Here at the Surf Coast Trek we love sharing the reasons why our trekkers have chosen to take on the Trek. This time around we spoke with four members of the 13-strong Gforce Employment Solutions team, who are rearing to go for this year’s Trek.
Brendan Davey, has trekked part before
How did you first hear about the Trek and what made you decide to take part?
Great cause, great coast and a great way to get a bit fitter.
Have you done the Surf Coast Trek or a trek in general of this length before?
In 2018 I did 26km of the 40km [of the Surf Coast Trek].
How are you feeling about 40km?
Challenged …but quietly confident.
Having been involved in the Trek before, what’s your favourite thing about the day?
The section between Pt. Addis and Southside.
What are you looking forward to most about the Trek this year?
Finishing.
What’s the first thing you’ll do after crossing the finish line?
Thank God! …then collapse.
What would you say to those on the fence in registering for the Trek?
It’s good fun and doesn’t need to be the full 40km.
Aaron Mangan, first time trekker
How did you first hear about the Trek?
Through Gforce.
What are you looking forward to most about the Trek this year?
Doing something for a good cause and creating awareness around the issue.
What are some other tips on fundraising you have for fellow trekkers?
Just be persistent.
What’s it like knowing you’ll be completing the Trek with a number of colleagues?
Satisfying.
What’s the first thing you’ll do after crossing the finish line?
Go for a biiig juicy burger.
What would you say to those on the fence in registering for the Trek?
You only live once, make it your best life.
Rob Leijer, has trekked part before
How did you first hear about the Trek?
Last year at Gforce.
Have you done the Surf Coast Trek or a trek in general of this length before?
18 km.
Having been involved in the Trek before, what’s your favourite thing about the day?
Yes, camaraderie and finishing.
What’s the first thing you’ll do after crossing the finish line?
Go home and sit, or rescue my colleague in the car ….like last year.
What would you say to those on the fence in registering for the Trek?
Have a crack!
Brenden Caligari, first time trekker
How did you first hear about the Trek and what made you decide to take part?
First heard about the Trek via friends who participated last year. I decided to participate after an offer from my employer to enter a team.
What are you looking forward to most about the Trek this year?
Enjoying the scenery and the challenge of the walk.
What’s it like knowing you’ll be completing the Trek with a number of colleagues?
Great. I enjoy team building exercises.
What’s the first thing you’ll do after crossing the finish line?
Move to the left or right and get out of the way of others.
What would you say to those on the fence in registering for the Trek?
Perhaps enter a relay-team event for the first year and then consider the whole 40 kms the following year.
Show your support for the Gforce Employment Solutions team via their fundraising page here. Or better yet, we’ll see you at the finish line on the big day cheering them all on.
