We did it......................

Yes, personal trainer & I have now completed the required 42 miles (well 43 to be exact) in just seven days.............

We started our walk this morning at 10 o'clock...how strange it felt, walking mid morning on a busy Saturday. We had previously walked 33 miles this week & decided to just do 10 so that we would just pass the 42. We also thought that this was the best thing for me as I had struggled on Thursday.
I do think that the main reason for my struggle was the distance we had to walk this week. Now I have finished I feel much better & do have a sense of achievement & also relief that I will not have to walk so much in one week again! I do feel that I have been really tested both physically & mentally & I have had to push myself to do it. I guess this is all very good practise for the actual walk & hope that the lows of this week will help me get through those 26.2 miles......
This week has been a real journey for me; I have been thinking again of all the reasons why I am doing this, of my own cancer, of all the women who are walking while undergoing treatment, and, of all the women who are now being diagnosed as I write this...... I am SO determined to do this & WILL get over that finishing line.
Anyway, back to today...sorry, I did go off on one a bit didn't I?! It was VERY windy today, what a nightmare! In fact, when we were walking along Sea Road (this is the road running along the sea front for those of you who have never been to "sunny" Felixstowe) the spray from the waves was hitting us as we battled against the head wind. It was a real struggle at times but we kept on smiling & pushed on. It was great when we turned the few corners where the wind then pushed us along!
We also had a new experience....powerwalking through the town at a busy time! We both had our t-shirts on & managed to dodge the shoppers. We did get lots of smiles & thumbs up & one lady said some very encouraging words to us. It does give you a boost when you get encouragement & that is one thing I am really looking forward to in London.
We did the 10 miles in 2 hours 11 & I was relieved to be back at Tracey's house. I do have a little worry though.......my right knee is causing me a bit of pain at the moment, nothing serious, but something I must keep an eye on. I am now taking my painkillers for my sciatica regularly & I'm sure they will also help my other little aches & pains. All will be fine & all the training will have been worth it. We will be ready.
Only two weeks to the big 20 and.......this time in four weeks, we will be in London for the big night.................
xx