After a couple of mid week walks around the Caversham Heights area I joined Oli and family on Sun 16^th to scale Tot Hill which is near Newbury the intention was to get used to a some gradient walking … crikey this is not a stroll in the park .. lucky I have my walking poles but must remember to take oxygen and a new set of lungs for the real thing.

Monday … why do people do this ?

Tuesday … everyone is entitled to a rest day surely

Wednesday … come on let’s get out there … decided to walk up the hilliest parts of Caversham Heights… been past this house 4 times I think they are starting to get suspicious …. think I should knock on the door and explain … no stop the heavy breathing might not help!

Thursday – Gym review session … Instructor hasn’t turned up some people no dedication! Just a hour this time followed by a quick swim and a Jacuzzi .. let’s hope they have the same facilities on Ben Nevis.

Sunday last big walk before  kick-off – This time it’s the South Downs not sure why they call it the downs coz its steep as you like …. shish kebab it must be 30 degrees up here ideal training for those snowy peaks! 2 hours of hell and thats only 1/3 of what we will do for Ben Nevis alone hopefully the guys will bring a stretcher coz I think I will need a helping hand.