By Alana Taylor
Georgina (Georgie) Mollison has been a Coastrek Ambassador since the inaugural event on the Fleurieu Peninsula in 2018, and she has trekked every event since with fellow Ambassador – and bestie - Millie Walker.
Georgie’s loved being in nature for as long as she can remember. When she was a little girl, she loved climbing trees and exploring national parks around her home town of Adelaide. Georgie has turned her love for nature, and her passion for the outdoors, into a career as a wildlife ecologist so she gets to connect with the environment every day. 
Georgie is also a qualified personal trainer, so exercise is a huge part of her everyday life. But she’s not just about burpess and pushups - she’s a hardcore hiker and loves exploring the wilderness.
“I’m so passionate about being out in nature and what it does for our minds and our body – and that’s part of the magic of Coastrek.
I like to think of Coastrek as a fitness journey. The training you undertake, and the fitness challenge of event day is truly remarkable. Plus, not only are you out and about in nature with your friends – you make so many new friends along the way!”
As a mum of two young kids with special needs, Georgie knows how hard it can be to prioritise exercise and her own health and wellbeing. But she knows it’s a must to keep herself on track. 
“I think as women, we’re very good at looking after everyone else first. And I had to learn the hard way that if I’m not looking after myself, my body and my mental health, I can’t look after anyone else.
“Sometimes it’s the small, opportunistic things that make all the difference. The quick walk around the block because you’ve got a gap between meetings, or the extra set of stairs. Often when I’m really busy, they’re the things I get the most joy from.”
Walking in nature has done wonders for Georgie’s mental wellbeing. She shares her personal story here.
If you want to reap the benefits of hiking in nature with your besties, register for Coastrek today.
