Worth Getting Up For by phil_sandford

Worth Getting Up For

We have new neighbours, they moved in just before Christmas and he is an ex RAF Physical Training Instructor (PTI) who did his last 7 years at Hereford. He and I have hit it off well as only veterans (I hate that term) do, and I somewhat foolishly said in an offhand comment that I may be in need of his skills in the new year as I seriously need to lose weight and get my Covid lungs working again. Over Christmas he texted me to say he was working on a plan for me, and this morning at 0630 the two of us set off on a 6.5km 'fast walk' that he's designed for me. Well I did ask!!

My ‘aim’ is to get back to being able to ‘run’ the 5km ParkRun on a Saturday without having to stop as I was doing before Covid broke.

Caught this with my phone as the day broke whilst we were out in the wilds of the Shire.

Thanks for dropping by
How awesome! Both the encounter and the shot!
January 10th, 2022  
It certainly was worth getting up for ! - hope you enjoyed yout walk !
January 10th, 2022  
Sounds like a man who believes in what he does
January 10th, 2022  
Ha ha, be careful what you wish for! Well done getting up and doing it. It was a super sunrise today.
January 10th, 2022  
Very nice sky !
January 10th, 2022  
Nice sky.
January 10th, 2022  
Beautiful sky and good luck.
January 10th, 2022  
Great shot and reward for getting up early!
January 10th, 2022  
Yes it was good this morning. Good job on the new plan.
January 10th, 2022  
Congrats on starting your new regime.
This is a great memory shot for your book!
January 10th, 2022  
Like your sunrise and your story really made me chuckle !
January 10th, 2022  
Beautiul sky.

Phil, take care not to overdo things please!!
January 10th, 2022  
Oh my, your lungs will definitely improve. Fast walking is actually quite a good aerobic workout!
January 10th, 2022  
Lovely early morning light
January 10th, 2022  
Well you wouldn’t have got this amazing shot if you hadn’t been out at 6.30 a.m. I hope you keep it up and I look forward to more early morning photos.
January 10th, 2022  
Beautiful tones in this early light. All the best on your new program!
January 10th, 2022  
Goregeous image
January 10th, 2022  
A lovely sky! But they can equally be seen at the other end of the day 😜
January 10th, 2022  
Lovely sky
January 10th, 2022  
So glad he allows stopping for photo op. Good luck woth the program. Gorgeous capture.
January 11th, 2022  
I hope you survived your walk
January 11th, 2022  
Great initiative 💪and great shot
January 11th, 2022  
Congrats on your new program! Beautiful morning capture.
January 11th, 2022  
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