https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/members-3/Alison-Anis/activity/ Activity feed for Alison Anis. Fri, 19 Jul 2024 04:44:53 +1000 https://buddypress.org/?v=12.0.0 en-US 30 hourly 2 2daf2749aadb5f3f22081ae31d47f171 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-101-mainly-nurses-from-sydney/#post-95984 Wed, 07 Sep 2005 18:23:56 +1000 The guys are up at Naduli lookout – enjoying the panaromic view and resting their tired legs. From here it's all downhill and a pause at the bottom where the cool creek is to cool off or have a refreshing bath and then walk from here towards Efogi the next stop-over.The guys asked if they have any messages (probably dying to hear some messages…[Read more]

]]> 543646451f3b7663b7d9d96e313837e7 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-88-and-trek-146-updates/page/3/#post-95979 Tue, 06 Sep 2005 23:22:16 +1000 TREK 88 and TREK 146 have hit town!! The guys are now at Gateway Hotel Port Moresby, probably kicking-off already with a few stubbies and relaxing bath or even a nap at the poolside area.Tonight will be the presentation of the certificates of Achievement on their trek achievement on the renowned Kokoda Trail.Everyone's doing absolutely great.…[Read more]

]]> d4569b03294b6c7f323c2ba143ef4ca8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-101-mainly-nurses-from-sydney/#post-95978 Tue, 06 Sep 2005 21:06:30 +1000 Message from Deb to Robert:QUOTERobert, all is well here, had huge garage sale, so much room now in your workshop, ha haRay, have you had to use the spade yet? By the way your car has changed shape, not too much damage its just difficult to open the driver door, only joking.Hope you are having a good time. Love Deb

]]> b5faa4077602c817133bd6ef22f37ce4 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/2-treks-headed-out-yesterday-4th-september05/#post-95976 Tue, 06 Sep 2005 19:12:04 +1000 The Updates so far:We finally got in touch with this group at Menari – What a relief!!The last few days were tough days for the all-male team who battled it just fine out on the 96km ardous trail. Yes the boys are definitely doing it tough – talk about six days of continous walk accompanied with very rough, steep ascend and descend, and nothing…[Read more]

]]> cc212c4d9f98421dc22f5b07f1b3b52e https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-88-and-trek-146-updates/page/3/#post-95975 Tue, 06 Sep 2005 18:45:25 +1000 The guys have left Kokoda this morning – around 10am. They will make a trip first to Tufi/Wanigela and and then into POM today. It seems like tonight the guys will celebrate the sucess of their walk.

]]> ac96bc237731cdc70a74ffc50605db5d https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/2-treks-headed-out-yesterday-4th-september05/#post-94836 Mon, 05 Sep 2005 23:54:56 +1000 No updates yet from this group. Still waiting for their guide to call and fill us in on the latest progress. Would be interesting to note as they are walking at a fast pace while everyone else is trekking at a slow pace.We decided to call just now to get their whereabouts and how they are coping with life in the jungle when unfortunately the radio…[Read more]

]]> f3baa109f0212c18c4d1164b296e99dd https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-101-mainly-nurses-from-sydney/#post-94839 Mon, 05 Sep 2005 23:11:36 +1000 Latest Update on this trek:As of 3:40 am (PNG Time) (almost 20 minutes ago) – the group guide radioed base here in Port Moresby and reported that they have finally reached Eora Creek – where they will set up their tents and camp for the night.And speaking of which the guys probably have their tents up already. It is pretty cold up here – I…[Read more]

]]> 09002475db3344736b9141db2174bf63 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-85-head-out-owers-corner-2nd-sep-05/#post-94840 Mon, 05 Sep 2005 21:46:16 +1000 Latest Update on TrailEveryone experienced a few drizzles along the way. Light showers today, but not most of the way. "Not bad really, everyone's coping well with the walk and the weather. The track conditions is okay, not slippery and the trekkers are also coping well with that," reported Isaac – the guide.Isaac was up at Naduri Lookout – the…[Read more]

]]> 2ac7ff31de1945676ce8c82a8b1bf409 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-88-and-trek-146-updates/#post-94841 Mon, 05 Sep 2005 21:13:14 +1000 And come out today they did!! The guys completed their final leg of journey today at Kokoda Station. It's over! No more trudging up and down the infamous trail for Trek 88 and Trek 146 . What an adventure for the guys and you made it all easier with your wonderful and encouraging messages.Tonight they camp at Russell's Block and will all fly out…[Read more]

