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Thankful Thursday: 5.02 mile walk 👨🏻‍🦯

May 9, 2024 by Steve 6 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Zoom at 2x on my iPhone of the trail pond

Hi Fitblitzers.

Wow, when i stopped my walking workout after today’s figure of 8 lap (same one i walked yesterday for 5.02 miles) i was shocked to hear it was exactly 5.02 miles…Now that’s like i’m walking on rails, lol. I didn’t know i was that exact when i created the figure of 8 trail. 😲

The start line audio beacon…

I said yesterday that i’d take a photo of the famous start line audio beacon that has started a few of my charity walking fundraisers! 💪🏼 This where it all happens (well once i’ve walked there from my front door, lol), and this is where i metaphorically turn my cap around (Over the top movie) and get focused on the challenge ahead!

The Sarah Sunshine bench audio beacon…

This is my Sarah’s Sunshine Bench audio beacon.

I also said yesterday that i labelled some of my audio beacons with the names of people, and obviously i’ve taken one of my faves (not biased at all) of the ‘Sarah’s Sunshine Bench’. Sarah said “I want the sunshine bench to be named after me’, and as it’s perminately in the sunshine i always smile when my Soundscape app calls it out every day on my walk…Now that’s a living legacy, lol! ☀️

I just want to say i’m so thankful that even though i’m blind, i can go out walking through God’s beautiful creation, listen to my audio navigation Soundscape app and create beacons, have loving memories of family and friends and capture some photos for you to enjoy around the world…I don’t think i’ll ever get my head around having you guys out there to love, encourage and support me in ways i didn’t even know were possible…Thanks for being a blessing! 🙏 😀

A Biblical Blessing:..🙏

Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus. (1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Wayfaring Wednesday: Pea Soup [5.02 mile walk] 👨🏻‍🦯

May 8, 2024 by Steve 7 Comments

Today’s pond photo…

My audio beacon says “Stop and take photo of the pond”

Hi Fitblitzers.

Yay i’ve made it out on the trail! I managed 5.02 miles (figure of 8 loop) today and all of that fresh air, birds singing and feet pounding was great medicine for this out of tune old guy! 🤣

After posting the images on this post, i really can’t believe the difference of the camera (super detailed) and the way i see the landscape…It really is like trying to look through a bowl of pea soup, and with the sun out it’s even worse than that.

Trail Trees Audio Beacon…

Still wondering what to name the audio beacon that stops me to take this photo? Any ideas?

Whilst walking my way around the trail, i had a great idea! I thought that i could take a photo of each of the audio beacons i’ve set around the trail so you could see how beautiful it is around here. 😀

Rail Crossing audio beacon…

I took a few photos today but i think i should start at the beginning, lol. As you may know there are about 40 – 50 audio beacons i’ve set on the trail so far, and i listen to them all of the time with my Soundscape app and my AirPods in my ears. I look like i’m just enjoying music or an audiobook but i’m listening carefully for every direction so i don’t get damaged as much!

As i can label the audio beacons and place them anywhere i like, i’ve actually labelled a couple after people i’ve lost or know…Then as it calls out the name i take a minute to think of that person and the memories they bring up, it’s such a unusual yet lovely daily reminder! 🙏 😀

Now it’s time to see if i survive after this walk, and if so i’ll see you tomorrow. Take care and God bless.

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Tuner Tuesday: Still out of tune! 👨🏻‍🦯

May 7, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

Hi WordPress Friends…

No walk today as i’m still well out of tune, but i’m hoping to finally get out on the trail tomorrow and see how it goes! But at the moment i’ll sit and enjoy my lovely Wife Sarah’s super tuna stack sarnie! 😋

EADGBE…💪🏼

E – Endurance – Tortoise NOT Hare, lol!
A – Activity Rings – I use apple watch so i need to close my daily rings.
D – Deficit – Make sure i’m in a healthy calorie deficit each day until healthy weight.
G – Goals – Focus on my many lifetime goals.
B – Body – Listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
E – Edification – Pretty much help and improves everything, lol!

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

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Florida At 50?? 🇺🇸🤔

May 5, 2024 by Steve 9 Comments

Hi WordPress Family…

Me and my lovely Wife Sarah (The Blind Sightseers) were chatting today about what i’d like to do for my 50th birthday next April 2025? I mentioned that i’d never been to America and i’d love to go there one day. Sarah said that she’d also love to go to America and we both talked about maybe Florida?!

