The day is nearly upon us and in only a couple of hours time, I will embark on one of the toughest, if not, the toughest challenge I have ever attempted.
I confess I am getting quite nervous as start time looms. Naturally this is my first ever walk of this length across unknown terrains and paths.
I wish I was able to squeeze in a bit more training time. But a pretty hectic week and raw blisters from last training session meant I was force to curtail any further training until the actual trek.
Despite the anxiety, I am happy that I have done everything I could to give myself the best chance of overcoming this challenge. I am well rested, well nourished, well equipped. I am grateful that I got those blisters last week otherwise I would never have prepared my first aid kit properly. I am grateful I have all the food I need. I am also extremely glad to have such a resourceful, knowledgeable and helpful walking buddy whom, without I don’t I would come prepared for this challenge at all. I am also grateful to my old friends from university who were kind to lend me their bag (massive help when I packed my gear this evening!) and wished me luck.
I’ve learnt a great deal in the lead up to at the event. I know what kit you need and the general preparation to give yourself the best possible chance of success. We may be walking but this is no walk in the park! I had just 2 weeks to prepare. 2 weeks of rollercoaster emotions from joy, worry, anxiety and pain. By Sunday morning, it will all be over.
I hope it’s enough. Come success or failure, I am glad I am did it. Wish me luck! See you in Brighton!
Kritt Normsaskul 