Just over 2 weeks to go and another trail trip to look forward to. We are off to the Pennines - have never been so quite excited plus the icing on the cake is a few hours drive afterwards and I'll be in the lakes for my first big challenge - the 3000's!!
Am I nervous - oh yes. Will be doing a bike ride and a walk this weekend. But I know I can walk distance now after the last weekend. Would like to start more cardio - but darren recommended anything but running (have big calves - they would get bigger) so thats just the excuse I needed to knock that torture on the head - but there is plently of other things that I can be doing. Running around with 30 children every day seems to be working. Have to go and buy some new jeans this week as mine are now too big - or prehaps I should just try a belt but then they don't fit so well.
By the end of the week should have some news on next years big charity event - should be spectacular!!
Also my gorgeous boy Ioan is now sleeping through the night - what a difference that has made!
Tuesday, 13 March 2007
Monday, 12 March 2007
36661
36661 is the number of steps that I did yesterday. Had a fantastic day out raising money for charity. Was a great walk and the weather was great and only a slight ache this morning that soon disappeared.
Saw some beautiful sights and the most annoying thing about the whole walk was that I had to keep pulling my trousers up.
Found some great spots for eating (well we were taken there by our guide) and my boots were fab!! No blisters, no sore toes, so will be ready for the lakes.
Will probably be putting the trip back by one week to tie in with the Trail Peak District trip. Just have to confirm with hubby when he get days off.
here are some photos of the trip yesterday - was going to do a blog but was having far too much fun! Plus don't think that people really want to listen to me drone on and on when I'm much better at writing instead!!
Saw some beautiful sights and the most annoying thing about the whole walk was that I had to keep pulling my trousers up.
Found some great spots for eating (well we were taken there by our guide) and my boots were fab!! No blisters, no sore toes, so will be ready for the lakes.
Will probably be putting the trip back by one week to tie in with the Trail Peak District trip. Just have to confirm with hubby when he get days off.
here are some photos of the trip yesterday - was going to do a blog but was having far too much fun! Plus don't think that people really want to listen to me drone on and on when I'm much better at writing instead!!
Wednesday, 7 March 2007
it just keeps getting better....
Well where to start,
life is on the up, definetly losing weight clothes are feeling alot looser, generally feeling really good too.
Looking forward to sunday, have found out that we are going through the waterfalls too - haven't been there since I was little so will be doing a blog!
Have been wearing in my new boots ready - and they are so comfy (except when I'm sat down on my knees) such a difference and very happy that I got them. They came in handy today when Elli decided to waddle into a puddle with no wellies and it was knee-deep to her, my toes were still warm and dry.
Been on the memory map looking at routes for the Lake District - still haven't decided on the best routes yet - posted a question on the Trail Forum and only got one reply with routes - please help I'm a novice here!!
life is on the up, definetly losing weight clothes are feeling alot looser, generally feeling really good too.
Looking forward to sunday, have found out that we are going through the waterfalls too - haven't been there since I was little so will be doing a blog!
Have been wearing in my new boots ready - and they are so comfy (except when I'm sat down on my knees) such a difference and very happy that I got them. They came in handy today when Elli decided to waddle into a puddle with no wellies and it was knee-deep to her, my toes were still warm and dry.
Been on the memory map looking at routes for the Lake District - still haven't decided on the best routes yet - posted a question on the Trail Forum and only got one reply with routes - please help I'm a novice here!!
Monday, 5 March 2007
ohh its good to be back out there!
Yesterday I went on an8 mile walk for a local hospice in the beautiful buckinghamshire countryside. And it felt good there was a lot of mud, some rain and some hills, but it has got me in the mood for next week with 17miles in the brecon beacons. Really excited about that and have confirmed baby sitters for my 1st big one at the end of the month.
Also found a great shop in Stony Stratford called the Outdoor Shop, went and tried on about 15 pairs of boots and eventually bought the 2.0 Air Revolutions and boy are they lovely and comfy - so am currently breaking them in ready for sunday as my old ones are slightly too small (4 1/2) and my new ones are 5 3/4!!
Also found a great shop in Stony Stratford called the Outdoor Shop, went and tried on about 15 pairs of boots and eventually bought the 2.0 Air Revolutions and boy are they lovely and comfy - so am currently breaking them in ready for sunday as my old ones are slightly too small (4 1/2) and my new ones are 5 3/4!!
Saturday, 3 March 2007
Good Morning to you all!!!
It is rather early in the morning here and having had about 5 hours sleep due to some very little monsters (namely my daughter who has decided that she wants to sleep in our bed)
So I am up watching teletubbies and surfing the net looking for some new boots. Which was what I dreamed about last night.
