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Not quite 30 but close enough

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Managed 28.5 miles today in 9 hours. Coastal route but walking on pebbles was a mistake. Energy sapping and really slow. Still, I learn. I had hoped for 30 miles but not complaining as I escaped a little sore but no blisters.

Whatever distance you do, keep walking.

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elliebath

That's a lot of miles on any surface, well done!

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SlimmingEagle in reply toelliebath

Thanks. There is never a bus when you want one!

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Kathp

Wow that is amazing! And good news the 'no blisters'! 😊

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SlimmingEagle in reply toKathp

I have learnt to recognise when blisters are beginning to form. So I stop for foot repairs and fresh socks - Heaven. Of course, getting going again is difficult. Have to build up speed slowly until muscles free up.

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Realfoodieclub

That's an amazing achievement. Lovely picture, the weather looks perfect for a long walk. Great to have such a distance walker on here. When you go out for your long walks do you take provisions with you or pick up food and fluids along the way?

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SlimmingEagle in reply toRealfoodieclub

Take provisions with me. High protein foods. A Mars bar or two for sugar and crisps for salt content to prevent cramps. More importantly, plenty of fluids to prevent "Hitting the wall". A sudden loss of energy and grinding to a halt. I take a few other things such as a light rain coat, hat, blister remedies and spare socks and medications (Pain killers etc). Just take the essential items. If you pass shops, you can top up with a few items. Longest breaks I take is 10-15 mins.

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Curlygurly2

That#'s a fantastic achievement, you must be very proud of yourself

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SlimmingEagle in reply toCurlygurly2

All part of my training to achieve 65 miles London to Brighton via Guildford.

I have had a couple of open-heart surgeries and I am repaying a debt I owe to the NHS by walking for The BHF

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AnneDroid

Superb!

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runswithdogs

Holy smokes! Well done. I find snow, sand, pebbles, grass - any shifting terrain is much harder going and it seems to activate other muscles.

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SlimmingEagle in reply torunswithdogs

Your quite right. Walking across fields is not easy either.

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