Take It Easy

Good day folks,

This will be a short and sweet update mainly because I have been very lazy and done next to no proper exercise this week! This was not for any particular reason, it's just how things panned out. I haven't been particularly busy, I have no terrible injuries to stop me. In fact, I have no excuse at all.

The dog has had some good walks though including a trip to Winkworth Arboretum on a stunning Friday morning. The colours of the autumnal leaves on the trees there are quite spectacular. Unfortunately, although dogs are welcome there, they have to be kept on a lead at all times which did make negotiating the slippery steps quite an adventure.

 I also took the doggy down to our newly acquired beach hut. I've been to it 4 times now and every time that I have been the weather has been good. This time was no exception. It was windy but wonderfully invigorating. I envisage many happy memories being made there over the coming years. We enjoyed chips and hot chocolate...daughter and I, not dog and I!

 So you will see that walking...on pebbles, on sand, on trails...has been the exercise of choice this week and it has been very enjoyable but not at all taxing which makes me feel a bit of a fraud to be honest. However, I DID finally get to yoga. I have been to several yoga groups over the years and have always enjoyed it but it has always been one off classes here and there and nothing consistent. Tuesday's yoga class was a real eye opener. I found it really difficult! There were obviously poses that I couldn't do because of my knee but I found even the basic holds hard. It really made me realise how unfit I really am. I think I have been kidding myself that because I have been basically fairly physically robust and strong throughout my life that that equates to fitness. Couldn't be more wrong! I worked muscles that I haven't worked in years, if ever. By the end of the hour long class I was exhausted and shocked at how much I struggled. The following morning I had very sore shoulders and upper arms but I actually felt pretty good. In fact I felt that my ongoing shoulder problem felt improved and has continued to feel that way throughout the week. So, I am looking forward to returning to the class next Tuesday and see how I get on. I know that yoga and I are meant to be together!

Another exciting step on the road to Silverstone was receiving the official email from the organisers which contained lots of information and tips for training and so on. It also gave suggestions for fund raising including setting up a blog!! Jack received his email as well so we both have official confirmation of our places. Exciting/challenging/scary/etc etc etc.

Of course, Friday was Children In Need day. As usual, I made Pudsey cakes. I only made a dozen as I wasn't going to sell them. In previous years I have organised cake sales and raised lots of pennies for Pudsey's piggy bank. This year I ate about half of what I baked and gave the rest to family who made donations which was great. Jack and I had already made individual donations after watching DIYSOS and being moved to tears by the bravery and inspiration of the children and their families.

That's about it for this week. I hope that you all have a wonderful week and I promise I will attempt to make next week's entry a little more interesting. No promises though!!

A xx