Borgholzhausen to Warendorf – 28km
20C
Terrain: cycle paths
I crossed the 1,000km marker today! Woohoo! I can’t quite believe it. As I’ve mentioned before I undertook this challenge not knowing what it was going to throw at me and just feel so tremendously fortunate to have reached this far. Happy days (and I was back to running).
The Chinese proverb ‘every journey starts with a single step’ couldn’t ring more true.
I’m often asked why I’m doing this challenge. There are many reasons including those linked to my gran but one of them was simply to try something that both scared and inspired me. To see what was possible really.
I’ve spoken about doing many things in the past but for one reason or another, just didn’t do them. Fear probably being the main reason, fear of failing I suppose. But that first step into the unknown, while definitely scary and uncomfortable, can lead to wonderful things. For one, I’m learning more about myself than I ever have before.
When I think back, the times I have felt the most alive and motivated in life have been those where I’ve been way out of my comfort zone and achieved things I didn’t think I was capable of. One example was going to rural Kenya alone a few years ago to undertake some volunteering work. I was scared of so many things at the time but it ended up being one of the most memorable and rewarding experiences of my life.
Today feels like one of those times, awesome.
I know there’s still a long way to go but for me, these little milestones are a real motivator.
Push beyond comfortable and follow your dreams!
Thank you for the amazing support!
And thanks to Ironman Bob for being a fabulous companion up until now.
Some more pics from today.
Followed the same road the whole way, lovely cycle paths again.
Warendorf, such a quaint and beautiful place
Walking on air
Liked these signs
Cute
Go Viv! So proud of you.
“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the ones you did. So throw off the bowlines, Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”
Xxxx
Thank you lovely lovely Livs xxx
Congratulations my darling daughter. Follow those dreams and know I am following you and living them with you (from my armchair). So very very proud doesn’t even begin to express how I feel. Can’t wait to see you in a couple of weeks time. Love you so so very much. Mum xxxx
Whoop Whoop! About as eloquent as I get but hits the nail on the head, I think!! You’re amazing! Just keep thinking of Forest Gump!
Whoop! Thanks for video, made me smile too
Viv – lots of words sprint to mind but none can describe your achievement so far. Simply amazing!
Hi Hardeep, thanks so much! Hope things are really well with you.
Wow Viv i am soo impressed and and amazed at your achievement!!!
I have been following your blog regularily and i cant begin to describe your will power its really inspiring! I would love to hear all about it when you get back !
Good luck for the future xx
Emma
Hi Emma,
Thanks so much for the lovely words! Hopefully we’ll have a chance to catch up when I come through Paris. Really hope all is well with you and la rentree goes/has gone ok (sorry, a little out of touch with dates!).
Viv
xx
Jen and I are reading your blog with such delight and enthusiasm. We are leaping up and down with celebration at the 1000k mark and are so inspired by what you are doing. It is such a wonderful experience of adventure and humanity and you have a captivated audience! We love you Viv! Xxxx
I love you guys too! Thank you so much for the amazing support, it means so so much! Hope plans are going really well 😉 Viv xxx
Yeah, the scariest things can be the most rewarding. Most people never leave their comfort zones, but you are proving what experiences can be gained from doing so… 🙂
Yes! Finally someone writes about 1754.
Yes! Finally something about 1754.