Monday 13th April 2009

Good afternoon....

It's really hot here in the south today.... I 've just done 5 miles along the sea front and it was really busy.... we were weaving in and out of people with bikes, footballs and ice creams.....

1 hour 9 Min's so timing more or less the same and I had to stop off in the shop really quickly....

I feel good and no aches and pains after the longer walk yesterday.... I rubbed compeed ( blister stuff ) into my feet for the first time today before my walk.... I'm going to try it on my long walk on Wednesday that is planned....

My feet need a treat this week, so plan to have a pedicure to pamper them....

Well back to work tomorrow......and on a late shift...

I've seen that people have had their packs through on Saturday.... so fingers crossed ...

Speak soon

Sarah x

Sunday 12th April 2009 ( Easter Sunday )

Morning....

Easter Sunday today....

I was up really early to prepare for my walk this morning.... had porridge and a cup of rebush tea..which actually kept me going and I didn't fantasise as much about food today...

13 miles today and it was very wet when we started, it gradually came to a stop though but no sun breaking through those clouds today....time was good 2 hours 40 ish...

My feet ache a little today, I think that is because I didn't wear my new socks... but a lesson learnt.... I need to buy a second pair for the night...

I've got my magic socks on now and they are bliss.....fluffy and have some aloe infused into them.... LOVELY....

Well I am off to have Sunday lunch with my children and then eat Easter eggs ( very well deserved )....

Only 34 sleeps to go now.... I've decided that after this weekend I'm going to be a lot more healthier and start drinking more water to get my body ready for the night and try and cut the alcohol out completely.... ( however I do have a hen night to go to on the 25Th April so might have to drink that night )..... anyway saying is easier than doing....so watch this space...

Sarah x

Friday 10th April 2009

Happy Easter....it's good Friday and guess what it's raining...

my friend sent me a text asking if I wanted to walk..... I was very tempted to ring her and say NO... and crawl under the duvet....it's been a long and very stressful week at work... I'm tutoring someone and unfortunately for me he is a KNOW IT ALL.....

Anyway another 5 miles in today in the rain... 1 hour and 18 minutes it took us ..8 minutes slower than usual... I don't really think time will be a factor on the night... I can't wait for my final pack to come on the website it says they will be posted this week...but I doubt we will get them before the middle of next week...

Sponsorship is coming on good.....

speak soon...

Sarah x

Monday 6th April 2009

Hello...

I was out last night and drunk a bit of alcohol..... I went to see JLS and Lemar a t Tiger Tiger in Portsmouth...my intention wasn't to drink, but then with all the others drinking I gave in.... so left my car at my friends and need to go and get it...

So 4 miles ...just a slow walk though.....as I was wearing very high heals and my knee hurts from all the dancing.....

so speak soon..

Sarah x

Thursday 2nd April 2009

Another beautiful day here on the south coast..

Decided to do another 5 miles this evening... a friend came along who is doing the half moon...

Pace was a bit slower with this friend...but no niggles and feeling good...

Back to work tomorrow and I'm on lates....BOO...

Well the miles are clocking up now..

Sarah x

Wednesday 1st April 2009

Hello...

Another 5 miles this evening, and what a glorious evening the sun was shining and the sea was calm... I took my ipod for company tonight...

I went shopping earlier with my daughter to Southampton and wore very flat shoes. ( ballet style ).... when I started walking my shins were really hurting... a lesson learnt maybe not to wear to flat shoes all day before training...

Apart from that, everything else was good....

Time seems to be flying by now....

And..... I have got fed up waiting for my Bra to arrive.... so I went and bought one today..... animal print kind of like leopard print..... i'm going to get some diamonte's to put on it.....lot's of them....

Sarah x

Sunday 29th March 2009

Good afternoon...

The clocks went forward this morning... so the nights should get lighter now...

A long walk today......20 miles...

I am exhausted.......

We set off from Lee on the solent towards Fareham...then through Porchester towards portsmouth..... Crossed on the ferry and then on the home straight through Gosport towards Lee on the solent...

The food we talked about was crazy..... I had a craving for KFC the whole walk.....LOL...

We did stop off and grabbed a mars bar and it was much needed and gave us a boost for the last stretch ....

My feet are aching and so are my legs.....

