2013 - January 29

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Tues 29th January 2013

She's back on it.....

Welcome to the house of lurgy... everyone seems to be coming down with something or another.. I am however NOT going to let this stop me..

Had a bit of an epiphany (that might not be the right word for it), basically this picture says it all... 

At the end of last year I felt very low and didn't really like myself much. I had let a lot of negativity eat away at me which made me lose trust in folk, and in myself as well. I guess  in one sense I was being myself however people's perceptions of me were different so I lost who I actually was if that makes sense..

Since the New Year, I have re-assessed myself and have come to realise you just can't please everyone, so I just need to look after number 1. I need to start listening to my gut instinct on things, rid myself of the dramas and know who I can trust and who I definitely cannot...

It's sad because this means letting go of people who I did think were friends but I always had a nagging doubt in the back of my mind, but hey ho, that's life.. doing this challenge has brought new, exciting people into my life so I am going to focus my efforts a bit more on them and those friends and family that really do matter...

Anyways, enough of the deep stuff and back to business... didn't really fancy getting out tonight, but gave myself a quick slap round the chops and got the tunes on and headed out.. wind was blowing but it was a mild night.. excellent walking conditions.. forgot my high-vis so looked like a sad version of a ninja all dressed in black. Scared a few drivers I think.. took the old paper route again.. only downside to having the tunes on, I have a tendency to start singing out loud and then sometimes throw a few dance moves into the mix.. kinda puts me off my stride!!!

A good brisk 5.03 miles in the pot... very pleased with that as its my first proper walk since poorly knee, it still twanged, creaked and crunched but it did the biz!

Up to 90.65 miles now... quite a bit behind on target for January, but I'm not going to let that bother me.. I will get there.. 1922.35 to go...

Keep smiling 

Dani xx

2013 - January 28

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Mon 28th January 2013

Monday Blues.....

Today has been a juggling act, all set to leave the house this morning when Pickle burst into tears as she felt poorly again :(

Few quick calls and left her in the safe arms of Grandad! I felt awful about leaving her but haven't any holiday available, and a lot of work on. Life is tough when you have to pick between getting paid and your family... People at work without children don't understand but its heartbreaking. In an ideal world, I would be a stay at home Mum.

A positive for today is The SNOW HAS GONE... whoop whoop!!! So happy about this, even though its been replaced with rain and gales!

Managed to get out at lunch for a meezly 1.67 mile, but I'm not going to grumble.. 

One request I do have.......

so... 1.67 miles in the bank..... only 1927.38 miles to go... 

Hope I can do this.....

Dani xx

2013 - January 26

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Sat 26th January 2013

Getting there.....

Been off the radar the past couple of days due to a poorly Pickle, she's not ill often but when she is, it hits her hard. Downside is she can't take any pain relief like Calpol as it makes her sick, so she has had to grin and bear it. She is alot better today though, and managed a good night's kip last night! :)

Caught up with some old school friends last night, was great to see them both. Been 2 years since our last catch up, really should not leave it so long next time!

Knee is almost back to normal.. almost. This week has been rubbish for miles because of it, so decided to get out on the bike this afternoon to help build some strength in it.

OMG, how frickin cold! Melting snow and turned the roads into pools of icy, icy, cold water, riding through them was like having a bidet made of ice-cubes! Freezing my butt off is an understatement - spent an hour sat on a hot water bottle trying to warm up!!

Chilling in front of the fire for the rest of the evening.

Enjoy your Saturday peeps :)


Dani x

2013 - January 22-23

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Tues 22nd & Wed 23rd January 2013

Is there a doctor in the house??.....

Quiet couple of days; been nursing my sore knee, swelling has gone down slightly so it seems to be on the mend.. Making me a grumpy bum though with not being able to get out and about getting some distance in. 

Did manage to get out at lunch today with the 2 Claire's.. only 1.75 miles, knee twanged a little but good to get out of the office, even if its slow and steady!

