Today I bought my first pair of inline skates, see the photo, from Decathlon at the Lakeside retail park in Thurrock, and in 2 weeks time I have the first of my lessons . This will add a new dimension to my training regime. I will attempt to roller blade 3 miles a day to begin with.

I did quite well today, Cedric the manger was brilliant and helped with the skates and gave me a quick lesson and a few tips on techique etc.

Thank you Cedric , Cedric has run the Sahara!!! how fantastic.
Only153 sleeps until we climb...Woooo Hoooo

Hi Everyone

I'm new to blogging and so I will having a Perpendicular learning curve in the next few days getting to know my way around the blogging world . Lol.

I will climbing Kilimanjaro in August with my friend Pam. We are both nurses and so up for a challenge .

The ascent starts on the 31st, 4 days up and 2 days down and we can't wait to stand on the roof of Africa and look out across the Serengeti as the sun rises.

We are fortunate that we have the health and strength to achieve this ambition but are aware that there are many who through ill health cannot so we are doing this for charity.

You can visit my donation site on www.justgiving/juliaevans1

This blogg will let my sponsors keep a track of our training.
Anyone reading this who is intraining or has done Kili any tips very welcome.