By Tate Papworth
What’s your connection to the community?
We’ve lived in Caroline Springs for 14 years. I’ve also been a member of a local running group for about two years.
What do you like best about the area?
It’s just beautiful. It’s family friendly, we go for walks around the lake. It’s nice to be out and see other families in the area. It’s also great for keeping fit. There’s lots of paths, which is really important for families.
What could be done to improve it?
I think the bike paths could be better connected. A lot of the paths just end and you have to go back. If they were connected, we could go to places like the city or St Kilda, which would be really handy for the community.
So you’re doing the Eureka Stair Climb?
I am. I actually did it last year and decided to do it again this year.
What made you take it on a second time?
One of my friends has done the climb seven years running and she introduced me to it last year. I only started getting into fitness about two years ago and these challenges just push you to better yourself.
Your husband is doing it with you?
He is. He’ll probably blitz it up there before me, but that’s OK – as long as he’s getting fit and healthy, as well, that’s all that matters. It’s all about having fun. I’ll be happy to complete it again.
