Snowdon training

Nankate can I pm you later as last time I shared my own opinion and findings I got a catty judgemental response from a random gnetter so am reluctant to share again unless in private, hope you understand but I am very happy to give you ideas that have worked for me, prob later today if that's ok

Thank you so much Menopaws. ?

Have had three lovely days off in a row which gave me the opportunity to get going mentally and physically so four miles on Monday with husband up some very steep hills, Tuesday walked hour and half, few gentle slopes as legs sore, today I did eight miles in three and half hours on flatter ground but beautiful walk across all the downs we have near by, feel ok at mo, pain in legs and hips a bit at night but ibuprofen helps, going to have two gentle days then both of us tackling hills again at weekend, feel good and quite surprised by myself!

Then I hear Oldmegs achievements at 70 and feel quite humbled!

No clubbing for you Meno but still come and see us in The Argy, they say poteen and pernod taken in moderation
( a pint at a time) does wonders for energy levels and you will feel no pain at all ( you won’t feel anything, haha.)

We are all proud of you, will you be wearing your wig for the climb?

Yes so proud of you

You are all very kind and supportive but , without sounding crass, we all have mountains to climb

Is that how it’s spelled Anniebach (Pyg not Pig)? I must have been putting my feelings into the climb! It’s certainly a more interesting climb as you can see all the history of the mountain in evetything you pass.

I’ve walked up the Llanberis path many a time. Just take it slow and steady and don’t go on a very hot day if you can manage it.

Thank you Oldmeg because we are climbing at night it will be different so hopefully not hot and we see dawn on way down so a bit different perspective and two days after that we are doing the big zip line, given to my husband by the kids for his 60th last year so we sound like mr and mrs adventure!

OldMeg, Pyg means Pitch ?, it is a lovely route but the last bit is quite tough isn’t it

Another session today of hill training with husband, mixed emotions funnily. Proud to do it, feel good and getting fitter I think but fed up cos hauling round extra weight which isn't budging but I know it would feel easier if lighter. Did first long hill nice and steady felt good, puffed but ok then we did long steep steps down a hill all 276 of the sods! and back up. You know those wide steps built into hillsides so they are all uneven and different widths making it tricky to do one a stride so it's all hopping and jumping and I found it really hard which made me sulky and annoyed. Slopes are much better than steps.
I know this is all part of training and seeing the range of people doing the steps it is not too hard but I felt rubbish until I finished of course then I was all proud!
This whole process I'm prepared for and it will do me so much good to get fitter and focussed and share this with my man as I'm not sure he will do another challenge. Off to have hot bath!!

Aw, there will times like this, but you were proud when you finished those damn steps, think how proud you will be when you CONQUER SNOWDON ?

Menopaws I am totally in awe of what you are doing!
Bear in mind that muscle weighs more than fat so you may well be toning up as you gain muscle strength without actually losing lbs.
Your metabolism will benefit however and you may well find the lbs melting away in due course.
Magnificent thing to do! Respect.

Well done Meno we are with you in spirit ( as we sit on our comfy sofas eating popcorn) keep it up! ???‍♀️

Thank you my trusted ladies, means a lot x

Where are you starting from? Pen y pass?
I loved that walk but my painful back joints are too worn to do much now.
Enjoy if you can.

Llenberis? The easiest path apparently!

I hate those sort of steps too, Meno. There are a lot on the steeper sections of the coastal paths and they are a trial. Are you using poles? They do take a lot of pressure off your knees.

Yes I have them but forgot them but will do next time thanks

Ok I need witnesses, time 05.06, my mission that I have chosen to accept is early morning walks from now on, my OH has been doing the dog first thing and me in the evening but albeit slightly tinged with sadness he has come to the conclusion it is just too painful for him to do it at the mo but I'm not going to see it like that, I'm seeing it as an opportunity to get out of my cocoon while it is so light in the mornings and get moving. I've now got to that lovely stage when I really want to walk more not just for the dog but for me so I'm cashing in...off I go.
Please note however, when it rains I will not be so bright about it!!

Respect! ✊

Wow meno you are certainly on track. I have started exercising recently (nothing in your league) and admire your commitment. Keep going.

P.S. Sorry, but I'm not getting up before 6 to see you off will still be in my bed ?

Five in the morning ? I am in awe x

Yep an hour and half, four miles but what a long day now, anyway have to walk again, half hour will do so will do another early tomorrow as out on the raz in the evening so long day for dog but son will be in to walk and feed, lie in sat methinks!