Saturday, May 17, 2008

Matt Watts Interview


Name: Matt Watts
Age: 26
Platoon: Bugden
How long have you been a fire fighter for? 2 years
How did you prepare for the great Anzac run? Footy training, basketball, indoor cricket and mountain bike riding keep me pretty fit. Started specific running training about 6 months prior to coming.
What does this trip mean to you? It’s a privilege and an honour to be here and it means a great deal to represent the MFB and Australia in honouring the Anzac’s and the ANZAC spirit.
Messiest person in your camper? Neil Eager
Smelliest person in your camper? Glen McDonald
How are you coping at the moment? Having a ball
Funniest thing to happen on the trip so far? Dale Alan’s dancing
Any words to family and friends back at home? Having a great time and missing all you guys greatly
Best experience so far? Running with Jason at 4:30am and having a man stand at the side of the street with a video camera and another man playing Waltzing Matilda On the bag pipes.