I said i’d write this post to ask all of you amazing people about what you guys thought about ‘The Blind Sightseers’ travelling Stateside? Can you guys think of where we could visit, places to go and see and points of interest we could explore? I’m thinking of Florida at the moment but i’m open to any other ideas too? I’ve heard of the enormous crocodiles, snakes and spiders over there…And this could only make the adventure more exciting if we survived, lol! 🤣

Please could you leave a comment with all of your thoughts as i’d love to hear them…I’m getting excited already! 😀

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Quick Update: Knocked Flat! 😨

May 2, 2024 by Steve 8 Comments

Hi WordPress family. I just thought i’d let you know that i’m currently knocked flat with a cough, running nose and lurgy type thingy, so i havn’t managed to post anything for a week! I hope to be back up and running soon and i can’t wait to catch up with you guys. 🙏 😀

I’m really missing being out on the trail and pounding out those miles…But i can’t be bothered to do anything yet as my energy levels are very low etc. See you guys soon! 😀

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Wow 2 years today, still can’t believe it! 😲

April 24, 2024 by Steve 9 Comments

Triumphant Trail Marathon: 27.05 Miles!! 💪🏼 🧡

This memory of the ultra trail marathon appeared on my Facebook feed today. I really can’t believe i managed it so i’m going to have a coffee and tea it back to actually see it happened, lol! 🤣

Wayfaring Wednesday: Trail Photos 👨🏻‍🦯

April 24, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Today’s pond photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

Yeah it’s still 5˚C this morning, so even though the sun was blitzing my eyeballs it was still freezing. But i want my chocolate flapjack this afternoon so i need to go out and walk at least 1 lap, lol!

After all of these years blogging i have finally found a speedy way of adding my photos to a post. I have mainly posted 1 or 2 photos to a post as it takes me too long to compose a post…But now i can add them quicker i can bore you with more photos each day of my trail walks! 🤣 💪🏼

Taken on the trail near the ‘White Fallen Tree’ marker!

Today’s trail walk taken after the ‘Carousel’ audio beacon marker.

The trail path and trees taken near the ‘Keep right on big curve’ audio beacon marker.

The trail path an trees taken from behind me!

The trail path and trees taken near the ‘turn right at bottom of hill climb’ audio beacon marker.

I also stood on the scales this morning (Weigh-in Wednesday) and i’ve lost 9 pounds since i’ve been out walking in the trails again! This now leaves me with 41 pounds to lose over the next 12 months. 💪🏼

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Tuner Tuesday: The Ankle Bend! 👨🏻‍🦯

April 23, 2024 by Steve 2 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

The small stew pond with the trail i walk along at the bottom.

Hi Fitblitzers.

It was another puffer jacket walk today as it was freezing, well 5˚C which is really cold, lol. I can’t believe it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’ already but i’m really looking forward to the Sarah tuna stack sarnie at lunchtime. 😋

I did my usual default lap today (3.5 miles) and i managed to snap a couple of photos for you. I’m starting to get back into the trail walks again after my holiday in Portugal…Although i’m not used to the freezing temperatures yet instead of sun burn, lol.

The back straight of the loop even though it’s windy, lol.

The Ankle bend…😨

Shortly after taking the photo above, and as i was actually enjoying being out in the fresh air joyfully walking along i approached the crater section! The craters must be 3ft wide and scattered across the trail usually filled with water. As i approached i set my legs into suspension mode and gritted my teeth as i can’t see the floor at all (not because of my belly, lol) with my blindness. I thought i’d gently slide through them until crunch…My right foot folded inside as my outer ankle bone hit the ground! I couldn’t believe it when i stood up and there was no pain or no snapped bones especially with the extra 3.5 stone i’m carrying around. I’ve always said that i have rubber ankles from my football days when i used to roll over on them all of the time, and i’m so thankful that even at my age they haven’t seized up yet, lol! 🤣

Anyway, i’d better stop rambling on (pun intended) and check that i’m in tune as it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’. 💪🏼

EADGBE…💪🏼

E – Endurance – Tortoise NOT Hare, lol!
A – Activity Rings – I use apple watch so i need to close my daily rings.
D – Deficit – Make sure i’m in a healthy calorie deficit each day until healthy weight.
G – Goals – Focus on my many lifetime goals.
B – Body – Listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
E – Edification – Pretty much help and improves everything, lol!

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Motivational Monday: Puffer coat!👨🏻‍🦯

April 22, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Today’s Pond Photos…

The small stew pond taken from the trail.

The small stew pond taken from the trail on the right of the pond.

Hi Fitblitzers.

Wow it’s cold!! After me and my lovely Wife Sarah (The Blind Sightseers) were being roasted in the sun last week in Portugal…Coming home and going out on the trail in my puffer coat was a shock to say the least, lol! 🤣

To say i wasn’t motivated this morning to go out and freeze to death was quite an understatement! But i knew you guys would be out there waiting for me to put in some miles and take some pond photos, lol. I managed 3.5 miles today and i even walked around the side of the pond to get you a different angle. 😀

Now i can grab a coffee and stay in the warmth and edit my holiday photos ready to show you guys! ☕

Motivational Quote…

“There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them”. – Ralph Marston

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Yay…The Blind Sightseers visit the Algarve, Portugal! 🇵🇹

April 21, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

The beautiful Benagil caves in the Algarve taken from our RIB boat tour!

