Moonwalk

thanks mrspnut

You girls and your blackened toe nails frighten me!!! omg... a little panicked now . Watched a few clips on youtube today from previous events - very motivating.

Is Marg about??

I have four very good friends walking and I want to go along to "cheer tem on" (and everyone else) but would also like to be at the finish line-any tips on how to get there or is it just sheer madness to contemplate it?

so what do i need to look out for you then BTM?

So pleased to have spotted this thread...
I'm a volunteer this year after doing 4 moonwalks. I'm on the finish line (not sure how I managed to get such a good gig!) so rest assured I will be cheering each and every one of you home. It is the most completely exhilerating, knackering and totally emotional thing (well for me anyway).

Well done to all of you for doing it.
See you on Saturday

OK, so I'll look out for the walking boots on Sat night!

BTM, the good thing is you can't actually feel it because you have killed off a few nerve endings!

I can't actually wear trainers so i am ong to be the only one there in my big walking boots! and yes they are just well worn normal size! (and i mean well worn, i wear and walk in them every day!)

On the actual night the atmosphere carries you along for much of the way and the miles you've already put in helps when you get to 22 miles and just want to lie on the floor and cry (can you tell I've walked it before )

Every volunteer along the route will be clapping you as you pass and the rush of emotion that it creates is like nothing else you'll experience. (I'm welling up now just remembering it).

Good luck and enjoy yourselves, and I may see some of you in the tent.

Ooooh, sounds painful

Did you wear your usual sized trainers or get trainers a size bigger than usual? (I did and so far so good!)

I'm just wondering what we'll be doing for 3 hours between registering and setting off

Yes thanks MTYBF you are right - must be more positive!

ah yes the black toe nails! I have lost a few because of that too! the worring thing is the neew ones are coming through black as well, think i may have done some damage

We will all be absolutely fine and son be wondering what all the fuss was about!

I am absolutely wetting myself Im so terrified. Have got black toenails from the 20 miler and they are very tender so I am worried sick that I wont make it (am seriously considering carrying my flip flops with me in case my toes are too painful and I cant continue in my trainers) Good luck and well done everyone!

i tjought that to kiwi,(about being spoted!) although don't think anybody could miss us in our very gerrish pink and purple costumes!

We are counting down now as well, i am actually looking foward to it now.

GOOD LUCK EVERYBODY

hi all... not long now .

The bras they sent are awful. I was surprised by the style too - the lace rubs badly. Mine is a terrible fit too. I'm going to wear a sports bra.

Good job on all the walking!! My dd asked if I will continue afterwards . I haven't been able to walk frequently with my dad here (he's disabled) so I haven't done the long distances but hoping that being active and looking forward to the atmosphere of the night will see us around the course.

Any suggestions for a code to spot you all amongst the 15,000 peeps???

Hope you're all in good spirits and ready for saturday.

I've had my volunteer details through and I will be helping in the main tent and surrounding areas giving directions and so on. Last year I was out at mile 16 and whilst it was uplifting it was also blooming cold.

LOL, I feel like that too Tilly - I had a whole 5 days off over the bank holiday & felt like a complete slob!

I've started feeling strange (guilty?) when I haven't been out for a walk for a day or two. I think I'm going to have withdrawl symptoms when it's over

i am doing shorter walks now, about 8 miles a time. I can't just stop walking! it goes with my job.

Oh dear, I'm getting worried that the bra will rub now, having spent hours decorating it!

Well done with your 20 miler arfur! We have done ours too, so I feel much more confident that I will make the 26 miles in one piece!

Are you all resting up now, or cracking on with lots of walking?

I am now definitely wearing a normal t-shirt bra as I wore it on Sun for the big 20 miler and it was fine no rubbing or anything - just need to decorate it now!. Anyone else do 20 at the weekend? It took us 6.75 hours which I know isnt fab but am just pleased we made it to be honest - and am feeling more confident that we can do the full 26.2 on the night! Big toes are very sore tho flip flops for me this week regardless of the weather!

Hello everyone - has been a bit quiet on here! Hope you're doing OK marg?

I'm not wearing the bra they sent either - I'm a 32C, so I don't mind the fit, but I tried wearing it for a 12 mile walk and it was really uncomfy - I got loads of rub-marks for weeks after! I was really surprised to get such a 'fashion' bra - was expecting something more sensible!

I just want to get on with the walk now - only 11 sleeps to go!

Hi Arfur, i am going to buy an ordinary bra as i am a 36G and my bra just about covers nipples!

Anyway, how is it all going ladies? Not long to go now.

Also was wondering if we should have a secret mumsnet sign about our person somewhere so we know who we are?

So got the final info with route etc today and am now seriously bricking it - its so so far gulp! Am also a bit worried about my bra as it gives me a hefty cleavage which I feel a bit embarrassed about (am 34F so dont need help with looking bigger) do you think I should wear ordinary sports bra instead?

Hi everyone,

Sorry about your depression Marg - hope u feel better soon x. Haribosmum - snap!! OMG, I got a BFP yesterday - crapping as I haven't told OH yet - we are both doing the Edinburgh Full. I'll be 14 weeks and did it last year. I don't know what to do - just googled walking marathons while pregs and a few sites say OK under 20 weeks as long as you stop if dizzy, breathless, pain etc but another says absolutely not! I'm like you - I might start and only do half - will lose out on medal, but won't let sponsers down and my walking buddy husband who is still to find out about additon no 4!! Oh my word, what an oops!!

We did our 14 - last Saturday - missed our 10 this weekend as had people her for Easter, my 14 yr olds birthday!! but we are doing 5, 4 and 3 in the week and 16 on Saturday so will see how I get on. As far as telling OH is concerned - omg!! I don't know how

I`ve moved hospital and will be able to do some training, thanks for asking. It also depends on how the illness effects me, getting quite frustrated about it, even bought new trainers but my health has got to come first not just for me but also them around me