Had some 'positiveness' today, our local paper has done a feature of my challenges... 

Lurgy has hit the household, so curled up under blanket for the rest of the evening with a poorly Pickle..


Dani xx

2013 - January 21

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Mon 21st January 2013

Bittersweet.....

Woke up feeling rather battered this morning; Pickle got in bed early hours this morning after having a nightmare. She is a hugger when she sleeps so Mummy woke up with a dead arm :(

Had a lot of snowfall during the night, so was not looking forward to the drive to work; the normal 45 minute journey took a slow hour and a half today. Not a great start to the day. Weez had been nagging me all morning to keep checking the website to see if he had a 'snow day' but alas his school was open so he had to go in!

Had to battle the Monday Blues today, cold weather + Monday = in need of a duvet day! Was glad when the day was over and I got to go home to see the family.

No miles for the next few days as knee is still de-funked. I do find this frustrating but trying to not let it get to me. Hopefully should be able to get some miles in before the end of the week but won't push it, as hubby keeps telling me 'you only got 1 set of knees'!

This evening was spent down at the local spending some last quality time with my bezzy before she jets off home to Oz. I think she is looking to get back to the sunshine (she was looking a little pasty)! Fun gossip, chinwags and laughs had by all; well at least until it was time to say goodbye... thank god for waterproof mascara!

Gonna miss my little Tinkerbell sooo much, love her lots and lots xxx


Dani xx

2013 - January 20

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Sun 20th January 2013

Bring It On.....

Today is Challenge Day No 2; Wellingborough Multi-Terrain Round 1 - 10km!

Up and out at 7am; far too early for a Sunday morning, but no rest for the wicked! A1 was surprisingly quiet but the roads were good considering the weather. As I crossed the borders into Northampton, the snow started to come down... hard! This got me thinking.. 'what have I let myself in for'!

Irchester Country Park was the location of the event; in the Summer this would be a beautiful place to visit; not saying it didn't look pretty but in -1.5 temp conditions, it certainly made it a challenging event!

Off we set, alot of the runners were pure athletes, the size and speed of whippets; made me feel slightly inferior but certainly wasn't going to let it stop me! The ground was very treacherous, slippy in places and uneven. 

They weren't lying when they said it was multi-terrain, lots of uphill and downhill, snake paths.. all this to contend with plus a blizzard coming down, freezing temps and dodgy underfooting! But I got it done....

Knee gave me jip all the way round, which made me put more pressure on foot so sore ankle to match! Knee is a bit swollen and sore now, so I think a few rest days may be required.

Can't believe we are at the end of Week 3 already; it will soon be February..

A total of 22.31 miles completed this week, happy with that considering all the rubbish weather we have been having.. that leaves 1938.97 miles to go..

Enjoy the rest of your weekend peeps.

Dani xx

2013 - January 19

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Sat 19th January 2013

Snow Day!.....

Woke up to a winter wonderland outside; oh so white and beautiful :)

Up and out early today with the kiddiwinks; had to get to Mum's for 10am as a photographer was coming over from the local newspaper; seems that my yearly challenge has raised some interest so is looking to be a feature in the local rag... Watch this space!

Even though today is a rest day.. Miss Betsy was left on the drive, and the sledges were out.. Mummy being 'chauffeur dragger'... 

After photos were done; we took a walk to the local 'hill' for some fun times on the sledges.. 

Have a bit of swelling on my right knee :( taken some anti-inflammatory tablets, which I hope will help bring it down; don't want it causing too much grief for tomorrows event.

Off to Wellingborough in the morning for the Wellingborough Multi-Terrain Round 1 10km race.....

Have fun this eve peeps!


Dani x

2013 - January 18

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Fri 18th January 2013

Big kid at heart.....

