My father and I will attempt a 30-mile walk on Sunday, the forecast is warm and sunny. I called him to finalise plans
Me: We'd better have all our sandwiches and everything ready then Dad.
Dad: I won't need much - I'll put a banana in my back pocket
Me: We should take water
Dad: There'll be check points every ten miles, we can get a drink then
My father appears to be half camel.
My brother-in-law is joining us on the hike, a large man, he tells me that he can't find a sunhat that fits.
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I think it is wonderful you're doing this. Seriously, after my three mile a day walk home, during my last job, I was knackered, so I can't imagine taking on THIRTY MILES. I hope someone's going to give you a nice foot rub after? :) And mix you a cocktail. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteThink of the poor oil and auto industries if everyone started walking. Of course shoe companies would be happy.
ReplyDeletePlease stay hydrated! Drinks with electrolytes (i.e. sports drinks) are especially helpful to prevent muscle cramps.
ReplyDelete̶B̶r̶e̶a̶k̶̶ a̶ l̶e̶g̶!̶ Good luck!
Apparently the average walking speed is three miles an hour, so a drink every ten miles definitely doesn't sound like enough especially if it's warm.
ReplyDeleteWhen I go on all day hikes I find fruit cake the best thing to keep me going, I recommend taking a big slab.
The other thing I can't recommend highly enough is spare socks, when your feet are getting tired and sore a clean pair of socks is divine.
Have a marvellous time; you'll feel so virtuous afterward.
Some Kendal Mint Cake, a bottle of water and a clean quartz pebble to suck to keep your mouth watered.
ReplyDeleteGood luck!
Being a veteran of lots of 5K's 10K's 10 milers half marathons - I do not think I have what it takes to even think about a 30 mile walk! I will be thinking about you on Sunday (my worst repercussion? loss of both big toe nails. Not pretty. Oh, and falling down getting out of the car after the 1/2 marathon (only 13 miles) (but I did run) into the glut of traffic infront of Cracker Barrel. (hungry marathoners).(my legs gave out).
ReplyDeleteGood on ya! And your Da! I hope you can hear my cheering from there! :¬)
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Good luck!!
ReplyDeletePlenty of water and plenty of plasters.
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EPIC WALK! And oh jesus god I have never seen Vicky Pollard before...now I am hooked.
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is that a banana in your back pocket, or...um...ja.
ReplyDeleteI wondered today how it all went. News please!
ReplyDeleteYes, we're waiting to hear.....
ReplyDeleteAre you ok Lulu? Can you still walk???
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Thank you for all the comments and encouragement. Between me and my father we have benefitted from all the pieces of advice offered.
ReplyDeleteand Eryl - I have a copy of Reef in my suitcase.
Excellent! I hope you like it as much as I did.
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