Today's walk

Today's walk was something a bit different as it involved walking through the centre of Newquay town.  Now I don't usually like walking where there are looks of other people, generally I enjoy my own space.  I sort of wish I'd stuck to my normal plans as there were a lot of people around today, especially men in horrible shorts that are obviously on holiday (yuk *tries to remove image from mind*).


However, I did enjoy my walk in general and I took a few photos for your benefit.  They are from the mid-point onwards as I really didn't want photos of those men in those shorts!

World famous Fistral Beach with lots of surfers

The Gannel Estuary

As you can see, the weather was nice but we haven't had the sun that the rest of the UK seem to have had today.  Though I was definitely warm enough walking.

So, today's walk was 7.37 miles which I managed in 2 hours 10 minutes, still too fast really for training for Peru.

My exercise mileage for May now stands at 20.7 miles mountain biking, 12.7 miles hiking (with full backpack), 19.5 miles running, and 33.3 miles walking which equals 86.1 miles this month.

I wonder if I can get to 100 miles by the end of May?

A great day for mind, body and soul

Today has been a good day...


...for my mind, body and soul.


It started with a lovely breakfast of scrambled eggs on toast, thanks to this little lady

She didn't cook, just provided the eggs

Then I worked out (yes, I actually did it!) to Davina's Ultimate Target DVD I decided that I needed a bit of toning work and so I did the following sections: Ultimate Abs, Summer Shoulders, Bikini Bum and Bingo Wings as well as the warm-up and full cool down and stretch.
I really enjoyed the workout and I'm so glad I'm getting back into the swing of it.


I then sat and gave my brain a good workout with my annual cashflow forecasting for my accountancy business and my personal finances (I am an accountant, what more would you expect?).


I ate an enjoyable lunch with my son.


This afternoon I considered going for that long walk I talked about but to be honest, the weather was pretty shocking and if I didn't *need* to go out then I didn't think I should (perhaps more excuses but I did work out!).
So instead I baked, I made Five-minute Carrot Cake and also Creamy Dreamy Frosting and was really pleased with how they turned out.


I also created a pasta dish for tea, wholewheat penne pasta with a sauce i kind of made up as I went along (this is normally quite dangerous for me as I'm not good at it).  The sauce consisted of roasted courgette and tomatoes, 

boiled carrots, some chutney, marmite and salt and pepper that I whizzed up in the food processor until lumpy but smooth (anyone know the technical term for that?).  My son and I also had broccoli on the side and I topped the pasta with a small amount of soft goats cheese - YUM!


After our meal, my husband and I went for a short walk, it was only about 10 minutes but it was really refreshing (as it's cold out there) and gave us some time to talk about our day.


This evening I plan on sitting and reading whilst my husband practices his acoustic guitar - a perfect end to the day.

I've been a bit slack...

Ok, I admit it, for the last few weeks, since we came back from our week in the Peak District, I've been a bit slack....exercise wise.

I've had a bit of a bad back for the last week and I've been using this as a bit of an excuse as well...I should know better!


So, this week I've started to "do" something again, it's only been a little bit but it's back on the right path (excuse the pun).  I've been walking every day for at least 10 minutes....I know, I know....it's rubbish but it's better than nothing.

Tonight I actually put my walking boots back on and went for a bit of a longer walk and tomorrow I promise to do much better and go on a decent walk, for at least an hour.


I'll let you know how I get on.

The Peak District - Part One

On Monday, we went on a short walk, about 5 miles, though there were a few fairly steep hills.


Here are some of the photos from the walk which started in a small village called Combs and went up the hillside towards Chapel-en-le-Frith, then back down a hill and through some farms (one very boggy one called Marsh Farm) and then around the edge the reservoir and back to Combs.













Although the weather was beautiful and the views stunning, these photos don't really show them off properly.

Rock 'n' Sausage Rolls - Update!!

Thanks to Brock at the Glendorgal Hotel, my total raised for the night has increased because all he charged for the buffet was a kiss on the cheek!

Total raised at Rock 'n' Sausage Rolls

What a fantastic result!

Rock 'n' Sausage Rolls - we rocked!!

Wow - what a great night!!

They say a picture paints a thousand words - so here are some of my photos from the night - and I'm not in a single one!

Staggered Junction

Satan's Chauffeur

Firing Squad

Dead Nation

Rock of Ages

The bands were all brilliant - thank you to them all.

The crowd were fantastic - thanks for coming!

The total money raised was £507.91 - amazing!

Looking forward to the next one - when I've recovered from this one!

It's finally here..well nearly!

So...tomorrow is the BIG night...

....after months of planning and desperate pushing....

....Rock 'n' Sausage Rolls is finally here!

We have five local bands...

Two fabulous craft ladies...

Steph's Sock Monkey Store

Bettie Mae Deigns

A delicious buffet...

...obviously no photos yet as it's all going to be fresh!

And...an amazing raffle...

...it's going to be a great evening...I can't wait!

So sorry for abandoning you! NEWS!!

Hello - first I'd like to apologise for not posting since September! I've had so much going on I just haven't had the time to sit and write a blog post - please forgive me.


So - some news - I'm now up to 45% of my fundraising total - visit www.justgiving.com/ruth-rushton and watch the total go up!