It's FFFriday peeps! whoop whoop :)

Today has been a funny day with one of my bezzies Emma Son; she really is a fab girl and makes work so much fun; we like to make work fun so we try out different accents when speaking to the drivers on the intercom (our Southern Belle accent is particularly my fave), serenade each other and the rest of the office with our 'amazing' singing voices - seriously, just think strangled cats.. we are so going to get on X-Factor next year haha :)

Was feeling a little tired today as Pickle decided to get into our bed last night, then insisted on having a full conversation with Daddy saying that it was too dark and she couldn't see Mummy! At this point I'm thinking, the pair of you, please shut up and go to sleep! 

The Met Office reported that the snow would start around 3pm, and at around 3pm the snow did come, and continues to come! I don't know what it is about snow that makes a grown adult act like they are 10 years old again... but the mood in the office was very comical, with ladies and gents jumping around, talking about sledging and making snow-angels. The car park at the end of shift turned into a battle zone with snowballs flying everywhere, Chuckles diving for cover and Magical TJ running across the concrete like a whippet! 

Decided I wasn't going to let a little snow flurry stop my miles, so went out tonight walking my old paper route.. I remember back in 1996 delivering the papers one Saturday morning in similar weather conditions.. normally it would take about an hour or so to do the round, on this occasion it took me 4 hours to complete, but everyone still got their paper :)

It was cold, wet but I have to say it was one of the best times I have been out walking; absolutely loved it, snow crunching under the feet, wind blowing, tunes on, it was very therapeutic indeed :)

So 3.12 snowy miles done this eve.. I really am loving this walking malarky ;)

Got the sledges out ready for a day of snowy fun with the kids tomorrow; enjoy it peeps, stay warm and have fun.


Dani xx

2013 - January 17

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Thurs 17th January 2013

"I got a brand new combine harvester".....

Its another cold one.. read -9 on the car this morning!

Visited an agricultural show today; my work had a show stand there so went to have a nosey and get out of the office for a bit; the snow was falling, it was cold but the soup was warm :)

If your not into tractors, crop sprayers or cultivation equipment.. then this show is not for you!! (not saying that I am into them..)!! But supporting the company and showing my face. Did do a good deed and helped the lads break the stand down at the end; was very comical indeed watching 6 grown men attempt and fail to dismantle a small metal frame... I tried not to laugh too much :)

Did have a small blip when I couldn't remember where I parked my car, so me and a helpful colleague walked up and down the breadth of Newark Showground in the dark trying to find Miss Betsy (my car).. few giggles from some farmers in the process! Eventually found her snuggled up next to a huge truck!

So, not many miles in today but every little helps!

Makes this week's total so far... 12.82 miles....

Keep snuggled and warm peeps

Dani x

2013 - January 16

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Wed 16th January 2013

BBBrrrrr fresh as a daisy.....

Geez, how frickin cold is it today!!! I did not want to get out of bed today.. far too cold! Downside to only having a coal fire is there is no heating on in the morning.

A fresh -6 today, it does make the landscape very picturesque; frost still on the trees, everything white and clean looking, its just a shame we have to drive anywhere... cause the roads of the Shire are just kack!

Work was less frazzled today; half the workforce are attending the annual agricultural show nearby for the next couple of days so not many peeps about - don't envy them being on a show stand all day in this weather!

As I had a late finish yesterday, I had a longer lunch break today... and decided to do what I do best... get some miles in :)

It was a very fresh walk indeed... looked like I had been slapped on both cheeks as my face was soo red! 

Haven't gone out this eve, the weather is meant to be even colder and as much as I say 'there are no such thing as perfect conditions' my knees beg to differ (they don't like the cold weather much)!

So 3.22 miles done today, making total miles to date since the 1st... 63.34 miles :)

Only 1949.66 miles to go... BRING IT ON!

Dani x

2013 - January 15

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Tues 15th January 2013

Frazzled.....

Cold the news said, Icy roads the news said.... they weren't kidding! This morning's drive to work was a bit ropey; the roads between home and work seemed to have been missed off the gritter run!

