The real training begins!

Did my first proper long walk on the roads today. I walked from home to where Sam works in Wellingborough (10km) in an hour and a half. It was quite hilly too, so good practice for the real thing.

Quite pleased with that and feel as though I have made a good start. The thought of doing 10 of those back-to-back is pretty daunting, but on the whole I am feeling pretty positive at the moment.

Off to soak in the bath now, trying to avoid being stiff in the morning!

I'm sensible really :o)

Sensible walking boots have been purchased today - along with sensible walking socks.

Now I just need to be able to walk a sensible distance! :o)

An explanation.

Just thought, for those of those who don't know about this I should probably elaborate...

The Trailwalk is in aid of Oxfam. We walk 100km in 10 legs, and we have to do it in under 30 hours (no sleep!).

I like a challenge. I did a 10km run a few years ago - if you know me, you will know this is a challenge as I have the stamina of a drunken rhino :o) - but this is a HUGE challenge. Not completely sure I have made the most sensible decision - but as it stands at the moment I am completely up for it!

I walked 13 k last week - must do more this coming week...

xxx

My first blog entry...

Right, Jane has signed us up for Trailwalker 2010 (walking 100k in 30 hours) - have I gone completely mad?!

First job.... buy walking boots!