Hi WordPress Family…

Me and my lovely Wife Sarah (The Blind Sightseers) have not forgotten you…We’ve just had the chance to celebrate both of our birthdays in the Algarve, Portugal, our first holiday in 5 years!! 😀

We have taken lots of photos for our amazing memories, and i hope you can enjoy them too?! Here are a few i’ve managed to edit for a little taster until i can post more as i edit them. 😀

Our holiday doesn’t properly start until Sarah has her feet on the beach!

My lovely Wife Sarah at Vilamoura marina, Portugal.

Me & Sarah sat at the front of the RIB boat on our tour of the Benagil caves!

On our boat trip to the caves we stopped to see some dolphins. Sarah was saying that the dolphins were popping up everywhere…I whipped out my camera and randomly clicked, i didn’t dream i’d ever catch one in my shot, lol! 😲 ❤️

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Yay, It’s My Birthday: Can You help me reach my fundraising target?! ❤️

April 15, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

Hi WordPress Family…

The blindman is off the side lines again…… and while God gives me the strength in my legs. I’ll use them for doing crazy fundraising challenges to help others.

After struggling last year to complete the one million step challenge I vowed never to do another .… until now…. And as usual, I’ve gone over the top and decided to take it up a gear.

For the last 20 years, since meeting my ‘T1D Warrior Wife Sarah’, I’ve wanted to be a ‘Sarah’s Walking Warrior’ and raise money to help fight diabetes.

So here’s the 6th #BlindSteve fundraising challenge…

My challenge is to attempt to walk 1.7 million steps between 01 July and 30 Sept 24. This distance equates to walking from Land’s End to John O’ Groats in three months! 😨

I’m doing this to support my wife and the 5 million people in the UK who live with diabetes, day in day out. Can you help me do this, by making a donation so that we can fight diabetes together.

Diabetes UK are on a mission to create a world where diabetes can do no harm by funding vital research into life-changing treatments and providing support to help people to live better with diabetes. But they need our help. No matter how much you can give, it will make a difference. So please donate today to give me the determination and drive to get through this in one piece.

Donate Here

❤️Happy Birthday To My Lovely Wife Sarah! ❤️

April 11, 2024 by Steve 2 Comments

🙏 Father, I simply want to thank you for my wife. You have blessed me with a woman that knows you and loves you. She challenges me to be a better man and encourages me to love better. I pray that I can love and cherish her like the gift she is. The gift you have given me, Amen.

Carrying My Princess…

I thank God everyday for Sarah as i know i don’t deserve her, but God never seems to stop expressing His love! ❤️

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Motivational Monday: 3.33 mile walk 👨🏻‍🦯

April 8, 2024 by Steve 2 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

Well i’m not sure about you, but i couldn’t get motivated to leave the house this morning! After exhausting every excuse i managed to get out on the trail and take the daily pond photo for you! 😀

Here in England we’ve had some strongg winds for a couple of days, so i was very cautious through the woods today as i thought i’d be floored and damaged by fallen trees again. I’d walked carefully expecting to be whacked at any moment by a tree across the path…Then i was, lol!

Thankfully it wasn’t a major incident, as my face was suddenly attacked by lots of leaves and branches which makes you jump out of your skin as you’re not expecting it…And as my reactions slowed me quickly i couldn’t find a way through as the branches got thicker as i realised i couldn’t get through. I pulled my face from the branches and worked my way around until i was free and on the other side, yay! I stopped and took the photo above…And it looks a lot less than i’m explaining, but in my defence i can’t see anywhere near as clear as the camera, lol! It’s an amazingly big challenge when you can’t see what you’re doing or what obstacle is in your way! 💪🏼 😀

Motivational Quote…

“There are plenty of difficult obstacles in your path. Don’t allow yourself to become one of them”. – Ralph Marston

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Are You Praying for Someone to be Saved?

April 6, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Is your heart heavy because someone you love rejects Jesus as Savior? Perhaps he(she) calls himself an atheist. Or maybe, they just refuse to search …
Are You Praying for Someone to be Saved?

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Cod Fillet FitBlitzing Fitness Friday: Dumbbells & Kettlebells! 💪🏼

April 5, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers.

Not only do i walk and burn my legs into the ground as i’m sure i’m getting shorter, lol…But on Friday’s me and my lovely wife Sarah have huge Cod fillets and then get out the various dumbbells and kettlebells! 😨

When you get to my age, lol (49 in a week) you may have heard the word ‘Sarcopenia’ well i think Sarah is fed up of hearing it from me, i think i use it as an excuse to eat lots of protein e.g fish, steak, chicken breasts etc…Well a man has to try, lol! 🤣

Also i think it is important as i read “Sarcopenia is the age-related progressive loss of muscle mass and strength. The main symptom of the condition is muscle weakness. Sarcopenia is a type of muscle atrophy primarily caused by the natural aging process”.

