The high point of last week was a moment of absolute, shimmering brilliance where I decided to do my four-mile speed walk in socks with holes in the soles. I knew this was a silly idea, but my feet have always been as tough as old boots... The trouble with that is that it makes you a bit more inclined to take stupid risks. The blisters started to form about halfway through, but there was no point going slowly and I wasn't going to stop, so I just pressed on and somehow hit my highest ever average speed - 4.2mph, or 13:51 to the mile. It was not exactly a joyful experience, but everything except my feet felt fine, so that bodes well.
I've thrown the socks out, by the way.
I was a bit concerned about doing twelve miles only two days after that, but the combination of the fantastic Compeed plasters and an extra pair of socks did the job. No problems from my feet at all. I did have a bit of pain in my hips and legs in the last few miles - all part of the same overworked-back problem, I think. I need to keep on at the stretches and it should keep getting better. I've missed a few days, for which I've got no reasonable excuse. It's amazing how many things an otherwise sensible person can find to prioritise above ten minutes' worth of exercises.
I'm currently halfway through the first four-walk week - both short, slow walks are done, so just the speed walk and the long walk to go. I'll report on all that next week, from the other side of the fourteen- or fifteen-miler I've got planned for this weekend.
Meanwhile, fundraising is going really well. I've had a number of contributions and am now a third of the way to my target, which is fantastic. Many thanks to everybody who's donated, and may the madness continue to inspire.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/rich-vs-parish
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