tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257326944769558416.post5749002261733223476..comments2023-10-01T13:11:10.917+01:00Comments on FellBound: TGOC 2013 Minus 2 Days: ApprehensionFellBoundhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13089687581260477621noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257326944769558416.post-50277342822231913232013-05-26T07:05:28.694+01:002013-05-26T07:05:28.694+01:00Well at least you always have Andy to carry your g...Well at least you always have Andy to carry your gear in an emergency, Alan. Having picked up his pack in Braemar it is clear that he is well 'ard.<br /><br />What I have to learn to do is allow myself to have doubts that merely nag rather than become all consuming which they did this time. I think the long build up to the Challenge may have had something to do with it. Knowing more what to expect I am sure I will manage it better in future.FellBoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089687581260477621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257326944769558416.post-16332546386820011312013-05-25T23:06:37.989+01:002013-05-25T23:06:37.989+01:00Nice thoughtful post, David.
Don't for one mi...Nice thoughtful post, David.<br /><br />Don't for one minute think that those thoughts disappear. I still get nagging doubts each and every year. Mind you, it's never helped when I realise I'm walking with Andy & Phil. I mean, what could possibly go wrong?<br /><br />:-)Alan Slomanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17966543499033330765noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257326944769558416.post-72537573632168912432013-05-25T20:20:14.210+01:002013-05-25T20:20:14.210+01:00Thanks for the comments folks.
Norma and John, I ...Thanks for the comments folks.<br /><br />Norma and John, I am sure you are right but I think I did go over the top with apprehension and doubts, and this was a learning experience for me.<br /><br />Louise you are right that I would have masses of support from others but I felt completely pathetic, which is one reason for writing about this now - possibly to show others who may be nervous about trying new and/or difficult things. It was not easy to write, even after the event, partly because of the natural reluctance I suspect others might share of publicly admitting this sort of stuff.<br /><br />James - again spot on - await my next post for comments about that particular gentleman!FellBoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089687581260477621noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257326944769558416.post-41782257797331727812013-05-25T14:24:21.290+01:002013-05-25T14:24:21.290+01:00Apprehension before any trip is quite understandab...Apprehension before any trip is quite understandable - if a person wasn't showing some concern I'd wonder how seriously they were taking their trip.<br /><br />Well done with your Challenge....and on with your report!<br /><br />JJJohn Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07569413172924501491noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257326944769558416.post-43088436565336112042013-05-25T12:56:18.033+01:002013-05-25T12:56:18.033+01:00I bet that the grumpy old sod that you met on the ...I bet that the grumpy old sod that you met on the train up really did not help David!<br /><br />I really don't think that you are alone in your worries before setting off. At the end of the day you completed it and hopefully had a cracking time. It was good to meet you.James Boulterhttp://backpackingbongos.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257326944769558416.post-74510315503913381382013-05-25T09:30:04.482+01:002013-05-25T09:30:04.482+01:00You should have said! I can empathise. I get very ...You should have said! I can empathise. I get very excited with all the planning and sorting gear, I have lists and spreadsheets and there's a lot of thought that goes into my preparation. But as the event gets closer, I get more and more anxious. I worry about being out of my depth and not having the skills. I actually ike being around people, but I'm painfully shy and like to sit quietly in a corner and listen to the tales of daring do. I was worried this time I'd picked a start that would leave me with little company (I was right!). The days leading up to the start I might even experience the odd panic attack and feel increasingly anxious. I am becoming notorious for not being able to eat the night before or breakfast at the start, which is not helpful! Once I get walking, it's all fine, this year better than ever before and I was loving it.<br /><br />There are Challengers that deliberately pick quiet routes and meet few people, I believe Martin Banfield met a total of five Challengers on his crossing this year, and that is absolutely fine, you would not be singled out or derided for this. The whole point of the Challenge is that it is Your Challenge, you make it what you want it to be.<br /><br />I'm sorry you kept your twisted knickers to yourself, we would all have had something to say to help and support you, but I am looking forward to the next part.Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05089530928216314797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6257326944769558416.post-45480314769415249702013-05-25T09:19:18.694+01:002013-05-25T09:19:18.694+01:00Please don't imagine for one moment that you w...Please don't imagine for one moment that you were alone in having those doubts!Norma Keohanenoreply@blogger.com