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Tuesday, 12 June 2012
London to Paris Cycle Ride
Three days to go until I start my London to Paris cycle ride in aid of Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. I'm nervous, excited, apprehensive, prepared (I think) and a little bit scared.I've checked the weather forecast and it's not good but I'm not going to let that put me off! A bit of rain couldn't dampen the Royal Philharmonic singers and it's not going to discourage me either.
A parcel arrived in the post today from www.wiggle.co.uk which contained some last minutes wardrobe bits and pieces. I've had to return the all-in-one cycle shorts with bib as I just can't see how I'm going to get out of them quickly enough when I need to use the "facilities"!
However, my padded capri pants in figure-hugging lycra are just the ticket as are the sleeves which I can use when it's cold in the mornings. The good thing about these is that I can take them off and roll them up and still have a top on so no flashes on the side of the road. I also have some rehydration tablets which are a must when exercising for more than an hour. As I plan to be cycling for about 8 hours each day, I will be going through lots of fluid.
I went up to Waitrose today and selected my sweet treats for when I need a sugar rush. I bought wine gums and some cereal bars. If you have any other suggestions for what's good on the move, please do let me know.
Tomorrow I will start getting all my kit out ready to pack on Thursday.
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Wednesday, 6 July 2011
Another day of training
Yesterday wasn't that eventful in terms of training. I did two training walks and an unexpected short run and like every good engine, I took my tired body off to Christine Anderson in High Wycombe for a much needed aromatherapy massage. It was blissful! I can highly recommend it.
Rejuvenated, I then went to my daughter's graduation and forgot about my training for a while. At the post-graduation dinner my poor daughter accidentally spilled boiling hot water down her chest and as a result we sped home with her in tears of agony, called NHS direct who advised us to go straight to A & E and hot footed it there immediately at 1am. Amazingly we were in and out in 15 minutes. Thanks very much to the staff at A & E Wexham.
Rolled into bed at 2am but managed to make it to the gym for 6.30 and then spinning at 7am somehow. It was a tough session this morning and as usual I've come home dripping with sweat - not an attractive look but at least I know I've worked hard.
Off to take the dog for my second workout of the day, a power walk on the flat. I'll probably do about 5 or 6 miles and let's hope it doesn't rain. I don't fancy walking in my wet weather gear today.
Later on I'm going horse riding at Tally Ho Stables http://www.tallyhostables.co.uk/ . We will trot through the Queen's back garden at Windsor castle. It's so beautiful with stunning glimpses of wildlife along the way, it certainly doesn't feel like a workout. This pic was taken last time I went riding. I'll post another one tomorrow if I remember to take my camera.
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Monday, 4 July 2011
Training begins for walk along Chiltern Ridgeway
My next event is looming and it's time to get my walking boots on again to train for the 87 mile Chiltern Ridgeway walk. I haven't worn my boots since returning from Kilimanjaro in January 2011 so it's really important to wear them in so I minimise the risk of blisters.
On 15th August myself and two others will drive to Overton Hill near Avebury from where we will set off on the first leg of our three day walk. On the first day we plan to walk 24.5 miles and we'll end up in a little village near Wantage.
The best way to train for this is to go for long walks with a day pack strapped to my back (preferably with weights in it). With Freddie - my two year old cockerpoo - for company, I will be walking in all my usual places as well as discovering some new tracks too. It's best to go off-road as this is the kind of rough terrain that we'll be walking on.
I had a lovely sunny walk this morning with Freddie round Denham Country Park. At only three miles lon
g, I'll need to increase the mileage by the end of the week.
g, I'll need to increase the mileage by the end of the week.
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