I can remember quite clearly that for the first two weeks after we got back it was almost as if I was still on another planet. I couldn’t really get back into the normal pace of things and I was so relaxed and laid back generally that it was really quite a nice place to […]
This is it….here we go!!!!
Well, this is it. Departure day. I feel so excited and am really looking forward to the whole adventure. But also filled with quite a bit of trepidation, anxiety “and just what have I let myself in for!” As you can see, I’m all packed. The large black “kit bag” is provided for us, the rucksack is the one […]
The Rongai Route
So there is just a week to go. Its now getting really exciting but at the same time a bit worrying! The training is all but done and there are just a few last minute things to organise. Then we are off!!! I thought it would be a good idea to put up details of the route we are taking so […]
The long weekend – 18-20 February 2011
It’s now all about cramming in as much fitness work as possible, building up strength and stamina. I have had a few good sessions in the gym and was pleased to get my 1500 metre row down to 6 minutes! More weights, more stretching and more pacing on the treadmill. I also had a lovely […]
Walking to and from work – 8 February
On the evening of 7 February for some strange reason it seemed to be a good idea that I should walk to and from work the next day. I checked the weather forecast and clear blue skies were predicted so as my diary was relatively clear I decided to go for it. I reclaimed my […]
A trip to the South Downs
Every other Sunday we had planned a “Group Walk”. On 23 January 5 of us squeezed into Richard R’s car and headed towards Brighton and the South Downs. It was about 90 minutes away and the walk had been chosen for its steeper hills than we had experienced locally. 5 of our 6 are shown in the picture who are, from left […]
The training really starts – Jan 2011
The new year starts with a realisation that its only 10 weeks till we go. Now that’s not a long time at all so there is no longer room for excuses or putting off training. It’s now very much for real. Trips to the gym became a lot easier when it re opened! Lots more […]
7 become 6 – December 2010
In one of our many group e-mails or texts came the sad news that Alan Spencer had caught pneumonia. What a blow! I visited him in hospital that evening and the disappointment on his face was there for all to see. As pneumonia is very debiltating and obviously affects your lungs, his doctors said ‘there […]
…the unexpected break – December2010
At the end of November I had a weeks holiday booked, just Lorraine & I visiting Budapest for a week. We had planned sightseeing, opera and lots of walking to keep up my training. Unfortunately, a few days before we were due to go my Dad was taken very ill whilst on holiday with Mum, in Tenerife. […]