Tracey & I walked just 4 miles on Sunday evening...weather had been crap all day & in true Felixstowe style, was very windy!!
We didn't want to risk getting caught in a torrential downpour, so thought we'd just do a quick 4 miles. It was good, did a different route, avoiding the sea front & awful wind, although we were up against the wind on occasions & it was really hard! It felt really good to step it out & we finished in 55 mins, although I have to say that personal trainer was ahead of me quite a bit as I seem to dragging my heels at the moment. Mind you, she is super fit!!!!
I think I just need to walk more & build my stamina up again. I guess that I should remember that I wasn't well in the autumn & that it really knocked me for six. I know I will be fine & am looking forward to walking more, especially those early Sunday morning walks, but not in the snow like last year!
I went to the gym at lunchtime today...6k on the bike then lots of mat work & stretching. Then tonight it was body combat....OMG does she work you hard?!! It's an hour of such intense exercise but it feels fab to punch out. I certainly know that I've done it.....I love it....although at the time I really HATE it!!!! You know what I mean!!
I think (hope) that the gym & combat will help me get stronger & I'll soon be striding out on those long walks with confidence.....
xx
Tuesday, 27 January 2009
Monday, 19 January 2009
Let's take the High Road
And why not?!
Tracey & I took a trip down memory lane last night...we walked the 6 miles that took us once again along Trimley High Road & back.
This was the very first route we walked last year & then so many times! We first used to walk it in over 1hr 40 mins & started to feel really positive with each minute we knocked off that time! Last night, we walked it in 1hr 27mins & were really pleased especially as we faced an awful headwind walking back......very hard work. I was a bit of a heavy breather by this time & couldn't talk normally (hooray, some may say) so I know I was having to work hard. If you can talk normally, you're not working hard enough & if you can't talk at all STOP before you drop!!
It brought back so many memories, not least of all how we used to finish our longer walks with these 6 miles.... because once you walked the 3 out, you just had to walk those 3 back...no getting away with it....also, of how I first hit my "wall" that time at 14 miles & really panicked, thinking there was just NO way I would ever manage the 26.2 miles. Hopefully those hard times I faced last year will help me through this year, fingers crossed.
I wore my new trainers for the first time & had no problems. My ones from last year are now feeling very sorry for themselves & as they have probably helped me through over 400 miles, I think it's time they only helped me in the gym from now on. Tracey has also bought her new pair & is hoping they are going to be ok. The woman tried to persuade her to buy one pair for training & then one pair for the actual walk.....DO NOT DO THIS. It is imperative that you train in the trainers that you will wear on the big night.
Training packs will arrive soon so maybe it's time to start thinking about doing a second walk each week soon & maybe even our early morning Sunday ones again...
xx
Tracey & I took a trip down memory lane last night...we walked the 6 miles that took us once again along Trimley High Road & back.
This was the very first route we walked last year & then so many times! We first used to walk it in over 1hr 40 mins & started to feel really positive with each minute we knocked off that time! Last night, we walked it in 1hr 27mins & were really pleased especially as we faced an awful headwind walking back......very hard work. I was a bit of a heavy breather by this time & couldn't talk normally (hooray, some may say) so I know I was having to work hard. If you can talk normally, you're not working hard enough & if you can't talk at all STOP before you drop!!
It brought back so many memories, not least of all how we used to finish our longer walks with these 6 miles.... because once you walked the 3 out, you just had to walk those 3 back...no getting away with it....also, of how I first hit my "wall" that time at 14 miles & really panicked, thinking there was just NO way I would ever manage the 26.2 miles. Hopefully those hard times I faced last year will help me through this year, fingers crossed.
I wore my new trainers for the first time & had no problems. My ones from last year are now feeling very sorry for themselves & as they have probably helped me through over 400 miles, I think it's time they only helped me in the gym from now on. Tracey has also bought her new pair & is hoping they are going to be ok. The woman tried to persuade her to buy one pair for training & then one pair for the actual walk.....DO NOT DO THIS. It is imperative that you train in the trainers that you will wear on the big night.
