tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post4922597760570272367..comments2023-11-05T07:39:38.525+00:00Comments on Curlew Country: And I Walked 500 Miles (well only 20 but...)Curlew Countryhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05743251099471763243noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-82918107942748625492014-07-16T22:02:07.413+01:002014-07-16T22:02:07.413+01:00I used to be sporty. Then I discovered clubbing an...I used to be sporty. Then I discovered clubbing and danced my way through my teens and twenties. Then I had kids and did nothing more than pram pushing and eating digestives. Now I swim sporadically. But I love it. When Pops starts school in September, I shall go for it. I mean to run. Try and then give up. How hard is it to keep going, because 8 inches from the waistline sounds good to me!!<br />Belated congratulations on the walk. <br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-17855601220214487262014-07-16T22:02:01.278+01:002014-07-16T22:02:01.278+01:00I used to be sporty. Then I discovered clubbing an...I used to be sporty. Then I discovered clubbing and danced my way through my teens and twenties. Then I had kids and did nothing more than pram pushing and eating digestives. Now I swim sporadically. But I love it. When Pops starts school in September, I shall go for it. I mean to run. Try and then give up. How hard is it to keep going, because 8 inches from the waistline sounds good to me!!<br />Belated congratulations on the walk. <br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-3740043086533968702014-07-01T18:02:03.688+01:002014-07-01T18:02:03.688+01:00Congratulations! What an inspiring post! Penny LxCongratulations! What an inspiring post! Penny LxPenelope P.https://www.blogger.com/profile/01867211542630495981noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-56649902448192026392014-06-29T10:27:18.412+01:002014-06-29T10:27:18.412+01:00Wow, well done! I'm so impressed, it looks lik...Wow, well done! I'm so impressed, it looks like a change of perception has done wonders. <br /><br />I've often wished I was more 'sporty' or could take part in team sports at school but the good news is that there are so many different things out there to try ,that clubs and groups are tripping over themselves to welcome beginners and encourage people to try new things. <br /><br />I've just started gig rowing, and although I never thought I'd be strong enough (turns out with six in the boat you don't need to be) or co-ordinated (I've caught a fair few crabs!) it's fine to give it a go. It's social and fun, plus you're outdoors which makes you glow and gives you something lovely to look at. <br /><br />Keep it up and let us know your next challenge! Antonia xSandyshoesCornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05770665811223782748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-30187069871717635182014-06-29T10:27:17.630+01:002014-06-29T10:27:17.630+01:00Wow, well done! I'm so impressed, it looks lik...Wow, well done! I'm so impressed, it looks like a change of perception has done wonders. <br /><br />I've often wished I was more 'sporty' or could take part in team sports at school but the good news is that there are so many different things out there to try ,that clubs and groups are tripping over themselves to welcome beginners and encourage people to try new things. <br /><br />I've just started gig rowing, and although I never thought I'd be strong enough (turns out with six in the boat you don't need to be) or co-ordinated (I've caught a fair few crabs!) it's fine to give it a go. It's social and fun, plus you're outdoors which makes you glow and gives you something lovely to look at. <br /><br />Keep it up and let us know your next challenge! Antonia xSandyshoesCornwallhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05770665811223782748noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-89109315081937125662014-06-28T08:46:06.266+01:002014-06-28T08:46:06.266+01:00Well done and such a good cause, close to my heart...Well done and such a good cause, close to my heart.<br /><br />Is that photo your cottage, it is gorgeous?Cait O'Connorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04569760764766505179noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-78235014893420323232014-06-27T21:45:01.758+01:002014-06-27T21:45:01.758+01:00Yay, go you!! That's brilliant. 20 miles is a ...Yay, go you!! That's brilliant. 20 miles is a LONG way. Not that I've ever walked 20 miles, but, you know. I took up running about 3 years ago and did a couple of 10k races. I surprised myself by how much I liked it, being a "bottom set PE" kind of woman. I haven't raced for a while but I still run (well, jog slowly while chatting) a couple of times a week and I love it. Sometimes it's really exhilarating to push ourselves a little. xGillian Roehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05080123177116154219noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-32239358552819237212014-06-27T09:57:37.720+01:002014-06-27T09:57:37.720+01:00Well done you indeed.