With that said, i think i’m going for a chicken breast burger tomorrow as got to keep up the daily protein, lol! 💪🏼 😀

Inspirational Quote…💪🏼

“Once you learn to quit, it becomes a habit.” – Vince Lombardi

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Thankful Thursday: 6.44 mile walk

April 4, 2024 by Steve 6 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

Just to say this is the walk i did yesterday (Wayfaring Wednesday) but i didn’t have time to write it, so here it is.

My plan was to walk the whole (brand new) ‘Trinity Lap’ which is around 11 miles, i’ll let you know if i actually complete it, lol. I packed my backpack with my new rain mac, plenty of water and supplies as i thought i’d be out for about 4 hours in on the trail. As you know i’ve made 3 loops in 1 big lap but never walked the whole thing in one go…And i still haven’t!

I think my mind was still thinking my body was in full race condition (2 years since my ultra marathon walk) and not that i’m 3.5 stone heavier and not walked for ages, lol! I had taken the usual lovely photo of the pond and just finished the very noisy road section, when as it went beautifully quiet, peaceful with just the sound of the tweeting birds as i entered the woods again (see below) my body let me down…😨

I was walking along the new section of the ‘Trinity Lap’ when embarrassingly i suddenly was bursting for the toilet! 😨 I was still about 3 miles from home as i was on the opposite side of the loop, and it was not going away…I’ll just say that i was so thankful that somehow i made it all the way home! 🙏 😀

Now it’s time to read my old posts and try and figure out how i used to do this as i’ve forgotten, lol. But i’m so thankful that even though i’m blind, i can go out and attempt these things and capture some photos for you to enjoy around the world…I don’t think i’ll ever get used to have you guys out there to love, encourage and support me in ways i didn’t even know were possible…Thanks for being a blessing! 🙏 😀

A Biblical Blessing:..🙏

I do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:9-14)

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Tuner Tuesday: Loop 1 – 3.5 miles

April 2, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

Today’s Pond Photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

Hope you all had a blessed Easter? It’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’ already and i can’t believe how fast the weeks simply fly by!

I did my usual old lap today (3.5 miles) and i’ve realised it’s only 1 loop in my new 3 loop trinity lap which i’m going to attempt tomorrow, it should be over 10 miles so i’ll need your prayers again!

My stomach is rumbling as i type this, as my lovely Wife Sarah is going to make me the tuna stack sarnie with a cup of her legendary fresh coffee! ☕ It’s been 3 weeks since i’ve started back walking and hitting the trails again and i’m feeling more in tune each time i go out there. My legs are remembering the daily pounding they have to deal with and are getting back up to speed. I’m also focusing on my EADGBE and keep it in my mind which is another helpful tool to keep me going. 😀

EADGBE…💪🏼

E – Endurance – Tortoise NOT Hare, lol!
A – Activity Rings – I use apple watch so i need to close my daily rings.
D – Deficit – Make sure i’m in a healthy calorie deficit each day until healthy weight.
G – Goals – Focus on my many lifetime goals.
B – Body – Listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
E – Edification – Pretty much help and improves everything, lol!

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Death By Any Other Name

March 28, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Over two hundred years ago, after our Constitution was ratified, Benjamin Franklin wrote in a letter to a friend in France, “Our new Constitution is …
Death By Any Other Name

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Wayfaring Wednesday: The Big Pond

March 27, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers.

I went for a shorter 2.5 mile walk today to the big pond, to reflect on my huge victory yesterday on creating the ‘Trinity Lap’. I took a few photos of the pond for you but the photos don’t give the quiet, stillness and tweeting of the birds feel that ensconces you. 😀

I also stood on the scales this morning (Weigh-in Wednesday) and i’ve lost 7 pounds (half a stone) since i’ve been out walking in the trails again! This leaves me with 43 pounds to lose over the next 12 months. 💪🏼 It’s been quite a week for small victories and i’m determined to keep going no matter how hard it gets! 😀

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Tuner Tuesday: Yippee the Trinity loop complete! 🙏

March 26, 2024 by Steve 2 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers.

First i have to say a big thankyou to you all for your prayers, you guys were on my mind loads especially when i finally walked across the cut through to link my Trinity loop…If only you could see my gratitude! 😀 The third loop in my ‘Trinity Lap’ is the biggest of the 3 loops, and it took me 3.2 miles to eventually get to the link that i failed to do yesterday. My mission was to walk all the way around to opposite side and attack the link from the back, the photo above is the left turn from the main road and my audio beacon from yesterday was beeping loudly in my ears as i was facing it. I had set my audio beacon to the one i’d set on the other side of this cut through that i couldn’t find yesterday!