EVENT - next Friday, 2nd March 2012 see my charity band night at the Glendorgal. I have at least 4 local bands coming and a buffet all for just £10 per person.


There will also be a raffle with some fab prizes including passes for Newquay Zoo and Newquay Blue Reef Aquarium

If you'd like some tickets, you can buy them online using Paypal - click HERE or contact me here using the Comments bit below or go to my Facebook page www.facebook.com/ruthtrekperu and leave me a message

A few events and challenges that are happening..

Just a little post so it doesn't look like I've forgotten you!

Events
Car Boot Sale - Hendra, Newquay - Tuesday 27th September - buying starts from 12 noon
Car Boot Sale - Hendra, Newquay - Thursday 29th September - buying starts from 12 noon

Challenges
Zumba Week - week beginning 17th October - 8 classes in 5 days
Monday = 1 class, Tuesday = 3 classes, Wednesday = 1 class, Thursday = 2 classes (back to back), Friday = 1 class - for more details you can see my Facebook page (if you "do" Facebook) under Events.

I am being sponsored to do the Zumba Week, if you would like to sponsor me then please leave a Comment or go to my JustGiving page and donate directly.

Thanks for reading x

How to donate and keep up to date

I've had a few queries about how to donate, here are the details...

 

*smiley face*

Full details of my first fundraising challenge!

Zumba Week

So, my Zumba instructor (Corena Eastwood) is completely mad - every week she does this incredible schedule of Zumba classes and also 2 and a half hours of Line Dancing (LD is on a Tuesday) - quite frankly, she's amazing, but nuts!

For some reason, I've decided to be just as nuts as her for a week (well almost, I'm not doing the line dancing, not unless somebody wants to sponsor me a lot of money to??).

So, what this actually means is, on the week starting the 17th October 2011, I shall be doing the following:-

Monday

5.45pm - Zumba for the Circuit (Curves in Newquay) - 30 minutes

Tuesday

9.15am - Zumba at Crantock - 1 hour

11.30am - Zumba for the Circuit (Curves in Newquay) - 30 minutes

6.00pm - Zumba at Crantock - 1 hour

Wednesday

8.15am - Zumba for the Circuit (Curves in Newquay) - 30 minutes

Thursday

6.00pm - Zumba at Crantock - 1 hour

7.15pm -Zumba at Crantock - 1 hour

Friday

5.45pm - Zumba for the Circuit (Curves in Newquay) - 30 minutes

That totals 8 classes and 6 hours of Zumba in one week.

I can't promise that by Friday I'll still be doing the jumping version of the moves but I can promise that I'll be trying my absolute best!

Why is this such a challenge?

12 weeks ago I struggled to do 30 minutes  of Zumba for the Circuit and certainly wouldn't have managed to do an hour at Crantock.  Since joining Curves on 6th June, attending 5 times a week and gradually starting to go to Curves at Crantock my fitness levels have increased and I have lost a stone in weight (and my trousers keep falling down!).

I am now able to do a two hour Zumba session (Thursday nights) but it's hard work!

So, what can you do to help? 

Well, obviously you can sponsor me! You could sponsor my per class, per hour or just a fixed amount.  If you are local, you can come along to some of the classes and give me some support and join in for some fun!

Plus, you can spread the word about this challenge and my fundraising pages in general - that's this blog as well as my facebook page http://www.facebook.com/ruthtrekperu

Oh...and my Just Giving page is now live too! http://www.justgiving.com/ruth-rushton 

It's definitely happening!!

Today I had all the confirmation emails through for the trek - it's definitely happening!

So the details are, I leave on 12th October 2012 for ten days.

I will be trekking for up to 8 hours a day with altitudes up to 14,300ft.

I need to raise a MINIMUM of £2675 but obviously, the more I raise, the more Cornwall Hospice Care receive.

I have created a Facebook page which will probably be updated more often than the blog (just because it's quicker) so if you would like to Like it the link is here - Ruth's Trek to Peru

I've had a really good reponse so far, I just hope I can keep it going!

Thanks for reading,

R x

The first post...

Hello

So this is my first post on my blog - Trek Peru for Cornwall Hospice Care.

My aim is to raise money in aid of Cornwall Hospice Care, that is the charity that runs Mount Edgcumbe Hospice in St. Austell and St. Julias in Hayle as well as providing support in other areas.

This is what Cornwall Hospice Care say about themselves:-

"Cornwall Hospice Care is an independent Cornish Charity, uniquely placed within the community and committed to the delivery of excellence in Specialist Palliative Care across Cornwall

Our service is free of charge to the patient. However, our charity status means that we rely heavily on financial and voluntary support from the general public by way of charitable donations, legacies, shops income, fundraising events and various other activities.

Many individuals who are admitted to the hospice return home to carry on living their lives independently with continued support from us in partnership with other agencies."

As a resident of Cornwall, there is a possibility that I may need to use the help of Cornwall Hospice Care in my lifetime, I have decided to raise money for them.  If I don't use their services, then someone else will benefit from my fundraising.

So, I am embarking on raising money by holding various fundraising events over the next year with the ultimate challenge being a trek in Peru.

I am a shy person and this will be a huge challenge for me - fingers crossed I can do it justice.