Tuesday 12 May 2009

Session 3/12: Power Walking


Today, despite mentral cramps, (yes I am still having them!) I started my power walking regime. I managed 1.54 miles of actual power walking with a warm up and cool down walk added on. My pace was 15 mins per mile which was good for a starter! I followed the walk with some stretching out and that felt good.
I am focusing on walking as much as I can during the week and as I become stronger and fitter again I will increase the distance.
Before I was diagnosed with breast cancer, I had a hip flexor strain which has been nagging me so I am taking the next six months of power walking as an opportunity to strengthen my muscles in preparation for running.
I am so proud of myself.
It was a warm sunny morning with a brisk breeze but the sky was blue and I enjoyed soaking in the surroundings. Sheep grazing in their fields, pheasants in the pig farm, blossom on the trees and my robins. I always think of good things when I see Mr Robin Red Breast. When I am feeling down or sorry for myself, a Robin appears from nowhere and I instantly feel revived.
Its good to be alive today!

7 comments:

  1. Hope and positive thinking..looking ahead to how you want to be in a few months...life is so good!

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  2. You should be proud of yourself, that's great. I keep looking at my Bike parked in the garage and I will be riding again too....
    Alli....xx

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  3. You should be proud!!! Whoo hoo - I love a good walk - good for the soul and body!! Enjoy hon!! Namaste, Sarah

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  4. You have just motivated me. I love too walk. I am in my 3 of 12 Taxotere doses and have become a slug. Thanks for inspiring me to walk. Blessings to you!!!

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  5. The stronger you get the better you will feel ...

    I love the birds too.

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  6. Your are truly amazing Sara, you inspire me constantly to do great things, and Race For Life in July will be all the sweeter because i am doing it for you! Sharon xxx

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  7. Good for you! Your attitude shines!

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