I walked down the path towards my beacon and i got to this cut through (photo above). I walked left and right trying to find a way through but i just felt fences…I was just about to give up and use the ‘Be My Eyes’ app with the video call thingy, when i thought i’d have one more go. My persistence paid off when i found a gap on the right of a fence, i stepped through as the beeping in my ears was going crazy and telling me the audio beacon is about 50 feet away!! Then once i was through and found the beacon i knew exactly where i was and couldn’t believe i’d made it and completed the loop! 💪🏼

I couldn’t believe how close i was yesterday and how easy it would’ve been (if i could see) to just walk along the path like it was nothing. But then this feeling of joy and elation wouldn’t be happening right now! 😀 Once i’d calmed down and had a drink of water, i realised i was about 3 miles away from home, lol (told you it was a big loop) and now it was time to enjoy this lovely new trail. The loop was over 5.5 miles long which along with the other two loops which add up to 5 miles, it’s going to be over 10 miles to complete my fantastic ‘Trinity Lap’. 😲

As its ‘Tuner Tuesday’ my lovely Wife Sarah made me a much needed tuna stack sarnie with a cup of her legendary fresh coffee! ☕ It’s been 3 weeks since i’ve started back walking and hitting the trails again and i’m feeling more in tune each time i go out there. My legs are remembering the daily pounding they have to deal with and are getting back up to speed. I’m also focusing on my EADGBE and keep it in my mind which is another helpful tool to keep me going. 😀

EADGBE…💪🏼

E – Endurance – Tortoise NOT Hare, lol!
A – Activity Rings – I use apple watch so i need to close my daily rings.
D – Deficit – Make sure i’m in a healthy calorie deficit each day until healthy weight.
G – Goals – Focus on my many lifetime goals.
B – Body – Listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
E – Edification – Pretty much help and improves everything, lol!

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Motivational Monday: 5.7 miles! 💪🏼

March 25, 2024 by Steve 2 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers.

This morning’s walk started off well as i took the photo above, the birds were tweeting, the air was fresh and i had a mission. My missing this morning was to find the third and final loop to my lap. After i completed my figure of 8 (2 loops in 1 lap) i wanted to create 3 loops inside 1 lap, a trinity lap! 😀

Once i passed the pond i started the third loop. As i had no idea what was coming in front of me, i created an audio beacon every few hundred feet, so if it got too bad i could find my way back (like dropping bread crumbs, lol). 🤣

I managed my usual slow zombie walk for over a mile until my foot went ankle deep in sludge! After a few of these i retreated and started my long walk home back the way i’d walked whilst recalculating for tomorrows attempt. I’m hoping to have my ‘Trinity Lap’ completed by Friday but i’ll need plenty of prayers! 🙏

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And we don’t care if the whole world sees us
From our chains he has set us free
And I could never repay what he has given to me 🎶

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FitBlitzing Flapjack Friday: Figure Of 8! 💪🏼

March 22, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

Hi Fitblitzers.

Yay, i’ve not only managed 5 out of 5 days again, but i finally completed my scalextric loop the loop figure of 8 lap which is 5 miles long! 💪🏼 I didn’t take a photo of the pond today as i didn’t walk along that part of my lap…But i did take a photo of the little bridge whilst i was out trying to put audio beacons on my last section. 😀

As you may know i always like to push my limits, and whilst i was out connecting my loops…I figured out i could make another loop to have 3 loops in 1 big lap! Now this would be cool but it requires some good eyes, lol! I got stuck in some deep mud today so i turned back around, but i was sure it was the way i needed for the 3rd loop. I’m going to go out there on Monday and try out the ‘Be My Eyes’ app for the first time and see if they can help me. I’ve never used this app before (so it’ll be my first time) but i’ve heard it’s fantastic for the blind. Have you ever heard of it? 🤔

Oh by the way…You may remember when i was doing my ultra trail marathon that i kept going on about the amazing chocolate flapjacks! It was the perfect fuel for my long walks but i had to stop getting them as the bakery closed…But now i’ve found the other bakery (same but not in my town) and it delivers to me!! 😋 So the motivational quote today is from my lovely Wife Sarah, and the quote she says to me all of the time to help motivate me as she knows how much i love the flapjacks! 💪🏼

Inspirational Quote: My Wife Sarah ❤️

If you don’t do at least a lap, you don’t get a flapjack! 😀

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Thankful Thursday: Audio beacons!

March 21, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Today’s Pond Photograph…

Hi Fitblitzers.

