The Dons pre-season campaign got under way at the weekend when the players and coaches participated in the very tough 26 mile walk from Scarborough to Whitby.
Head coach Tony Miller said: "The weekend went really well and it proved to be a very worthwhile team bonding session for the players.
"It took us around seven hours to complete including a lunch break and must admit it was very demanding on the legs."
New signing Lee Waterman commented: "I really enjoyed the weekend and thought it was a great way to get to know the other lads.
"We all got on really well and it seemed that we had known each other for ages which is promising.
"Everyone worked effectively as a team and pushed each other all the way when the going got tough especially on the Whitby Abbey steps on the Sunday morning.
"I'm a bit stiff today and my calves are sore but I loved every minute - even when the lads passed the log to me on the steep bits of the walk!"
The player's have the evening off from training as a reward for their efforts at the weekend and will return to training on Wednesday evening.
