Moonwalk - 2009

[ange01]

Is anyone else planning on applying for the Playtex Moonwalk in London on May 16th 2009???:)

A few of us where I work sent emails of interest a few months ago and I've received my email from the charity today telling me the start date for online and paper applications.

Would be good to know if anyone else will apply or is interested.....

Not sure if some of those from work will do it or not....maybe we could start a PTS meet up at the event....

Bras at the ready!!!:D

[Floosy]

Right count me in!

Just out of interest, are you local to it? Or are you staying somewhere near the walk?

[SuzyWoo]

And me!

[Floosy]

I wonder what the theme will be as last year it was Bollywood meets rock n roll!

[ange01]

Sorry not very technical...here's the text from my email:

Whilst we encourage you to have breast awareness every month of the year...October is the month it is in the spotlight for many. So...what better time to unite with us against breast cancer and set yourself a goal of getting fitter and healthier over the coming year.

I am delighted to tell you that we will be launching our first 2009 Challenge The Playtex MoonWalk on Thursday 16th October …so read on to find out how you can enter.

You can enter in a variety of ways so that everybody has a chance!

This famous challenge takes place on 16th May 2009 and there are 3 ways that you will be able to enter:

Online entries – from the 16th October. This is a fixed allocation of places which will be available from approximately 9.00am GMT, but online places fill fast so if this is how you prefer to enter don’t snooze that day or you will
lose the opportunity of entering on line!

Download an entry form – from the 22nd October. This is a separate allocation of places, you will be able to download an entry form from the web site and post it back to us. This method of entering the MoonWalk will close when this allocation of places has been filled.

Printed entry forms - from early November onwards (depending on the post) again a separate allocation of places, you can pick up an entry form various locations throughout the country. Follow the links on our website from 1st November to find your nearest store.

If you are intending to enter this years challenge make sure you take a look at our FAQ's before entering!



If you would like to take part in this challenge or would just like to have more information when it is available. Please follow this link to register your interest and we will let you know as soon as possible!

If you would like to talk to any of the Walk the Walk team please call 01483 741430


Thank you for uniting with us against breast cancer.

We look forward to welcoming you to the 2009 team!



Nina Barough CBE
Founder and Chief Executive for Walk the Walk Worldwide
Raise money, Raise awareness, Get fit and Have fun!

Walk the Walk Worldwide Brook House 88-100 Chertsey Road Woking Surrey GU21 5BJ United Kingdom Charity Number: SC029572

Tel: 00 44 (0) 1483 741430 Email: info@walkthewalk.org www.walkthewalk.org





This is the link to the main site for applications from 16th October - be warned though - the places go FAST!!

www.walkthewalk.org



Ange :love:

[ange01]

No Floosy, I'm in Northamptonshire so will have to travel down too.

Maybe we could keep eyes open for the £10 travel Lodge deals again and stay the night afterwards??

Am soooo excited about applying, have set a phone reminder already.:)

[Floosy]

Well I want to do it as my nan died of breast cancer (3 out of the 4 grandparents all died of cancer).

[ange01]

Well I want to do it as my nan died of breast cancer (3 out of the 4 grandparents all died of cancer).

:(Sorry for your losses Floosy....

My mum had breast cancer at 42 and had a mastectomy(sp), its something I worry about alot as I've just turned 40 and my two DS's are very young....

Will be a brilliant cause for us to all support and a great opportunity to get fitter too.

[Floosy]

Need to buy a decent pair of walking shoes. Can anyone recommend any?

[ange01]

I think New Balance trainers are good...I think they reccommend some on the walkthe walk site too..

I've had NB for a while an have always liked them... HTH:)

[Freebird]

Right......to get a chance of walking together, we all need to put the same estimated finishing time to be in the same starting groups. Also, are we doing half or full marathons?

If there are no Travelodge deals going (£10 sounds brilliant), I can put 5/6 of you up at my place. Won't be anything flash - camping style on airbeds or huuuuge sofa. I can guarantee SW food though :)

What is NB?

[ange01]

I want to try the full marathon !!:eek:

NB is New Balance trainers.

[ange01]

Will put down 8+ hours plus on the advice of the people of the walkthewalk office...


they suggest the slowest time slot if you have not tried it before and its a way of making sure we all get to start together too.

They set you a training schedule that increases your walking upto the event.

Am sooo excited!! PLease please let us all get accepted - apparently 70% of all walkers each year are new to it!!

[Floosy]

Slowest sounds good to me LMAO

[Freebird]

Slowest sounds good to me LMAO


And me! :o

Ooh - well this should :whip: us all into shape. 3 camping berths at Chez Freebird taken so far - LOL.

[MrsTom]

I am very tempted to join in......... and 5 days before my hols. Will definately give it some thought.

[Freebird]

Just think how fit you would be for your hols MrsT..... :)

[Deedee]

I'm up for this big time, spesh if we can have a little tipple on the way around! lol

Will need constant reminders mind you! Sieve brain!
Matching bra design's???

Pink Titty Slings

[SuzyWoo]

I think it would be great, especially a few of us together to spur each other on (or sympathise! :p)

[Freebird]

Pink Titty Slings

OMG I just spat my coffee out!!

Right so on 16th Oct at 8.50am, we all need to be online with the forms filled out (Full marathon, 8+hours) and ready to hit send at 9am.

OMG I'm excited already. :clap2:

P.S. Even though my floorboards appear full, let me know if you want to join in as I'm sure I can work something out. Am good at stuff like that :D

[Floosy]

I'm up for this big time, spesh if we can have a little tipple on the way around! lol

Will need constant reminders mind you! Sieve brain!
Matching bra design's???

Pink Titty Slings

|OMFG I just let out the most dirty fish wife laugh ever at that!

[Deedee]

replace "wife laugh" with fannyfart and thats what I rekon you really mean!! lol

[ange01]

I'm up for this big time, spesh if we can have a little tipple on the way around! lol

Will need constant reminders mind you! Sieve brain!
Matching bra design's???

