THESE CLOWNS ARE ON THE ROAD

GIBBS FAMILY CIRCUS LEAVES TOWN

These clowns Lachlan and Chloe (photo taken way back in 2006) and

the rest of the family are hitting the road

Tomorrow, Thursday morning 5am we are heading off to Port Macquarie (1375km – 854 miles)meeting some family members along the way.
Car 1 Max, Alison, Michael
Car 2 Melanie Daniel Lachlan Chloe
Car 3 Amy Ryan Riley
Car 4 Sue John (my sister & BIL)

We will get to Port Macquarie Friday late morning.
Once in Port Macquarie we will meet up with more family
Car 5 Kylie Phil Olivia (niece & family)
Car 6 Sue Bill (Max sister & BIL)
Car 7 Megan Andrew (Max sister & BIL)

So this circus is all holidaying at Port Macquarie to watch Max compete in the Australian Ironman starting at 6.30am on Sunday 6th April. Check it out.
He hopes to complete the race of 3.8 km(2.36 miles) swim, 180km (112 miles)bike ride followed by a 42.2km (26.2 miles)run in about 11 hours.
Mad Max indeed.

We will all be wearing a team shirt like this one that Max is modelling for you

The back only looks crooked cos Max is standing awkwardly.
It is an amazing event – the stamina these Ironmen and Women have is unbelievable. The training that goes into it is extremely demanding but if you want to compete in such a gruelling event then you must be prepared or suffer the consequence. They have to make sure they have enough fluid and food along the way grabbing what they want from the various aid stations along the course.
As the wife of someone competing in an event like this it is emotionally draining because I have seen first hand what can happen if they are not properly prepared and don’t get enough nutrition. There is nothing more gut wrenching than seeing your loved one struggle to complete this event.

So wish us well as we head off for our adventure.We will be back on 13th April when I will hopefully be able to post that Max finished the race in a time that he is happy with