Eureka Climb

On Sunday 16th November was the Eureka Tower climb, Australis biggest vertical race and I did it!
I remember driving to melbourne the day before the race, I was so excited but at the same time i was super nervous.  We stayed at The Travelodge on southbank, our room was on the top floor, overlooking the giant bees on the side of the Eureka Tower, I didnt sleep much that night. I ironed my race clothes and just layed in bed watching the rain fall over the city, The rain was very calming and I finally drifted off to sleep about 5am on race day, I only got 1 & a half hours sleep because my alarm went off at 6:30, my race time was 7:30am.
Standing in line waiting to enter the stairwell, my heart was pounding with nerves and excitement at the same time.
The first 20 floors were hard because i had to learn how to control my breathing, In the stairwell its hot and stuffy.
When I hit the 44th floor, half way up the tower, my body was finding "the wall" I fought through it and kept pushing myself.
With each step i took i become more proud, It was a massive physical thing and mentally as well, So much was going through my mind as i was climbing the stairs, When my body started to hurt I did my normal thing and took a breathe and took another step.
The last 30 floors I helped a woman up them then when we got to the top I told her to go out first so she could cross the finish line by herself.
The amount of pride I felt when i ran across the  finish line was very overwhelming.
For finishing the climb i got a medal, which now hangs proudly on my car rear view mirror to remind me I am strong, I am capable of doing anything i put my mind to, but most of all its there to remind me not to eat junk food and to never give up.

Theres a quote that I like which I have always liked but only now understood how powerful it is,
"Remember you dont have to see the whole stair case, just take it one step at a time"
I did that and in 1 hour & 20minutes I conquered the Eureaka Climb without even holding the hand rail!
1642 stairs, 88 Floors.
A massive Thank you goes to my husband Rob & My best friend Deep for all their support and helping me stay motivated to complete the race.
Also Thank you to my gym Anytime Fitness Wodonga for the sports pack they gave me to use on race day, I wore the shirt with Pride.

You can do anything you put your mind to, you just have to keep climbing!
Love Always
Mandy
xoxo