Chapter: Weathering the Walk 🌦️🚶

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They say there’s no such thing as bad weather, just inappropriate clothing. Well, today’s 23km odyssey was a testament to that old adage. I began my march against a backdrop of brooding clouds and the kind of wind that could sell kites to a no-fly zone.

The first few kilometers were a battle against the elements, my rain jacket whipping about like a flag on a pirate ship. But, as the adage goes, ‘what doesn’t sweep you into the next county makes you stronger,’ right? I trudged on, the soundtrack of squelching boots and the orchestra of a storm playing me onwards.

Then, as if the weather gods had finally acknowledged my stubbornness, the skies cleared, and the sun broke through as I hit the homestretch. The wind had turned from foe to friend, ushering in a symphony of spring that played across a now cerulean stage.

23 kilometers and almost 28,000 steps later, I realized something profound. Nature’s mood swings are a lot like our own fitness journeys—unpredictable, sometimes harsh, but ultimately leading to moments of pure brilliance. As I unwound from the day’s trek, my muscles hummed a tune of sweet fatigue, a reminder of the ground covered and the resilience earned. Each step was a story, each mile a memory, and every dark cloud a prelude to the clarity that follows.

Reflecting on the day’s journey, I recognized it wasn’t just a physical test, but a mental marathon. With every raindrop dodged and every gust faced, I was building more than stamina; I was fortifying my willpower. The 22 kilometers walked today are paving the road to that looming 100km goal, each step a stone set firmly in the path of progress.

And as I looked back at the photos—snapshots of a sky in tumult to a horizon in tranquility—I couldn’t help but smile. Because in this journey, whether under the threat of a storm or the promise of sunshine, it’s not just the destination that counts, it’s the stories we gather along the way.

Here’s to the days when the wind is at our backs and the sun on our faces, and to the ones when it isn’t. Because if there’s one thing today has taught me, it’s that there’s no such thing as bad walking weather, only different types of good ones.

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28/04/2024
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lWow, 23 Km is not short. But walking in that place with those beautiful views seems worth it. Amazing photos!

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Indeed, quite long, but quite the nice environment to walk in!

Love the photos of the trees and the beautiful track.

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Well that's a rather striking contrast in walking weather! Fantastic photos all around! 😁🙏💚✨🤙

Thank you ;-)
Yeah, quite a change in weather, the only thing constant was the very strong wind! :-D
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Of course, you're always very welcome! I'm glad that it didn't take you for a ride to the next county! 😁🙏💚✨🤙

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It did blow my phone out of my hands during the taking of one of the photos :-D
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Luckily not! I have a good protective cover on it (learned by mistake ;-) )

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