3 weeks to go tomorow, walked nearly 13 miles around cambridge a few days back, katie tried to kill us by suggesting a route with a hill on.. Ended up walking on the road and nearly getting hit by cars :s.. gym yesterday which was good.. a hard workout and my legs are feeling it today.. I have got some rash on my feet atm and i am rele not sure what it is.. kinda itchy and i rele hope it goes away before our trip.. getting some cream today so hope it works.. Just getting the last bits for our journey now, and awaiting the arrival from a lady and man who are presently trekking for any extra tips and advice :)
25th Sept..
4weeks yesterday, time is flying by now! we have been at the gym this week and going for a long walk tomorow around Cambridge.. Katies collections tins managed to raise nearly 250 pounds which is soo good :) big thnks to everyone who has given so generously at Reeds hairdressers :) At the gym yesterday we managed to power walk on the highest incline for half an hour! may nt sound much but i felt it! haha! 40 minutes next time at the gym maybe tomoro after the walk or tuesday :)
17 Sept 2011
5 WEEKS TODAY!!!!
We will be leaving England 5 weeks today so now the time is going to fly by.. We both have had our injections, sent off and recieved VISAs and have been training hard.. We even have been walking round Cambridge with our walking boots and backpacks on!
It has been such a long time since we have last commented but now we will keep this updated as we get prepared to trek :)
At the gym we have been doing spin classes, lots of leg and ab workouts and of corse cardio.. Since our last post we have also raised money by collecting at Notcutts garden centre (a big Thanks to them), carboots, raffles, and Gemma had the spray tan party :)
So, I think we have mainly everything tht we need now to go.. Rucksack big and small, clothing and essentials like wet wipes and dry shampoo.. oh and blister plasters! lol..
Will blog soon :)
18 July 2011
We have been training hard at the gym and rewarding ourselves with a wednesday night zumba class :) I have been out on a couple of 3hr walks with a back pack on and i will continue to go more and more each time I go out. I have had such a bad shoulder/ neck over the weekend have been unable to do much really- but then went to the gym yday and did some walking uphill on the treadmill. Spin is now a regular in our diarys and have found that it really does increase the strength in our legs. Looked into getting a visa today but got told that we should apply about a month before we go so that will get arranged later on in the year... So we are still training and getting better :) I have arranged to hold a spray tan party at mine in Ely on 17th August- 2 days before my ball :) Will keep you up to date in how much we have raised with that gem x
22 June 2011
So- The day has come when my final major project and essays are due in... Now I am essay free my full concentration can be on training (not that I didnt care for it before). So me and katie are spinning it tonite as long with a gym sesh. We have started to work together doing some abdo moves so should have 6 packs soon!! haha! We are still encouraging people to sponsor us if you can spare a few pennies- we are really greatful :) Guess we need to start thinking about visas too soon. gem x
30 May 2011
So me and friend debbie did a carboot sale on sunday. We beat the weather and apart from it being a little windy and having trouble with putting up the pole! lol The Cambridge FC noticed we were raising money for arthur rank and decided that we could have a free pitch which was lovely of them :) Time for the gym again.. Im going to start wearing a rucksack whilst training. Gem x
27th May 2011
Time is flying by... I am doing another carboot sale this sunday so hope the weather is nice and not horrible.. This week I have been running and also been in the gym. Me and Katie have had clashing gym timetables this week but we both meetin tonite at gym :). Hopefully going to be organising a clothes/ underwear party soon in cambridge (thanks to debbie) so will keep you updated :) Gem x
12th May 2011
We are still training! 19 mile riverside walk we completed in 6 hours.. Then last sat night me and my mum walked through the streets of Cambridge (10 miles) in our pjs and a bunch of ladies for the starlight stroll. We completed this in 2 hours 40 ish and had a fantastic time.. We are also training in the gym and walking as much as we can in every spare min we have :) I have organised another carboot in 2 weeks time (wish me luck:)) Gem x
30th April 2011
A massive THANKYOU to everyone who came and made the disco what it was. We raised £538 for Arthur Rank House :).. So the walk tomorow (19 miles) hope we get on okay! Gem x
29th April 2011
Sorry I have not blogged in a while, have been busy!! So,.... the DISCO & RAFFLE is happening tonight in Ely (see Events page) and I am getting quite excited! We have been training this week with long walks and going to the gym with also a spin class on wednesday. I have been walking 8 miles in my walking boots so breaking them in now, and we both have a 19 mile walk on sunday (Cambridge to Ely) for Macmillan, so will be sure to wear our walking boots then also :) So.. the next post will be the winning ticket numbers from tonight, so make sure you keep an eye to see if you have a winning ticket! Hope to see you there tonight. Gem x
19th April 2011
I would like to thank the people who are really helping me in many differen ways :) I cant say thankyou enough to all of you! Raffle ticket sales are going well, which is good :) Draw for the raffle to take place during the disco.. Have had a chilled day today in the sun and writing major project, but gym tomoro training. It is also 2 weeks on sunday until we complete 19 mile walk (Cambridge to Ely).. Gemma x
14th April 2011:
So we have been training at the gym and going for walks since the last post. On tuesday me and Katie attended boxercise for the first time and I must admit I am still feeling it!!
