Sally Keir

Well that's a wrap!

I just wanted to thank everyone who supported me during February to keep moving for 40 minutes every day during the month, despite me having fallen and broken my wrist bushwalking in the early days. I felt I should continue as so many had my back, even if the exercising became about keeping my lymphoedema under control while not being able to put my leg stockings on. My arm sleeve donning originally took me over 1 hour of gymnastics to achieve (down to average 20 minutes now) and I would do 1 hour of elevated leg exercises (while my arm was in the compression pump) which has kept my legs under good control. Yesterday I finished off with an added 2 3/4 hours of walking to and from train stations and venues. What a marathon! But I did it! And on another plus, I have lost 1 kg (although I am not sure if that is just from blood, sweat and tears) Anyway, thanks once again for your support. If you want to give a final donation feel free. The more the merrier!

Day 15: Provision time

Today's exercise was a walk to the shop for more provisions- 

Day 14: Doctor's orders

So, a trip to the surgeon & physio: no op needed, splint and gentle exercise.

Day 13: Struggle trouble

Getting my compression garments on and off, and doing extra leg exercises to make up for lack of compression is becoming the norm, 

Day 12: A walk to the shops

Today was the day I was supposed to be going home, but 

Day 11: Day in waiting

My brother took me to the local polyclinic for x-rays and plaster. 8 hours in waiting which is quite quick for EDs here in NSW. After I had a nap leaning against the wall, and my bum went numb no matter which way I sat, I decided to get up and paced the floor for 1 1/4 hours. 

Day 10: Adapting to cope

Well I had very little sleep last night but my wrist is not quite as sore as yesterday. But not being able to use it, I couldn't manage to get mt compression garments on. Got my Comfiwave on my arm and used the compression pump twice, and did leg exercises, massage and elevation for my leg. But my 40 minutes was definitely the contortions of removing yesterday's garments to have a shower. Teeth, toes, tongue and tongs all put to use. And no, there are no photos!

Day 9: Exploring

So today I decided to explore a nearby walking track I have never been on before. All was going beautifully until I tripped and fell coming down heavily on one hand. So spent the day icing, bandaging, resting in elevation. But a lovely walk with a few more paths to explore another day.

Day 8: Spooked by the rays

Another day at the beach. Wavy but clear for swim and aquarobics, but spooked by a couple of shadows swooping between us and the shore (I'm almost certain they were a medium and a large manta - almost) I finished off by walking the beach.

Day 7: Back to the beach

So today the beach was not still water but not enough of a wave to be surf. The water was a bit cloudy so walking through the water was out, because I couldn't see the bottom clearly and didn't want to accidently tread on any ray that might have been in my way. Swimming was a little tricky too although I did do some breaststroke. So aquarobics it was until my fear of sharks in the increasing murky water made me decide to walk the beach to complete my time. 

Day 6- Tied in knots

Well I decided to do 45 minutes of Yoga today. What was I thinking? But I am sure it was a good call as it was the wrong tide and rather cool when I wanted to exercise. Here are the videos I followed.

Days 4 & 5- At the beach - now there's a change!

Both days I worked out in the ocean doing a combination of walking through the water, swimming and aquarobics. 

Day 3: Slight change of homeward route

Well, up early to avoid the heat. Loop at the lagoon but changed the last part of the return home to take advantage of the new pavement up to the school. Variety is the spice of life or at least helps motivates sustainable exercise.

Day 2: Detour through the shops on a very muggy morning

So today I did my usual loop at the lagoon but detoured through the shops on the way home. So, it seems I was very, very slow in the numbers, but the actual walking was about 44 minutes. 

Day 1: So far so good

So, today's walk was to get some blood tests done. Purposeful walking! My style of things.

In training for Fit40

My regular walk takes me on a loop around Telarah Lagoon and usually takes between 43 and 45 minutes. I love to go there to see how the ducks, swans and geese are going, and it gives me a chance to get out and say hello to a few of the locals. I usually do this walk several times a week, but not every day.  I am hoping to increase my stamina to sustain a daily exercise of 40 minutes but may have to look for some other ways than just walking. Stay tuned as I try some varieties!

I’m moving for brilliant cancer research this February. Will you support me?

I’m taking part in ACRF’s new fundraising challenge Fit40 in Feb by moving for 40 minutes a day in February.

Each minute I move and each dollar I raise will go to backing brilliant research to advance to a world without cancer.

You can help me by donating today. Thanks for supporting brilliant cancer research.