Snowdon training

Yes so proud of you

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

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.)

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

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!

Thank you so much Menopaws. ?

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

Good for you OldMeg, the last part of the Pyg is tough.

Respect, OldMeg and Menopaws! Any track up Snowden, or any other very step hill, earns my respect. We did a six mile round walk on one of our local gritstone edges on Saturday, with all the climbing involved on the return leg when I was tired, and I realised then how unfit I have become. There were small children rushing past me to get to the top!

Impressive Oldmeg! We are doing the easiest path, I think Llenberis path, as it is at night it's prob safest and also for cancer charity so can include everyone, takes about 6-7 hours up.

Are you doing the Pig Track menopaws ?

I did that as part of my 70th birthday challenge. It was indeed a pig of a climb. Good luck ☘️

How exciting Menopaws best of luck.

I see we both have the dreaded Polymyalgia which makes your venture even more impressive.

You mention diet and care to help with the PMR can you share with me what that is please ?

In five mins I won't be!

Golly! Brilliant work, but I don’t expect you to be awake now

Wish I could say I envy you but it would be a porkie ?

Well done you X

5.45 Box Hill, where they did the Olympic cycling, four miles not eight but did steep hills. Phew I did big slow hill, thought that would do but husband then said let's just do this other one and as we are here let's just do 214 steps down the hill and back up.
In car, legs like jelly, eyeballs running with sweat, next decision..lets go to outdoor store and get you proper coat, trousers and boots. Yes darling you are so kind I say with happy grin.
Three bloody miles walking round big town because first shop shut but guess what there is another one on the other side of town.
Coat boots trousers and leggings done , back to cafe for a fry up as starving!
Actually lovely day but no clubbing tonight

5? Ouch, good luck x

Ok tomorrow I'm under instructions to be up at 5 for eight mile hill walking training to avoid the crowds and the sun, hence I'm off to bed now! Whose idea was this?.?

Should explain it is a night walk with guides and headlights etc, so we climb through the night and dawn comes on the way down, that's what appealed to me as different and a limited group all climbing for the Marsden so like minded souls.

Thank you so much ladies, as my husband does a lot of walking and did the 24 peaks in 24 hours challenge the last two years he is well versed on necessary equipment and supplies and training methods, so I'm in good hands.
I won't take the dog as I don't think it's fair on him or others, esp as going in the dark, he's staying at the pet carer.
Yes I do hope it's clear so when dawn comes up we can see the view. It's 50 people max so should be good fun.

Hi Menopaws.......no it’s not a walk in the park,but it is certainly doable, and a fabulous mountain to climb. You will feel such a sense of achievement at the top, and I just hope, when you get there, that it’s clear enough for you to enjoy the fantastic views. Enjoy your training, and enjoy your challenge.......

Let me show off please? One of my climbs of Snowdon , many years ago, one of our group was Chris Bonington.

We'll sort of! My husband, then boyfriend, was a keen mountaineer . One of our GP's had 'done ' Everest . Chris Bonington was visiting him.

Our group had planned a Snowdon climb, the GP was one of the group. Bonington joined us. Our group did split for the climb, I was with the Miners Track group, and husband joined the Watkin Path group . We did leave from the same hotel , so I did climb Snowdon with Chris Bonington, just different paths ?

Hello Meno - my virtual hat is most certainly tipped to you in "taking on" Snowdon.

I have a couple of months before a Race for Life 5k (walk) in flat East Anglia, and, to be honest I haven't really needed to train - I regularly walk greater distances in the same country park where the RfL is taking place - the challenge for me is of a different, more personal, nature.
I do have experience of more challenging walking; a couple of weeks going uphill & down various Yorkshire Dales each year, stretches the tendons & raises the heart rate somewhat!
Have you got your basics sorted - footwear & clothing?
Will the dog be with you on the Snowdon walk too?

Please keep us posted on how you're doing.

Get the train up - it’s quicker! . No, not exactly Mount Everest, but I know from friends who are seasoned mountain walkers that it is no cake walk either, so I really admire you for undertaking it. I have never walked up Snowden but we took the Pony Path (for cissies) up Cader Idris years ago and that was enough for me. You will be fine. Embrace it, enjoy it, and tell us all about it!

Thank you Annie very kind of you