I have been selling tickets to the disco being held 2 weeks tomoro (friday 29th) check events and donation page for info and prize list..
We are also in the paper today (Ely Weekly News!!) Im so glad the picture looks half decent! lol... It could have been worse! Sponsorship is going well, a BIG THANKS to eveeyone that has shown support we really do appreciate it. This week I have started my major project for uni so have been extremely busy so apologies for not blogging earlier! Gem
5th April 2011:
WE HAD OUR PICTURE TAKEN & ARE ACTUALLY GOING TO BE IN THE PAPER!!!! I CANT BELIEVE THAT I AM HAVING MY PICTURE IN THE PAPER- I HOPE IT GETS US LOTS OF SPONSORS AS I TAKE HORRIBLE PICS!! EEEKK!! G X
So we have had a busy week, it started off with spin followed by a zumba dance.. We both felt absolutely shattered after but have decided to do it again this wednesday!! Went back to the gym on friday and completed our workout that we have been set and then on saturday I went for an 8 mile walk across grass, its a shame I forgot my walking boots but i will remember them next time! Today we have a photographer coming to take our pictures for the newspaper.. We have been given lots of balloons and banners and a tshirt for us to wear so look out for us in the next weekly news! Gym again for us tonight!!! Gem x
27th March 2011
The carboot went really well, it was quite small and eventhough it was also quite cold I managed to raise £24.10 :) It definitely is a start and has gave me the confidence to attend a bigger one!! Gem x
26 th March 2011
So I am ready for the carboot in the morning. I hope the weather is nice. Have been really busy today sorting out uni work etc. so haven't been able to get to the gym (plus katie is away for the weekend and I get lonely at the gym!) So when I finsih this blog I will get myself up and complete a home workout. Wish me luck for the carbbot :) Gem x
24th March 2011
So the new walking boots have started to be worn in by wearing them to dance classes :) Have been training for a new job the past 2 days so have walked there and back so walking about 2 hours each day.. Not bad! We also started to train properly in the gym aswell, it almost killed me as we have found a warm room in the gym we are able to train in (so it is more like china). Also got good news from an ely paper and they are very willing to publisice our story. So look out for our story in the next few weeks.
20 th March 2011
Got some walking boots today !! Mountain Warehouse were very nice and gave me 10% off as I am doing it for charity :) Thanks to them! I also recieved more raffle prizes (check donations page for a full list of prizes) and sponsors today which was nice. Now i just need to try and walk in these boots a bit and break them in ready for our 19 mile walk we are doing on 1st May. Gem x
18 th March 2011
We had a training plan made up for us today at the gym which consists of cardio and ways to improve our leg muscles, ankles and core :) We intend to train in the gym about 3 x week but still go to Zumba classes as we have both fallen in love with it!! Also walk outside. I have been walking everywhere lately and found that my shins have started to hurt slightly today so may have walked a bit to much as Im not used to it, so may need to take it slowly! lol! I had a great suprise when I arrived home today, a letter from Tesco with 2x gift cards in for raffle prizes and also a few lovelly prizes from my mum :) This really does mean a lot to me and I cant thank everyone enough who has donated / sponsored us in anyway. Thanks :) Gem x
16 th March 2011
Recieved a voucher from Spice Lounge, Littleport to put as a raffle prize. Thankyou very much Spice Lounge. We are going to the gym later and I may see if a poster can be put up on the members board about us :) Gemma x
15th March 2011
Deans has been confirmed for the venue for the disco & raffle (see events) so I am very excited about that and very much look forward to it. People have been very kind and donating raffle prizes which I am very greatfull for. Thanks to everyone :)
I have been walking handing out a few flyers promoting the disco/ raffle. Tickets are now on sale for this event now so contact Gemma by either message/phone/ any other way! or email: greatwallofchinatrek.11@hotmail.co.uk.
We still havent recieved any information about the trek yet so hopefully will come soon. Gemma x..
14th March 2011
Started walking today, only to Arhur Rank House for a meeting but it is a start !! Meeting with the fundraising team went well, we recieved lots of advice on the best ways on how to raise money. We also got collection tins that are to place around cambridge/ Ely area so look out for them :) Gemma is also hopefully booking the last few bits for the fundraising disco/ raffle which is going to be held in Ely tomorow so then tickets can start to be sold.
We have also arranged for a training programme to be completed at the gym for us this Friday. Will keep you updated on any new news.
8th March 2011
Today we sent off the deposits to book our place on the Trek :$ Theres no going back now.....