]]> c489ecd0ac9ce07d4175e5100047dfa3 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/page/2/#post-95953 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 23:37:41 +1000 From us at KTL:CONGRATULATIONS TO EVERYONE WHO COMPLETED & OTHERS WHO MADE AN ATTEMPT TO COMPETE IN THE RACE, EVERYONE's A WINNER!!! What a great effort put in by everyone during the event. Thanks once again for making this event a successful one.Once again a BIG CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF YOU:To the Anzac Team: Sean O'Hara, Brian O'Hara, Robert…[Read more]

]]> 5cbf3494ad0c3c56545e854245c93b52 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ktl-boys-win-the-team-event/#post-95950 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:30:21 +1000 With the challenge set for next year, everyone is looking forward to compete with better results.From the KTL boys ?This isn?t the end and we are looking forward to another race.?Ends//KTL team at the beginning of the race started out with eight (8) players. Three didn't make it till Monday – a day after the race.IMG_1264.jpg

]]> d78969b760d010b200d5ab0a3b5e319d https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ktl-boys-win-the-team-event/#post-95949 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:26:05 +1000 The guys were happy with their turned up which made them the winners of the team event.?We are happy at least we have made a name for the company in winning the team event,? Rod said.Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_079.jpg

]]> 9c2e793aa985d83edeba6ba857fb952b https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ktl-boys-win-the-team-event/#post-95948 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:24:51 +1000 Rod Ori who was the main tip for KTL boys, was also ahead but had his knees injured at Efogi ? that too slowed him down.However, both Rod and Wayne manage to make it to the finish line. ?We will be more prepared next year. We have learnt something on this first race,? the guys said.Rod Ori struggling up hill…..Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_070.jpg

]]> 35cc83517a5a686a95859d173262f1e0 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ktl-boys-win-the-team-event/#post-95947 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:22:25 +1000 Wayne fell and injured his knee at Nauro and that slowed him down. Before then he was ahead of everyone. He said, he also had problems with his torch batteries. ?I would have run all night if I had enough batteries for the night.?Wayne with Gail Thomas who welcomed him with a song at Ower's Corner……When the boys took off from Kokoda Memorial…[Read more]

]]> e458c74368af75c00d6cec6d0be2320b https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ktl-boys-win-the-team-event/#post-95945 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:19:19 +1000 They said they would have made it first but have all experienced problems along the way.?I would have made it all the way and to the finish earlier if I hadn?t injured my knee,? Wayne who was clearly disappointed because of his injured knee said.Wayne, completed the race even though he injured his knee. He walks with the support of his walking…[Read more]

]]> 1f2194a77aa11b8689f698695117e698 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ktl-boys-win-the-team-event/#post-95944 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:15:52 +1000 The small presentation of the team event was witness by us at KTL including Maree and Michael O?Hara from Sydney who flew in to PNG to witness their two sons Sean and Brian.The boys; Wayne, Bernard, Tom and Rod, were in the lead all the time from the beginning of the race. (L-R) One of our guides, one of the guys with our police escort, Justus…[Read more]

]]> 520457ac55006da4d7514c4da8e37fc4 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/ktl-boys-win-the-team-event/#post-95942 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 22:10:55 +1000 Gail Thomas, one of the trek organisers, was excited when she found that five of her kokoda boys had reached Ower's Corner, as part of the elite 12 to have finished the event in the time limit set down of 36 hours duration before the challenge was officially closed off for 2005.?Hang on, we?ve got five of our boys home she said – so that means we…[Read more]

]]> 594a7b6487b3dd6ab790429e3d454077 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-88-and-trek-146-updates/page/2/#post-95934 Thu, 01 Sep 2005 00:06:22 +1000 2:50pmAll treks are now at Menari campsite. All will camp here tonight. Everyone's settling in okay. Since they are in the village they will be walking down to the nearest creek to bath and then back to the campsite. Tonight's rest will be a well-deserved one before the guys continue the next leg of their adventurous journey tommorrow to…[Read more]

]]> 56302e80c4d676634264cbbcf53a305a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-88-and-trek-146-updates/page/2/#post-95933 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 20:11:54 +1000 12:50pmHi you all that have sent messages for Jason Elvy and Greg MacLennan. It seems Landy finally caught up with the guys. We passed on your messages and guess what. They were all very thrilled to hear from all of you. That made their day today. To end that tough and exhausting walk with well wishes and love from their family is just so…[Read more]

