Tuesday 4 February 2020
Training - A little blip
Training - A little blip
A new week means a new challenge and after a successful start to training the plan was to increase the walking distance to 18km. Unfortunately though, at 14km my knee disagreed! It suddenly became very painful and I couldn't continue. The problem was thankfully a straight forward one to resolve with new orthotics to keep ankles and knees aligned so there is no discomfort.
I am fortunate that I am (relatively!) fit and healthy, but on World Cancer Day it is a reminder of why Juliette and I have chosen to do this challenge. One of our nominated charities is the Pink Ribbon Foundation, which gives grants to charities associated with breast cancer, and to date it has supported over 180 charities. Pink Ribbon is especially close to my heart as my mother had breast cancer for four years before she passed away. She was in so much pain at the end that no-one could sit on her bed as it was too uncomfortable for her. I wouldn't want to see anyone else going through that and with the research Pink Ribbon is supporting I am positive a cure will be found. In the meantime they are giving grants to charities supporting those living with breast cancer.
With those thoughts in my mind, yesterday I refastened my shoes and was pleased that I completed the 18km training. Next week the aim is 20km and we edge closer to half the distance that will be covered.
If you are able to support PinkHope as we try and help both the Pink Ribbon Foundation and New Hope please visit:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=PinkHope&isTeam=true
Thursday 23 January 2020
Pink Hope - The Start
On Your Marks.....
Having true friends who really know you can be a mixed blessing, because when one says to me "I really need a new challenge," and talks to me about how much we enjoyed previous walks, how good they are as a means of means committed training and focus, I suddenly find me self facing the reality that on April 11th I will be taking part in a 50km walk in Windsor.
When I sign up for a new challenge there is always an initial feeling of euphoria that I am doing something worthwhile and hopefully raising money for charity. This time is no different and two great causes have been chosen that are both celebrating milestone birthdays. Breast Cancer charity Pink Ribbon is 20 years old and New Hope in Watford (which works to support homeless people) is 30 years old - hence the 50km challenge!
However, once the reality of the challenge sinks in there is always a moment of blind panic and doubt. Can I finish the walk? Will I be able to do all the training? Will I get the sponsorship that
the charities deserve? In my heart I know I will always do the best I can, and that any money raised is worthwhile, but it takes a sleepless night to remember that!
A 10km walk was completed quite comfortably on week 1. Happily my trainers are worn in but new enough to use, and were comfortable to wear. This week it was extended to 14km. It was a very cold morning and the sort of day where I would normally have stayed snuggled under a blanket, but a few layers on and I was good to go. Dry and bright, the sun came out and it ended up being a beautiful winters day. In my head the distance covered is just over 25% of the total, so its a positive start.
Lets see what next week brings.....
If you want to support Pink Hope please visit:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=PinkHope&isTeam=true
Having true friends who really know you can be a mixed blessing, because when one says to me "I really need a new challenge," and talks to me about how much we enjoyed previous walks, how good they are as a means of means committed training and focus, I suddenly find me self facing the reality that on April 11th I will be taking part in a 50km walk in Windsor.
When I sign up for a new challenge there is always an initial feeling of euphoria that I am doing something worthwhile and hopefully raising money for charity. This time is no different and two great causes have been chosen that are both celebrating milestone birthdays. Breast Cancer charity Pink Ribbon is 20 years old and New Hope in Watford (which works to support homeless people) is 30 years old - hence the 50km challenge!
However, once the reality of the challenge sinks in there is always a moment of blind panic and doubt. Can I finish the walk? Will I be able to do all the training? Will I get the sponsorship that
the charities deserve? In my heart I know I will always do the best I can, and that any money raised is worthwhile, but it takes a sleepless night to remember that!
A 10km walk was completed quite comfortably on week 1. Happily my trainers are worn in but new enough to use, and were comfortable to wear. This week it was extended to 14km. It was a very cold morning and the sort of day where I would normally have stayed snuggled under a blanket, but a few layers on and I was good to go. Dry and bright, the sun came out and it ended up being a beautiful winters day. In my head the distance covered is just over 25% of the total, so its a positive start.
Lets see what next week brings.....
If you want to support Pink Hope please visit:
https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=PinkHope&isTeam=true
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