Getting There May 11, 2008
I entered us in the Mothers Day Classic walk as a way of getting exercise and I certainly got it. By choosing to do the 8km walk I overestimated my fitness just a wee bit. I’ll be feeling it tomorrow.
Fortunately I’m seeing my chiropractor tomorrow. My back and neck have been wretched recently. All the walking certainly helped a lot - and that’s why I should be doing a lot more of it - but I’m definitely in need of some work. It will be nice to take a deep breath while lying down without pain.
After the first 4km I could easily have stopped, but Mark made several good points in favour of continuing. First, we came to do 8km so we should do 8km. Second, even though I said I would be happy to stop, I would beat myself up about wimping out. And third, he thought the second 4 would be a bit easier than the first. He was right on all three counts and I’m glad I deferred to his judgement.
I’m looking forward to our next effort in the MS Walk and Fun Run. We’re doing 5km around Albert Park Lake for that one. It’ll be a doddle.
Well I am pleased to hear that my thoughts helped a little. I know I’m pretty tired now. Walking that distance with a pram is something like hard work.