I’m giving thanks today for creating 4 more audio beacons, and that i arrived home safely without any damage or dramas! I did 4.49 miles whilst the sun was out blitzing my eyeballs so only a small headache from my walk…Which is a painful win as it could’ve been much worse! 😀

I now have 37 audio beacons (31 on my 1 lap course) as i’m trying to create my ‘Figure Of 8 Scalextric’ 5 mile lap which will help mix it up a bit. I lost all of my audio beacons when the Soundscape app was canceled…But now it’s back up and running (which i’m also thankful for) i have to create all of my beacons from scratch! I only have one more section to create to complete the figure of 8 which i’ll try and finish tomorrow! 💪🏼 😀

What are you giving thanks for today? 🙏

Inspirational Lyrics: Ronbin Mark

🎶 “Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King…His love endures forever. For He is good, He is above all things, his love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise!” 🎶

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

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Walking Wednesday: 4 Miles & 6 Beacons!

March 20, 2024 by Steve 2 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers.

The photo i managed to take above is of the top bigger pond on my trail. I was adding some audio beacons when i thought i’d take this photo for you. This top pond is up some steps (or a different path) which is off my usual lap, but today i was on a mission to add more markers…Which i managed and added 6 more audio beacons to my lap for a total of 35 waypoint audio beacons! 💪🏼

I didn’t want to let you down either so i took a photo of the smaller stew pond as this is the one i walk past everyday! I take a daily photo for you, as i can’t see it so i hope you can enjoy the changes through the seasons as it goes from grey to green! 😀

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

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Tuner Tuesday: A Speedy Lap (3.5 Miles) 💪🏼

March 19, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers.

Since my legs have started to get up to speed, i thought i’d try a speedy lap instead of the steady 2 laps. The grey clouds of gloom ensconced the sun which made it less headachy, and i soon found myself at the finish line, yay! Sorry still no dramas today even though i’d increased the pace! 💪🏼

As it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’ Sarah made me one of her massive ‘Tuna Tower Sandwiches’ which was amazing and filled with protein, vitamins and slow carbs! 😋

Oh yes…Enough rambling on (pun intended, lol) and time to read below and make sure i’m tuning up nicely and sticking to my health and fitness goals!! 🤣

EADGBE…💪🏼

E – Endurance – Tortoise NOT Hare, lol!
A – Activity Rings – I use apple watch so i need to close my daily rings.
D – Deficit – Make sure i’m in a healthy calorie deficit each day until healthy weight.
G – Goals – Focus on my many lifetime goals.
B – Body – Listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
E – Edification – Pretty much help and improves everything, lol!

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Motivational Monday: 6 Miles (2 laps) 💪🏼

March 18, 2024 by Steve 3 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers.

Well on Friday i said i’d do 2 laps each day this week after managing 1 lap each day last week…And i managed my 1st day of 2 laps (6 mile) walk. It feels really good to complete the lap twice, especially now ‘m older and 50 pounds heavier! 😨

There still hasn’t been any dramas out there yet which i’m really thankful for…Maybe they’ll be more to write about once the blinding sun comes out? Either way i’ll keep you updated and hopefully make these posts more interesting for you! 😀

Inspirational Lyrics: Isaac Watts

🎶 Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were a tribute far too small
Love so amazing so divine
Demands my soul my life my all. 🎶

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

FitBlitzing Friday: 5 out of 5! 💪🏼

March 15, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers.

Yay i’ve managed to do a lap (3.5 miles) each day this week (Mon – Fri), without any dramas out in the wasteland, i mean the lovely lap, lol! 🤣 I can now give my legs a little rest over the weekend before i do 2 laps each day next week! 😨

It was overcast again out there which means my eyes are not being burned out of my sockets…Yet, but i have all of that joy to come, lol! I’m so pleased i’ve managed 5/5 days this week and that i’ve been building my lap with my soundscape audio beacons…It’s so good to be back, catching up with you guys and having often dangerous fun getting back out and trying to achieve my health and fitness goals! 💪🏼

Inspirational Lyrics: Isaac Watts

🎶 Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were a tribute far too small
Love so amazing so divine
Demands my soul my life my all. 🎶

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Thankful Thursday: Telephone Tweets!

March 14, 2024 by Steve 1 Comment

Hi Fitblitzers.

I managed to add another couple of audio beacons to my Soundscape route this morning, yay! Also just before i added a beacon to tell me to stop and take the photo above, my lovely Wife Sarah called me…And as she talked she said “Awww i can hear all of those many birds tweeting, it’s beautiful’. I quite often forget just how blessed i am and how lovely this place is whilst i’m concentrating on beacons and not crashing into anything! 😲

Inspirational Lyrics: Isaac Watts

🎶 Were the whole realm of nature mine
That were a tribute far too small
Love so amazing so divine
Demands my soul my life my all. 🎶

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Walking Wednesday: 50 by 50!

March 13, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

I know how much you’ve missed this daily shot of the pond! 😀

Hi Fitblitzers.

