Now down to less than seven weeks till the start of the event and I am at last beginning to up the exercise. Friday saw me out and about above Curbar and Froggatt in a ten mile walk with a decent pack on the back probably two thirds of actual weight. My walking pace did not seem hindered but it was a walk without significant climbs. Mind you it was blowing a gale and there was not a lot of cover on the moors so I still had to work fairly hard. Managed the obligatory lunchtime break... you have to keep in training you know.
Friday evening saw me running the line in the Matlock & District junior cup final with Sam my youngest on the other line. Gentle evening out with just the two sendings off and some kind gentleman offering to place my flag up a narrow opening of a sensitive nature. Mind you the ex wife threatened the same thing today..... strange breed are ex wives!
The rest of the weekend involved two more matches and on both occasions despite horrendous weather conditions (gale force winds yesterday and hail today) I felt in good nick. The back and knees may be knackered but the engine seems to be improving. I am trying to start getting up early and doing a few miles each morning if for nothing else to keep the dog happy. Meg (our golden lab) had to go to hydrotherapy for her damaged elbows .......don't even think of asking..... and when I went out with my boots and rucksack she sat sobbing by the front door for hours.
Anyway the plan is to get up and out about 6am, do a few miles with a decent pack on. Mind you come the morning with snow forecast the option of another hour in bed may prove highly alluring.
Fundraising is up to £2456 so approaching the 2nd target. I am hopeful of really pushing on now so will no doubt revise the target upwards this week.
About Me
- johntmatlock
- I'm 48, carrying a shed load of weight and married to Cheryl in no particular order of relevence. I have two boys Josh & Sam and a stepdaughter Bekah. All three are teenagers which makes life "interesting". The picture on the profile is of me on the edge of Ennerdale If you have read any of my blog you may have guessed by now I am seriously on the sad and illegitimate side of the coin. I follow Notts County (see its getting sadder) which is where I met Cheryl (much sadder)and we are frequently off round the country to watch them, spend huge amounts of money and generally make ourselves miserable. I also spend a lot of time refereeing (ultimate sad) football on various parks and grounds across Derbyshire. Cheryl lovingly (I think) refers to me as a vision in black nylon. We also support a reduced and ailing menagerie now only comprising two dogs. Home is just outside Matlock in a wonderful part of the country.
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