Saturday, August 16, 2008

I could drive....... But........

Good morning, It is just after 5:30 am on a wonderful sunny Saturday morning... well, the sun isn't up yet but I have faith that when it is it will be great.... I have a board meeting at my church at 9 am this morning so I figured I'd get a taste of how it is to get up and walk today..... Oh, Ya.... I go to church in Ingersoll and I live in Woodstock. The church is about 13 kms away, in a car, only a 12 min drive, walking it will be 2.5 to 3 hours, so I'd better get going. I will let you know how it goes later, have a great day!



LATER.......

I made it.... it took me 2 hours 35 minutes (exactly what Google maps said it would). It was a challenge, I learned a lot about needing good shoes for this, I also learned that walking on the gravel shoulder is much different than treadmills and cross trainers.

6 am is a wonderful time of day, thought I'd share some picutres that I took along the way. Oh ya, and when my meeting was over, I walked about 2 kms back towards woodstock, before Sandi (my wife) picked me up.... Enjoy the pics.



Morning Fog lifting about 7am


The sun comming up in the fog.


Long, early morning shadows....


My path took me through Beachville.... The sign gives away it's claim to fame.....

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

Great commitment Dave!! Way to go! Excellent achievement!

Good shoes, as important as breathing. You may want to make the investment!

Doc says I'm good to go! My x-rays show that everything is A-OK! Will get the phsyio thing organized and back to the gym, training for my 18K! I'm there with you!

Nancy Dueck

Anonymous said...

Hey Dave... Awesome pictures I love ths shadow one, proves that you really were on the road at 6:00am! haha!
Haven't started training yet but I did buy some new shoes :)
Keep up the great work and looking fwd to hiking with you....well a little ways atleast :)
God Bless
Nina Malcolm

Anonymous said...

Way to go.. Nice shots in the fog:) You can do it!!!!

Ange

Anonymous said...

Hey there Dashing Dave, this is Troy McClain here...the dude you chatted with at Lambton 1. It was really good to hear your story behind this daring dash, and what great reasons to do it. Boy, I think it would be so cool to be apart of the international division of CH, for my wife Karen and I have always had a heart for places 'further away'. Perhaps Karen, my daughter Rachel and I can be a small part in your dash, and hey, maybe even walk a bit with you. AND, we are going to sponser a CH child, HOW COOL!!

Press on there bro!

Troy

Nate said...

Looks great Dave, the pictures almost inpire me to wake up that early...almost.