Pink Titty Slings



ROFL...... brilliant idea Deedee!!!

You get a bra sent in your pack wheu your accepted, we can co-ordinate the designs on here!!:clap2:

[Floosy]

A bra???? I need one that accomodates these babies!

[connorsmummy]

i'm definately up for this-

also if freebird runs out of floor space i am in london- if you dont mind sleeping bags in the front room i could probably fit 5 or 6 of you in

[Freebird]

At this rate Dee will want to call us "The PTS Titty Slingers"!!!! :eek:


(Disclaimer: Please note this is not an official PTS-sanctioned group and the name has only been used for joking purposes. :) )

[Deedee]

"Nooo rrrrrrrrksss innnnnnn sp aaaaaaaaaaace!"

[Freebird]

"Nooo rrrrrrrrksss innnnnnn sp aaaaaaaaaaace!"

Huh??? :der:

[Deedee]

remember "Pigs in space?" the theme tune, just replace pigs with Norks, HONEST I AINT BEEN DRINKIN!

[Freebird]

ooops - double post somehow....

[Freebird]

remember "Pigs in space?" the theme tune, just replace pigs with Norks, HONEST I AINT BEEN DRINKIN!

Have no idea what pigs in space - sounds like it's something to do with watching Pink Floyd concerts on acid.........:der:

Am putting together a training schedule for the Moonwalk already....hope I actually get in.....

have done no work today either.....ooops.

[Deedee]

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=KoGTytebuc4 pigs in space

[ange01]

remember "Pigs in space?" the theme tune, just replace pigs with Norks, HONEST I AINT BEEN DRINKIN!

Sadly Deedee I am old enough to remember Pigs In Space :D

[ange01]

So far those thinking about or going to apply for London Moonwalk from here are:

Ange01
Floosy
Freebird
SuzyWoo
Connorsmummy
MrsTom

If I've missed anyone..sorry xoxo

[Freebird]

Kedger's booked a floorboard with me so is another. :)

[MrsTom]

Are people thinking about doing the full moon or the half moon?

(trying to find an appropraite smiley!!!)

[Floosy]

Whats the difference?

[ange01]

Whats the difference?

Half moon = half marathon I guess ??
Full moon = full 26 miles !!!!

I want to try the Full Moon variety.....theory being that if I'm walking round London in a bra at midnight I may as well do it for a long time !!:D

Will apply for the full marathon distance next week.

[Floosy]

We may as well do the full 26 because I reckon we won't feel any pain after 13 LMFAO...

[Floosy]

I don't need to borrow the entry fee, forgot i was getting some cash next week x

[Gizmos]

would love to but i get back into country that day - so probs not a good idea - still remind me nearer the time and lets see if we can do a PTS Charity Donation

[ange01]

would love to but i get back into country that day - so probs not a good idea - still remind me nearer the time and lets see if we can do a PTS Charity Donation

Thanks Giz !!

We have to hope now that all of us get through to the applications ok next week - fingers crossed!!:D

[Floosy]

Im dropping the kids off early at school, so will be back here to do the deed!

[ange01]

I'm due to be at work but am worried because of what I do I cant be certain to get online....

Will take time off I think and start at 9.30! Sounds like a plan!!

[connorsmummy]

am waiting for them to email me back and answer my question on whether they accept postal orders- hopefully they will lol

[Floosy]

I love this tshirt its £15.99

Moonwalk bra tshirt (http://www.walkwear.org/productdetail.php?master=1001&dept=1002&number=DTSWT001)

[ange01]

I love this tshirt its £15.99

Moonwalk bra tshirt (http://www.walkwear.org/productdetail.php?master=1001&dept=1002&number=DTSWT001)

I'm not sure what type we get if we get through or what the bras like:eek:

I know for sure they wont have my size but hey....I am doing SW so you never know!!! :D

[connorsmummy]

I'm not sure what type we get if we get through or what the bras like:eek:

I know for sure they wont have my size but hey....I am doing SW so you never know!!! :D

ange i was thinking the same thing for me-they probably dont sell parachutes

[ange01]

ange i was thinking the same thing for me-they probably dont sell parachutes

I want to meet the person that started the rumour that your boobs get smaller after your baby! ROFL......:nono:

As Gok Wan might say.....I have a Rack and these Bad Boys need a very good bra to tame them!!


Will all be good though when I'm a slim jim with the same size:eek:

[connorsmummy]

I want to meet the person that started the rumour that your boobs get smaller after your baby! ROFL......:nono:

As Gok Wan might say.....I have a Rack and these Bad Boys need a very good bra to tame them!!


Will all be good though when I'm a slim jim with the same size:eek:

somehow i doubt that losing weight will take much off these bad boys-i have always been big up top. was the first one in primary school to wear a bra and the boys took much pleasure in pinging my bra straps

[Floosy]

I want to meet the person that started the rumour that your boobs get smaller after your baby! ROFL......:nono:

As Gok Wan might say.....I have a Rack and these Bad Boys need a very good bra to tame them!!


Will all be good though when I'm a slim jim with the same size:eek:

Yeah pre-baby I was a C cup - LIARS post babies I am an E cup!

[connorsmummy]

Yeah pre-baby I was a C cup - LIARS post babies I am an E cup!

floos i am an f or a g (depending where i buy from) :eek:

[Freebird]

Mine don't seem to be shrinking much with this diet so far....the number's down but not the letter. :)

I'll go for the full marathon too - in for a penny, in for a pound. It's going to need some serious training though. We could also get together a few weeks before the event for a "rehearsal" walk/training weekend. I did that with one of my treks and it was a brilliant test to see how I was doing.....and the evening drinkies were fun too :D

[Deedee]

Yeah pre-baby I was a C cup - LIARS post babies I am an E cup!

Before Joe, C, now DD! My Boobies wanted my username!

