As were about to set off it started to drizzle so she grabbed a rain coat but I was happy to just get wet, made a change from over heating! My daughter took on the role of coach and her offerings initially included:
- a baby could run faster than you
- you are sooooo slow
After I pointed out that such comments were counter productive she switched to a much more helpful mock commentary style. She did her best BBC impression of covering the Commonwealth Games and adding uplifting remarks. This was much more effective and I managed a non-stop run of 5.3 km which was way better than my Race for Life the weekend before!
It may not have been a record breaking run but I wasn't too much slower on each measured segment:
Now I just need to work out when to get in another run. I have to say that I did get a major workout doing Go Ape yesterday..
Well, that looks absolutely incredible. You both did incredibly well.
ReplyDeleteshe was a lot less scared than me!
ReplyDeletelooks brilliant! My kids and hubby adore Go Ape! x
ReplyDeletescares me and excites me! I hate heights but love zip wires ;-)
ReplyDeleteThere is a brand new one of these near us and it looks SO high up! I reallyneed to be brave :D
ReplyDeletethe Grizedale one is highest!
ReplyDeleteI really really want to go and try Go Ape, although i'm slightly worried my new found fear of heights will take over! x
ReplyDeleteWOW this looks great. I'm such a chicken i'd never be able to do this x
ReplyDeleteI am petrified of heights but as you are clipped on all the time you can't fall off... I did freak once when flipped upside down on one part...
ReplyDeleteI force myself to do these things for my kids!
ReplyDeleteShe is brave, I really want to try Go Ape out. I know at least one out of 5 children would love it.
ReplyDeletego for it!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you had a fantastic time, I can't wait until mine are old enough and I can push myself out of my comfort zone and have a go too !
ReplyDeleteyou can do a junior version from 1m /age 3!
ReplyDeleteWow go you! To be honest I am looking at your photos and thinking, oh no, look how high they are!! How long til my boy wants me to take him up there and I'm too scared?! Haha! I have a few years to practice my bravery! X
ReplyDeleteHee hee my fiancée did a Go Ape recently and his legs were shaking!!
ReplyDeleteyou can try the junior version with younger kids ;-)
ReplyDeleteat times my daughter's were! I suspect mine were too...
ReplyDeleteThis course looks like so much fun! I would love to go through it!
ReplyDeleteOoh will certainly be looking into that, thank you :-)
ReplyDeleteI so want to go to a Go Ape. It looks incredible...... *disappears to find nearest one* ......#CountryKids
ReplyDeleteLove the monkey selfies and well done - go girls! We did something similar in France and it was filled with a lot of heart in your throat moments. Thanks for linking up and sharing your experience and ' fun ' with Country Kids.
ReplyDeleteOh you are very brave - eek the highest one. I am worried about doing the Junior trail. Some great shots.
ReplyDeletego on I dare you!
ReplyDeletelet me know when you have been!
ReplyDeleteI still a bruise from a heart in mouth moment! at times 18 m off the ground...
ReplyDeleteonly 18 m max ;-)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lot of fun indeedie! I cannot wait for my little ones to grow up so we can do Go Ape! :-) x
ReplyDeleteWhat a happy day! This is something I really need to get sorted for my eldest- we have a few really close to us too! x x
ReplyDeletetry the junior version!
ReplyDeletego for it!
ReplyDeleteWow! Good going! Love the photos and looks an incredible fun course. You and your daughter look so happy.
ReplyDeletein my case it was relief!
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