I wrote something about this on my previous rest day, but WordPress decided it was a good idea to delete the whole text, and frankly I haven't had time or energy since to write a new version. In the meantime I'm 5 days further in, so I also have 5 days more experience. 😉 I'm... Continue Reading →
Day 5: An experiment leads to enlightenment
OK, so today was... Different. In a good way! Firstly, I have a confession. I was supposed to walk to Slagharen today, but I didn't. When I looked more closely at the map last night I saw that Google again wanted me to walk on roads with no bike paths or sidewalks, and planning around... Continue Reading →
BoPoWalk day 2: Almere to Lelystad
Predicted distance: 21 km Actual distance: 21,5 km Time: 4h 26m Speed: 4,8 kmph Soundtrack: Pocketful of Sunshine by Natasha Bedingfield So after the 36,5 km yesterday, 21,5 should be a piece of piss, right? Well it was, and it wasn't. I did allow myself the luxury of sleeping in and getting a later start,... Continue Reading →
Walk slowly and carry a big pack (AKA 18 km with 18 kg)
Distance: 18 km Time: 4h Speed: 4.5 kmph Soundtrack: Bohemen Leve by Postgirobygget (Norwegian rock) This was only my third longest test walk, but it was the first one where I was carrying some real weight. I actually had a 5 kg dumbell and a big-ass book of Van Gogh paintings weighing in at 3... Continue Reading →
Test walk 2 – rain, pain and blackberries
Distance: 19.36 km Time: 4h14m Speed: 4.57 kmph Soundtrack: Rammstein - Ich Will So I was not looking forward to today's walk for several reasons. I'm on my period and it was scheduled to rain all day. But I told myself that on the way to Berlin I would surely encounter more or less these... Continue Reading →
Test walk 1 – 23 km
Distance: 23.28 km Time: 4h57m Speed: 4.68 kmph Calories burned: who gives a flying fuck?! After a relaxing weekend away I decided to take the shoes I bought last week for a test run, or more accurately, walk. This was the first time I wore them for more than a couple of kilometres, so starting... Continue Reading →
BoPo walk – an introduction
Backstory One morning in May I was out running, and seemingly out of nowhere an idea fell into my head. What if I were to do a walk to promote body positivity, love and acceptance? I could walk from Amsterdam to Berlin. I’ve long wanted to see Berlin anyway (at this point I had absolutely... Continue Reading →