Friday, August 10, 2007

Kinder Surprise...!!!

And the surprise is.......I'm not going :-(

Just a little disappointed. Er - understatement of the year! Sadly, family matters have intervened and Tomcat and I are unable to make our great escape to the Peaks this weekend and, to be honest, I'm at a bit of a loss as to what to do. Last weekend I managed to get out for a nice country stroll but nothing like the kind of distance or terrain I need to be doing at the moment. I also spent a lot of time mucking around under and on water - and as it was so hot, that probably wasn't a bad thing.

But it's only 5 weeks until I go to Ben Nevis and I'm starting to worry - just a little. Really must try and get some decent walking in but it can be hard sometimes, can't it; finding the balance between spending time with loved ones/family and dealing with the grind of daily life and getting out on the hills. I may be able to get out along my 'usual' route this weekend but if I'm honest, I'm also not that keen on doing it alone - but hey, needs must. Think I've become spoilt recently with having company - I've lost my solitary ways - but that's probably a good thing :-)

On a positive note, I've been invited to become a walking leader for the local council (see earlier blogs) and will be taking my training soon. Once completed I'll be able to lead short walking sessions for the elderly and those with medical conditions such as heart problems, arthritis, pain management etc. It's not exactly hard core mountaineering but it's a vital service, makes people happy and gets them out of doors. And I'll get a nice fleece and rucksack as well!!!! My mum is going to be my back up leader and will be taking the training as well - should be interesting!

So, for now it's keeping on at the gym, taking the stairs whenever and wherever I can and trying to arrange some proper walking before I reach the ultimate challenge of my quest on September 15th.

If anybody has any tips about tackle The Ben please do let me know - I'm going to need all the encouragement I can get!!!!

All for now.

Sturdy

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