An 8 hour walk !!!

5 Feb 2006

OK - some of you know I am in training for my fundraising trek to Peru in May. Anyway, on the weekend of the Notts munch which I am due to attend, my training schedule shows that I need to do an 8 hour walk on the Saturday or Sunday :shock:
Bassman is looking at the map now to try to see where he can drop me off on the way home to London so that I can get my 8 hour walk in evil

5 Feb 2006

o thats a bummer BUT its all for a good cause.
just dont drink to much hun

5 Feb 2006

Quote by fembernie
OK - some of you know I am in training for my fundraising trek to Peru in May. Anyway, on the weekend of the Notts munch which I am due to attend, my training schedule shows that I need to do an 8 hour walk on the Saturday or Sunday :shock:
Bassman is looking at the map now to try to see where he can drop me off on the way home to London so that I can get my 8 hour walk in

I know a good 6.5 mile walk near me babes. (ALL countryside) With a little bit of thought I'm sure I can make it into an 8 hour one.
(And this offer is genuine)

5 Feb 2006

Shall I drive next to you in my car Bernie and talk bollox at you for the 8 miles lol xxxxxxxxxxxxx

5 Feb 2006

Quote by fembernie
OK - some of you know I am in training for my fundraising trek to Peru in May. Anyway, on the weekend of the Notts munch which I am due to attend, my training schedule shows that I need to do an 8 hour walk on the Saturday or Sunday :shock:
Bassman is looking at the map now to try to see where he can drop me off on the way home to London so that I can get my 8 hour walk in

:shock: :shock: I recognise those boots :shock: :shock:
rotflmao

Just wanted to say I think what you are doing is fantastic, wish I was going with you :thumbup:
There is a book that you really have to read, I read it about a year ago and for the life of me, I can't remember what is was called, something like 2 against the Andes or something like that. Anyway it was about a mother and her daughter that did the whole Peruvian trek thing way back in the 30's or 40's, again memory deserts me rolleyes

I have been running around like an idiot trying to find it all evening, when I do I'll let you know.
I wish you the very best of luck and hope it all goes really well for you, nothing but admiration, and a little jealousy for you. I spent 6 months out there and really didn't want to leave. just be prepared to stomach some abject poverty, along with the beauty of the country, and its indigenous people.
All the very best to you.
Pete

5 Feb 2006

Good luck on your fundraising, and training biggrin

Not sure if I'm telling granny to suck eggs here,
but a bit of advice.
If you haven't got the boots your going to wear on your Trek, get them soon and break them in. Otherwise your feet will suffer. Also do some hill walking, again otherwise your legs and back will suffer.
Wishing you all the best, please let us know what advertures you have along the way :D
Once again good luck

5 Feb 2006

every respect to you & a little jealous smile

i cant really recommend any walks in or around the london area but if you are ever in the dorset devon or hampshire areas i could recommend lots of long nice walks taking in some amazing sights :)
the very best of luck to you & wish you every success :)
p.s hope you haveroom for a camera :) :)

6 Feb 2006

Quote by Devon1
Good luck on your fundraising, and training
Not sure if I'm telling granny to suck eggs here,
but a bit of advice.
If you haven't got the boots your going to wear on your Trek, get them soon and break them in. Otherwise your feet will suffer. Also do some hill walking, again otherwise your legs and back will suffer.
Wishing you all the best, please let us know what advertures you have along the way :D
Once again good luck

Are you telling me I shouldn't be wearing the boots in my avatar :shock:
Seriously though - thanks for this. I bought my boots some time ago and have worn them regularly and they are just brill :D My training does take in hill walking so thats taken care of too. Thanks again and yes I am sure you will all find out about it once I am back :D

6 Feb 2006

Quote by corriefem
Shall I drive next to you in my car Bernie and talk bollox at you for the 8 miles lol xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Corrie - its 8 hours not miles biggrin

but am sure you can manage that too wink

And I am sure I could listen to it too rotflmao

6 Feb 2006

Pete-sw and lovejoy68 - thanks for the messages. Its very encouraging to know there is support around. Thanks biggrin

6 Feb 2006

Quote by fembernie
Shall I drive next to you in my car Bernie and talk bollox at you for the 8 miles lol xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Corrie - its 8 hours not miles biggrin

but am sure you can manage that too wink

And I am sure I could listen to it too rotflmao

ops: :oops: :oops: :oops: :oops: wheres me reading glasses hahahahaha course I could manage 8 hours with you gal xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

7 Feb 2006

As promised.
Title: Eight feet in the Andes
Author: Dervla Murphy
I expect your local library will be able to get it in if you ask
good luck biggrin

8 Feb 2006

Quote by ynotcallme
cool lets do it

:roll:

8 Feb 2006

Quote by Pete_sw
As promised.
Title: Eight feet in the Andes
Author: Dervla Murphy
I expect your local library will be able to get it in if you ask
good luck

Brilliant - thanks for this. Will look it up and have a read.
Bernie xx

8 Feb 2006

Quote by fembernie
Shall I drive next to you in my car Bernie and talk bollox at you for the 8 miles lol xxxxxxxxxxxxx

Corrie - its 8 hours not miles...
I love boots me i do...
if you were to be wearing the boots in your avatar for the trek i'll be you number one <stalker> no I ment to say FAN!!!
good on ya fembernie
just a tip... hopefuly your training will be including back & stomach excersizes... these will help with pelvic stability on the long walk - go for it!

8 Feb 2006

Wow 8 hours? I'm not sure I can manage an 8 minute walk!! LoL....
Good luck and I want to hear all about it when you get back hun.... kiss

8 Feb 2006

Is that 8 hours all at once or with a few stops along the way?
Either way good luck.
p.s. Nice boots wink