I have just started the couc...Well done you indeed.<br />I have just started the couch to 5k challenge. It may take me longer than a month to get there but a start needs to be made somewhere and if I don't start it no-one else can do it for me!<br />Lisa xLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05286339918056081955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-32167596158974599432014-06-26T14:39:39.997+01:002014-06-26T14:39:39.997+01:00Wow Steph...20 miles is a long way, particularly w...Wow Steph...20 miles is a long way, particularly when hills and dales are involved. Hoping that your family gave you a good pampering when you got home.<br /><br />It truly must have been inspiring to see the pink tee shirts ahead, and to realize that folks behind you and your friend and the dogs we also inspired by seeing you all.<br /><br />Bravo. xoFranceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08352407314710067616noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-9224696974452358702014-06-26T13:18:41.758+01:002014-06-26T13:18:41.758+01:00Well done, that's fab! Looks like a lovely pla...Well done, that's fab! Looks like a lovely place to walk too. Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06477788015972063803noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-5630734452166098742014-06-26T10:28:20.905+01:002014-06-26T10:28:20.905+01:00You did an amazing job Steph - as a fellow curvy l...You did an amazing job Steph - as a fellow curvy lass and knowing just how hilly it is around those parts I am most impressed.<br /><br />It's always my hips that get me in the end too - perfect for childbirth but rubbish for walking miles. It's that or age is catching up with me! <br /><br />Nina x...Nina Nixon...https://www.blogger.com/profile/09778168901706224335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-32935256079365273772014-06-25T19:02:31.052+01:002014-06-25T19:02:31.052+01:00Loving that post. Fair play to you, what a great ...Loving that post. Fair play to you, what a great achievement! I have been trying to get back into cycling but ouch it hurts. Linnet In Orielhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16283284636875494288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-41849364998563214332014-06-25T14:48:33.431+01:002014-06-25T14:48:33.431+01:00I was at Chatsworth on Saturday visiting the house...I was at Chatsworth on Saturday visiting the house. I applauded a group of ladies in our exit. Well done you. Hope you set recovering well. Lynetta xLynettahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06238726522436894449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-30516517153724731082014-06-25T12:21:35.738+01:002014-06-25T12:21:35.738+01:00congratulations! that's a long walk with not m...congratulations! that's a long walk with not much training, and in a great time too! hope the blisters are healing xxxdriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-58517217014442522502014-06-25T11:10:56.986+01:002014-06-25T11:10:56.986+01:00Well done, thats a great achievement. You should b...Well done, thats a great achievement. You should be very proud.<br /><br />X xPlease may I?https://www.blogger.com/profile/09842144622402461558noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-69828108768241095582014-06-25T09:40:18.333+01:002014-06-25T09:40:18.333+01:00well done steph!!!!...i know what you mean about s...well done steph!!!!...i know what you mean about sporty things and not feeling you are on that side of the fence. i love to walk and cycled a lot in my 20s, but never really got why people ran or jogged or got so wrapped up in very huffy puffy sports. but one of the mummy friend took me out on one of her daily runs!!~ even though i practically passed out afterwards i really enjoyed the buzz of it though i realized she was way out of my league as she had been doing it forever and i found it very hard to keep up without getting serious stitches. but i went alone the next afternoon and at a good pace of my own i realized how much i really enjoyed it. ive been naughty and not kept it up but its changed my opinions on it. being slightly heavy chested and size 14/16 its wise to invest in a good running bra too hehe. i love swimming but i think i enjoy sea swimming or river swimming more than a lively city pool. i think my thing was after having my daughter i went up 2 dress sizes and its something i must overcome and walking is my main exercise these days. though im saving for a second hand bike!<br />i'm waffling...happy week xCountry Rabbithttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07928461971291765354noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-76905971250003933882014-06-25T06:14:28.476+01:002014-06-25T06:14:28.476+01:00Congratulations!Sometimes we can surprise ourselve...Congratulations!Sometimes we can surprise ourselves with new challenges.Well done Steph! x Rubyredhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18248129968637620768noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-92089721957350891202014-06-25T00:31:16.770+01:002014-06-25T00:31:16.770+01:00Good for you. That's a great achievement.Good for you. That's a great achievement.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-83609381443449169182014-06-24T22:55:43.847+01:002014-06-24T22:55:43.847+01:00Very well done mrs! You should be very proud of yo...Very well done mrs! You should be very proud of yourself. Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00008689476612298969noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-23408648724613243052014-06-24T22:18:43.510+01:002014-06-24T22:18:43.510+01:00I'm not sure I've surprised myself in any ...I'm not sure I've surprised myself in any way recently but well done on your walk .... it's brilliant and you should be so proud of yourself :-)itsjustperihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12831569348251058861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8308715619105248833.post-55711287620182933592014-06-24T21:49:03.082+01:002014-06-24T21:49:03.082+01:00What a great achievement, well done!
I'm not ...What a great achievement, well done!<br /><br />I'm not at all sporty either - I point blank refused to take part in PE at school and have never had any interest in playing or watching sport, but I do like walking :)Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16043065727770116407noreply@blogger.com