[connorsmummy]

Before Joe, C, now DD! My Boobies wanted my username!

mine were a dd pre children, now i flit between an Friggin huge and a oh my God!


whoever it was that said you lose your boobs after kids must have been a man

[Floosy]

Mine don't seem to be shrinking much with this diet so far....the number's down but not the letter. :)

I'll go for the full marathon too - in for a penny, in for a pound. It's going to need some serious training though. We could also get together a few weeks before the event for a "rehearsal" walk/training weekend. I did that with one of my treks and it was a brilliant test to see how I was doing.....and the evening drinkies were fun too :D

how about march 15th tis my 34th birthday lol xx

[Freebird]

Sounds good to me but not sure I'll be back from Oz - we're going for a month courtesy of Mr T!!!! :D

If the walk is mid-May, we should really aim for around 3/4 weeks before by which time you should be fit enough....and we should do at least a half marathon if not more......now where's that whip smilie :)

[Deedee]

how about march 15th tis my 34th birthday lol xx


or the week later and it's half way between yours and mine! (36 on the 27th)

[Floosy]

Sounds even better Deedee x Does anyone know exactly how much walking we should be aiming for practice wise and whats the plan?

[SuzyWoo]

Let's get ourselves on the list before we work out training schedules! Calm down all of you! ;) :love:

[Floosy]

I need to Suzy Im the one likely to die of a heart attack at the end of it LOL... I want as much practice as possible! I have a place I can practice 12 miles at least round here, Bewl water has a walk thats approx *Half moon*...

[Freebird]

Let's get ourselves on the list before we work out training schedules! Calm down all of you! ;) :love:

Staying calm nicely...cough, cough.....BUT....

Start by doing minimum 1 mile a session several times a week and then build it up. You should be walking 1 mile in roughly 15 mins, but to give yourself a proper idea of distance, DRIVE a circular route and then you know that whatever you've walked is X miles. Set a rough time guide and once you find that easy, add another mile and so on. Get some decent walking shoes and aim to wear them every time - new ones close to the event that haven't been properly worn in just guarantee major blisters and pain.

:D

[Freebird]

I need to Suzy Im the one likely to die of a heart attack at the end of it LOL... I want as much practice as possible! I have a place I can practice 12 miles at least round here, Bewl water has a walk thats approx *Half moon*...

Now that's a result! All round Floosy's for a half moon end March!

[Floosy]

Tis a beautiful place too...

[SuzyWoo]

I do a minimum of a mile twice a day walking the dog - never even considered that practice lol!

[Floosy]

Same here Ive been dog walking most days so Ive started practicing already! Heres the linky so you can all see

Bewl water (http://www.bewl.co.uk/kent/file/Walks-and-Rides.php)

[ange01]

Mornin' all:wave:

Just had a lie-in:) dh made me scrambled eggs and mushrooms.....

I'll have to get up earlier than this for training..

A meet up @ Floosy's in March sounds great (and no I dont snore like a piggy Kel!!!:D)

Really hoping we all get through next week:eek:

Off in a min to sort out a pub quiz for Monday night - I agreed to do it when v.drunk on my birthday:nono::nono:

[Freebird]

Looks fab, Floosy - perfect training ground!

[Floosy]

OMFG if i still have my house next march, I will have to completley re-decorate before you lot come lmao.

[Freebird]

OMFG if i still have my house next march, I will have to completley re-decorate before you lot come lmao.


Oh no you don't - wait till you see my building site.....Oh started doing the bathroom in Feb and still hasn't finished it....Feb 2006 that is!! :rolleyes:

[Floosy]

I will have to get the loo fixed in the kids bathroom LMAO

[Gizmos]

Oh no you don't - wait till you see my building site.....Oh started doing the bathroom in Feb and still hasn't finished it....Feb 2006 that is!! :rolleyes:

Been waiting 5 years for the grouting to be finished

[Gizmos]

Same here Ive been dog walking most days so Ive started practicing already! Heres the linky so you can all see

Bewl water (http://www.bewl.co.uk/kent/file/Walks-and-Rides.php)

open to cycles and horses as well - so hitch a ride if you get tired

[Floosy]

Yep will pack my jodpurs and skates lol x

[muddles]

What a fantasic idea and cause ladies :clap2: Will keep my fingers crossed you all get in and will be :) to make a donation.
I did the Belfast Marathon - 26 miles a couple of years back with a group of friends for Cancer research, of course we had a picnic basket with goodies for along the way and a bottle of champers when we staggered over the finishing line :) The craic was brill and we raised so much money for a worthy cause :clap2:
Best of luckto you all :love:

[Floosy]

I have to say after walking round the country park today, I thought OMFG 26 miles am I mad? Followed by *I hope there isn't any really hilly parts* LOL.

[connorsmummy]

Oh no you don't - wait till you see my building site.....Oh started doing the bathroom in Feb and still hasn't finished it....Feb 2006 that is!! :rolleyes:

i have lived here since aug 2000 and its still not done lol- kitchen is awful, so is the bathroom. we are supposed to be getting new kitchens and bathrooms next yr so reluctant to spend money on either of them right now

[SuzyWoo]

Can we have a big countdown to applying this week please - so I don't forget lol!

[Freebird]

3 days, 11 hours and 53 minutes....... :)

[carebabe]

I have to say after walking round the country park today, I thought OMFG 26 miles am I mad? Followed by *I hope there isn't any really hilly parts* LOL.

when i did the edinburgh moonwalk earlier this year (26m) the steepest hills came in the first 3 miles. mistake myself and friend made was trying to maintain too fast a pace at this stage rather than drop back. also didnt factor in the effect the cold of the night would have on our muscles compared to a 20mile practice walk on a warm day. did finish though. good luck to all contemplating taking part in moonwalk.