No rain today and i did 1 lap for a total of 3.4 miles. I also managed to stop and add a couple more audio beacons to my route i have saved on the Soundscape app. The more beacons i set around my route the better as they help me beyond belief! I now have 25 around my route and it’s growing each time i go out! 💪🏼

My main goal i’ve set myself is…’50 by 50′, this is to lose 50 pounds (yes i’ve really put that much on) by my 50th birthday in 13 months – April 2025! Oh and of coursee if there is a walking fundraising challenge along the way then i just might accept as it’ll give me some more focus, lol! 🤣 I know i’m getting older with every step but it’s a goal i need to smash!! 💪🏼

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2024 Together! 💪🏼

Tuner Tuesday: Tuning up Again! 🎸

March 12, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers. Yes it’s me again…’ The Bungee Blogger’. I always seem to post and then disappear…But i’ve been disobedient for too long and i’ve …
Tuner Tuesday: Tuning up Again! 🎸

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Walking Wounded Wednesday: Fallen Trees!

January 3, 2024 by Steve 2 Comments

Hi FitBlitz Friends!. I’ve not failed if i haven’t finished fighting, lol! 🤣 It’s been ages since i’e been on here…I’ve spent too many months in the…
Walking Wounded Wednesday: Fallen Trees!

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Psalm 34 – Taste and See – by Shane & Shane (Lyric Video)

October 17, 2023 by Steve 3 Comments

❤️Love At First Sight…Village: 19 Years On!!! ❤️

July 15, 2023 by Steve 14 Comments

From Sight Village, guitars and supercars, what a journey…So Far!! 💪🏼 😀

This weekend we’re celebrating a brobdingnagian 19 years since the ‘Blind Sightseers’ first met at Sight Village, Birmingham, UK. We’ve been simply stunned how God has joined us together with the incredible love we thought we’d never find, taken us to places we thought we could never go…And He always gives beyond anything we can imagine…And it’s not over yet??!!! 😲 🙏

Our Journey in Photos…😀

2004; Two Souls Entwine…

2005: Weymouth, UK…

2006: Heacham, Norfolk, UK…

2007 – The Big Day!

2008: Old Hunstanton, Norfolk UK…

2009: VIP Hot Air Balloon Flight…

2010:..3rd Wedding Anniversary…

2011: Friday Street, Surrey, UK…

2012: Castle Rising Castle, Norfolk, UK…

Me & Sarah Worshiping with music to the Lord

2013: 6th Wedding Anniversary…

2014: Florence, Italy…

2015: Saint Kitts, Caribbean…

2016: Caribbean Cruise…

2017: Greek Islands…

2022

2018: Tough Mudder & Barbados…

2019

2019: The Unimog, Bonaire & Barbados…

2020: Trail Snow & Ultra Step Challenge…

2021: Doughnuts & Football…

2022: Lamborghini & Ferrari Drive…

Sarah in the Lamborghini Gallardo 5.0L V10 in 2022 😀

Steve (me) in the Ferrari F430 Spider 4.3L V8 in 2022 😀

2023: Italian conferences & ripper guitars..

To Be Continued…🤔

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❤️ Fundraising Friday! Day 14/92

July 14, 2023 by Steve 1 Comment

I hope you can see the rain, i didn’t want to keep my iPhone out for long, lol! 😲

Hi Friends!!

Well i’e made it through 2 weeks so far, even though it was chucking it down today and i left my cap at home, so my eyes and ears were just filling up….I’m sure the rain was trying to drown me, lol! 🤣 At least i only have 11 weeks to go! 😨

You might be surprised but i really don’t enjoy posting fundraising asks, so i’ll post it quickly and hope you don’t get too annoyed. 😀

Type 1 diabetes never gives Sarah a rest, so I don’t want to have one either during my fundraising challenge!

Every donation counts…❤️

Please help and hit the donate button and support my stepping challenge. Every step and every donation counts. Join me and let’s help everybody living with diabetes. For all the mums, dads, wives, husbands, sisters, brothers, sons, daughters, grandparents, and best friends, creating a world where diabetes can do no harm.

One million steps is around 500 miles, and it’s going to be a really tough challenge…especially for me!! Please help! 😨

Every penny given will go towards Diabetes UK care and support services, advice and guidance, and pioneering research. Together, we’re changing the world for people with diabetes.

Here is ‘Bruce THE Boxer’

July 13, 2023 by Steve 10 Comments

Hi friends…🙌

Here is ‘Bruce THE Boxer’ 14 th July 2000 – 3rd Dec 2011. He was my 1 and only dog and such a character, i still miss him now (yes he’s the furry angel from my testimony) and love keeping his memory alive with these legacy photos i’d taken! Hope you enjoy meeting him?! 🐾

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Thankful Thursday: Day 13/92 Step Challenge For Diabetes UK. 💪🏼

July 13, 2023 by Steve 2 Comments

Hi friends…🙌

Today whilst i was walking around the 2 laps, i started to think about this post i was going to write and the title ‘Thankful Thursday’. So i thought i’d start listing the things i was thankful for off the top of my head. 1st i was thankful that today (after 13 days of the challenge) it was actually overcast which is fantastic for my sight and walking, 2nd i was thankful for another day with my lovely Wife Sarah, 3rd i was thankful that God holds together all things including my legs that are getting me around these 6 miles etc, 4th i was thankful for you guys…Then i thought hang on if i start listing everything it’s going to be way too long and you’ll all block me, lol! 🤣

I think your getting the idea of this post, and i hope you can find things to be thankful for, even if it’s a really challenging time or your not in the mood.

