My new ones got christened last night along with my new walking boots, and it seems Indiana Jones was right… no blisters. To be fair, they were tested with a small ‘t’, in that I only walked around three miles…the walking boots felt weird. They weren’t uncomfortable exactly, it just seemed like they made my legs ache more than normal which isn’t helpful but then I suppose I’m used to walking in trainers which are much lighter. Fact is, I can’t wear lightweight trainers to climb a mountain so I’ll just have to suck it up and get used to them even though I feel like I’ve got tractor tyres under my tootsies.
I had some lovely messages yesterday from folk keen to help…one of our posse is even going to invite a bunch of friends around for coffee and cake in exchange for a small donation which she’ll then pass on through my sponsor me page…you’re all awesome and I’m so touched by the fact that you all have my back in this way. There’s no feeling like it, genuinely and I’m here to tell you that you’re pissing the Asshole voice off at every turn…his best advice is quit now because you don’t have a cat in hell’s chance of making it over that mountain range, but your voices are louder and clearer than his ever was.
I’ve had a few messages to say that some of our posse overseas are struggling to make their donation through the sponsor me page, and Veronique came up with a brilliant idea – if you prefer to send your sponsorship money through PayPal, you can send it directly to dellibop@mac.com with whatever message you’d like me to put on the sponsor me site, and I will load it on for you at this end – that way you’ll be able to view your donation and your message on the site.
Shall I tell you what else happened? One of my friends set up a Facebook page linked somehow to the Kingdom of Pain, and loads of my new friends from there are supporting me by setting up walks over the coming weekends to spur me on and help me get ready for this challenge. It’s just incredible, I feel like the whole world is standing shoulder to shoulder with me on this…I’ve never known anything like it before. How lucky am I 🙂
You know the biggest fist-bump moment of the week for me happened in the outdoorsy shop, whilst Indiana Jones was standing over me with several pairs of shoes. She handed me a sock, and in one uninterrupted movement I lifted my foot onto the bench, bent down and pulled the sock onto my foot and then stood up again, holding my hand out for a shoe. And I didn’t even grunt! That could never have happened when I started this journey…I couldn’t even reach my feet.
So I have a walk arranged tomorrow with my Kingdom of Pain buddies and I’ll be wearing my backpack with God of Pain’s weights in it, with my new walking boots on. My steps will be heavy but you know what, inside I will feel as light as air. You guys are all pushing me to a new place, and I feel like I’ve won the lottery.
Have an awesome weekend everyone, and a million thank yous for having my back 🙂
I WISH I COULD WALK IN THE FUNDRAISER TROMPS
…back in that earlier incarnation, one of the versions of the Normal life, I walked (& hiked) with Young Husband String Bean, and I owned hiking boots – gosh, forgot that. Now walking I always could do, even as Chubbette size schoolgirls, before anybody thought to get us bikes.
Aw Fleury you would have loved it this afternoon! We’ve been up hill and down dale, through mud and admired the view from the terrace of a pub with a cold drink in hand. The dog made five new friends and loved the adventure especially the mud…happy days all round. Maybe one day we’ll walk together Fleury! ?
Yes! Are many of your Posse still here? Cheers Guys!
Okay, this makes me giggle: When BOTSG first came to the notice of blogdom, I counted a thousand-and-some-odd “Likers” on the fb banner. Wow, look at us rev the meter! These days the Posse seems to number 3,016 – no, make that seventeen – oops sixteen again – like there’s one reader out there waffling! gol
I know, right? That’s crazy!! ?
Getting to where you don’t hate exercise is great progress, and good luck on your walks!
Thanks Mimi…it’s the first time I’ve not hated exerting myself so I’m hoping this ship is turning!!
I bet you feel tons lighter when you take off your
walking boots. I think it is a good idea that you
train for your walk in them going forward, plus
work on building up your endurance and muscles
in your legs at the God Of Pain gym. How’s that going?
You didn’t mention it to much this week. Are you
doing better? Getting the hang of the workouts?
I Hope your walking workout with your buddies goes well tomorrow. Have a great weekend Dee. We will look forward to “seeing” you on Monday with a full report!
Hey Susan…the exercise regime is going well thanks, I don’t love it yet but it’s fair to say now it’s possible to exercise and breathe at the same time I don’t hate it either, and I did, at first…that’s progress! Have a great weekend 🙂