[connorsmummy]

looks like i will have to wait for the postal apps as they dont take po/girobank payment on the online entries

fingers crossed i still get it though

[ange01]

Have booked time off work for Thursday morning so I can apply from home and not risk it in the office.....

I must be mad.....26 miles....in bra.......in the middle of the night.......:eek:

[sweepy]

count me in ladies.
sweepyxx

[Freebird]

Oooooh Sweepy - do you want a floorboard space at Chez Freebird too? Nothing 5*, but airbeds and sleeping bags, fried brekkie and post walk party included :D

[Floosy]

Oooooh Sweepy - do you want a floorboard space at Chez Freebird too? Nothing 5*, but airbeds and sleeping bags, fried brekkie and post walk party included :D

Does post party mean we have naked men serving cocktails?

[sweepy]

Trust you kel to lower the tone lol.
sweepyxx

[Freebird]

Does post party mean we have naked men serving cocktails?

Google Butlers in the Buff and tell me if that'll do for you? :D :D

[Deedee]

hee heee, ***Giggling like a schoolgirl at the mens bums! lol

[ange01]

DONT FORGET TO APPLY 9am THURSDAY 16th OCTOBER AT

www.walkthewalk.org


8+ HOURS SHOULD GET US ALL INTO THE SAME STARTING GROUP AND THEN CHOOSE FULL OR HALF MARATHON


GOOD LUCK TO ALL THOSE APPLYING

[Freebird]

Oh no - have just been told to bring my car into the garage for service/mot at 8.30am! Told them I'd have to be there earlier and will be jogging back to mine!

1 days, 17 hours and 15 minutes....

[SuzyWoo]

Can you only book one person at a time?

[Freebird]

Fraid so - each application has to be done by the person intending to walk.

[sweepy]

What we all doin i think we should do the full marathon.
sweepyxx

[ange01]

What we all doin i think we should do the full marathon.
sweepyxx

Hi Sweepy,

Yes plan is I think to apply for the full marathon with a finish time of 8+ hours, ths will hopefully see us all start at the same point:D

Not long to go now:clap2:

[Freebird]

23 hours and 7 minutes.... :)

[Floosy]

Im buying a pair of new balance walking shoes when I go to america, I have it all planned... OH says *I know I can buy you them for xmas* - Kellys face when he said it:shocked:

[ange01]

Just a reminder that the online applications open tomorrow to approx. 9am at

www.walkthewalk.org

you will need to apply to complete the walk in 8+ hours to try and ensure we start together.

Good luck to everyone xoxoxo

[Ladyshopper]

Can't walk due to dodgy foot. However, would love to come and support you, and more importantly join the party at Freebirds afterwards!! Any space left on your floor Freebird?

[Ribena]

So a question here, I cant enter myself because Im in school and cant get out:( My friend I'm doing it with is doing her entry , but would she not be able to do mine if Im on the phone telling her all my details , her typing them and me giving her my card number?
x

[Floosy]

She could do one application quickly followed by another, she could have two windows open and fill in both forms then send one off straight after the other?

[Ribena]

She could do one application quickly followed by another, she could have two windows open and fill in both forms then send one off straight after the other?

Thankyou very much :) It all sounds a bit like the rush I had to get Killers tickets last week for my daughter, but I wasn't working that day!!! x

[Floosy]

Your welcome - if she misses it, there is postal application at a later date.. Are you and said friend looking out for the pts nutters LOL..

[ange01]

D Day guys.....

Applications open in 90 or so minutes......

Good luck with all applications

www.walkthewalk.org

[connorsmummy]

good luck everyone!

hopefully i will be able to join you via the postal applications

hope you all get a place!

[Freebird]

Just off to garage with car - fingers crossed I get back in time. Good luck all!!! Wooohooo. :D

[Freebird]

OMG the online thing is already open!!! Have just got a message saying entries volume very high but places still available and to try later!

I've never managed to get online tickets for anything so I hope this one breaks my duck!

[ange01]

Got the same FB - dont worry dont think its actually open yet....please let us get in .....:(

[Deedee]

Ooooo Cited!!!!

[ange01]

this is worse than trying to get BB tickets:eek:

[Floosy]

I cant get on the site

[Floosy]

Crap its taking ages to load

[Freebird]

Taking seconds to load and tell me it's busy! Sigh....

[Floosy]

I have this at mo has anyone else?

Thank you for your interest in The Playtex MoonWalk 2009. Unfortunately, we are currently experiencing higher than normal online entry volume. However places are still available, so please check back soon.

Enter Online

[Deedee]

keep trying, I dont know which size bra to order! I am hoing I'll be a LOT smaller by then! lol

[Deedee]

oooooo there is Team name! Shall we have a Team name?

[Freebird]

Teehheee - same here Dee. Floosy - same message here....keep clicking enter..:)

[Floosy]

omg I need the toilet *mmm does she take lappy and cc card to loo with her*

[Floosy]

Im game for the pts titty slingers lol

[Freebird]

I@M IN!!!!!

[Deedee]

oh MY GOD! my card wont go through!

[ange01]

me too

[Freebird]

I'm done!! Have a confirmation number and have printed off - now to wait for an email!

Hope you're all in! x FB does a little dance around her office.....

[ange01]

What the team name?

[Deedee]

cant get my card to go through! Not a happy bunny

[Freebird]

Don't worry about team name - Dee - have you got another one? What message does it give. Check your details and have you put the CVC number? I had to go back and tick all the boxes at the beginning cos I'd forgotten - is it that?

[SuzyWoo]

Aaargh forgot after all that! BRB

[ange01]

:eek:all done:) just got to try and sort my 2 friends apps out now

[Freebird]

Aaargh forgot after all that! BRB

PMSL! Keep trying though Suzy as it takes a while to get in - I had two windows open and was clicking enter repeatedly on both pages for about 5 mins before I got in. Fingers crossed.

Dee - have you sorted your card yet?

:clap2: Ange - good luck with the other two!

