Starting to feel better after the walk/run

OK ready for weird, I actually feel better after the walk/run, I am stiff and sore before, then I get going and wham! It feels good, the first mile is still tough but then I get the joints loosening up and I can go it seems for long periods. Although today was just a 5km. On Saturday we are doing our 12km (Sunday Ernie is in a bowling tourny so will switch up the days) and Meg is going to drive us out 12km and drop us off. I love this way, no where to stop, no thinking, just walk till you get home. OH and look at the view. We do have some pretty views here, but we are always driving and going to fast to really notice. Then we'll have a nap and then we have Karen and Lawrence coming for supper and cards with Margo and Don. I can't wait! Also on Sunday I have to make a call to a good friend, right Sue! Ernie has gotten more serious since I signed him up to walk/run with me in the half marathon, which in the long run is good for both of us, health wise. Tomorrow is 61 days until we leave, my gosh is it coming quickly. This coming week we start Sunday (Saturday for us) with 12km then 4, 4, 6 and 4 (Tue, Wed, Thur and Sat) during the week is nice but its Sunday that I really look forward to! Next week's weather is looking great, -8 on Tuesday and then around 0 for the remainder. Good walking to everyone!

64 days until we leave!

Yesterday I almost wussed out! But on our way home from Saskatoon, 10km out of Esterhazy I stopped the van and told Ernie I'd meet him at home and I walked!! I'm always very tired after a trip so this is dedication! Today is a day of rest and curling for me. This week we walk, the 10 already under my belt, then 4, 3, 5, 4 and on Sunday....12! Sunday is the only long day but do my feet feel it after! Ernie has been doing really well, but I knew he would, he has a quiet determination. I have no doubt that he did the 10km last night before he went to bed. Margo and Don have room for their treadmill now so we are losing it, but I think they had room all along but were leaving it here for the coldest winter days and for that I thank them, it has been a god send! But there is nothing like walking outside. even in the cold, the ice and wind not so much! We are starting to get excited with the count down now in full effect but I have to remember that with the days numbers going down the number of km goes up. Nothing good is free!
This Sunday is faithful reader, Sue's birthday! I will be thinking of you while I walking 12km!

70 days until we leave!

Well now it gets going! 10km on Sun and next Sunday and 3, 4 and 5 during the week. They say this is a system to build up muscle for the run, but it is making my feet hurt and yes I have good shoes! I will have to tough it out since there is no going back! I had an hour foot rub, from Ernie, but done by Megan! Wow that girl missed her calling, she could charge lots of money for her foot rubs! I will walk at lunch today as we are going to Melville for the guys to go to a hockey game and the women to visit Karen! So supper out tonight, will have steak and salad! Can't wait to hear how Karen's trip was, Margo and Don are not recommending their location as a place to go so maybe Karen's trip was better.
Just made arrangements to walk today with Megan so that is done, it's good to have so many people eager to walk, I never have to walk alone! Ernie will have to make it up later since we leave right after work today.

Training is.....

I don't want you to think its all bad and hard cause let me tell you on those days when the kms are low it's great and on the days when the kms are high its great when its done! You have this feeling of accomplishment. Its the actual walking of it that tends to be a bit on the hard side. We are going to Saskatoon next weekend to pick up a few things for our England friends and to visit and while there I have my old wogging buddy back and she has agreed to go with me!!!! I'm excited, its 10km on Sunday and I am hoping we will go around the river, it is such a beautiful site! We will get up early on Sunday and go walking then do brunch with everyone and then go home! Can't think of a better way to spend a weekend in Saskatchewan!

Snow but nice here!

Well sorry to report Sue but we have had a little snow but they are calling of a temp of 0 today, the only bad thing is that tonight there is a weather watch as it has been so nice they are worried about freezing rain which makes for BAD driving conditions.
We are getting ready to go do the 9km, we will likely just do 10km since we know that route and next Sunday is 10km anyway so might as well get ready! Going to do some research regarding taking Dakota with me as someone told me 10km will be too hard on his joints, but now someone else told it isn't. So I will look it up myself, if anyone else wants to weigh in his is a medium to small overweight dog with short legs. He loves to come with us when we walk! Will go now so I can get ready and beat the freezing rain, not much good to walk on either!

Snow in England .....

Sue just sent me photos of the amount of snow they have right now! Too much! I need to believe that somewhere there is no snow! It does snow in England but it usually melts right away! Not this time, they are covered in snow. Sue darling, can you have that cleared away before I get there??? Please!

Now on to other news, I have just signed Ernie up to run the half marathon with me! He is doing all the same training as me, why not!!! I think he is excited but he won't admit it. He has mentioned something about air tanks at the end???? I have told him he can run ahead and get his best time so he isn't stuck running slow with me, also I'll have him at the finish to take my photo! I'm pretty smart eh?? I will take his photo after we both finish! I'm even more excited now!

Week of Feb 2

I hope that darn Ground Hog did what ever he needed to do to shorten winter! Even a winter lover like me has their limits!
I am doing yesterdays long run today as I missed it, long trip home, had the kids, lazy day needed .....I have a million excuses! But I will do it today! No Excuse there! I will write more in a day or two.