Recently changed roles at work, so its all a bit mental at the mo, trying to learn new things... my brain is feeling so frazzled and I feel totally out of my comfort zone. I'm sure things will improve (I really hope they do) but until then, fuzzy head it is!

For those who don't know I am a bit of a photo geek; I do love to take photos, they can be of anything that catches my eye, generally just things I like. There's always times when I see something and think 'that would make a fab shot' but I never take it; so I'm now making a concious effort to see, stop, click and capture. This morning I did just that!

What do you think?

Managed to get out at lunch again with Claire, and got 1.74 miles in the pot.. every little helps so they say! Was good to get out and get some fresh air, and de-fug the head. No miles this evening due to late finish.

Back on it tomorrow, enjoy the cold evening peeps - keep snuggled up!

Dani x

2013 - January 14

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Mon 14th January 2013

Walking in a Winter Wonderland.....

They said it would snow, and we got snow. It's sooo pretty!! :) Sorry, I am a geek when it comes to snow, go totally into kiddie mode! 

Feel alot better today after last week; up and out the door promptly, did have a daft moment this morning whilst clearing the snow off the car.. was leant in the car putting the heaters on, hit the window wiper and ended up with a lap full of snow - was not amused!

Steady day at work, couple of dull meetings; managed to get out with Claire at lunch time for a steady 1.66 mile walk in the snow. Was nice to chinwag, get some fresh air and just clear the mind for a bit.

Got home this evening to find the kiddiwinks are thoroughly enjoying the snow we have had, they have been bouncing around on the trampoline, making a couple of snowmen and even a snow dog so Pickle informed me! 

Ideally wanted to keep the miles up, so was not going to let a little snowfall stop me this eve, extra layers on, thicker hat on and hiking boots cause I didn't think trainers would cut it.. additional 5 miles done tonight, making today's grand total 6.66 miles....

Only 1954.62 miles to go.....

Meant to be getting more snow through the night; if you're out in it driving or walking.. stay safe. If you out playing in it.... ENJOY!!

Dani xx

2013 - January 13

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Sun 13th January 2013

What a week.....

Firstly I have to say, Les Miserables is abso-frickin-lutely amazing! I just love, love, loved it! Want to go and see it again... like NOW! It deserves to win every Oscar it has been nominated for.

Had a lovely lie-in this morning thanks to my fab hubster, he eventually came and gave me a nudge at 10am; must have needed it. Enjoyed a chilled out morning making wiggly worms out of playdough with Pickle. Weez Jnr didn't get his bottom out of bed until nearly lunchtime! We have been a slacky family this weekend!

Been kicking myself this week due to not getting my miles in, its not been the best week ever.. bit of a rollercoaster by all accounts. But, I have just accepted that OK, I haven't done what I wanted, but there is always next week.

Still managed to clock up 14.32 miles this week, which is better than none at all.

Had a family walk this afternoon around the local woods; lots of muddy puddles, giggles, running around and playing games. Fun time had by all, chilling this afternoon with a good film, glass of wine for the hubby and a cup of green tea for me!

So, after week 2, I have clocked up 51.72 miles on the clock. Not bad going if I do say so myself :) 

Leaves 1961.28 miles to go for 2013 - BRING IT ON!

Ciao for now peeps


Dani xx

2013 - January 11-12

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Fri 11th & Sat 12th January 2013

Back on it.....

Had a rest day on Friday, following the long day driving up and down from the Toon. Knees were achy due to driving 6 hours in heels (when will I learn)!

Enjoyed a chilled evening with the hubster, watching Taken 2. I would give it an 8/10! 
This morning was up early, Pickle jumped in bed at 6am! Hubster had gone off to do the food shop so we enjoyed an early morning viewing of Thundercats :)

Pickle was going to join me for today's walk but decided on having a 'naked' day; so donned the trainers, put a few extra layers on as the weather has turned and its getting colder, and off I went.

