Less than 4 weeks to our challenge and still training, I went out on Saturday with Dino for a 3 hour walk, I found a new route!
Anna printed off some new routes from the internet which are mainly walks around Tenterden & Rolvenden, so on Sunday decided to give one of these a go. We too k Dino with us as well and after another 3 hour walk tonight he is knacked!!!!
Posted by Sarah 4-4-2012
Out late this afternoon training for those that are local I walked from Appledore to Ruckinge along the Milltary Canal, took Dino & I just under 2 1/2 hours. I believe Dino is the fittest dog around at the moment!
Posted by Sarah 2-4-2012
Hasn't the weather been gorgeous today, I went running this morning & went walking with the dogs for just over a couple of hours tonight.
Got to make the most of the sun as they sleet & snow for Wed!!!
Posted by Sarah 25-3-2012
Emma and I were meant to be training together on Saturday down on the steps on the lwas in Folkestone but Emma now catching another cold put pay to that. So I went walking on my own with Dino, I did a 3 hour trek, Then today me, Anna & Dino went for another 3 hour walk. I have never done 2 walks one after each other before so I will let you know how I feel tommorrow!
Posted by Sarah 14-3-2012
I have this week off , the weather has been nice so no excuses I got to get out there and get fit! I went running yesterday and cycling today and the plan is to go running again tomorrow.
Posted by Sarah 12-3-2012
Emma, Anna & I went out walking yesterday in charing, it was gorgeous weather whilst we trekked 10k around Charing, I have also been out on my bike this morning. With only 8 weeks to go we got to get out there!
Posted by Sarah 26-2-2012
Been out walking again today another 3 hour trek the same route as last week just round the other way!
Posted by Sarah 14-2-2012
Just returned from my 1st (outside) run of the year! Now the snow & ice have cleared I thought it should be safe!
Posted by Sarah 29-1-2012
I didn't manage to go out biking yesterday as it was to cold, frosty & I thought it was a bit risky on the roads but I did for walking today. Anna & Emma couldn't make it so I dragged James along instead we also took the dogs. To my surprise I had trouble keeping up with James, he walks at a real fast pace that I'm clearly not use to you!
Posted by Sarah 14-1-2012
Been to the gym everyday this week apart from Friday, went out on my bike this morning and plan to do a 10k walk tomorrow with James, Anna, Emma & the dogs. So training is going to plan.
Posted by Sarah 8-1-2012
I got the bike out again on Saturday and went for a long ride making the best of the weather. Emma, Anna & I went for a 2 hour trek today along the same route as last week along the military canal from Appledore towards Rye. We wore our trekking gear including our rucksacks, I took my dogs along as well so we all benefited!!!!
Posted by Sarah 2-1-2012
The New Year is here which means 2 things for me and Emma,
1 - We can now both say we are going to china this year,
2 - Means serious training ahead of us.
My training is going well so far this year, on Saturday I did a 2 hour walk with my dogs along the military canal from Appledore to Rye, although I didn't reach Rye which is 8 miles away! Once I have built up my stamina I aim to make it. Anna joined me too and the plan is to do a long walk each weekend. Yesterday and today I got my bike out and went for a ride while the sun was shining, I haven't been out on my bike since last September so my legs are really hurting now!!!
The plan for me is to do a long walk every weekend now
Posted by Sarah 10-10-2011
Yesterday saw me take part in the Ashford 10k race, which started at the Julie Rose Stadium and did a circuit around Ashford then finished at the stadium as well. When I woke up in the morning it was raining so I was praying it would stop as I'm not an all weather runner! I had paid to enter so I felt I should participate regardless but seriously do you know anyone that would really go out running in the rain for pleasure! Anyway the race started at 10am and by the time I picked my sis up and got to the stadium it had left off raining. I was really pleased I took part in the race because they shut the roads on which the route took and best of all as we ran pass the fire station where all the fire crew were out lined up cheering us on!!! Got to love that! When I told my sis she had a laugh! I completed the race in 59mins so well pleased with that.
I probably won't do any more races until next year now as winter is approaching I can't get outside to train :(
Roll on next year when the weather is better and its light in the mornings and at night time!
Thank you to Anna and her friend Rose that came along to support me.
I'm off to hibernate now as its only 6.30pm and its already dark :(
Posted by Sarah 12-9-2011
This weekend saw me being really active! On Saturday I took part in a Charity 10k run in Bedgebury Forest, this course was obviously off road and with all the rain we have had lately I was really worried about slipping over! But I need not to have worried as all of the course was on the main tracks through the woods which is on compacted gravel which was a bonus. Again I was really nervous which seems to be the norm for me now! My sister Anna and my dog Dino came long to support me and I completed the race in 1 hour 2 minutes and I really enjoyed it! I think I'm starting to relax more when running now which helps a lot.
So thank you to Anna for coming along to support me and keep an eye on me!
http://www.forestry.gov.uk/bedgebury
Sunday saw James, Anna my 2 dogs Dino & Bo & I walk the 10k route I ran last weekend in Charing, it took us 2 hours but the weather was good. The dogs were knacked afterwards as were we!
So a busy weekend for us all but well worth it.
Posted by Sarah 5-9-2011
This weekend saw me take part in another 10K running event which took part in Charing. The race went around the lanes, up a slight hill which was the worst bit and then finished along part of the pilgrims way. James came along to support me and to carry my towel and water! James also managed to find the homemade cake stall! I was really pleased with my time, I completed the run in an hour which means I have knocked 6 mins off of the time I did the London 10K in back in July. I really can't believe how well I did considering I had to walk up the hill in the race!
