I got weighed yesterday, (not going to say how much here, let's just say too much!), how can I walk more than 26 miles at that weight - well I think it's obvious that I can't!!! I understand that the Training Plans are out in January, but I am really going to concentrate on losing some weight before Christmas and do more walking. I've given myself the goal of losing 35lb before Christmas, which is a tall order but really need to do it if the Moonwalk is going to be achievable.
I walked one mile at lunchtime today and yesterday. Managed it in 20 mins, which means I'm walkng at 3 miles/hour. Need to get a bit quicker. Didn't find it too difficult though - quite pleased. I going to try to get a walk in each lunchtime from work - I think this will also help with the weightloss - hope so.
Before I go any further perhaps I will say my reasons for doing this (might help me when times get tough later)
- raise money for Breast Cancer Research (my sister-in-law was diagnosed and treated successfully a few years ago)
- to give myself a challenge and goal
- help lose weight
- looks like great fun (if hard work!!) - did the 5k Race for Life in July this year and I think it gave me the bug
I think it will be difficult to keep the motivation going, I'm not always good at that, especially when the really cold weather gets here. I will try though - I know we are "lucky" to get a place on the London Moonwalk and I know I will do it.
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