Training packs will arrive soon so maybe it's time to start thinking about doing a second walk each week soon & maybe even our early morning Sunday ones again...
xx
Sunday, 18 January 2009
Positivity.............
We will be walking again this evening & the weather is looking good (famous last words??!!) although probably quite windy......not much change there, can't really remember a walk where it hasn't been a bit windy, one of the joys (!) of living by the sea!
I am lucky enough to be a member of a gym in town now, as well as the leisure centre one, so it's much easier to pop along during my lunchbreak, though having said that, last week was the first time I made use of it. I had started back at the LC one in December, but, as I have really only just started to feel close to 100% after my illness last October I really didn't want to push myself too soon. I actually went twice during lunch last week & am feeling better for doing so already...my legs are not so stiff & I think it's helping with my PMA!
Positivity.....
As I know only too well from last year, this is more than half the battle when it comes to training & getting through the BIG NIGHT. I am trying very hard (struggling) to put this into practise at the moment...it's all very well saying that we should be positive but we actually have to BE IT!!! Life is really shit (sorry, but true) sometimes but that's part of life unfortunately & we have to live through it & come out better, stronger people on the other side.....
We CAN do this & we WILL......don't let people take the piss out of you by saying......."it's only a walk", "how easy" etc etc....how many of them could train in all weathers over weeks & weeks & keep going when your body is struggling to put one foot in front of the other???? We will probably walk over 300 miles in our training, last year I did over 350, and then....
WE WILL WALK 26.2 MILES.........
So, ignore those people who are negative about the walk & focus only on those who give you support & encouragement.
There.
Here endeth the lesson.
xx
I am lucky enough to be a member of a gym in town now, as well as the leisure centre one, so it's much easier to pop along during my lunchbreak, though having said that, last week was the first time I made use of it. I had started back at the LC one in December, but, as I have really only just started to feel close to 100% after my illness last October I really didn't want to push myself too soon. I actually went twice during lunch last week & am feeling better for doing so already...my legs are not so stiff & I think it's helping with my PMA!
Positivity.....
As I know only too well from last year, this is more than half the battle when it comes to training & getting through the BIG NIGHT. I am trying very hard (struggling) to put this into practise at the moment...it's all very well saying that we should be positive but we actually have to BE IT!!! Life is really shit (sorry, but true) sometimes but that's part of life unfortunately & we have to live through it & come out better, stronger people on the other side.....
We CAN do this & we WILL......don't let people take the piss out of you by saying......."it's only a walk", "how easy" etc etc....how many of them could train in all weathers over weeks & weeks & keep going when your body is struggling to put one foot in front of the other???? We will probably walk over 300 miles in our training, last year I did over 350, and then....
WE WILL WALK 26.2 MILES.........
So, ignore those people who are negative about the walk & focus only on those who give you support & encouragement.
There.
Here endeth the lesson.
xx
Monday, 12 January 2009
Wine & walking...............
Tracey & I walked 5 miles again last night......
At least it was warmer this week, +5!! But, true to form, we were not to be lucky with "perfect" conditions......it was very windy & I think we walked over half of it into a strong headwind, very hard work at times...well for me anyway...PT breezed through it!
Could this have something to do with the very boozy weekend I had?! Most probably. Was a special weekend though, doesn't happen all the time (honest) & I DO intend to reduce my alcohol intake nearer the big night & YES, I will even give up the beloved Guinness the week before.
I did struggle a bit last night but am not tooooo worried, been here before & have the t shirt to prove it...literally!! At one point though, I did panic a bit thinking about the longer walks we will soon be doing but I know it'll be tough at times & that I will get through it, how can I possibly forget the pain & tears of last year??!!!
On a positive note, I bought my trainers yesterday, in the sale as well, so even better. I have stuck with the same ones as last year as I didn't have any problems with them, so why risk a change?!
