Dante_Lockhart Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 After we lost Gabriel we decided to raise some money for Russells Hall Hospital, so we did the Black Country walk yesterday. Walked from the Molineux to Himley, then back through Penn to the stadium. 13 miles. My feet are sore. Took me 5 1/2 hours (taking out the stoppages for toilet breaks and lunch). Quite happy with that considering it was a fairly brisk walk. Totally underestimated just how far it was. I think I was thinking in KM rather than Miles. Anyone else done it? Still taking donations, large and small, if anyone is feeling generous. http://www.justgiving.com/freeradio-bla-Sara-Lyndel-6905 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leemond2008 Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 Last time I had to walk 8 miles I needed a week off work because I was in so much pain with my hip afterwards 13 miles would damn near kill me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2013 Half marathon. I'd honestly rather run it than walk it - less time on my feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted June 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2013 After we lost Gabriel Uhm, am I reading this right mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Yeah the missus had a 'late miscarriage' at the end of February, around 22/23 weeks. Basically a premature birth. Little dude came out kicking but didn't stand a chance. Was rough. We were both off work for a couple of weeks whilst we grieved. Had a funeral for him and got some good donations to the charity that helped us through it. So the walk and what is was for made sense to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted June 3, 2013 VT Supporter Share Posted June 3, 2013 Bloody hell! So sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Thanks. It's OK. Been 3 months now. Unfortunately there was no explanation, 'Just one of those things' which is a phrase I have come to despise. 2 miscarriages now within a year of each other so we're going to hang fire until next year and try again (under supervision of a consultant who will book in more regular scans and checks) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Posted June 3, 2013 Share Posted June 3, 2013 That's tough man. Feel for you mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante_Lockhart Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 Exhausted at the finish line 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paddywhack Posted June 4, 2013 Share Posted June 4, 2013 Sorry to hear that Dante, that's horrible. I did the Birmingham one a few weeks back, 26 miles. It took 9 hours. Stupidly, I really thought it was going to be a doddle, but I was nearly in tears at the finish line. I was practically crawling the last few miles. For a great cause though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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