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The story of the time I challenged myself to walk 50km.

November 17, 2013 By Karen Main 17 Comments

Rest comes easily today.

Sleep washes over me.

I am weary, very weary.

I ache in every tiny joint, in every single toe.

I hurt in my knees, hips, calves and my not so happy ankles.

I stand very slowly, tentative as I feel each muscle slowly lengthen and begin to scream out for mercy once more.

I crouch down, shrinking into my pain and I remember how amazing this all is.

I challenged my body and my mind to go beyond their feelings of comfort.

It was my mind that took me way beyond the ever building pain.

It was my body that carried me each incredible step, one after the other, after the other.

The powerful team of mind and body, working and striving to achieve this goal.

I accepted pain would accompany this mission, to walk 50km in 8hours and 20 minutes.  Even now this sounds amazing.

This was a huge challenge for me, this is the very first walk I have ever attempted.  No kidding I have never even tried 5km before.  This was way out of the norm for any of my usual fitness challenges.

This entire journey was possible thanks to my 3 gorgeous friends, my Blister Sisters.

friends

Kylie, Tami and Sam who have all each completed several 50km walks.
They have trained with me, guided me, supported me and at times yesterday I know waited for me.

Support

 My gorgeous support crew who came with my supplies and of course much needed hugs and kisses.

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There was fun.

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There was temptation.

Buddy

There was my buddy beside me.

Selfie walking

The occasional selfie.

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 All the fun in between.

The Finish LineThen there was this and a tiny sweet tear.

Even though on the outside I appear all scrunched up and tight I can assure you today I am standing tall, proud and strong.

I do feel fabulous, fabulous oh yes fabulous.

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Filed Under: Outside your Comfort Zone Tagged With: challenge, comfort, courage, Fabulous, fitness, gym

Comments

  1. Betty Jack says

    November 17, 2013 at 2:24 pm

    Karen the determination you demonstrated and self discipline to continue is very impressive. Thanks to your amazing friends you kept going. The pain will go and be forgotten but that sense of accomplishment and joy of success will remain with you forever. Well done I am so proud of you.

    Reply
    • Karen Main says

      November 17, 2013 at 9:30 pm

      So true, I will draw on this accomplishment many more times in my life.

      Reply
  2. Sam Hunt says

    November 17, 2013 at 9:09 pm

    What an amazing walk! Nothing makes me feel more alive than the feeling in my legs today reminding me of what I accomplished yesterday. There were times when I wanted to slow down but my inspiring team kept me going. Well done blister sisters!!

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    • Karen Main says

      November 17, 2013 at 9:27 pm

      Sam yes I wanted to slow down too. We did it and we kept up the pace. Thank you for being by my side all day.

      Reply
  3. lisa says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:25 pm

    See you did it! We all knew you could 🙂 Well done Karen, amazing xox

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    • Karen Main says

      November 18, 2013 at 9:50 am

      Lisa thank you I feel so much better than when we spoke Friday.

      Reply
  4. Maree barter says

    November 17, 2013 at 10:51 pm

    Well done..a fantastic achievement.. You live yor life wonderfully

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    • Karen Main says

      November 18, 2013 at 9:51 am

      What an awesome compliment Maree. Thank you.

      Reply
  5. Nerissa says

    November 18, 2013 at 3:39 pm

    Congratulations! I know EXACTLY the kinds of feelings you have, as I have walked OXFAM twice. Your legs are heavy, but your heart is light. Your body is tired, but your spirit is invigorated. You are probably a little disappointed it’s all over, but also relieved that you have made it.

    Awesome achievement. But even more important is the mental growth you experience by doing something like this. It really does carry you on to do bigger and better things. It also helps you have a healthy appreciation of your body – what it CAN do, rather than what IT IS NOT.

    Enjoy a well-deserved rest, along with the smile on your face 🙂
    xx

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    • Karen Main says

      November 19, 2013 at 9:58 am

      Nerissa this is incredible, OXFAM twice. Wow. I am considering it one day too. The feeling afterwards is addictive. Congrats to you.

      Reply
  6. Michelle says

    November 18, 2013 at 11:40 pm

    Good for you! What a great experience…and quite an achievement!

    Reply
    • Karen Main says

      November 19, 2013 at 9:58 am

      Michelle thank you it was an amazing experience

      Reply

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