An early start to get ready for an 8/10 mile walk.
The day was slightly cooler than tuesday so I wore jeans. The stinging nettles were not going to get me this time!!!
The route now in my mind was much easier than last time, I failed to get lost and found all those paths that I failed to find the first time around, whoops.
Shin splints were an issue to start with, again the issue came from starting the walk on tarmac. The pain is unreal but I carry on. My legs are still a bit tight now, need to keep stretching them out. This could become a real issue but I am hoping to get it sorted b4 the big walk.
I managed to complete the walk hitting an average speed of 3.3mph which I was pleased with. Another few walks like this and I will increase the weight in my pack.
Keep tuned for more on my training
Thursday, 24 June 2010
23/6/2010
Not a big walk today just a quick march back from Leigh-on-Mendip after dropping my car off for an MOT!! No dog just my pack, shin splints quite bad because of all the road walking but soon went away.
Wednesday, 23 June 2010
22/06/2010
Today saw Meg and I undertake a longer training walk than usual. Up until now we had been walking around 5 miles, today we were going to do 8 (thats what it said on the route plan any way!!!).
Starting off early in the morning to avoid the heat that was forcast to come and to allow me to work after the walk we set off. My pack was only filled with blankets and my platapuss (donated by Amie Watts). Meg was attached to my leg using the new leg leader lead that I was trying out.
We managed to set a good pace with very little problem with navigation. I was walking some very familiar roots.The sun was out in all its glory and it was clear it was going to be a nice day. Meg was her usual energetic self and wanted to be in front. The new legleader lead does remove the feelin of ones arm being pulled out of its socket but it does not stop her pulling. THough this habit will soon be broken if the box the lead came in is to be believed (yea right).
A large part of the walk was along a cycle path along a disused railway. Here I could let Meg off and she could spend some time exploring where she wanted to and it gave my leg a bit of a rest too. THe cycle path was easy going and gave us a chance to up our average speed. It is important that we make the most of the easy going sections of the walk so that we are able to stop and sort out boots, water and other business along the route without worrying about time.
It becam aparent while walking along the cycle path that the boot I was wearing (ex army issue) where in a word rubbish, I have the blisters to prove it. But I had to carry on.
The second half of the walk involved us getting lost on two occasions, one a simple fix, the other meant having to cover some of the hardest going terrain yet to have been walked by me and Meg, followed by the crossing of a river at the best location I could find.
Amazed to find my feet still dry aftert the river crossing we pushed on and walked into Mells. Once again I managed to have issues with non-existant foot path signs or paths but soon had us heading home. The nly issue being walking through lots of summer stinging nettles with 3/4 length shorts on, mmmmmmmmmmmm owch.
We soon found our selves back home, Meg ready to sit under the shade of her conifers and my self looking for the vinegar to put on my bright red legs (how many stinging nettle stings before they are fatal?!!!).
So the hard work has began. From now on I plan to build up the weight of my pack I carry doing the sam esort of distances so that I can get used to the weight gradually. So keep tuned for more adventures as Meg and I trian for our Walk For Blood!!!!
Starting off early in the morning to avoid the heat that was forcast to come and to allow me to work after the walk we set off. My pack was only filled with blankets and my platapuss (donated by Amie Watts). Meg was attached to my leg using the new leg leader lead that I was trying out.
We managed to set a good pace with very little problem with navigation. I was walking some very familiar roots.The sun was out in all its glory and it was clear it was going to be a nice day. Meg was her usual energetic self and wanted to be in front. The new legleader lead does remove the feelin of ones arm being pulled out of its socket but it does not stop her pulling. THough this habit will soon be broken if the box the lead came in is to be believed (yea right).
A large part of the walk was along a cycle path along a disused railway. Here I could let Meg off and she could spend some time exploring where she wanted to and it gave my leg a bit of a rest too. THe cycle path was easy going and gave us a chance to up our average speed. It is important that we make the most of the easy going sections of the walk so that we are able to stop and sort out boots, water and other business along the route without worrying about time.
It becam aparent while walking along the cycle path that the boot I was wearing (ex army issue) where in a word rubbish, I have the blisters to prove it. But I had to carry on.
The second half of the walk involved us getting lost on two occasions, one a simple fix, the other meant having to cover some of the hardest going terrain yet to have been walked by me and Meg, followed by the crossing of a river at the best location I could find.
Amazed to find my feet still dry aftert the river crossing we pushed on and walked into Mells. Once again I managed to have issues with non-existant foot path signs or paths but soon had us heading home. The nly issue being walking through lots of summer stinging nettles with 3/4 length shorts on, mmmmmmmmmmmm owch.
We soon found our selves back home, Meg ready to sit under the shade of her conifers and my self looking for the vinegar to put on my bright red legs (how many stinging nettle stings before they are fatal?!!!).
So the hard work has began. From now on I plan to build up the weight of my pack I carry doing the sam esort of distances so that I can get used to the weight gradually. So keep tuned for more adventures as Meg and I trian for our Walk For Blood!!!!
Monday, 21 June 2010
First Training Walk With Meg
This morning I got up early and had the intention of walking a 4mile walk or so with Meg in her new leg leader lead. The walk started fine but then we both ran in to problems. The footpaths were not that well marked or looked after. My legs have been stung to pieces and unfortunatley Meg was shocked by an electric fence as the path was too close. As a result of the electric fence making the walk difficult and risking Meg I decided to turn around. i didnt manage to finisht the walk, even so I learnt some important things.
Meg definatley slowed me down a little today, there are more stops and the new lead needs some work to make it comfortable. But I enjoyed being out with Meg in the nice weather.
Keep tuned for a map of my route and probably more complaints about land owners not marking or clearing the public rights of way on their land.
Meg definatley slowed me down a little today, there are more stops and the new lead needs some work to make it comfortable. But I enjoyed being out with Meg in the nice weather.
Keep tuned for a map of my route and probably more complaints about land owners not marking or clearing the public rights of way on their land.
Monday, 7 June 2010
First Day Walking!!!
I have made the desicion that my first day walking will not be a full 20mile day just so that we can iron out any kinks we may encounter before we undertake full 20mile days.
The day will start around 1200 at South Haven Point, Pool. We will then walk until we pass through Swanage where I will meet up with team members to check that all our equipment is working an that any problems we encounter can be dealt with. We will then walk a litle further until we reach Durlston Head where we shall stop for the day. This should be around mid-afternoon-early evening.
The idea is that Meg and I will get the chance to have an easy entry into the walk before starting the long distances the next day!!!!
Keep watching for maps and daily routines for the day coming soon!!!!!
The day will start around 1200 at South Haven Point, Pool. We will then walk until we pass through Swanage where I will meet up with team members to check that all our equipment is working an that any problems we encounter can be dealt with. We will then walk a litle further until we reach Durlston Head where we shall stop for the day. This should be around mid-afternoon-early evening.
The idea is that Meg and I will get the chance to have an easy entry into the walk before starting the long distances the next day!!!!
Keep watching for maps and daily routines for the day coming soon!!!!!
Thursday, 3 June 2010
Guitar or no Guitar, that is the question!!!!
I have been wandering if I should take my guitar along with me on my walk. I am playing for my sisters wedding towards the end of October and think that the time on the walk could be used for practising. So am wandering what to do.....anyone have any thoughts?!
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