BUT.......
I found it a real struggle. You know how I am, the first 2 to 3 miles are normally tricky for me as I need to warm up & get my legs going, but tonight, the whole of my lower legs were really awful & it felt like I had to force my feet off the ground to walk. Tracey heard how heavily I was walking & also how my feet were literally dragging along, it was almost as if I was continually tripping up. It was horrible.
It did get better as the miles went on & I managed to walk properly in the end but it had been an awful experience.
Having spoken to Tracey & lovely hubby, we have all come to the conclusion that it was a number of reasons that caused my struggle:
- the number of miles walked last week (43) & also having walked for over 9 hours in total, but I do think this was necessary to test our bodies & stamina. I would rather have these problems now than on the night for the first time.
- not eating properly! I think I need to eat more carbohydrates as detailed in the good book & ensure I eat enough to give me that energy to get through the walks.
- having walked over 260 miles in training.....I am tired, both physically & mentally.
So, although I have shed a tear tonight (sorry for being so honest, but you should know by now, my blogs are honest & writing about all the highs AND lows is helping me) I do still feel very positive & I know I can help myself to feel better & carry on. I can overcome the fear of not completing the big one.....it is just not an option....I will do it. Lovely hubby even said he would put his arms around me & literally carry me through to the finish line if necessary .......not allowed I know, but wonderful words.
Wednesday's 8 miles will be better & come Sunday, I will have that spring in my step again to walk 16 miles........
xx
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