27 Days to go

Countdown in days now and I am trying to catch up on the training. Walked just under 14 miles today, first decent walk since immobilisation.
Took the grandkids up to the Pike on Thurs for a gently stroll - walkers in training!
Then had a nice leisurely 7 mile walk at weekend, with Kara.
I will be honest, I was scared of doing that first walk - fears now conquered! Cant let the buggers get you down etc!
Boy, do my legs ache now tho! Will go to the gym tomorrow and get back into the serious training. I will and I can do this!
Need to walk everyday I can now, and will do my best.

Setback

Well, what a difference a week can make. Was all up to date with training, and had highlighted my weaknesses, then what goes and happens - only got admitted into hospital on Monday with bad asthma attack, to have further attack on Tuesday too! Had had a cough, which went worse, went to Dr's on Monday morning after work, and had bad attack in the surgery. Trust me, if yo9u are going to have an attack, where you can't breath, then have one at the doctors.No better place to be really, and it was as tho that is where I was meant to be.
Admitted straight to hospital, further attack Tuesday, but improved. Was on continuous oxygen and nebuliser's, pumped with steroids and antibiotics.
Shed lots of tears, felt very sorry for myself, felt very vulnerable, very frightened, felt a failure felt like all my work was in vain. Good news tho.........consultant says if I am a good girl, then there is no reason why I cant carry on!
So, for perhaps the first time ever, this lady is doing as she is told, resting as directed, taking medication and not working! You ever heard the like........ Well, there is a first for everything you know!!!!!
Watch this space, I will not be held back for long! Fingers crossed I can make up the time!

Training Update

On holiday in Gisburn at the moment, a great place to find walks and not get interrupted.
Met the Clitheroe local Ramblers group on Tues, and enjoyed a lovely 8 mile walk with them, starting from Sabden round Pendle Hill. It's surprising how many routes there are on that hill.
Today I decided to try out the new gadget, the new GPS. and set off on the Gisburn Circular. Managed to walk for ten miles and not get lost, so not bad.
Need to step up the training I think time is the issue tho, I really need to do more back to back walks. Next time I can do more serious walking is on the 11th April, so will have to settle for the gym meanwhile, which, sadly not been to for a week. I was struggling with really bad cold and working too. Not to worry. sure all will be fine, me just worrying. Time getting nearer. The good news is I have now got all the gear I need, and have sorted out the sock issue. Stick to what you know is my motto.

Blistered and Tired!

Decided to try the distance training!. Drove to work at Gatley, Stockport. Parked the car and set off home - walking! First part of the walk was very good, got onto the cycle route, which followed the River Mersey through to Stretford. Then hit the hard pavements, not headfirst literally, but pounded them till I reached Worsley! Was trying out some new socks too, which I didnt like, which caused a lovely blister on my heel. Never mind. lesson learnt!
Walked just under 22 miles, and did it in a very good time, probably cos it was freezing weather and was too cold to sit and munch my sandwiches!
The hardest part at this time of year is loo cover. No leaves on the bushes or trees to hide behind!!!
Anyway mission accomplished. Journey done. Got my friend Pat to take me back to Gatley to collect my car!
That was yesterday, today had workout at the gym to see how my programme was going. Not sure I like my trainer anymore! lol. I know its for the best, but my poor muscles!.
Never mind. It does get easier, and I'm sure he has heard the swear words before!

Interview

Just had an interview on Real Radio about my walk. Hope it may do some good, if only to raise awareness of Autistic children. Shame if you missed is. I enjoyed it. Off out now on a 12 mile training walk. Enjoy your day.

Training update

Well this weather hasnt helped much in the past couple of weeks. Snow, rain and anything else.
The ground is so wet its not sfae half the time.
So to do my bit I have joined the gym. Lol.
Never thought I would see the day, but there you go, will keep you informed as to how I do.