My favourite bit of preparing – shopping!

Pretty much missed another full week of training due to germs! So I cheered myself up at the weekend and went shopping for the all important walking boots. I took my mate Chris along with me as he knows all about this kind of thing and let’s face it –if it was down to me I would pick by my favourite colour.

I was expecting to walk in one shop, try a few on and that would be it – I could go shopping for more fun things. But with Chris keeping an eye that was never going to happen – we went to EVERY outdoor shop in Covent Garden. I was amused by the fact that by the end of the afternoon I had blisters on my hands. Yes that’s not a typo I really mean my hands – from tightening laces up so many times.

Whilst we were out and about I started checking out other kit to buy. Bit scared how pricey it’s all going to be! My rucksack is the next purchase so I tried a few for size. Amused me slightly when I picked up a boys one and wondered why the chest strap wouldn’t even go round me! The ladies versions are made for ladies for a reason and soooo much more comfortable.

So after 4 hours of trying on boots, walking up and down ramps in the shops, deliberating over the different advice from every sales person - I finally made up my mind. They aren’t pretty like most of my shoes but fingers crossed they will do the job and get me up that mountain!

Injury = NO TRAINING

I would like to say I was doing something spectacular to result in a swollen and bruised left ankle. But no, I literally fell on the flat gym floor whilst doing lateral bench jumps. Believe me I was annoyed with myself – a week of missed training and no high heels! But there is my lesson learnt – burning the candle at both ends makes you tired and clumsy.

Good news on the sponsorship I am close to £700 so almost 20% of the way to target. If you would like to support me please go to www.justgiving.co.uk/my-kili-climb

So easing myself back into training and looking forward to the big shopping trip next weekend to get the all important walking boots!