Time to rest....

till next time

Sarah x

Friday 27th March 2009

Hello...

5 miles tonight..... it was cold and we were chasing the rain clouds....

But all good...

Sarah x

Monday 23rd March 2009

Good Evening...

Another 5 miles today......

5 miles feels relatively easy now.... no aches or pains and time seems to fly by, and still keeping to our 1 hour and 10 mins.

Weather was quite blustery along the sea front today....

I wore my new training 3/4 length trousers today they are so comfy ( Nike ) and feels like a second skin...

until next time

Sarah x

Wednesday 18th March 2009

Another gorgeous day here in the south....

I have new trainers.... a pair of Brooks...

Me and my training partner walked 5 miles today... in 1 hour 10 Min's.... so good timing.

It was beautiful along the sea front and a nice cool breeze.....Trainers felt good and no niggles.

I've just purchased my U2 Tickets for August 14Th 2009.... soooooooo excited.....


Sarah x

Sunday 15th March 2009

Well What a lovely morning, the sun is shining and the sky is blue. ( The picture is taken from outside the conservatory at my home )

A 13 mile walk today with my training partner (Sue) in 3 hours 20 Min's, a bit longer than we thought time wise but it was a lot warmer and we had to stop for an ice lolly on the way as we were quite dehydrated. But still all good. We walked on a back road which was quite scary at one point as a car nearly took us out.

I've ordered my new socks today from the Internet ( 1000 mile socks ) I've never had them before but many people talk about them so I'll see how I get on with them.

It's 2 months tommorrow and time seems to be creeping up on us.

Well goodnight.

Sarah x

Wednesday 11th March 2009

Good Evening,

Well I have finished my course what I've been on through work today and passed and I am now a tutor so the pressure is off, however need to raise my game on the training front.

I ordered a new pink camera today so I can start practising for the night, I want to take lot's of photo's this time of my experience and it's pink.... ( Bonus ) ..

Well after work I went on a 5 mile walk with Sue my training partner...all along the sea front, round in a loop and back.Timing was good coming in at 1 hour 10 mins....I even took my jacket off and walked in a t-shirt so tempretures are on the up.... my hands were quite puffy though....

I had a call from my husband which was lovely and I've had a bath. so I'm now going to sit and have a nice healthy tea. Back on shift tommorrow, and I'm planning to walk as much as possible over the next few weeks.

I'm also excited as U2 have released the tour dates so can't wait to find out when they go on sale.....

Right that's it for me tonight.

I'm going to go and study my training schedule....

Sarah x

Sunday 8th March 2009

I have done a couple of walks recently and not updated my blog...... only short ones though ( 3 milers )

But today we did a long walk, the weather didn't look to promising as it was raining earlier and it was very windy.

Anyway we think we walked about 8 1/2 miles. I do feel good.

I'm still finding it hard to fit everything in work, life and training...... and feel guilty that I am not training as hard as I did when I did the half moon walk 3 years ago.. But I did have a cold last week and that set me back a bit. ( Those excuses again )

Sponsorship is coming on, I've posted forms to everyone.

Well till next time.

Sarah x

Wednesday 18th February 2009

Morning,

Well my hubby has now gone on deployment for 6 months, so here goes...

A long walk today with Sue.... 12 1/2 miles in 2 hours 40 Min's. A really good walk the weather was good and I took my bum bag so I had water and my faithful jelly beans for a sugar kick. I did have a hot spot on the bottom of my heal towards the end, but I think that is my socks and trainers if honest. I ache a little but not to uncomfortable.

We talked about our costumes today, I think we have come up with a theme.

Must dash, the girls are coming here for tea tonight they all know I am in training, but am going to pre warn them I need sponsors....

Anyway till next time

Sarah x

Saturday 7th February 2009

Good Evening,

Well My plan was too have another lazy day, reading my book.....and the moonwalk pack still hasn't arrived :-(

But when I had my son's friends turn up on the doorstep to play PlayStation I had second thoughts....

So I pulled on my training gear and went for a 5 miler, they did me a favour actually and I feel much better for it. I was a tiny bit slower walking on my own but not much so did it in about 1 hour 15 and a bit. I didn't take my ipod, but will next time.

