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Wednesday, May 30, 2012
That's me in the purple shirt and shorts. On Sat. the 26th, we started at 4:20 a.m. after 10 minutes or so of stretches. 19 women participated - 15 made it!!! Enjoy the photos of our area in NE Brazil. The captions are the lyrics translated into Portuguese, the language spoken here.
After you watch this, go back to my previous blog and read about the walk. I could not have done this without SP and my cheerleaders!!!! It all began 6+ years ago when I came across this site and determined to take care of MY health.
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Two songs in the video:
~ 'Forward Like a Freight Train' written by Alex Ford
Verse
Where are you goin? Where are you runnin' to?
Don't you ever look back? Don't you ever look back?
Is it worth knowin' if you got something to prove?
You don't need to do that, you don't need to do that.
Is there something to be said, for the freedom of a
clear head on the open roads, wherever you may roam
Pre Chorus
And you keep pushing, so much harder every day,
and we can't stop you, no we can't stop you
Just keep on pushing, harder every day,
No one can stop you, They'd never try to stop you
Chorus
From thinking What If I had said something or
what if I had done something and
What if it's too late now, well what can I do but move
For-ward, for-ward like a Freight Train
Verse
Where will you find yourself as you reach the finish line
Will you ever look back? Will you ever look back?
Was it worth knowin' that you had nothin' to lose?
Did you need to know that, did you need to know that?
So where you headed to next? And will you let your GPS,
guide you home? What do you call home?
Chorus
Stop thinking...
While thinking...
Bridge
You need to smash that wall, before it stops you in your tracks
Try to let it go, try to let it go
You need to take what's yours, stop looking to the past
Try to let it go, try to let it go
Chorus
Stop thinking...
While thinking...
~ 'Reach' by S Club 7
When the world, leaves you feeling blue
You can count on me, I will be there for you
When it seems, all your hopes and dreams
Are a million miles away, I will re-assure you
We've got to all stick together
Good friends, there for each other
Never ever forget that
I've got you and you've got me, so
Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher
Reach for the stars
Follow your hearts desire
Reach for the stars
And when that rainbow's shining over you
That's when your dreams will all come true
There's a place waiting just for you
Is a special place where your dreams all come true
Fly away, swim the ocean blue
Drive that open road, leave the past behind you
Don't stop gotta keep moving
Your hopes have gotta keep building
Never ever forget that
I've got you and you've got me, so
Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher
Reach for the stars
Follow your hearts desire
Reach for the stars
And when that rainbow's shining over you
That's when your dreams will all come true
Don't believe in all that you've been told
The sky's the limit you can reach your goal
No-one knows just what the future holds
There ain't nothing you can't be
There's a whole world at your feet
I said reach
Climb every mountain (reach)
Reach for the moon (reach)
Follow that rainbow
And your dreams will all come true
Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher
Reach for the stars
Follow your hearts desire
Reach for the stars
And when that rainbow's shining over you
That's when your dreams will all come true
Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher
Reach for the stars
Follow your hearts desire
Reach for the stars
And when that rainbow's shining over you
That's when your dreams will all come true
Reach for the stars
Climb every mountain higher [fade to finish]
Sunday, May 27, 2012
"Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish." ~ John Quincy Adams
"Losers make promises they often break. Winners make commitments they always keep." ~ Denis Waitley
This Marathon Walk had no losers. We all did our best and succeeded even if we did not go all the 40K. Some knew their limit and walked as far as they planned. Our objective was to see what we could do, not only in how far we could go or how long we would last, but also in finding and receiving donations for a special cause. We are all most grateful for those who cheered us on and who gave to the cause. The folks in our little church are amazed at what God has done to provide for the restoration of what seemed impossible with their meager means. I don't have a total yet but I do know that is far above what we thought we would raise!
Never did any of us imagine (although I admit that I dreamed BIG) that we would be blessed in this way!!! Thank God for what He has done through and for us!
My feet hurt me most of the way. Today they are just fine and I did not damage them any more than they were from training. That is a huge relief. I did kind of hobble the last half of the walk. I found that my thigh muscles were not well-prepared (not enough squats methinks!) and they are making it challenging to get up and down. I do know that I will be better off once they stop hurting. One knee is not happy but it's the one that usually tells me I have overdone it and it will be fine in a few days. I did have a difficult time finding a good position for sleep last night but I went to bed early and slept well for nearly 10 hours!!!
Two colleagues walked with me. Michele (SparkPerson AM.GIRLINBRAZIL) walked the first 20K with me, and then switched with Carol for the last half. They were great! We chatted and that helped a lot to get my mind off my feet. I only paused to change shoes and unload some things into my husband's pickup. Oh, and the two bathroom-in-the-bushes pauses.
At 35 km I felt dizzy and nauseous. That was my low point and I told Carol I didn't think I could go on. She kept telling me that I just needed a little breather and then I might be able to do a little more. I was so grateful that I had a walking partner; her husband pulled over for me to sit in their car with the a/c for 5 minutes or so. That made all the difference and I was able to go on. Seemed like it was uphill all the rest of the way!!! He stopped his car about every kilometer until just before the end! I was excited to wave him on every time until the finish line was in sight!
I was surprised and delighted that so many made it all the way - 15 of 19! We all had a great time! I was the last to cross the Finish Line and it was a special moment especially since EVERYONE was there to cheer for me!!! Even one of my sponsors showed up to give me a congrats and huge hug!!! WOW!!!
Finally home, I did not feel like resting - did lots of stretches, watched an old movie, ate until I was satisfied, drank lots, did a little reading, organized my stuff and put away what I didn't use, set my gear at the laundry sink to be cleaned today. Decided not to even turn on the computer cuz I did not want to sit here for long. The cold shower was great and it was funny to realize how very grateful I am for an indoor toilet!!! Hah! Hah!
So today I organized photos to share at church tonight and here on SP tomorrow. I have so many things and people for which to be thankful - hundreds of cheerleaders around-the-globe! If you did not know before, I am an American missionary living in Brazil. I am 60 years old and just did my first Marathon Walk! I could not have made this dream come true without SparkPeople and the amazing process of growth that God brought me through over these past 6 years. I have changed for the best and plan to make positive, healthful decisions for my spiritual, physical, and mental health for the rest of my life.
After all, THIS is MY Life!!!
Tomorrow I plan to post the video of my experience. Watch for it!
Saturday, May 26, 2012
"One step at a time is good walking." ~ Chinese proverb
"The person determined to achieve maximum success learns the principle that progress is made one step at a time. A house is built one brick at a time. Football games are won a play at a time. A department store grows bigger one customer at a time. Every big accomplishment is a series of little accomplishments." ~David Joseph Schwartz
Woke before the alarm. Got 6 straight hours of sleep - Yay!!! Was praying for that. Shortly will be meeting up with a few ladies and we will be off and on our way to the starting line. Hubby and at least one other will be the support cars and will be on the alert and slowly äccompanying us. Hubby & I have litle radios because we will not have cell phone access part of the way. I decided to just leave my phone at home.
Here we go!!!!!!!!!!
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One Step at a Time by Jordin Sparks & lyrics
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZ18TCtCXOU
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