While you were sleeping.......

After last Sunday's energy-busting-snow-hail-in-our-faces walk, Tracey & I decided to start our early morning walks once again......

So, as hard as it was, I was de-icing the car at 7 this morning in readiness for the off to Tracey's in temperatures of -2, yes, -2. BUT, no snow, snow-hail or bitterly cold winds & the sun came out as well!!

We wanted to stay away from steep hills & their icy paths, so we walked our new found 4 mile route & then turned back on ourselves to make it our first 8 miler of the year. I really thought that it would be hard to do the 4 & then literally turn round & start back for the final 4. But, in fact, the return 4 was much easier & I felt a bit of a spring in my step. We walked the 8 in 1hr 50, which is really good considering we walked the 7 last Sunday in 1hr 40, so all is going well. This new route is proving to be good, so will soon be adding to it, maybe those lovely 6 miles along the High Road & back!

Tracey did ask me if I could carry on for more just as we approached her road & before I knew it, the word "yes" came tumbling out of my mouth.....but, (luckily) she had a prior appointment with the swimming pool & her family so it was just the 8 today! I do think I would have carried on for another couple though & it won't be long before we are walking 10 miles+ once again.

As much as I loved the walk, I am now officially knackered!! Mind you, this may have something to do with all of the baking I have done today, the roast turkey-Christmas-style dinner, crumble, &, not forgetting the chocolate meringue truffle cake that I have made for my boss who celebrates his birthday tomorrow.

Maybe the walk gave me an energy rush but that has now gone gone gone! So, I have spent this evening watching some of my favourite men at the BAFTAs & have a lovely big smile on my face & also......well, best not say!!!

So, same time next Sunday for me & let's hope the temperature is above zero.........

xx