Speaking about Breast Cancer

Can be difficult but so can any public speaking. Over at CP, I've posted something about adrenalin and the fear of public-speaking.

The link there shows a cheetah in action, hence the post here. I was referring to an interesting post over at my main blog about the fear of public-speaking and how the chemicals in one's body stir you into action.

So, nearly time to go....

..will all those months of training be adequate, or will I collapse in a heap?

We'll see...............

See you all at the end of February.

Bird Flu

Saw this at Caroline Hunt's Blog on Bird Flu.

( I've had the lurgi this week - I sympathize)

Do you know this person?

He's involved in my health & fitness programme.

Do you know why?

Water

We've been told that it would be advisable to consume 5 litres of water per day whilst on the Trek. That's about 4 and a half more than I drink now!

Better start imbibing some H2O in large quantities!

10 miles on a Sunday

Yes, I'm really going for the burn, or is it burp!

From Winnington Road through Hampstead and Belsize Park, over to Primrose Hill, where a banana was consumed, then onwards to Regents Park and Marylebone High Street. St Christopher's Place was reached a few minutes later then finally, Oxford Street. Did I flakeout? - NO WAY - my Trek training is reaching a peak!

A few minutes respite where water (not fizzy) was imbibed and then down Bond Street into Regent Street, Piccadilly Circus, Leicester Square and then the haul back via Tottenham Court Road. Along Hampstead Road and Camden High Street. Then disaster struck - a bus was taken to the bottom of Pond Street, Hampstead. "How could you? I hear you squeal - but the punishment was that long shlep up East Heath Road to Whitestone Pond (see pic) then past the Spaniards pub and the car was retrieved shortly thereafter.

I think that's around 10 miles - anybody disagree?

Now how did Ellee get on in Norfolk this weekend with the Cambridge Ramblers?

3 weeks to go

So with just 3 weeks to go, you're probably asking " is he fit enough".

An unequivocal, YES.

A postive approach to life

Well we all try to do that don't we?

It's also the description of Beerli's number two Blog , the beautifully named Up an Atom!
She raises a number of issues in Up an Atom!, including an article on what colours mean and World Cancer Day

Beerli is one of a number of people in the Blogosphere who are plugging my Trek. I've already received a couple of donations directly as a result of the extra exposure. I look forward to reaching the £4000.00 mark which is now looming.

Heart & Lung "M.O.T". this morning.................

Was put through my paces at a well-known NW London clinic this morning. I felt like a guinea-pig on the treadmill but I would recommend this sort of check-up to anyone over the age of 40-ish!!

I was happy with my recovery rate and general cardio-vascular condition. Even the technician looked impressed. Look, I won't be entering the 2008 Olympics in Beijing but I'm in pretty good shape for an urban type!

What 200 calories looks like

As a follow-up to this. Here's what 200 calories looks like.

Something to consider. Please excuse the Americanisms

Ten steps to a healthy new you

As outlined in Medical Notes by Dr Mark Porter in todays Evening Standard.

1. Broaden your mind - do something completely different.
Trekking in Africa next month is pretty unusual.

2. Worry less about your weight and more about your shape.
This is about losing intra-abdominal fat.

3. Run for charity
Well, I'm trekking for charity

4. Identify any problems in your life, face them, and take action
Am doing

5. Join a Pilates class
OK will do

6. Have your blood pressure and cholestorol level checked
Did it 3 weeks ago

7. Quit smoking
Not relevant!

8. Take the right supplements
Not sure about this one. But a Brazil nut once a day can help. Rich in selenium.

9. Cut back on salt
Will do

10. Treat yourself to a regular massage
Frequently do. Ask for Eva at "Sheline" in St Johns Wood

Top Tips for 2007

Over at the other place, I've done a meme regarding 2007 and what we might expect. Here, I have one main target - and that's to finish the Trek safely and in one piece!

Top tip - don't try and outrun a cheetah.

The dropping temperature

So winter is uopn us. Ant the thought of trudging around Hampstead Garden Suburb at 6 in the morning doesn't exactly fell me with glee. More intrepidation.

Still. I must prepare for the Trek and keep busy elsewhere.

Top Tips for Sports Success

Following on from the theme below, what about sports success?

Well, how about this for starters..............

1. Exercise reguarly.

2. Get a good nights sleep.

3. Eat sensibly

4. Know your limits.

Annual medical check - up

Mine was on Monday. Prognosis - should last the weekend!

Seriously, when was the last time you had your cholestorol levels/bp/eyes/feet checked?

Eat the right foods

A proper balanced daily diet of all the "right-stuff" is important. It's even more important when you have a physical challenge that awaits!

One of my dear friends suggested I ought to take the occasional slice of caramalized ginger. "It's very good for you" she said enthusiastically. That and apple cider vinegar.

What's your opinion on alternative foods?