[SuzyWoo]

Can't get in, 'higher than expected levels' :eek:

[Freebird]

Keep clicking Suzy - open two windows and just keep going :)

Ange - if you send me the details for one of your mates, I'll have a go at getting her in.

[Floosy]

Suze keep clicking my application has been entered just will wait to hear if successful

[ange01]

in again !!

[Floosy]

Dee are you sorted?

[Deedee]

sorry had to do a bum change, trying again now!

[Floosy]

You would laugh, this morning we left early (payday) no food in the house.. Got my 99p a Litre petrol, got my cash out - wizzed kids through mcdonalds drive in for bacon sarnie, grabbed myself a mcds coffee (no time to make one when I get in) threw £10 at anna for lunch with threats of bring the change back! Told the other 2 Id bring there dinner money in and must have broke every speed record (sorry ange n LS) to get back hear to do a moonie!

[Freebird]

Yikes - I just absentmindedly clicked enter and got in - does anyone need to still apply??

[Deedee]

cant even open the page now! And I'm in a fowwwwlwllllll mood! lol

5 more mins then I am giving up!

[SuzyWoo]

Sound like me Dee!

[Deedee]

OH NO! Full moon is full!!

[addictedtosaving]

Aaaaargh I had forgot about doing the application and now it is full. That will teach me to put off until later what I should have done earlier.:mad:

Well done to those who did it in time.:clap2:

[ange01]

sorry guys...had to drive into work.....

managed to get myself plus 2 others onto full moon - I think half moon is still available as I've just got straight in from here - if anyone else needs to entre and wants to do the half moon PM me.

A few others in my village are now going to try to do the papers applicatins for the full moon next week.



here's hoping we get the confirmation emails.....:D

[Floosy]

Has anyone noticed whether the money has gone out yet? I think mine has but not 100% sure.

[ange01]

Dont think mine has yet....going to watch emails though....

Will be great to know for definate that we got in, was able to get three of us in here and a few more from where I live and work are applying to do the full moon next week on the paper applications.

Two other friends got onto the half moon which was still available for a bit after the main one closed.

Cant wait...... Floosy......did you put a team name?:D

[sweepy]

Poo poo poo i forgot to do i t.
sweepyxx

[sweepy]

Just looking now i will have to go with the postal application next week .I will be a home anyway and will have been paid then so i will sort it hopefully.
sweepyxx

[Floosy]

Dont think mine has yet....going to watch emails though....

Will be great to know for definate that we got in, was able to get three of us in here and a few more from where I live and work are applying to do the full moon next week on the paper applications.

Two other friends got onto the half moon which was still available for a bit after the main one closed.

Cant wait...... Floosy......did you put a team name?:D

No but I can be a policewoman LOL, ann summers have a sale on LMAO.

[Floosy]

Has anyone heard anything yet?

Money deffo showing as come out of my account!

[Freebird]

Nothing yet, but fee posted to credit card account so fingers crossed!

[Floosy]

Well thats me and you at least FB LOL

[kedger25]

Im sorry girls,totally forgot to do it,tbh i dont think i could manage doin it!Mybe in 2010 when im that size 12!good luck to u all and well done for doin it!xx

[Floosy]

Kedger thats noooooooooo excuse! Ive set my goal and even if I collapse halfway thru or at the end, then I can say Ive done it! Trust me Im huge and plan to have lost weight by then but I could well be at the target I want to be but still overweight by SW fat chart!

[Freebird]

Im sorry girls,totally forgot to do it,tbh i dont think i could manage doin it!Mybe in 2010 when im that size 12!good luck to u all and well done for doin it!xx

Wuss!! :D You could always come along and cheer us on and join the post-walk party. :whip:

I'm no size 12, but am hoping I will be after the walk! :boxing:

[Floosy]

Im under no illusion that I will probably be the biggest amongst the pts group kedger but its not stopping me x As for the money it really took a big chunk out of my weekly expenses (single parent and all that jazz) and I could have done with putting that towards something else ie: Christmas.

[kedger25]

I know what ure saying girls but it wouldnt be a nice sight for anyone to see me being the the big fat 25+stone heffer trying to run a 26miles!As i said maybe in 2010 when im alot slimmer and can walk a mile without being puffed out let alone run 26 miles!!!

[Freebird]

Run 26 miles???? No chance....this is a walk, Kerry - I couldn't run either. And you are NOT a heffer so stop that right now.....FB waggles her finger at Kerry......and we'd love to have you along even you don't walk with us....think about....there's a floorboard booked for you! :)

[Floosy]

Christ if we are running Im giving up my space now! Noo way Im running, Im just walking the walk! Kedger Ive needed to make some serious lifestyle changes and Id be proud to have you walk along side me xx

[ange01]

Ohhhhh Moonwalk money gone from my account too.....guessing will get email maybe Monday? Am hoping so anyway....

Kedger - check out the walkthewalk website and see the range of people that walk this amazing event every year, we're none of us slinkymalinky's yet.(check out the weight loss thread:D)

We will all walk together at the pace of the slowest - team PTS will be such an ace group!!!

Please think about downloading the application fomthe website on the 22nd Oct - alot of my friends who were abit slow inthe week are applying, some are doing the half moon walk too - so there is always that option for you.

Otherwse you will always be welcome as our 'backup crew' (those going to Freebirds for a knees up afterwards but not able to walk).:love:

[Freebird]

Hurrah to the pace bit - we'll all march over that finishing line together!!!

Kedger - it'll be fab whatever you decide to do.....but think of it this way....I'm a bit rubbish at doing exercise and have a lot of weight to lose too - the thought of the walk is going to get me out there doing something which can only be good for my health and losing in the long-term, as well as doing something for a great cause). It'll be as much motivation as the dreaded wi every week. And imagine what a massive boost it'll be for your confidence when you not only do a marathon, but see you've lost a load of weight training for it! We're all in this together and noone will be left behind!