]]> 6fc17b932f984615ac23ed828d2738d1 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-88-and-trek-146-updates/page/2/#post-95932 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 19:13:36 +1000 Thursday, September 1, 2005Almost 4 hours after they left Nauro this morning, Landy the guide called at 11:40 to give their situation report. It seems TREK 88 and TREK 146 decided to stick together. They are two different groups but all progressing as one towards Menari campsite at the moment.According to Landy all trekkers are doing great.…[Read more]

]]> 769473bc61deedca12bc357a3af41783 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/rustys-24-hour-race-update-2/page/2/#post-95931 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 18:28:38 +1000 Hi Kate and all trek 99ersPassed your messages to Wayne and Tom. Both were thrilled to hear from you and said thanks to all for your support.Wayne and Tom says not to worry, they will be better prepared next year. PS…kate wayne says he is looking forward to seeing the photos and thanks heapsWayne Urina struggles up the last hill towards Ower's…[Read more]

]]> 4d4369b7b61b4fd8cb072eaeba3b623f https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/page/2/#post-95930 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:46:22 +1000 THE WINNERS…….1st, 2nd and 3rd placingJohn Hunt bagged a trophy, shield, a gold medal and K10,000 cash. The second man home, Osborne Bogijiwai (right) got himself a medal and fuzzy-wuzzy copper beating. And the third home – Tom Hango also got himself a medallion and a copper beating.Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_052.jpg

]]> 6a91df9d026958704df5f03aaec5a237 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/page/2/#post-95929 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:39:31 +1000 He again sincerely thanked Kokoda Trekking and especially Gail Thomas and Russell Eroro for making it possible through the Kokoda 24 hour challenge a chance to prove himself and achieve what he said he always dreamt of."It is such a successful event, everyone made an attempt to get to the finish line. I'm sorry some could not complete the race but…[Read more]

]]> 8cab29d13296115d69e1a710511e2a1f https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/page/2/#post-95928 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:23:59 +1000 He said it becomes even more harder when everyone's trying to cover the hazardous 96 km distance in less than a day. "Everyone started out all right and halfway through the trek I've seen how a lot of the competitors had given up because the physical structure of the trail has become a complete switch-off for them both physically and mentally."He…[Read more]

]]> b7751a2c52788af47ba09b7e11549fbb https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/page/2/#post-95927 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 17:21:43 +1000 The thrilling challenge has become a real test for endurance for the competitors. Most could not make it passed Nauro and towards Ower's Corner, many had given up halfway and had to remain there otherwise.And all competitors who made it past the finish line in the gruelling challenge admitted that this would be the toughest thing anyone can do.…[Read more]

]]> 99b445d757030fdde456d3ba489cac6a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/page/2/#post-95926 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 16:36:51 +1000 Another Australian competitor Charles Chambers unfortunately could not make it to Ower's on Sunday and took his time to get there on Monday – a day after the race. Charles Chambers seen here before the race with the rest of his Anzac team mates. IMG_1258.jpg

]]> ca9317192a7b904402a5bc5241e1b206 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/page/2/#post-95925 Wed, 31 Aug 2005 16:28:29 +1000 The three from the Anzac team are: brothers Sean and Ryan O'Hara and their mate Robert Drysdale who arrived in 31 hours 24 minutes and 50 seconds to the finish line with their arms around each others shoulder.The brothers arrived late in the night with their mate to the warm welcome of loving mum and dad; Marrie and Michael who flew all the way…[Read more]

]]> 77a407eebe496fbfd069826c87fb7b61 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/trek-88-and-trek-146-updates/#post-95920 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 22:19:57 +1000 Incase you are wondering what's happening, both groups Trek 88 and Trek 146 have caught up with each other this afternoon and are all heading toward Nauro campsite. Everyone's getting along well with each other and it seems all will camp at Nauro tonight. In the time of writing – Landy Noel a guide for Trek 88 radioed and informed tha they are…[Read more]

]]> 14c8f10c2aca8381f0ce199a18f7b80c https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/page/2/#post-95919 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:51:47 +1000 It would take five competitors from each team to turn up at the finish line to win the team event. The organizers of the event Kokoda Trekking Limited had their fourth competitor turned up at Ower's Corner within 29 hours 5 minutes and 22 seconds. Rod Ori was exhausted by the time he arrived at Ower's Corner.Rod Ori….get's a helping hand from…[Read more]

]]> 7c2f2cd1baf69e5d829af29978777b09 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95918 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:36:54 +1000 Another local, Abel Arari came in 29 hours 5 minutes and 22 seconds after Russell. Abel experienced pain on his thighs and legs afterwards and took some painkillers.Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_064.jpg