First few miles were a bit slow - really felt the burn from having two rest days! But kept at it and completed 7.41 miles - feel so much better for it. After a week of feeling low as a corgi, it was great to get back out there. Surprising what a bit of exercise and fresh air can do for the attitude!

Visit to the play park with the family after the walk (Pickle did wear clothes for this), I couldn't fit my bum in the kids swings but I gave it my all on the slide ;) 

Off to watch Les Mis with mother tonight at the Kinema in the Woods - very much looking forward to that!

Enjoy your weekend peeps!

Dani x 

2013 - January 10

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Thurs 10th January 2013

Rest in Peace.....


Today has been a day of sadness, memories, fond farewells and family time.

My lovely Grandad Norman passed away just before New Years Eve, and today we said our final farewells in his home city of Newcastle.

He's now at peace with his loving wife and two children; Grandma Gladys, Dad and Auntie Shirley. 

RIP Grandad, love to you always xxxx

2013 - January 8-9

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Tues 8th & Wed 9th January 2013

Low as a corgi.....

It's not been a good week so far peeps, can't explain what it is but I don't seem to be able to turn my frown upside down :(

It's the first week back to work, kids are back to school, so not getting to spend as much time as I want with the family, also not been able to get the miles in that I have wanted too. Only 3.62 miles done over the past couple of days during my lunch break. Still that means only 1970.5 miles left to do (always gotta try and look at the positive)!

Sorry for the non-chipper blog today peeps, will try and get back on it!

Ciao for now

Dani x

2013 - January 7

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Mon 7th January 2013

Back to work :( .....

Had to be woken up to the alarm this morning, so sad that the holidays are now over. Normally, I am itching to get back to work, get back to routine but this year somehow is different. I had such a lovely time off with the family, I am challenging myself and enjoying it and I don't want it to end!

Back to the mental mornings of rushing around, trying to get the kids out of bed, get breakfasts sorted, clothes out, helping Pickle get dressed (although all she wanted to do was watch Thundercats), drag everyone out to the car and go, go, go...

The mood at work was expected, most didn't want to be there, everyone was talking of their holidays, New Years resolutions, etc... 

Did get out for a walk at lunchtime with Claire, fellow friend and colleague. She is on a mission too this year, so we are motivating each other. Although our lunch walk was planned, I was a bit on a nugget and forgot my trainers (which are still a lovely shade of mud, with an additional protective coating of mud on)! Claire was a good girl and came prepared; having only 30 minutes for lunch we had to get in what we could.

So, only 1.53 miles put on the clock today in my heels (will regret that later); that leaves 1974.07 miles to go... need to up my game tomorrow!

I know the miles are still coming off the clock, but I want them off it quicker!


Dani x

2013 - January 6

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Sun 6th January 2013

And we are a go-go.....

Last night was fab; drinks, dancing and catching up with some of my best girls! Added bonus was I didn't drink so no hangover this morning!

Did feel slightly 'past it' though whilst bopping away in the club, didn't have a clue what the music was, half the lasses were dressed in next to nothing, with fake hair, eyelashes and tans; the lads were all dressed like Olly Murs or in suits thinking they were the pimp daddy! Even when we went to the kebab shop for some 'sobering up' food, the rest of the crowd that were there were in the more mature age bracket!

It was a great night though and was lovely to catch up with the girls!

Today was Charity Event # 1! The 14th Annual Round Louth 14 mile walk in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. I was lucky enough to be joined by my amazing 13yr old son. The sun was shining, it was looking to be a beautiful day....

The route took us across every so muddy fields, along roads, over hills, across a golf course and through farm estates. 'Squaddy' is the new word of the day after all the mud we trod through, imagine Glastonbury, then times it by 5! We nearly lost the trainers a couple of times, and I think Weez added a few inches to his height due to all of the mud that had collated under his feet! 

