. It started on 31 May 2013 from Billiluna and took 66 days. I walked Every Step of the Way, without ever climbing into or on a vehicle at any time.

Although some definitions would class this walk as solo AND unsupported, that would fail to acknowledge the assistance the people who helped make this walk a success. First and foremost, Andy Suttcliffe who drove with me two weeks before the walk and dug in the supplies along the route, marking them and ensuring I found each and every one of them.

My 92 year old Gran, Muriel Van Der Leeuw who funded the bulk of my food supplies.

Outdoor Foods South Africa who fully sponsored many of my ready to eat meals by Wayfayrer.

Springbok Foods Australia who sponsored the balance of my food, in particular wheat free cereals, porridges and biltong/beef jerky.

And then there were my fellow Canning Travellers... You buoyed my flagging spirits and made it all worthwhile. I was extended a great many kindnesses and some of you gave me the best hugs ever.

I met a great many ExplorOz Forum Members on the Canning and each and every one one of you were a highlight on my journey. It was my privilege to spend a few moments in your company, and on the rare occasion, to share a campfire.

Let you know when there is something to read on my website.