Today I ma going to try Meindhl's Air revolution GTX which have been ordered in for me. But just looking around to see what other shops are around here. I've decided against buying any on the internet and seeing as my business is on the up - I need a treat for working so hard.
Plus I really don't want to have to cut my toes off next week. I am confident that when I get the right boots that it will open up another world for me. No more tears on the hills. They really hurt when we were in Wales - infact they bruised again - not very pleasant.
So seeing as I am starving now - I am going to have soem lovely porridge with bananas and raisins and maybe soem organic wholemeal toast too.
Hope you all have a lovely day and I am so looking forward to my walk tomorrow!!!
So I am up watching teletubbies and surfing the net looking for some new boots. Which was what I dreamed about last night.
Today I ma going to try Meindhl's Air revolution GTX which have been ordered in for me. But just looking around to see what other shops are around here. I've decided against buying any on the internet and seeing as my business is on the up - I need a treat for working so hard.
Plus I really don't want to have to cut my toes off next week. I am confident that when I get the right boots that it will open up another world for me. No more tears on the hills. They really hurt when we were in Wales - infact they bruised again - not very pleasant.
So seeing as I am starving now - I am going to have soem lovely porridge with bananas and raisins and maybe soem organic wholemeal toast too.
Hope you all have a lovely day and I am so looking forward to my walk tomorrow!!!
Thursday, 1 March 2007
Not going to bore you!!
Finally have internet access!!
Well just a brief update - move went somewhat have been working 80+ hours each week at the moment with the business so haven't had much chance to do alot.
The weekend in Wales was abit of an upset for me and on the way home seriously considered coming off the academy - I totally lost the plot and had far too much on really for the weekend. There was tears up Moel Siabhod and then trousers rip on Tryfan.
I felt like a failure - and a little bit alon - except for George my mountain leader who really helped me.
Normally I am enthusiastic and up for anything - but if someone had said to me "would you like to go back to the YHA" then I probably would have jumped off the mountain to get there quicker.
It did teach me though that even thought the outdoors is a good place to clear your head - sometimes there may be just to much to deal with.
But on some good notes - I have lost 6 pounds since that weekend - I am far more active as consitently running around and on my feet.
I have an 8 mile walk in Buckinghamshire on Sunday for Charity and then the week after I am walking from Brecon to Glyneath (through the beacons - 17 miles). This is training for the big one in the next few weeks, Scafell pike, Scafell, Helvyllen and Skiddaw all in 12 hours (arrrghhh)
Have some new boots on order to try this weekend as my lovely merrells may be abit too small and my toes really hurt in Wales (so have admitted defeat - need them for the weekend after)
Well just a brief update - move went somewhat have been working 80+ hours each week at the moment with the business so haven't had much chance to do alot.
The weekend in Wales was abit of an upset for me and on the way home seriously considered coming off the academy - I totally lost the plot and had far too much on really for the weekend. There was tears up Moel Siabhod and then trousers rip on Tryfan.
I felt like a failure - and a little bit alon - except for George my mountain leader who really helped me.
Normally I am enthusiastic and up for anything - but if someone had said to me "would you like to go back to the YHA" then I probably would have jumped off the mountain to get there quicker.
It did teach me though that even thought the outdoors is a good place to clear your head - sometimes there may be just to much to deal with.
But on some good notes - I have lost 6 pounds since that weekend - I am far more active as consitently running around and on my feet.
I have an 8 mile walk in Buckinghamshire on Sunday for Charity and then the week after I am walking from Brecon to Glyneath (through the beacons - 17 miles). This is training for the big one in the next few weeks, Scafell pike, Scafell, Helvyllen and Skiddaw all in 12 hours (arrrghhh)
Have some new boots on order to try this weekend as my lovely merrells may be abit too small and my toes really hurt in Wales (so have admitted defeat - need them for the weekend after)
Thursday, 8 February 2007
Haven't fallen off the face of a mountain!!
Just to let you all know - well those of you that may actually be worried about me. I am alive and well.
Quick update, I am moving tomorrow so chaos rules here and I won't have any internet until next thursday. I will do a full update of the wekkend in Wales - it includes tears, ripped trousers and abit of an achievement.
Never underestimate the effect of pressure in your life can have on your mental attitude on the mountain - as I found out last week!!
Quick update, I am moving tomorrow so chaos rules here and I won't have any internet until next thursday. I will do a full update of the wekkend in Wales - it includes tears, ripped trousers and abit of an achievement.
Never underestimate the effect of pressure in your life can have on your mental attitude on the mountain - as I found out last week!!
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