What are we going to call our team, anyway? Something clean so it can go on our justgiving pages (if we do them) and so I can mention it when I attack my ex-colleagues for sponsorship! Can't be Team PTS though as it's not an official team. Don't want to get slapped by a mod! :D

[Floosy]

I know 2010, I may do the local marathon FB! (half thank fook).

[Floosy]

WOOOHOOOOOOOOOO its official I have a place on the moonwalk!!!:D

[Gizmos]

to enter...
There are 2 ways to enter

Download an entry form – from the 22nd October. This is a separate allocation of places, you will be able to download an entry form from the web site and post it back to us. This method of entering the MoonWalk will close when this allocation of places has been filled.
Printed entry forms - from early November onwards (depending on the post) again a separate allocation of places, you can pick up an entry form various locations throughout the country.

[Freebird]

WOOOHOOOOOOOOOO its official I have a place on the moonwalk!!!:D

Well done...... :clap2:

Freebird goes off to sulk..........

[Floosy]

Have you not got an email yet? Check your junk folder hun xx

[Freebird]

Woooooohoooooo - it's official.......so have I!!!!! :D

(Just checked junk folder and there it was!)

[Floosy]

Well I can't wait! Im so excited to be doing a walk for such a good cause.

[carebabe]

congrats to you both. when is your walk?

[Floosy]

Not for ages carebabe, 16th May 2009. Places are limited x

[carebabe]

no way floosy. enjoyed ? the challenge and experience of doing one and that was enough. another time it would be a half marathon.

[Freebird]

16th May next year. Think I might go check out setting up a justgiving page. Oh I'm so excited - I love a challenge and it's such a fab cause too. Can't wait.

Chez Freebird is officially open for business - I think 6 spots have been booked for the night so far, but everyone's welcome for a post-walk party on the Sunday. Can you imagine us lot crawling home afterwards. I think I'll arrange a cab home - sod tubes on a Sunday morning!

[Floosy]

A rich man in a mercedes will be ok - I can put up with that FB LMAO...

[carebabe]

really important to get a good pair of trainers. spent £60 on mine from a running shop.

[Floosy]

Carebabe Im off to America in december, so Im looking at buying a pair of new balance walking shoes xx

[carebabe]

should be a lot cheaper over there. dont do what i did and go and get blisters a week before from wearing wrong pair of shoes in work. if it hadnt been for the blister plasters i dont think i would have finished the walk.

[Freebird]

I've got some hiking boot relics from my Kazakhstan and Chile treks so I might start of with them and then get proper shoes in Oz in February.....that still gives me 2+ months to break them in which is fine. Totally agree, carebabe - nothing worse than getting a pair last minute and having blisters!

[ange01]

YaaaaaaaaaYYYYYYYYYYYY.......MOONWALK here I come!!!!:D:cool::D:clap2:

just got back from an excellent night with the wonderful Saints RFC whooping the Franch 51-7:clap2::clap2:

Now I'm officially on the Moonwalk too ......have heard from lots of friends who've tried lots to get on and we all did it first time:D:D

Well done Floosy and Freebird my new training partners.....sooooo pleased we will all be together - my two friends (one's on pts) I think will have got through and another 5 from my little village are doing it/applying next week.

[Freebird]

Well done fellow Ange! Love your sig - might copy that!

OMG training...gulp....have any of us really thought about how far that is?

[Floosy]

Yes every day LOL

[Gizmos]

whoo hoo good to see a few are in :-)

take a set of the blister plasters with you when you set off though

[sweepy]

Well done u lot for getting in.
sweepyxx

[Floosy]

How many from PTS got in, in the end?

Freebird
Ange
Me

who else?

[Freebird]

This is a good time to remind everyone that you can do POSTAL APPLICATIONS TOMORROW!!!!! Dee - no slacking, young lady! Everyone else thinking about it - JUST DO IT!

Sorry to shout, but I have floorboards to fill and a party to organise. LOL

[sweepy]

Please someone remind me my head like a sieve at the moment.
sweeppyxx

[Deedee]

TY FB! :)

I'm on it!

[Freebird]

Don't forget...

Today is the day for downloading postal entries for the Moonwalk - get them posted off today!!!

No wimping out....come and join the rest of us - it'll be great exercise and for a great cause!!

:cheer2:

[sweepy]

Will do it now
thanks sweepyxx

[Floosy]

Come on guys n gals, in the words of nike *Just do it*....

Trots off to find walking shoes as pain in heel is sooo bad and I dont think I can wait till december LOL xx

[veedub crazy]

I'm really jealous :Cry: Well done to you all who have got a place. I have done the Half Moon twice in London and this year I did the Bristol Half Moon this year as well (same thing but during the day). The London one is a real experience, you will have a fab time, especially walking over Tower Bridge at midnight wearing a bra and a smile!

I really recommend New Balance shoes and the special walk the walk ones are black with pink laces - fab! Also try 1000 mile socks they will stop you getting blisters.

Good luck Moonwalkers!!

[Floosy]

1000 mile socks? Never heard of them but will give anything a shot for the comfort of my poor feet lol xx

[sweepy]

There is some info for you.
http://www.1000mile.co.uk/1000milesocks.htm

sweepyxx

[Deedee]

Ang, downloaded, filled in, sent off!

[Freebird]

Hurrah - go to the top of the class, Dee! LOL :D

Fingers crossed for you and anyone else who did it today..... :clap2:

[Deedee]

I was telling my Mum about it today, and was telling her about floorboards and bananas ;) and she burst into song, saying "ooo one of my fave songs ever" and she went right off on one singing "Freebird" So question from my Mum Ang, Does your user name come from the song?

[Freebird]

I was telling my Mum about it today, and was telling her about floorboards and bananas ;) and she burst into song, saying "ooo one of my fave songs ever" and she went right off on one singing "Freebird" So question from my Mum Ang, Does your user name come from the song?


