Good morning world and thanks for tuning in to another day here on Planet Magnet. Firstly I must start with a show of thanks for all of my kind birthday wishes yesterday, you are all very sweet to have acknowledged the Magnets birthday and for that I thank you.
Yesterday turned out to be a very enjoyable day even if it was a trifle busy. I started off with a good walk with Archie the Dog and although we didn’t make it to the Ridgeway we certainly put in some quick mileage which I enjoyed very much indeed even if I was two minutes 30 seconds off of my pace. I managed to walk just over 7 miles in just over two hours. I think I may have been quicker had Archie been more in the mood for moving at my pace but to be fair he did very well indeed.
So below we have the first screenshot of this year to show you what I managed to achieve. I know I have a long way to go still because today I am very tired and although I plan to go to the gym, it doesn’t feel like it will be as energetic a session as I might have hoped. Still that is what training programs are for I suppose… 😉
As some of you may know I was due to be meeting the reporter and photographer in the afternoon but at about 1pm I received a phone call telling me that the photographer had gone awol and could not be contacted. This obviously meant we had to reschedule which to be fair was better for me on two levels. Firstly it gave me a little more time with mum for lunch meaning I didn’t have to rush to meet the journalist and then rush to my meeting at Waitrose and secondly it meant that the Gym can be represented properly because yesterday no-one was free to come and be photographed and that just seems like a missed opportunity.
After lunch we (the support team and myself) had a meeting with Steve Tuddenham from Waitrose in Wantage. This was a very productive get together that gave us some excellent ideas and feedback from the local supermarket where I worked as a schoolboy some 32 years ago. We discussed the possibilities of the supermarket providing lunch for the walkers at a specific local stop point, we discussed them providing water and fruit for the children who walk with me but most amazingly we discussed the possibility of the Waitrose Magazine covering my story giving us another angle for publicity. This pretty much blew me away that this guy was willing to invest in me and this story to such an extent and it is starting to make things feel a little more real.
So thats where we are to date. Things are moving along nicely. I am just off to walk the dog and try to relive the leaden feeling in my legs after which I shall go to the gym and try a weight session.
So onwards and upwards or to infinity and beyond….
‘Till tomorrow,
Stay out of the fridge
P.S I have just had an email from MINI GB. They are very keen to get involved with event as I have said but now things have been moved forward by virtue of the fact other departments have been notified and fingers crossed there should be a decision coming soon….
Awesome ! Things are looking up 🙂
Glad you had a good day yesterday. Enjoy the weekend 🙂
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Thanks Lynne 🙂
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Wow! Very exciting news… it sounds like momentum and opportunities are building. Congratulations!!!
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I hope so. I am trying to be creative. I had another Radio station show interest in the South and the North walks so that is great news. We just need a BIG name to jump on board with us and the world will be our oyster….
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Aim high and reach out to those “big” names! The worst they can say is no, but they might say yes and you won’t know unless you ask! 👍🏻
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Thanks!
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Am I reading that chart correctly. You actually cut down your time during the last two miles?
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You are indeed. The reason for the three however times is they were recorded whilst walking on the asphalt so even ground with good grip.
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Understood. Keep up the good work. Good luck with all of your goals.
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Thanks Chimp! I shall do my best…!
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Well done on all your progress and humanitarian zeal.
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Thank yo Kerry, very kind of you to say. I have a long way to go but I will get there for sure I know….
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You absolutely will.
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good walk…I am thinking when your on your walk you will so focused and on a mission that you will set new records daily…..glad things are coming together….can’t wait….kat
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I will certainly try whilst training but on the walk itself, Iw will be restricted by the people walking alongside so will have to reduce my pace. That is the reason for the speed and stamina training, it will make it all so much easier when the time comes…. Hope
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I forgot you were having people walk with you….how exciting, I am proud to be a distant part of it all…xxkat
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You are most definitely a big part of it Kat. Your ideas and encouragement have not gone un-noticed so you will be able to follow and join in via the internet when the time comes!!
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I can’t wait…….I wish I could fly over and walk some with you…..that would be so much fun….kat
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You are MORE than welcome although I know in my heart it is probably an unrealistic goal. At least you support me from over the pond and that in itself is a wonderful thing. 🙂
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thanks….if money was bundled in my closet and was an endless grasp…I would of already been over there to root you on…LOL but I will be certainly the one standing on the roof rooting you on….I might have to scream to be heard over Fiona…LOL
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Wow…things are moving right along. Very proud of you and happy for you!
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Thanks Janell. Yes they appear to be. I will certainly be sharing everything I learn with you guys as it’s all down to you guys that I am able to pull this off knowing that if it interests you then why not others….
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Nice job!!
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🙂
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Glad your birthday was wonderful and receiving such great news. It appears everything is starting to fall in place. Thanks Cameron! 🙂
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Slowly but surely Terry so here’s hoping there is a continuation….
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