Mapping out a home route

Nabbed Fred before he left for Cape Town this morning to map out a 5km route through Norwood and Houghton around the golf course. So I can now step out and walk while he is away.

• Walking log: 3rd February

Fast 4.5 km suburb route round Houghton Golf Course, noticing how much quicker I am able to walk on these shorter distances.

Total kilometres to date: 185

I was looking for some letters this morning and found this photo of Fred and me finishing the Johannesburg Walk the Talk, my one and only event I have entered.

I remember not enjoying the pressure to keep ahead of everyone, Fred does not do well at the back of anything. 

The 8 kilometres felt far too. So I do appreciate how far I have come since leaving work in 2006 and adding walking into the routine of my life.

In the spirit of the Ultra Walk preparation, I walked to Killarney Mall early this morning to collect our mail. I also tested my pair of Karrimor boots, oh well, they are on the 'pass it on' pile. My toes were cramped and I felt them the whole way.

• Walking log: 4 February

6km to Killarney Mall and return.
Ignoring the mid-morning heat, strode out with Mich along her 4km Blair Athol walk.
Walking companion: Michelle Fagan

Total kilometres to date: 195

• Walking log: 5 February

5km speed walking from home.

Total kilometres to date: 200 woohoo! a month on the path

Lao Tsu: The longest journey begins with a single step.