It does indeed :) Have always been a bit of a restless spirit and spent years travelling around the world - the words of that song really "spoke" to me - along with Whitesnake's "Here I Go Again", but that's not so easy to use for a forum ID! :D

Freebird goes off to play old hippy music.....

[Floosy]

Right I have done my just giving page as well, saves me the headache of collecting any sponsors lol x

[Floosy]

1000 mile socks ordered from the deep depths of colwyn bay or online as www.sportsaver.co.uk (£11.50 inc del)

[Freebird]

Right I have done my just giving page as well, saves me the headache of collecting any sponsors lol x

OOOh have they finally got our walk on the list then? I tried a few days ago and it wasn't there yet. FB dashes off to do her JG page....:)

EDIT: I've got one too now - woohooo. need a decent pic though!

[Floosy]

Received 1000 mile socks they are so confy and going to order some more.

[Freebird]

Has anyone who applied by post heard back yet? Deedee? Any ideas for a team name yet?

:)

[sweepy]

Am i too late now to try and apply.
sweepyxx

[Freebird]

No idea Sweepy. but Dee has only just done it again as the Moonwalk people say her application never arrived! (I reckon Dee is just too chicken to join in! :D )

Go for it and good luck - would be fab to have you with us!

[Floosy]

Has anyone had there pack from moonwalk yet?

[Freebird]

Nope......I was wondering when they send them out as I am itching to get going now.

[ange01]

Great minds think alike.... I phoned them this week and they said the pack would be out at the start of next month. have found a site that gives a goos training programme for what we're expected to do though....will try to find it again and post later. xoxox

:D

[postiepaula]

i'm in the moonwalk too.
M&S do a great zip up fleece for £9.50 in the breast cancer pink colour,
shopping for shoes at the mo
started training a few weeks ago
started with a 4 mile walk, then 5.5 then 6.7.
we are really enjoying it, might be a start of a new hobbie
good luck everyone :)

[sweepy]

Good luck everyone,
I am gutted i missed out as was skint at time off applications.
If you all fancy doing another walk i will do it.
sweepyxx

[SuzyWoo]

Bumping this, never managed to get on it, BUT would like to sponsor some of you. Have managed to find Floosy and Freebirds JustGiving pages, if you want to send me your links will sponsor some more of you. xxx

[sweepy]

Oh good idea suzy i forgot to sponsor freebird.
sweepyxx

[Freebird]

Awww bless you all - and thank you Suzy for being my first sponsor. OH walked through the door as I got the email notification and was greeted by a load of excited squeeking. And then the poor man saw the pile of Bootsing booty on the sideboard and went a little pale :D

[carebabe]

thought about all you moonwalk 2009 folks when we were on hol and ds2 was getting new trainers. im volunteering to be a helper at the edinburgh one this year. hope the training is going well.

[Floosy]

i'm in the moonwalk too.
M&S do a great zip up fleece for £9.50 in the breast cancer pink colour,
shopping for shoes at the mo
started training a few weeks ago
started with a 4 mile walk, then 5.5 then 6.7.
we are really enjoying it, might be a start of a new hobbie
good luck everyone :)

Are you associating with the nutcases from PTS or going off on your own lol xxx

[SuzyWoo]

Just to say Floosy and Freebird got permission to put these justgiving links in their sigs.

[Floosy]

My training pack arrived today!

[Floosy]

Just a lil training tip to ensure you are covering the distance required for training... When you use google map, you can change the journey from car to walking; This will give you a measured distance and estimated time which it can be done in. On the training plan it does say we should aim to complete a mile in 18-20 minutes. I am starting the shedule on Sunday with the required 3 mile walk, however I am going to punish my children and make them do it as well (after todays behaviour it will serve them right)... This means it will possibly take me a while longer but my route is planned for marching along a good section of our seafront. Remember safety is paramount when walking alone, so any of you girls out there doing this with me - Please take someone with you or plan your training during daylight hours, failing that you can borrow my children they are enough to scare anyone.

[Freebird]

Another great site to plan routes AND see how far they are is this website. It's US based, but you can change it to the UK - I use it all the time for plotting training routes.

http://www.walkjogrun.net

[Floosy]

OOO fank you muchly xxxx


Kelly asks *where is the bit to change it to uk lol*...

[Freebird]

OOO fank you muchly xxxx


Kelly asks *where is the bit to change it to uk lol*...

Arrows top left corner....scroll over to UK a la google earth styleee.....:lol:

[Floosy]

Well girls you have a 3 mile walk to complete today and by way of example, kids donned there roller skates and my mother came with me and we marched along the seafront. I measured a 3 mile distance on google and as per training shedule (even with brats in tow - with moans of *ooo my back ache - ooo my hip aches - mum can we stop*) we managed to do as the training shedule says and complete an 18-20minute per mile walk. Good luck people want to hear good things from you lol xx Throughly enjoyed it today xx

[sweepy]

Well done kel and good luck to everyone starting training today.
sweepyx

[Floosy]

I have a feeling I will be talking to myself on this thread but will keep you all updated as it brings me right up to the week we do the walk lol... Training goes from sun- sat as follows;

15/2 - 1. 3 miles 2. Relax 3. 3 miles 4. relax 5. 3 miles 6. relax 7. relax

[sweepy]

I will come in and stalk you just for a change of course hehe.
sweepyxx

[Freebird]

LOL @ Stalker Sweepy! :D

I walked about 2 miles today....sadly nowhere near fast enough as it was around 5 branches of Boots.

[Floosy]

I will come in and stalk you just for a change of course hehe.
sweepyxx

LOL i love my stalker x

[sweepy]

Everyone needs a stalker lol
wendx

[Floosy]

Right girls you should be on your second 3 mile walk today!

[sweepy]

Go kel will be here with refreshments when u get back lol.
sweepyxx

[Floosy]

3rd 3 mile walk today and I pulled a muscle in back at work last night, so it will be a case of feeling the pain while training today!

