Another small step for womankind....

Well, that was a long old walk! Your intrepid adventurers have set forth again on their (seemingly endless) training regime. This time we set off from Overdale, and walked we believe around 19 miles. Our destination was Squires Garden Centre in West Horsley, and we travelled via Bocketts Farm, through Great & Little Bookham, Effingham, East then West Horsley.
The Weather was kind to us today thankfully. We completed the walking part of our journey in 5 hours, (although we did stop for 1/2 an hour for a quick sandwich & toilet break)
We had lots of lovely support, with quite a few toots, waves and hoorahs from friends & strangers.
I'm far too exhausted to give you any more detail at the moment, but if you see Clair, Caroline or myself limping around over the next few days, feel free to ask us how we are.

So what did YOU do last night?

I ask, because yesterday evening, Fit n Flirty, AKA Dawn, Caroline & Clair, continued their relentness pursuit of peak physical fitness, by taking on & completing a 10 mile walk, in torrential rain!

We set off at 5.20 from Dawns house, in Overdale, then followed the Twilight walk route, which took us down to B & Q, over the M25 walkover, down past the Star, & Malden Rushett, where we turned right at the lights. We continued on into Epsom, then up past the hospital, turning into Craddocks Avenue, and finally back to Overdale.

The phrase "drowned rats" springs to mind when I think how we looked when we finally got home two & a half hours later. Not only did we have to contend with the constant rain, but also the spray from cars, who I am sure could have avoided some of the puddles, which helped to soak us to the bone.

Still, at least the rain ensured we didn't receive cat calls from any oversexed & generally overweight men, who seem to find it hilarious to shout out things like, " You're supposed to be running!", or "get those knees up!" generally with a few expletives thrown in for good measure.

We did get a few beeps & waves from people though, which I am assuming is because we have now received our lovely pink walkthewalk caps, t-shirts & bras. We've only ventured out with the bra's under clothes so far. We are still trying to agree on a theme for decorating them & I'll keep you "abreast" of the news as & when we finally sort them out.

In the meantime, we have been getting a few more miles under our belts, since our 16 mile trek a few weeks ago. We've upped our normal weekly walk to 8 miles a time, which we try & do twice a week. We have a walk to Squires garden centre scheduled for next weekend, which we believe is around 18 miles, We will check it out in the car before hand! The weekend after will be our big 20 miles walk, then for the last two weeks before the Moonwalk, we cut back to short fast walks of 3 to 5 miles. Am I looking forward to that!

Thanks again to all of you who have sponsored us so far. A few of you seem to have experienced some problems when sponsoring through www.bmycharity.com/fitnflirty

If you would like to sponsor us & do find it hard to get into that system, you can always use the good oldfashioned way & fill in our sponsor forms, or email us with the following details:

Your Name, Home Address, Postcode, Amount pledged, If you are a tax payer whether we can claim gift aid, and finally any message of support.

Thanks Again

Dawn, Caroline & Clair

Breast Health

Get to know your body


With 1 in 8 women in the UK expected to experience some form of breast cancer and an increase in men having breast cancer, it is a goal of Walk the Walk to encourage women and men to become fitter, healthier and to take more care of their well being. We only have one body, and yet it’s a known fact that most people are prepared to spend more time and money looking after their cars than themselves!You are the most unique and precious vehicle so befriend your lumps, bumps, warts and all and if you notice anything that seems different CHECK IT OUT - BE A NUISANCE! Anything, even a hole in your tooth is easily fixed if you act quickly.

Checking Breasts


Most of us don’t really want to do it... just in case we find something! But be brave or get your partner to help out and whilst you’re there return the favour. Follow the easy steps and just get to know your body, very soon it will become a habit like cleaning your teeth!


When to check:
Examine your breasts once a month preferably immediately following the end of your period, or if you do not have periods, on the same day each month.
How to check:
Firstly stand in front of a mirror, hands by your side and look closely for any changes.



Lift your arms slowley above your head. Turn from side to side to observe the outline.



Now with your hands on your hips, press down & tense your chest muscles




Check For
Any unusual change in the shape or size of one of your breasts.
If one breast has changed and become lower than the other.
Changes in skin colour or a rash around the nipple.
Puckering or dimpling of the skin.
A nipple that has become pulled in or changed its position or shape, (retraction of the nipples is normal in some women).
A lump or thickening within the breast or armpit.
Discharge from one nipple or both.
Constant pain in one part of the breast.

For more detailed information on how to examine your breasts, please click on the link below www.walkthewalk.org/Health/BreastHealth