Bonjour

So good morning from Paris, where the weather is great, warm temperatures and some sun, not like Manchester where I understand the normal rain is falling.

So what can I learn from the past day for my trip, I am not so sure. Firstly it was only a short plane trip, around 1 hour 20 minutes, and surprisingly comfortable, although a little turbulent. However I wasn't wearing my walking boots, which I have been advised to do. Secondly I was travelling light, so hand luggage only, and thus had no problem with lost bags. Again something of a concern, arriving ready for the trip with none of the gear I purchased to keep me warm and dry. Supposedly not a problem, as long as you have your boots ! I guess at least my gear won't get dirty or smelly if it is still in my luggage on a plane somewhere. ( I wonder if I could get a refund...)

Anyway no chance for training, did sample two glasses of French wine, but since I am driving home from the airport, I will not be partaking of it tonight, so not much damage done to the alcohol regime.

Wednesday morning will be back to the gym, let's see if I can get to 3.5 miles again......

Good weekend ?

So this weekend, there was no excuses, after a severe hair cut, ready for the holiday next week, I managed to get in two 9 miles walks, yes even on Sunday in the rain. This was in addition to a bit of gardening.

Attached is the outcome of the gardening work; the bench is one of three that my dad restored last year, he is becoming an expert at bench restoration, the fire grate is an old one we found in the house, when we moved in, so a bit of hammerite and it looks like new, and a few stones left over from the wall building.

As for the walk, I went round Coomb ridge twice, so 9 miles on both days, and not real after effects. Which is good, other than I was pretty tired Sunday night, so I think I need to find some more challenging routes. The weather was great on the Saturday, although a bit misty as you can see, Sunday wind and rain, so didn't bother with picures.

This week has started well, a good session in the gym , I got up to 3.5 miles running, although that was somewhat harder that I am making out. I am off to Paris this week, so not quite as easy to get in much training, but should manage Wednesday and Friday morning gym sessions.

So forgive me if I am a short on updates again this week, but will do my best.

p.s. Whilst money raising is going well, more contributions are certainly welcome so don't forget the linke to the virgin site, or drop me an email if you want to pledge some money.

Excuses

It was a long bank holiday, I had no internet connection, my fingers were swolen so I couldn't type......Yes excuses , excuses, excuses.

I thought I had gotten away from those, i.e. no excuse not to exercise, not to get out and walk, yet the weekend, together with some social commitments, and then a European business trip to Copenhagen and Zurich, meant no exercise :-(, this then makes me feel guilty about blogging....

Anyway back at the gym this morning, managed the 3 miles again - so now need to push up next week. As for the walking, will definitely make time for one this weekend, then need to consider some bigger challenges.

There is now a facebook site for the Killi trip, and as a result I have several connections from peopel on the trip with us, and they are all talking about their training - long hikes up hills etc - so I am definitely feeling a bit under prepared.

So just normal walking this weekend - then will think about some challenge after the holidays - yes I go to Portugal in a week - so that will also cause blog black spot - stay with me - I promise to make it more interesting the nearer we get :-)