I had always intended on wearing my bra for my last walk but the rain and humidity made me leave it at home. I suppose the good thing about the weather is that I actually have done a few miles in the rain- nothing like the gales the weatherman is suggesting for Saturday night, but still!!!
I can't wait to be free of the canal, the horrid gnats and the people who don't scoop the poop (but I am sure that it won't be long til I return to it and start running. . . watch this space).
I've ended up leaving just short of 4 miles in un-walked training- my ankle's been funny and I thought it wasn't worth the worry of my clumsy self making things worse by tripping over the air!
On to the big show!!!!!
3.33 miles - 5,918 steps - 41:18.96
Friday, May 15, 2009
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
Bra Complete- I think
I'm pretty sure the bra has been completed!!! Now I just have to wait for my satin gloves to arrive, go and get a black zip up (in case its freezing on the night) and I am well and truly set to go. I purchased some neurofen, dextrose tablets, band-aids and a few other bits today at Tesco and all that's left is to pack my bags and get my head around the fact that this walk is really only 5 days away.
Monday, May 11, 2009
Ran Out of Road
I had intended on completing a make up 5 mile walk today. As I headed down the trail I found myself getting squirrely at the thought of heading down the trail. . . AGAIN so I turned off at the bridge near to the pub and made my way back toward home on a path on the other side of the canal that I didn't even know existed. After half a mile, it ended so I made my way along the winding roads through the farm land. It was a very cheerful walk, if a bit blustery, until the roads narrowed and I began to pray to any and all gods that I wouldn't get run over by a car that couldn't see me through the hedge!!! Thankfully, I managed to avoid any major damage and only suffered some scratches from the prickly bushes.
I turned toward home once I reached Boltoph's Bridge and noticed that the miles just didn't add up. Not enough road when I make it up as I go along. As that was the case, I'll have to tack 1.25 miles on to tomorrow's walk to put things to right. That means only 7.25 miles left of training- never thought I'd see the day when I'd say 'only 7 miles.'
3.76 miles - 7,052 steps - 49:42.53
I turned toward home once I reached Boltoph's Bridge and noticed that the miles just didn't add up. Not enough road when I make it up as I go along. As that was the case, I'll have to tack 1.25 miles on to tomorrow's walk to put things to right. That means only 7.25 miles left of training- never thought I'd see the day when I'd say 'only 7 miles.'
3.76 miles - 7,052 steps - 49:42.53
Sunday, May 10, 2009
My 1st Blister!
I did another 5 miles today in the relaxed period before the big night. Nothing much happened but I did observe one thing that made very little sense. The bridle path has signs all over requesting that dog owners scoop the poop- yet, horses make much bigger poops and no one bats an eye!
After my walk, I visited Paula (another MWer) and we had a great time being crafty and getting our bras sorted. Paula was well on her way when I arrived- her disco ball effect was looking great! I set to work on my sequins and aside from a few hiccups (like putting sequins on upside down so they would not be smooth if rubbed) things were going well. Then the blasted glue gun dripped on my middle finger. . . thus my 1st training blister has come to be. My middle finger is in serious pain and its impossible to type without it. As that's the case, the entry will end here. 6 days to go!
5.01 miles - 9,126 steps - 1:04:05
After my walk, I visited Paula (another MWer) and we had a great time being crafty and getting our bras sorted. Paula was well on her way when I arrived- her disco ball effect was looking great! I set to work on my sequins and aside from a few hiccups (like putting sequins on upside down so they would not be smooth if rubbed) things were going well. Then the blasted glue gun dripped on my middle finger. . . thus my 1st training blister has come to be. My middle finger is in serious pain and its impossible to type without it. As that's the case, the entry will end here. 6 days to go!
5.01 miles - 9,126 steps - 1:04:05
Wednesday, May 06, 2009
5 miles, what a doddle
Today was the first walk of the calming down period of the training plan. This 5 miler, two more of the same and two 3 milers and that's it before the big night.
I think I might officially qualify to appear on Fear Factor now, I know for certain, that I have eaten more than one giant gnat today. Gag! I will not miss those after I have finished training.
Other than that, the walk was more of the same. I did learn that the underwear I had on today will NOT be appropriate on the night, terribly painful. I thought the same thing on Saturday's walk but I forgot and as they were stacked on top of my socks in the laundry basket, they were put on. Will have to hide them until the walk has finished.
5.11 miles - 9,348 steps - 1:06:30
I think I might officially qualify to appear on Fear Factor now, I know for certain, that I have eaten more than one giant gnat today. Gag! I will not miss those after I have finished training.
Other than that, the walk was more of the same. I did learn that the underwear I had on today will NOT be appropriate on the night, terribly painful. I thought the same thing on Saturday's walk but I forgot and as they were stacked on top of my socks in the laundry basket, they were put on. Will have to hide them until the walk has finished.
