Confessions of a fair weather walker

Okay - I admit it. It didn't take much to persuade me to go to the cinema instead of doing a seven mile walk when I looked out the window and saw it was pouring with rain yesterday! I'm not usually bothered by the weather when it comes to training, but yesterday I just couldn't face it!

Must do better in future.

I did manage to sort out some kit though...Found a couple of bargains - pink 1000 mile socks on ebay, and, despite saying I'd wait till New York for some new Mizuno's, I came across them on sale here with Newitts. Trail running shoes and last season's colours (grey and pink so I'm not complaining), but I find them so comfortable for walking. Obviously wouldn't recommend buying trainers online unless you're familiar with the brand and know your size and style from a previous pair, or from trying in a sports shop. Also ordered a new pedometer as I managed to drop and stamp on my old one whilst out running - went for this one which comes with a panic alarm and flash light. So that should be me all set for training when that all arrives. 

Plan is to go to the gym and do some walking on the treadmill (boring) tomorrow and Thursday and then do a longer walk on Saturday. Will do a couple of body balance sessions as well to keep me supple. That's the plan anyway :-)

Have a good week everyone. Don't let the dark evenings get you down too much!

Gill x