The weather here is clear now but very cold,and there is still some black ice around.

So I'm off to read my book now.

Sarah x

Monday 2nd February 2009

Hello,

Well it's been snowing here in the south and it is freeezing....

I have been having serious doubts recently about the walk, Have I bitten off more than I can chew..... My training seems to be none existent ( which is annoying me ) I don't seem to be able to fit everything into my life.....

MOAN MOAN MOAN...... I need to get a grip.

I had a unexpected visit from my husband this weekend, which was nice. I have one more visit before he goes on his 6 month deployment so after the 14Th February, I need to get my derriere into gear....

I did a 5 mile walk today with Sue, in the snow we planned to do 10 miles but it was far to cold.The snow kept hitting me in my eye or going up my nose. I was warm enough though, I had plenty of layers on. We managed it in 1hour 15mins so not bad considering.

Well until next time and hopefully I will be a bit more positive.

P.s I have registered my place in the Race for Life Portsmouth 19/07/09 and I have got my pack through already.

I can't wait for my Moonwalk pack to come, that should cheer me up.

Sarah x

Monday 19th January 2009

Good Evening,

Well I managed a 10 mile walk today..... the weather did initially put me off this morning.. but after a phone call from Sue we went out regardless, and I took my husbands Musto with me just in case of the heavy rain....

Within minutes the Musto had to come off and went round my waist ( it was a pain and I spent most of my time pulling it up ) timing was good and completed in 2 hours 10 minutes..

I've spent the rest of the day watching chick flicks.... My husband has just rung, I've not seen him since the 4Th January. His ship was involved in a freak accident this afternoon and 2 men were washed overboard..... I think he could do with a cuddle, I know I could do with one....

I've still not managed to go and buy my new trainers.....

Anyway till next time.

Sarah x

Wednesday 14th January 2009

Good evening,

This will be a very quick blog tonight as I am just in from work 23.20hours.... I sneaked off as I really shouldn't finish till midnight but all was Q out there...

Managed to do a 5 mile this morning in 1 hour 12 Min's.... 1 minute slower than the last 5 miler....

It was a lot warmer today, no gloves or scarf needed and even managed to wear my three quarters training pants...

I need to go and buy some new trainers though.. (a job for the weekend) and I will put socks and chewing gum on my list.

I registered my interest on the race for life today as well....Must be crazy..but hopefully going to be doing it with work colleagues...

Anyway off to bed now

Sarah x

Friday 9th February 2009

Hello,

Well I was up bright and breezy this morning, and OMG it was FReeeeeezing.....

Me and Sue was out walking by about 09.10 am and we both had extra layers on , I had leg warmers under my tracksuit bottoms and 2 long sleeved tops as well as a scarf, gloves and a hat..

We kept a good pace and did 71/2 miles in 1 hour 38 minutes...

We did have a little stop only for a few minutes though , as we came across a frozen pond. The ice was really thick.

When I got in my legs were bright red and it took me a few minutes to get the circulation going.

After a shower, we were off to grab some well earned lunch at Nando's ( Yummy ) and a bit of a look around the shops.

It's now 18.20 and I am aching a little ( the tops of my legs ) but after a hot bath, I will be good.

Anyway till next time.

Sarah x

7th January 2009 Happy New Year...

Happy New Year.....

Well, I haven't done much training since November...things have been pretty hectic....

A friends daughter died at the beginning of December and my daughter came out of Prison..... so things have been thrown into turmoil.

We managed to have a nice Christmas, we did something completely different and went out on the boat on Christmas day and the boys wake boarded and New Years eve we had a Abba / 70's night and managed not to wake up with a hangover... Yippeeeee....

My husband went back to his ship on Sunday (4Th January), I might get to see him in February and then not again till August when he returns from his deployment from the far east.

So today was my first rest day and I was determined to get back on the wagon.

It was freezing.... BBBBBRRrrrrrrrr....... temperatures are very low below zero... so plenty of layers and hats and gloves today.

I walked with my friend Sue who has now got her place confirmed. We did a 5 mile walk in 1 hour 11 minutes, so we were quite pleased..

We are planning a slightly longer walk on Friday and then going to go for lunch as a treat.

My plan is to walk when possible now and get my training plan out again...

So until then.

Sarah x