5.11 miles - 9,348 steps - 1:06:30
Tuesday, May 05, 2009
20 MILES DOWN
I completed the last big walk- the 20 miler- on this sunny Saturday morning. It was the perfect time for me to get out and clear my head as things have been a bit chaotic for the Bashford family as of late with a mix of sickness and the usual dramas of a family of 5. Anyhow, the sun was warm and the breeze was light as I set off on the longest distance remaining before the big night.
The first mile or two clicked on without much interest as it was the same standard route- tho it did make me wonder how I will handle doing a walk that was on a completely different terrain than the one that has become so familiar to me. If I end up getting a place for the London Marathon I will definitely have to mix up my training sessions to keep from getting so set in my ways.
Around mile mark 5 I started to realise just how far twenty miles is and did have a small crisis of confidence about my being able to finish in a reasonable time. Luckily, I started spotting MoonWalkers training around every bend. There have been a lot of times when I felt like the only person in South East Kent that was training for this event but today it seemed that every other woman on the sea wall was wearing a pink hat or a shirt with a bra decal on it. It was really a positive atmosphere. I got to the half-way point just inside of the Dungeness National Nature Reserve and turned for home. I still can't believe I walked to Dungeness. . . that is freaking far for my little feet to travel. I suppose the full marathon would be the same distance as me walking from home to the French coastline- but still, its far!
I saw my last group of MoonWalkers stretching out (I assume they just finished) in front of the Tesco in Dymchurch with me having 4 miles to go. I was JEALOUS and grumpy that I still had near on an hour til I was to reach home. Another mile down and I got a phone call. . . that I actually tried to talk through. I must've sounded like a pervert huffing and puffing down the line to someone that could barely hear me but I didn't want to be rude (still managed to maintain 4.3 mph during the call tho, not that I was clocking it at all). I did finish, and with only one bathroom break and two stops to fiddle with my shoe laces. No blisters, no rubbing feet, in fact the only mark I have from the day is a strong strong farmers tan.
It feels a nice accomplishment, now its time for bra decorating and the big show.
20.25 miles - 37,922 steps - 4:38:10
The first mile or two clicked on without much interest as it was the same standard route- tho it did make me wonder how I will handle doing a walk that was on a completely different terrain than the one that has become so familiar to me. If I end up getting a place for the London Marathon I will definitely have to mix up my training sessions to keep from getting so set in my ways.
Around mile mark 5 I started to realise just how far twenty miles is and did have a small crisis of confidence about my being able to finish in a reasonable time. Luckily, I started spotting MoonWalkers training around every bend. There have been a lot of times when I felt like the only person in South East Kent that was training for this event but today it seemed that every other woman on the sea wall was wearing a pink hat or a shirt with a bra decal on it. It was really a positive atmosphere. I got to the half-way point just inside of the Dungeness National Nature Reserve and turned for home. I still can't believe I walked to Dungeness. . . that is freaking far for my little feet to travel. I suppose the full marathon would be the same distance as me walking from home to the French coastline- but still, its far!
I saw my last group of MoonWalkers stretching out (I assume they just finished) in front of the Tesco in Dymchurch with me having 4 miles to go. I was JEALOUS and grumpy that I still had near on an hour til I was to reach home. Another mile down and I got a phone call. . . that I actually tried to talk through. I must've sounded like a pervert huffing and puffing down the line to someone that could barely hear me but I didn't want to be rude (still managed to maintain 4.3 mph during the call tho, not that I was clocking it at all). I did finish, and with only one bathroom break and two stops to fiddle with my shoe laces. No blisters, no rubbing feet, in fact the only mark I have from the day is a strong strong farmers tan.
It feels a nice accomplishment, now its time for bra decorating and the big show.
20.25 miles - 37,922 steps - 4:38:10
Thursday, April 23, 2009
another 7
Another seven miles down today. I'm finding myself getting attached to the Ministry of Sound 2000 Annual. I'm sure it will end up being the album that is forever attached to my MoonWalk experience. I suppose its a step up from Radio 4 news and the Archers!
My final information pack came today. I can't believe how near the final night is and this is making it feel very real. The pack had a lot of great tips on what to bring, how to decorate your bra and the official route map for the night!! One of these days I will believe that it is really happening. 26.2, here I come- whether I realise it or not!
7.12 miles - 12,860 steps - 1:29:08
(193.83 miles to date!)
My final information pack came today. I can't believe how near the final night is and this is making it feel very real. The pack had a lot of great tips on what to bring, how to decorate your bra and the official route map for the night!! One of these days I will believe that it is really happening. 26.2, here I come- whether I realise it or not!
7.12 miles - 12,860 steps - 1:29:08
(193.83 miles to date!)
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