Tuesday 25 November 2008

What cold cold weather!!!!! Not been out walking since last Wednesday - felt far too cold and miserable. However, came out of work today and felt that I needed a walk to clear my head and to blow the cobwebs away. So before I could change my mind, as soon as I got home I put the dog on his lead and away we went. Did a bit further, just under 1 and half miles according to mapmyrun. Felt good. Just plotted a 2 mile walk, which I intend to do tomorrow. Amy still not heard anything ......

Tuesday 18 November 2008

Just a small note to say that I did my 1 mile walk yesterday - did it straight after work and it took me just under 20 mins. Not bad considering I had the dog with me and he did want to stop to sniff every lampost!!!! Going to do some stretching tonight and another 1 mile tomorrow.



We're hoping that Laura's friend Amy has got a place - the cheque has been cashed so we're hoping that means she's in. Still crossing fingers though. Happy walking ....

Sunday 16 November 2008

Been quite lazy for the past 2 weeks - no real reason. May be it's been the cold weather, dark nights - whatever, I've not been feeling 100%.

Today I've been trying to get my motivation going again. I started the day by reading "the walking book" - read it almost cover to cover. I've decided that I'm going to follow the beginner training - starting tomorrow. Today I took the dog for a long walk - a combination of strolling, regular and practicing my power walking technique as learnt from the book. I love the colours of nature at this time of year and was distracted by some lovely red berries, which I decided to stop to take pictures of with my mobile phone!! We were out for over a hour and I must admit I did feel better for getting out and about. As the dog found something particularly smelly to roll in, he had to have a bath as soon as we got in!!!!

Haven't lost any more weight since my last post, however I haven't put any more on either! so that's good.

Will try to write more often, as I think that will keep my motivation going. Planning a 1 mile walk tomorrow, not sure when yet, but will DO IT!!!

Sunday 2 November 2008

A little bit bleary eyed this morning!!! However as weather and hangover not as bad as anticipated - by 11 am I felt ready to go walking. Didn't go the extra mile though - just stuck to the same route as last Sunday (without the dog searching diversion!!!) Managed it in 46 mins (I think it's about 2 1/2 miles) and accounting for a brief conversation with a neighbour and having to detangle the dog from his long lead a few times - I didn't think that was too bad. So now I'm feeling much better - had a hot shower and a cup of tea - chicken is in the oven ready for Sunday roast and all's well with the (my) world!!! Just looked out of the window - it's gone really dark - think I got back just in time......

Saturday 1 November 2008

Had a lazy few days - walking wise. Just felt really really tired. Hope I'm not catching this coldy-fluy thing that lots of people seem to be getting.

Still waiting for my Walking book to arrive - hoped it would be here today. Planning a long walk with the dog again tomorrow - keeping him on the lead after last weeks fiasco!!! Will have to go a bit further tomorrow - to compensate for the big cooked breakfast in Wetherspoons this morning (I'm far too easily lead astray)!!!!

The long walk may be a real challenge tomorrow, apart from the forecasted bad weather, it could be dependant on the level of hangover!! Going out tonight with the girls from the darts team I play for a local team) we're celebrating Halloween a day too late!! Nights out with the girls usually result in hangover the next day....