We managed to get lost a few times due to the signposts being only small enough for the borrowers to read, so a few diverted routes across the muddiest fields you have ever seen! A big thanks to the owners of Brackenborough Hall though, they laid on teas, coffees, biscuits and use of toilet facilities for all participants, plus had all of us traipsing through their land. Lovely couple :)

So the 14 miler was completed as a 15.03 miler, I couldn't be more proud of my boy, he kept up, moaned only a little and made me laugh loads during the walk. But above all he pushed himself and kept going. I am one proud mumma!!

This evening we are resting and celebrating a good day. Back to work tomorrow :'(

This year so far has been frickin awesome, I hope it stays that way!

37.40 miles completed this year, which means at the end of week 1 we only have 1975.6 miles to go for 2013!

Rest well peeps!

Dani x

2013 - January 5

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Sat 5th January 2013

Rest and Play Day.....

No miles for today! When doing these sorts of challenges, the aim is to get the miles in but also remember to take care of the driving force behind it (my body), was feeling a bit 'worked' so having a rest day today. 

I say rest day, but as a mother of a 13 year old and a 3 year old there is no such thing really as a proper rest day; blitzed the house from top to bottom, sorted out daughter's room which honest to god looked like a bomb had gone off in it - seriously how many dolls does a 3 year old need!!

Decided to have a change of hair colour today, its a New Year so fancied a new look; the packet said it was meant to be 'warm blonde' but it definitely looks more brunette! 

Tonight is a night out with some of my favourite girls; as I said before one of my bezzy mates is back visiting from Oz, so a night in town, drinking cocktails (or mocktails in my case) and laying down some funky shapes on the dance floor is on the cards.

I'm being a good girl and sticking to my Dry-athlon, so just call me the designated driver for the evening :) plus with tomorrows 1st event of the year, I don't think I could manage a 14 miler with a hangover! Is it me, or when you get over 30, the hangovers seem to last for days...!

Well, I best be off! Ciao for now peeps

Dani x

2013 - January 4

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Fri 4th January 2013

Appetite of an Ox.....

How hungry is all this walking making me??? Got up feeling starvin marvin! Porridge, toast and a green tea to start the day. Due to my Dry-athlon, no PG tips are allowed but I could so murder a nice hot brew of pyramid goodness!!

Had a lovely evening catching up with my girlies, the bezzie from Oz gave us all some shocking news (in a good way) that she got wed whilst over there, so happy for them both! :) 

First half of today, I have 'pottered' about, popped over to a friends and had a much needed hair cut, then had a wander over to my sister's local public house for a spot of lunch. Met up with an old friend who I haven't seen in quite a while so sat with him and his family and enjoyed a nice homemade chilli and chips made by my dear sis!

Really didn't fancy getting some miles on the clock today, felt a bit lethargic, achy from pushing Pickle in her buggy yesterday and generally 'blah'! 

But there is no room in this year for 'blah' so I had a swift talking to myself in the mirror, got the trainers on, put a bit of Jon Bon Jovi on the iPod (It's my life...) and got out there....

It was a bit surreal, we are at the start of January but the sun was shining, weather quite mild and the birds were chirping; almost seemed like Spring was in the air!

Gave meself a pat on the back when I got home; 4.76 miles added to the pot... that makes the total on day 4 as 22.32 miles.. not bad going if I do say so myself!

So glad its Friday, but also very sad as it means I'm back to work on Monday :( normally Friday would be indulgent evening of a pint of shandy but alas not this month... so a pint of milk it is then :)

TFi Friday peeps, have a good one!

Dani x

2013 - January 3

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Thurs 3rd January 2013

Achy, Sore and Tired.....

Woke up this morning feeling very tired and stiff as a board, walking distances everyday is taking its toll slightly, that plus no cups of tea (I am soo craving a hot brew) is getting me down. Who would have thought, a little pyramid bag would be soo desirable!

