Walk over Wales 2nd July - 2nd August

When in the early weeks of a career break I first heard of Andrew Wakelin's plans to Walk over Wales I was tempted to join but wary of making a commitment my body could not keep.

Now that I have committed to join from 14 July onwards I am both excited and nervous about what lies ahead. McArdle's has meant I have always shied away from a physical challenge- I was reminded today when making lunch just why - simply slicing a cut of pork into stew sized chunks required me to stop several times and left me with aching arms - since diagnosis 5 years ago i have though become much better at walking and have learnt how to pace myself.

Yesterday, as an example I walked 11km around Singapore's MacRitchie Reservoir in preparation for the WoW - slowly at first but after a sufficient time to allow energy to be sourced from the blood rather than muscle I was able to build to a fast walk. And on the second half even to attempt to run/jog up any inclines - if they were short I made the top - if longer the inevitable effect of McArdle's kicked in and I had to rest before carrying on. After plenty of stretching at the end my only problem today is an enormous blister from my new trainers!!!

One month to go - bring it on!!