Posted by Sarah 25-8-2011
I have decided to join the gym again as winter is approaching I will not be able to continue running in the mornings and cycling at night. So by going to the gym should keep me reasonably fit! My running is going well at the moment I have increased my time to 1 hour 35 mins, then I run out of places to run unless I do laps! I have just signed up to do the Charing 10k next week so I will let you know how I get on.
Posted by Sarah 8-8-2011
I have been busy still trying to keep fit! I am dreading the winter because its going to be to dark & cold to train or keep fit - during the week that is. Oh well lets not dwell on the nasty winter months that are ahead of us! I took part in a 5 mile race yesterday in Staplehurst, it was a real good race as it was all flat. This is my 1st proper race on my own and I was really nervous I completed it in 55 minutes, so was very happy with that and I even got a medal, which put a smile on my face. Thank you to Anna for coming along to support me, it was nice to have someone I knew at the finish line.
Posted by Sarah 13-7-2011
Hello all
Well I have recovered from my 10K run which took place on Sunday, for those who haven't heard myself, Emma & another work colleague Steve completed the London 10K. It was a long day, I got up at 5am and we all caught the 07.03am train up to Charing Cross. After putting our bags in and warming up we made our way to the start line along with 25,000 other runners. Steve and I had never taken part in an organised run before, we were all really nervous, even though I had been in training I never knew what distance I had been running, so I was hoping I would finish the run still running! I have to say that I really enjoyed taking part in this race, it was such an achievement and the scenery was amazing. Having Big Ben in the distance to run towards was a bit different! makes a change from running around fields in Woodchurch.
It leaves me to say well done Emma and Steve you both did really well you should be proud of
yourselves.
Oh yes I finished the race in 1 hour 6 mins, we have all got the running bug now and plan to take part in some more organized runs, hopefully more local!
Posted by Sarah 9-05-2012
The china team went out training again yesterday, we started at The Pilot (restaurant) in Dungeness and walked along the sea front to St Mary's Bay. We walked for three hours and no we didn't stop for fish and chips along the way, I had a nice squashed homemade sandwich in my rucksack.
Today I have to say my feet are fine, I think its because I actually wore proper trekking socks they really do make a difference.
Emma is on her hols now she is basking in the sun in Turkey so it will be me and my sis out trekking this Sunday.
Posted by Emma 1-05-2011
We did it, we trekked 13 miles around Bewl Water in aid of British Heart Foundation. Its the first time Sarah and I have road tested our kit including the boots and they passed the test apart from a leaky water pouch and a little pinky problem for Sarah we trekked the 13 very hilly miles in 3 hours 53 minutes.
Although there was a serious reason behind our trek today we did have fun, chatting along like 3 old women, I'm the youngest but I actually think I moaned the most. It was tough going I wont lie and now as I lie on the sofa I'm dreading having to get up.
We did on average 18 minute miles which is a nice moderate pace, some of the hilly sections tested our leg strength but i think we did well, we pushed it towards the end as the finish line was in sight.
Me again and our new personal trainer Anna
After the trek with our muscles aching, the sweat dripping, feet killing there was only one thing for it........an ice cream.
Just perfect, training has commenced heres to many more enjoyable treks in the lead up to the finale,
CHINA TREK 2012
Posted by Sarah 17-01-2011
No slacking even at the weekends! I went running for an hour on Saturday, then went out on my bike on Sunday and today Monday I've done 2 hours on the treadmill. I know you are probably tired of hearing about my exercise regime, so I won't keep boring you with it, I will just try my very best to keep up the good work!
Posted by Sarah 14-01-2011
I said I would let you know how my week went my keep fit regime! Well I have done 1 hours worth of Power Walking on my tread mill everyday and also 200 sit ups a day. I am also trying to drink at least 1 litre of water a day and I know you think that's no big deal but believe me it is to me because I hate cold drinks! I've been told by my sister that's its good for your skin and she said that if you are exercising I need to be upping my fluid in take. Emma has also said to me that I need to start getting use to drinking lots for when we are actually on the trek. I found there is a down side to drinking lots and that is I spend most of my day dashing to the loo, I know you really wanted to know that!
Posted by Sarah 10-01-2011
Hi all, I made James get my treadmill out the shed yesterday into our conservatory so I would be able to use it. I did an hour of power walking this morning on it, my aim is to do an hour each day on it so I will let you know how I get on!
Posted by Sarah 09-01-2011
Well a New Year a New Start, I need to get back into my keep fit routine! I like to going running before work in the mornings but obviously its to dark and the weather has been to dodgy for me to be able to do this, also by the time I finish work its too dark as well.
So I did do a couple of runs last weekend during the day and then cycling for an hour this morning, to try and ease myself back into getting fit!
August 2010
Not only have Emma and I pledged to raise at least £5000 for our chosen charity, but we have got to do some serious training to get ourselves fit for the trek. Bike riding is one way we can help keep ourselves fit so in August 2010 we went down to dungerness & rode along the sea front to Hythe & back. A total of 19 miles in all.
July 2010
Emma has also took part in the London 10k back in July this year (2010), follow this link to see how Emma did.
http://www.c-o-t.org.uk/lon10krun2010.htm
Whilst Emma was taking part in London 10k run, that very same day Anna (my sister), Mandy (my friend) and I took part in the Baa Baa 5k Walk/Run.This was a sponsored Event with all money raised going to The Canterbury Oast Trust & The Romney Marsh Rotary Club. Anna ran the 5 k in 32 minuets which was brilliant, while Mandy & I walked the 5k. I am determined step it up for next year and run the 5k and will bring Emma along too, to run that is!
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| From left to right Rita Volunteer manager from The Canterbury Oast Trust My friend Mandy My sister Anna, then me, after we had all completed our 5k Walk/Run. |
Follow this link to see how other people got on
http://www.c-o-t.org.uk/baa-baa-walk.htm
