New Shoes?

For this weeks Tuesday session we walked from Marine drive, through the Old Castletown road, via Kewaigue, returning to Douglas head. This walk was different in two ways; the first was that we tried to go as fast as possible over the whole route (instead of the usual method of just trying to make it round a long distance in one piece).

The second change was that I got a chance to wear my new pair of trainers! After giving up on the useless Intersport to order me a pair of trainers in the right size (for the second time), I did a bit of research on the Internet & ordered a new pair of Asics that came highly recommended.

I’m very pleased to report that they were extremely comfortable & felt a lot lighter & more padded than my usual worn out set, and even better there were no blisters or aches afterwards, although I must admit I was wondering how they’d cope with a longer walk.

We went out for our usual Sunday walk, starting at Fleshwick, walking up the stupidly large hill at a fair old pace without any breaks! This makes me realise just how far I’ve come from the start of my training as I think back to the first week where I had to stop regularly & thought I might die from severe unfitness.

We then continued on around the coast line, visiting the hallowed Milner’s tower, walking from Port Erin along the promenade (getting an ice cream on route – for energy purposes, of course), up over the hills behind the marine laboratory, through the sound & Cregneash, then via Port St Mary & Port Erin to return to the car at Fleshwick – without one blisted (these are definitely the shoes for the parish).

Another bit of great news – Celts won the league by beating Saracens 3 – 1 in another closely fought game. Saracens were a very good & friendly opposition team to play against.

I’ve attached a picture of the Celts team that I’ve talked so much about in my blogs – a great bunch of people. Unfortunately I won’t be able to play in the final game of the season next week due to work commitments.

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