Pickle decided she didn't want to go to nursery today, but venture out with Mummy for a walk. So, off we headed over to Woodhall Spa to have a walk down the Viking Way towards Horncastle. 

It was a slow walk as Pickle's patience is on a very short leash, so we had to keep stopping and starting, she would get out of her buggy and walk for a bit singing 'Santa Baby' as she went. Bit of a boring route really, just straight up a straight path, turn around and back again!

Still, 5.08 miles done today, which means so far this week I have managed 17.56 miles. This 2013 mile challenge is definitely going to be a long one. I have managed to sign myself up for a local 14 miler this Sunday on behalf of Macmillan, should be a good one providing the weather stays dry (hope I haven't just jinxed myself)!

This evening I am off out for a long overdue catch up with some of my lovely ladies, including one of my bezzies who has come back from Oz for a few weeks. It's been over a year now since I took her to Birmingham Airport ready for her move to Oz, soo excited to see her!!

Well, have a good one peeps :)

Dani x

2013 - January 2

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Wed 2nd January 2013


Back to reality... 

Its that official 'back to work' day for most today, hubby was up at early doors, daughter was back to nursery today. Felt very strange getting up to an alarm!

Today, me and my son were on a mission.... the boy had Christmas money to spend and had set his heart on a 'onesie'! Off to Lincoln we went... I decided to clock my mileage, 2013 is alot to walk, so every bit of distance I do, I'm jotting them miles down!

It was wet and cold, we searched every shop open, the 'onesie' seemed to be sold out everywhere... well, unless he considered purchasing one which was fluffy, pink and had pictures of 'Hello Kitty' on! He wasn't having that! Finally after alot of searching, we finally found one (bit overpriced I thought, but who am I to argue)! So the lad is now a proud owner of a baggy, blue onesie. 

The miles we walked around town surprised me, I know people always say 'I feel like I've walked miles' when they are out shopping, but they really do! 3.53 miles in the bank. Canny complain with that :)

Well, in order to reach my 2013 miles in 2013, I worked out I would need to walk an average of 5.51 miles every day for 365 days! That peeps, is alot of miles!!!

So to get my quota, as soon as we got back from the dreaded onesie shopping, I donned the trainers, waterproof coat (it was still raining), got the iPod on and walked some more.....

I'm really enjoying walking to Kelly Clarkson's 'Stronger'... proper feel good song which keeps me going.

Today's mileage = 6.87 miles  ---- Only 2000.52 miles to go.....

My daughter and hubby are back home now, so time to cook tea and find out what their day has been like.

Ciao for now peeps :)

Dani x

2013 - January 1

Dani's 2013 Challenges.....

Tues 1st January 2013


Happy New Year Peeps... 

The sun is shining, the air is crisp... its a good day!

Last night, we brought in the New Year, chilling on the sofa with the family, eating Chinese takeaway and watching a good film. Its been a great Christmas and New Year with lots of quality family time, couldn't have asked for anything more.

Good nights sleep last night, so woke up bright and breezy ready to start a New Year; today is the start of a couple of challenges...  January Dry-athlon - no alcohol, chocolate or cups of tea (this is my guilty pleasure more than the booze) for a whole month!!! 

Also, the start of Moon Joggers 'going to the Moon'... 2013 miles in 2013... 

Well, I got out there and did my daily quota.. 5.61 miles in the bank.. the sun was out, blue skies, fresh air... perfect conditions (although there is no such thing as perfect conditions)... the ground wasn't the best due to the horrific rainfall the UK has been experiencing lately.. nearly lost my trainers a couple of times but they lived to fight another day!

It's a good start to 2013, only 2007.39 miles to go with alot of crazy challenges thrown in..

Exciting times ahead!

Well peeps, the rest of the day will be spent with my beautiful family, enjoying the last of the quality time before reality kicks in and we all head back to work and school. 

Dani x