The Three Peaks Challenge

Why couldn't they have chosen the 3 pints challenge instead, that would be much easier!

Well if I'm going to give it a go, it is for Charity after all, I need to seriously get fit so that I can avoid my second hip replacement. The first hip replacement came after I decided to walk 18 miles of the Pennine Way and I can still hear myself shouting "get me a fucking taxi I can't walk any further". The air ambulance wouldn't come and get me so I was dragged kicking and screaming to the finish line. I did feel quite proud of myself for doing it even if I couldn't walk for a week after but it taught me a valuable lesson. Don't embark on these things without getting off your arse and building up to it first!

And so the quest begins! I have decided to walk, swim, cycle, do exercise classes and at a push go to the gym!

My efforts so far.

Mon 21st Feb - went to join the local leisure centre. Wow that didn't hurt! Well it stung a bit £45 a month.

Tues 22nd Feb -  walked to Tesco 20 mins each way. Wished I'd remembered I was walking when I decided to buy the whole of Tesco. Another lesson learned.

Wed 23rd Feb - Hydro fit - the class from hell. Just because I said I don't like getting my hair wet why did he have to pick on me. I'm sure he kept jumping in at the side of me just to make sure it did. Come on push it he kept shouting at me. I couldn't help it, I had to tell him "Leave me the fuck alone and go pick on someone else". He had the cheek to pat me on the back when I got out of the pool and say well done. When asked if I enjoyed it - answer "NO". When asked if I'd be back next week - answer "NO"

Thurs 24th Feb - Was supposed to do Hydro Box with the same bloke. Guess what? Yes I cancelled that one and walked to Tesco again.

Fri 25th Feb - Gym induction. Errrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr I hate gyms!!!!!!!

Sat 26th Feb - Walked to leisure centre 30 mins, swam for 30 mins, walked back and called at Mrs O's for a brew on route. Then busted some moves on the dance floor until 4am.

Sun 27th Feb - so far I have managed to stagger from the hotel room for breakfast and back again. I must have busted some serious moves on the dance floor because my hips, legs and feet are killing me. My head hurts too but I think the Asti, JD and coke, Kir Royale, Strawberry Daiquiri and Jager Bombs are to blame for that. Intended exercise for today - turning over.

Another week will soon begin!