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Letsgoforawalk ·
21/03/2014 20:23
Not softie, considered. Prioritising energy for what is important. I've not walked today, just studied and ferried kids to and fro. Weekend beckons though 
SirRaymondClench ·
21/03/2014 21:25
Bproud well done for getting out there after work! When is C2C? Nothing soft about it! 15 miles a day for 2 weeks is some serious walking! You're entitled to a little luxury on the way!
Letsgo Have you got anywhere planned for walking this weekend?
We are off out tomorrow to near Hebden Bridge. Me, DH and DD (8) she is so excited! I have got a little hydration backpack and she is going to carry that. 
Only aiming for 5 miles tomorrow with her but it's a walk all the same.
I only managed to do 3 miles today. I like to do my walking first thing in the morning after doing the school run but I had an appointment at 10 and wasn't finished with that till 12.30 so did an hours walk and had to get on with everything else then. I was itching to get out!
I know I'm new to this so it's probably that but does anyone else get all excited about walking/hiking?
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Only1scoop ·
22/03/2014 07:07
Hello all....happy walking....we are off to 'Manifold Valley' tmrw....all the talk of new boots has made me question whether my old Salomans are just a tad heavy now .
Maybe I need to treat myself....
Hhhhmmmmm
SirRaymondClench ·
22/03/2014 19:50
Wow Habdab 30-50 miles a week!! How many hours do you get out for while they are at school? 100km is seriously hardcore! How long will you do that over?
Scoop I think you deserve it!
Letsgo well done on getting out today! We went for walk to Hebden Bridge today - Hardcastle Crag. DH and DD (we went and got her kitted out with some Craghoppers and boots) and got pelted with hailstones numerous times but it was great! According to Mapmywalk we did 6 miles in all (ok we stopped for coffee and cake in the middle but we needed sustenance!!) DD loved it but was getting tired towards the end.
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Only1scoop ·
22/03/2014 20:45
SRC....sounds fab ....added hail also bet that blew any cobwebs right away! Hope dd pleased with her new gear....
There is an amazing tea room at Ilam near where we are walking tmrw....I will be dreaming of cake for duration
Happy hiking to one and all
SirRaymondClench ·
22/03/2014 21:09
DD looked ace, a real little hiker! At one point when it was hailing (and she'd fallen over in the mud!) we sat under a massive rock and i cleaned up her hands and gave her some hand warmers (DH had scoffed at me with my first aid kit/hand warmers etc) and gave her some kendal mint cake and she was happy as Larry. She said that was her favourite bit (was prob the mint cake to be fair!)
Cake definitely makes all the difference!
Hopefully the worst of the weather happened today so you'll get a nice clear day tomorrow! Hope you have a great time, can't wait to hear all about it!
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SirRaymondClench ·
23/03/2014 20:51
Bproud you might be struggling to do 20 miles a week but 20 miles is great going! How many have you done out of your 1000 miles so far?
Habdab wow that's ace! How long have you been walking/hiking to get to that level of fitness? 24 hours of solid walking - you'll sleep well after that!! (for several days)
Scoop Woohoo! Well done on getting out, it was a gorgeous day today. So much nicer when you get some distance between you and other hikers and the countryside is your own. I think I will have to make a note of that coffee walnut cake at Ilam and check it out soon!
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Only1scoop ·
26/03/2014 20:41
I'm here SRC
Having house decorated and it's chaos....The Roaches for me on Sunday....taking my mum and dad with us.
All my kit is really old ....My North Face walking coat is about 12 years old It has a removable fleece.
Glad your dd enjoying her walking.
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SirRaymondClench ·
26/03/2014 20:46
Letsgo I initially bought a very cheapy jacket but I didn't mind because I hadn't really got going at that point. I bought another today that specifically said how breathable it was and will layer it with a fleece. It was my Mothers Day present!
Where are you thinking of going this weekend then?
So this weekend we are doing this:
lovely walk
DH found it.
I can't wait!!!
Can I ask, what does everyone pack in their rucksacks when they go out for a days hike?
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Bproud ·
26/03/2014 21:22
That Yorkshire walk looks lovely.
I find most coats cause a condensation problem, so only wear a raincoat when absolutely necessary. I layer up instead, with breathable vest, merino base layer and if necessary a windproof breathable top as well. As long as I wear a hat and gloves I find this combo sufficiently warm all through the winter. I have a very lightweight waterproof jacket from a cycling supplier called Wiggle for rainy days, but I do use waterproof trousers more often, for warmth and to walk through wet grass etc. I guess my legs don't sweat
Off to Derbyshire this weekend, planning to walk Wolfscote Dale.
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