]]> 21a3b234854e11454cc91a4e38b9300b https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95917 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:28:46 +1000 Those who have completed the race after 24 hours included four other locals and three Australian from the Anzac team. The locals included an independent runner Russell Gurisa and three runners from Kokoda Trekking Limited namely, Abel Arari, Rod Ori and Wayne Urina. Russell Gurisa (Independent runner) is past the finish line……Time clocked 28…[Read more]

]]> c6b7132e6389d2344d45784d65181454 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95916 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:08:41 +1000 Andrew clocked in at an impressive time of 24 hours 15 minutes and 21 seconds that would make him to date the fastest international competitor in the gruelling challenge. Andrew was happy with his achievement – being the fifth and last person to have broken the record."My main focus was to break Brian Freeman's record. That is what I had in my…[Read more]

]]> 6574c92b38b8c4c49fa9a8b37891a78c https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95915 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 21:04:36 +1000 The fifth and also the only international participant and the last person to have made it within 24 hours was Andrew Rowan from New Zealand. Andrew was the only New Zealander who teamed up with five Australian competitors; Charles Chambers, two brothers Sean and Brian O'Hara and a friend Robert Drysdale to form the group Anzacs during the…[Read more]

]]> a687f44961ae7a82a017b980956e1fe5 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95914 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:45:23 +1000 It was another's hour's wait before the 4th person came panting up Ower's Corner towards the finish line. Bernard Aruo another local employed by Kokoda Trekking Limited made it in 24 hours, 8 minutes and 46 seconds.Bernard was infact in the lead all throughout the race according to the updates we got via two-way radio network with Hunt running in…[Read more]

]]> dd9ebf85c8418295f2fb05a088011811 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95897 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:25:26 +1000 After the crowd up at Ower's Corner including the locals who were present jubilantly welcomed the two new heroes, Hunt and Osborne, everyone waited for almost an hour before the next competitor turned up at Ower's Corner.The third person home and to have also broken the record is Tom Hango who is currently employed by Kokoda Trekking Limited. Tom…[Read more]

]]> 3e9d76a802568a2321cc1a9d3a384f30 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95913 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 20:01:48 +1000 As the second fastest man according to the 24-hour challenge Osborne said he was happy and could now rest easy as the record was back in Papua New Guinea."I would like to compete again next year, this time I will be more prepared. Make sure I have the appropriate equipment to compete in the challenge," the former champion said.Osborne after the…[Read more]

]]> 95c7b28f2242fe6f90ec4aa4364ed2f6 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95912 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:54:22 +1000 But while Hunt had something to eat along the way and little rest to keep him going, the former local record holder admitted having had nothing at all except a few stops for a drink of water and a change of worn-out head torch batteries."I ran most of the time and had to stop when I ran out of batteries or wanted to drink water. I had absolutely…[Read more]

]]> d7365ee4c2b34d1e3185304283297657 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95911 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:26:05 +1000 When he reached, the finish line and upon hearing the exact time clocked in, Osborne punched the air, and put both his hands up as a sign of victory."I couldn't be more prouder. I am very impressed with the time achieved in this challenge – that is a big improvement from my part," Osborne said.He added that it was also an assurance that they can…[Read more]

]]> 40193163c748559d5ac9db12f737c7ef https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95910 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 18:56:48 +1000 Previous record holder for 18 years, Osborne Bogijiwai of Kokoda Spirit arrived 45 minutes later to be the second fastest man in the historic race. He clocked in 22 hours 45 minutes and 34 seconds.Before the race started in Kokoda on Saturday midday, Osborne stated to everyone present: "I don't want the money, I don't want a shield of trophy, I…[Read more]

]]> e6051218e2cc221a7eb9333e84157bc8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95909 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:53:50 +1000 And what a run it was. This man?s a winner. And what was his inspiration? ?I wanted to make a name for my people but most of all I wanted to get the record back on our soil and now that it is ours, I am very, very happy,? Hunt said.Hunt won the K10,000 prize money and was awarded a gold medal, a winner?s shield and a trophy along with a ?fuzzy,…[Read more]

]]> 294bd3acf339e666d1d3d9a4cb79d800 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95906 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:35:48 +1000 When asked what he ate to give him energy to win, he replied, three scones which I soaked in the river, a piece of Highway Biscuit and water including three bananas offered by kind villagers in Nauro kept him going for whole 22 hours until he reached the finish line. And as for his barefoot; Hunt explained: ?I had a pair of runners on when the…[Read more]

