We walked Sawyer Camp Road (not Sawyer Canyon) and we walked the full 12 mile stretch. It was a beautiful walk and the pathway was used mostly by cyclist so once we made to the 2.5-3.0 mile mark there weren't too many people on foot.
I do have to say that I have heard people talk about blisters under the toenail, but I didn't think it was possible. I do have blisters under the toenail, it just started on the side of the toe and worked its way under. I boinked about the 4-5 mile and I wasn't sure how I was going to get back - but we rested for about 20 minutes at the 6 mile mark so I felt a bit invigorated - and I took off my shoes and massaged my feet so that felt good also.
So I was good for another 1.0-1.5 then I just crashed TH went zooming ahead and a limped behind. I thought that there was a rest area at the 3 mile mark so that kept me going until that came and went. By the time I got to the rest area I was in tears. Nine miles and I couldn't move. I again took off my shoes and massaged my feet, ate my optifast bar rested a bit took a nap on TH and I was good to go - all the way to the 5.5 mile mark then I couldn't move - really I couldn't move. My feet hurt so bad I thought it would feel better if I amputated.
TH on the other hand was a monster. He made it there and back without a whimper. He hasn't been walking but he was able to do the whole twelve miles and then make me dinner!!! TH I ILOVEYOU.
I do have to say that I have heard people talk about blisters under the toenail, but I didn't think it was possible. I do have blisters under the toenail, it just started on the side of the toe and worked its way under. I boinked about the 4-5 mile and I wasn't sure how I was going to get back - but we rested for about 20 minutes at the 6 mile mark so I felt a bit invigorated - and I took off my shoes and massaged my feet so that felt good also.
So I was good for another 1.0-1.5 then I just crashed TH went zooming ahead and a limped behind. I thought that there was a rest area at the 3 mile mark so that kept me going until that came and went. By the time I got to the rest area I was in tears. Nine miles and I couldn't move. I again took off my shoes and massaged my feet, ate my optifast bar rested a bit took a nap on TH and I was good to go - all the way to the 5.5 mile mark then I couldn't move - really I couldn't move. My feet hurt so bad I thought it would feel better if I amputated.
TH on the other hand was a monster. He made it there and back without a whimper. He hasn't been walking but he was able to do the whole twelve miles and then make me dinner!!! TH I ILOVEYOU.
T3 forgot the cardinal rule of exrecising - FUEL FUEL FUEL!
ReplyDeleteWhen you're eating 925 calories per day & do a 12 mile walk that burns off 2200 calories, you're in BIG trouble unless you REFUEL and drink plenty of liquids.
TSH's feet were OK but I really should have worn my hiking boots. TSH ran out of water at the 9 mile mark & ran out of fuel too. Weightwatchers gave me 24 points credit for the walk, so that confirms my "fuel" rule.
T3 should have brought along AT least 2 extra bars & an extra water.
TSH bought 10 Cliff Bars & 5 Power Bars & 3 Red Bull Energy drink cans for use in FUTURE trips.
It was a lovely walk, but I was tired too!