Next walk is next Sunday & we may even retrace our infamous steps along the Trimley High Road once again..........
xx
At least it was warmer this week, +5!! But, true to form, we were not to be lucky with "perfect" conditions......it was very windy & I think we walked over half of it into a strong headwind, very hard work at times...well for me anyway...PT breezed through it!
Could this have something to do with the very boozy weekend I had?! Most probably. Was a special weekend though, doesn't happen all the time (honest) & I DO intend to reduce my alcohol intake nearer the big night & YES, I will even give up the beloved Guinness the week before.
I did struggle a bit last night but am not tooooo worried, been here before & have the t shirt to prove it...literally!! At one point though, I did panic a bit thinking about the longer walks we will soon be doing but I know it'll be tough at times & that I will get through it, how can I possibly forget the pain & tears of last year??!!!
On a positive note, I bought my trainers yesterday, in the sale as well, so even better. I have stuck with the same ones as last year as I didn't have any problems with them, so why risk a change?!
Next walk is next Sunday & we may even retrace our infamous steps along the Trimley High Road once again..........
xx
Sunday, 4 January 2009
The training has begun......
Oh yes.
Tracey & I braved temperatures of -1 to walk this evening......
It was fantastic!! We walked 5 miles in 1 hour 10 minutes....... what a start to our training! Mind you, I think it was the chilly evening that made us step it out.....was freezing! We actually felt quite warm after a while & it was just our thighs that were cold at the end.
I loved it. It felt fantastic to get out there walking again. I had forgotten just how good it makes you feel (not ALL the time though.....read back through my blog, so many "downs" as well) but I just hope my legs are ok in the morning.....!!
The gorgeous Dons is walking again this year with some people from her office. She has already bought her trainers....go girl! I think we are more excited this year & can't wait!
Mustn't get carried away though, I remember only too well those hard times....I must admit, I am apprehensive about hitting my "wall" again, but at least I know I overcame it last year, so fingers crossed for this year!
Positive Mental Attitude
xx
Tracey & I braved temperatures of -1 to walk this evening......
It was fantastic!! We walked 5 miles in 1 hour 10 minutes....... what a start to our training! Mind you, I think it was the chilly evening that made us step it out.....was freezing! We actually felt quite warm after a while & it was just our thighs that were cold at the end.
I loved it. It felt fantastic to get out there walking again. I had forgotten just how good it makes you feel (not ALL the time though.....read back through my blog, so many "downs" as well) but I just hope my legs are ok in the morning.....!!
The gorgeous Dons is walking again this year with some people from her office. She has already bought her trainers....go girl! I think we are more excited this year & can't wait!
Mustn't get carried away though, I remember only too well those hard times....I must admit, I am apprehensive about hitting my "wall" again, but at least I know I overcame it last year, so fingers crossed for this year!
Positive Mental Attitude
xx
Friday, 2 January 2009
Happy New Year!
Well, it's that time again.......
Time to start thinking about beginning the training in readiness for May 16th!
I feel more excited this year. I think it's because I was very nervous about the walk last year...after all, 26.2 miles is such a long way...but having completed it once, I know I can do it again! Having said that, I hope I will be more prepared for the ups & downs that the training will bring.........
Of course, I will have my very own "personal trainer", Tracey, to help me through again & I'm really looking forward to our long walks at 7am on a Sunday morning...if you read my blog last year, you'll know how we walked in ALL weathers.....snow, sleet, wind & torrential rain...oh the joy of it all!!!!!
So, keep reading......let the training commence!!
xx
Time to start thinking about beginning the training in readiness for May 16th!
I feel more excited this year. I think it's because I was very nervous about the walk last year...after all, 26.2 miles is such a long way...but having completed it once, I know I can do it again! Having said that, I hope I will be more prepared for the ups & downs that the training will bring.........
Of course, I will have my very own "personal trainer", Tracey, to help me through again & I'm really looking forward to our long walks at 7am on a Sunday morning...if you read my blog last year, you'll know how we walked in ALL weathers.....snow, sleet, wind & torrential rain...oh the joy of it all!!!!!
So, keep reading......let the training commence!!
xx
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