]]> f2ca465f2dc7a556bc57a56a73fc5b54 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95904 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:34:02 +1000 ?It has always been my dream to run along the trail one day. I just didn?t know how, where and when to start and I?d like to thank the organizers ? Kokoda Trekking for coming up with this idea. It has helped me achieved my dream,? Hunt who turned up at the finish line at Ower?s Corner barefooted said.Pleased to know that he was the first person to…[Read more]

]]> c8427010c8ed7163969baaee18e941fc https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/hunt-sets-new-record-along-kokoda-track/#post-95903 Tue, 30 Aug 2005 17:30:47 +1000 Hunt who was one of the 26 runners who took part in Rusty?s 24 hour Kokoda Challenge has made a name for Papua New Guineans and especially the people of the Kokoda and his remote Kerava village by beating the record time of 24 hours previously set by Australia?s Brian Freeman. The Challenge was organised by ourselves – Kokoda Trekking Limited…[Read more]

]]> 6bf9ce3f50bc4a71110142f9095bc3d4 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/rustys-24-hour-race-update-2/page/2/#post-95900 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 17:56:24 +1000 Three runners who could not make to Ower's corner yesterday came out today at 10.20am;They are:No 42 – John EroroNo 10 – Frank TebeNo 17 – David DuggyCharles Chambers is slowyly making his way towards Ower's Corner from Imita Ridge – he is expected to come out today.

]]> 04ad1e6762a80b0b4f6d0f85f85c3e7f https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/rustys-24-hour-race-update-2/#post-95896 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 15:51:34 +1000 THE LAST MEN HOME YESTEDAYLast night at around 8pm Robert Drysdale, Sean O'Hara and Brian O'Hara turned up at Ower's Corner. They arrived at a time of 30 hours:24 minutes:50 seconds.Both Sean and Brian along with their friend Robert arrived to the welcome of their mum and dad Maree and Michael at Ower's Corner.One of the Australian participant…[Read more]

]]> 2eaff516b64ab6a8f8f6d8e27579ee4a https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/rustys-24-hour-race-update-2/#post-95895 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 15:38:08 +1000 Here's a picture of Tom Hango proudly showing his trophy and medal. Tom became the third person in the race to beat the record at the time of 23 hours 34 minutes and 46 seconds.Rusty__s_Kokoda_Challenge_044.jpg

]]> a3bef90a9f6e1ce60e0fa29e6f30fcc8 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/rustys-24-hour-race-update-2/#post-95893 Sun, 28 Aug 2005 15:11:53 +1000 Another lot of runners from PNG to have made it to Ower's Corner yesterday afternoon are:No 43 – Russell Gurisa who clocked in 28 hours 32 minutes and 21 seconds (Ranked 6th)No 13 – Abel Arari – clocked in 29 hours 5 minutes and 12 seconds (Ranked 7th)No 44 – Rod Ori – clocked in 29 seconds 36 minutes and 52 seconds (Ranked 8th)No 22 – Wayne Urina…[Read more]

]]> 1eee7bdbd37d16a569b9996bc13737a1 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-challenge-kicks-off-at-kokoda/#post-95880 Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:56:01 +1000 The event was witness by the several onlookers from the station including other tour operators along the renowned Kokoda Trail.Tomorrow will be witnessed by the second and also the final part of the race ? the finish at Ower;?s Corner. Everyone is looking forward to the end of the race with different expectations. We will update you on the…[Read more]

]]> b9dc321ded9a5d94a425e75e4b672132 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-challenge-kicks-off-at-kokoda/#post-95879 Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:54:16 +1000 The race then kicks off at the promised time of 12.00pm soon after the signing was completed and everyone had their numbers written down. The runners proceeded towards the starting line and took off as soon as they heard the sound of the gun.The crowd of onlookers cheered and sent out their well wishes just as everyone was running.IMG_1268.jpg

]]> c113a957ffcea8935728cf7d302bbe94 https://kokodatrekkingaust.com.au/forums/topic/kokoda-challenge-kicks-off-at-kokoda/#post-95878 Sat, 27 Aug 2005 04:53:01 +1000 The day was also marked by a number of announcements which involves introduction new runners and acknowledgement of past record holders in the likes of Osborne Bogijiwai.who ran the whole length of the Kokoda Trail from Kokoda To Ower?s Corner in a recorded time of 28 hours.All participants were expected to fill in the indemnity form before race,…[Read more]

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