Scott Whimpey, Director of First Aid Accident & Emergency has been involved with The Kokoda Challenge since 2008. He has helped 1000’s of competitors get to the finish line and also works with The Kokoda Challenge management team to risk asses the event, co-ordination First aid services in conjunction with QAS and has also competed in the event twice with the elite Nike Hammer team.
He is a 4 x winner of the Challenge, his fastest team (Nike Hammer) has an astonishing winning time of 11:19min for the 96km event.
Help to support First Aid Accident & Emergency, a long time supporter of the Kokoda Challenge, by booking your next first aid course with them or purchasing a Defibrillator for your business or sporting club through FAAE. They are a 100% Local first aid and defibrillator specialist.
Kokoda Challenge Tips on ITB and Blister Management:
- ITB syndrome
- How to tape your ITB
- Blister prevention
- How to tape your feet
- First aid requirements for the event