[sweepy]

Well done i hope your back is better kel nothing worse.
sweepyxx

[ange01]

Floosy, your doing brilliant with the walks, I've been rubbish. Am out at the weekend lots tho, not being able to stick to their schedule at the moment.

Have got a load from work to sponsor me and with the ones online am getting there!!

Even asked a solicitor at the station yesterday and he coughed up £20!! LOL

xoxo

[Floosy]

Thanks Ange xx Well the rain god held out and I walked to my sisters... She lives 2.5 miles from me and the other half a mile I have walked off here there and everywhere today. I seem to be able to hold a 17-18 minute mile well now, so thats good x If I only raise £100 then so be it but every penny counts towards this cause.

[Ladyshopper]

Floosy, your doing brilliant with the walks, I've been rubbish. Am out at the weekend lots tho, not being able to stick to their schedule at the moment.

Have got a load from work to sponsor me and with the ones online am getting there!!

Even asked a solicitor at the station yesterday and he coughed up £20!! LOL

xoxo

Blimey, which one did you ask? Bet it wasn't CB or IW!!! :D

[Floosy]

You will be pleased to know those that are training, you have 2 days of rest and a 4 mile walk sunday!

[Floosy]

Just a reminder to those in training its a 4 mile walk today..

[Floosy]

4 miles completed today with kids in tow.. Kids did brilliantly as well, a little moaning but managed to complete it with me in 18-20 minutes per mile.. MY pedometer is innaccurate at measuring mileage though, can anyone recommend one?

[sweepy]

Well done kel u have done your first weeks training.
sweepyxx

[Floosy]

The beginning of week 3 of training and a 5 mile walk with kids in tow again! They are beginning to hate sundays LMAO...

[SuzyWoo]

This is a bit pricey but brilliant Floosy, uses GPS so much more accurate than a pedometer. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/GARMIN-FORERUNNER-101-GPS-PERSONAL-TRAINER-ATHLETES-NEW_W0QQitemZ390030094681QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGPS_De vices?hash=item390030094681&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1690%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C39%3A1%7C 240%3A1318

[Floosy]

Thanks suzy will take a look xxx

[Floosy]

Im in here with kind of an acheivement lol... Well I power walked today and managed the first 2.5 miles in 14 minutes and 40 seconds per mile (36 minutes), then the next 2.5miles in pain but still acheived a respectable 16 minutes per mile for the remainder... Im off to Tesco to get some pain relief after Ive had a cuppa lmao. I am not looking forward to Sunday as its 10 mile walk :Cry:

[carebabe]

well done with your training walks floosy. i used to take the pain relief before setting out on the longer training walks just to get it in my system. then top up later. im not advocating the abuse/overuse of painkillers though.

[Floosy]

I lied its 8 miles this sunday (thankgod)... lol xx I think I will do that this sunday carebabe xx

[Freebird]

Hey Moonies! Will be flying home from Hong Kong on Monday and need to get cracking with the walking training. Have been doing tons of walking out here but not at the sort of speeds needed. Floosy - any chance you could pm me a rough guide of what I should be doing? You're doing brilliantly with yours I see! xx

[Floosy]

Certainly will do it at some point for you xx

[Floosy]

Right Im having a little panick/blonde moment... Will they give us a map to follow, when doing the walk?:o

10 miles tomorrow for those doing the training... Yes freebird that includes you, now you are back from holiday lol xxx

[shopper lady]

Right Im having a little panick/blonde moment... Will they give us a map to follow, when doing the walk?:o

10 miles tomorrow for those doing the training... Yes freebird that includes you, now you are back from holiday lol xxx


they did when i did it, and there are plenty of markers, and people to ask if you need any help.

i did this a few years ago twice 2001 and 2002. a brilliant cause.

[Floosy]

Thanks shopperlady xx

10 MILES TODAY GIRLS

Pain killers already taken, washed n dressed (and not so raring to go) LOL xxx

[Floosy]

Thankgod I have just found a fully charged Ipod shuffle, I don't think I could bare doing 10 miles in total silence with nothing but the wind and the sea for company lol x

[Floosy]

Something was wrong with the Ipod so not a good start lol... But managed to complete 10 miles in 2 hours and 45 minutes (which means I averaged 16.5 minutes a mile).. The last lap of the seafront I thought omg am I going to make it but Im glad to say I did and in good time too:D

[Floosy]

For freebird..

Today 30 minutes of any other activity (swimming dancing kick boxing and pilates all compliment power walking)

Wednesday relax and stretch (this is my fave LMAO)

Thursday 6 miles intervals - Means Alternate between normal and walking as fast as you can for 1-2 minutes at a time...

Friday Any other activity for 30 minutes

Saturday Relax and stretch

Sunday 14 miles distance and speed (FFS 6 laps of hastings seafront!)

Would just like to thank everyone who has taken the time to read my justgiving page and the donation/sponsor's you have given xxx

[Siaron]

Well done to you all who are doing the Moonwalk this year. I did it in 2006, so glad I decided to do it then as by the following year I was using a walking stick (and am going to get no better than I am today).
I only did the half moonwalk but the sense of elation of passing the finish line (in under 3 hours!) is something that I will never forget and am eternally grateful to my sister-in-law for the encouragement she gave me during the last mile (I'd never have got it finished without her!)
xx

[postiepaula]

Well done to you all who are doing the Moonwalk this year. I did it in 2006, so glad I decided to do it then as by the following year I was using a walking stick (and am going to get no better than I am today).
I only did the half moonwalk but the sense of elation of passing the finish line (in under 3 hours!) is something that I will never forget and am eternally grateful to my sister-in-law for the encouragement she gave me during the last mile (I'd never have got it finished without her!)
xx

well done you... i hope the fact you are using a stick isn't because of the 'moonwalk'!
i'm in training at the mo, we walked 17.1 miles on sunday and i still hurt!!
:)