Bill is a 70 year old retired Shell engineer and NZ’s walking legend. He spends a good half of his year walking the world. In May 2003 he walked 2000km over 4.5months from Germany to Santiago de Compostela, North West Spain. He continued onto the Atlantic where he burnt his clothes, walked into the sea and emerged with a renewed passion for life. Since then Bill has walked in NZ, Mexico, USA, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Bulgeria , Guatemala, South East Asia and is currently making has way home through the USA.
During his travels Bill helps out 3rd world countries develop buildings, irrigation and teaching.
A typical training schedule involves 90 km’s per week walking, 3hours on a elliptical trainer per week and a recovery day. When asked what inspires Bill to walk and what he enjoys most his answer is:
“Walking makes me happy; keeps me fit, introduces me to new people and places, but mostly because I want to. I enjoy where I am, I enjoy who I am with, even when alone, but most of all I enjoy the peace inside me”
Bigfoot supports Bill as he leaves his footprints on the globe. We will keep you updated on Bills adventures on our blog.