Oh and thanks to Robin Mark for the song i always like to sing -🎶 “Give thanks to the Lord, our God and King…His love endures forever. For He is good, He is above all things, his love endures forever. Sing praise, sing praise!” 🎶🙏 🎤🎸🥁

Day 13/92 Step Challenge ‘Theme…Animals’

Yay…This blindman can dip into my ‘Blind Photographer’ archive and show you some of my fave ‘Animals’ from my adventures. Getting these shots was an amazing lesson in patience, lol…Especially as i couldn’t see the subject…Thanks to digital photography for lettting me delete thousands of images, lol!

Oh, i also want to write a second post (coming later today) another ‘Animals’ theme with my 1 and only dog i had – “Bruce THE Boxer”…Yeah he’s the ‘furry angel’ from ‘My Testimony’. 💪🏼 😀

Please let me know which one/ones you like the best?? 🤔

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2023 Together! 💪🏼

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Walking Wednesday: Day 12/92 Step Challenge For Diabetes UK. 💪🏼

July 12, 2023 by Steve 2 Comments

Hi friends…🙌

Today i actually had a more relaxing walk, as the theme today is ‘Trees’, now this is a theme i can do as i bore you to death with photos of trees everyday, lol! 🤣

Day 12/92 Step Challenge ‘Theme…Trees’ 🌳

Yay, let this blindman show you around my 3 mile trail lap today, and you can see all of the ‘Trees’ i walk past every day but can’t see them, lol! Hope you have a lovely time joining me walking through this beautiful local nature reserve?! 🌳

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2023 Together! 💪🏼

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Wow…11 Years Of iChristian! 🎉

July 11, 2023 by Steve 13 Comments

Hi iChristian Family!

WordPress kindly notified me of this 11 years of blogging award badge, so obviously i’m celebrating this achievement! 💪🏼 😀

But seriously…I only have you guys to thank! I can’t believe the warm welcomes, the encouragements, the support, the prayers, the laughs and the cries…I could list much more but i wanted to keep this short, lol! 🤣 Oh and never mind the fact that you’re still here reading, liking, and commenting…I can’t believe you’re not bored yet, lol?! The journey i share with you guys is ineffable and i wouldn’t change it for the world…Well except to meet you guys face to face! 💪🏼 😀

I initially only started this blog to simply have a place/web address for ‘My Testimony‘ that someone in my church forced me to write down when i’d shared it with them over coffee. ☕

And now look what’s happened…1,950 are following iChristian, it’s entered 196 countries, 151,078 hits and i’m meeting new friends on here all of the time…To say it’s a blessing is a monumental understatement!!

🙏 Prayer 4 2day…

I do not cease to pray for you, and to ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding; that you may walk worthy of the Lord, fully pleasing Him, being fruitful in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all might, according to His glorious power, for all patience and longsuffering with joy; giving thanks to the Father who has qualified us to be partakers of the inheritance of the saints in the light. He has delivered us from the power of darkness and conveyed us into the kingdom of the Son of His love, in whom we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins. (Colossians 1:9-14)

My Testimony…

I’d love for all of my new friends on here to grab a coffee (any beverage of choice) and take a moment to read ‘My Testimony‘, and see what God has done and is doing in my life. And of course all of my old friends are welcome to read my updated testimony too, lol! 🙏 🤣

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Tuner Tuesday: Day 11/92 Step Challenge For Diabetes UK. 💪🏼

July 11, 2023 by Steve 6 Comments

Hi friends…🙌

Yay for the clouds…Well at least the first lap was better for me, until the sun blazed my brain on lap 2. Either way i managed both laps today and got my daily 6 miles in for the step challenge! 💪🏼

The trail was nice and quiet too, so after 11 days i still haven’t been savaged by dogs, torn flesh on thorns and stinging bushes, flattened by cyclists etc…I’m not used to not having any dramas as yet, lol! 🤣

Now it’s time to check i’m still in tune from last week, or do i just need to tweak?!

EADGBE…💪🏼

E – Endurance – Tortoise NOT Hare, lol! 🤣
A – Activity Rings – I use apple watch so i need to close my daily rings.
D – Deficit – Make sure i’m in a healthy calorie deficit each day until healthy weight.
G – Goals – Focus on my many lifetime goals.
B – Body – Listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
E – Edification – Pretty much help and improves everything, lol! 🤣

Day 11/92 Step Challenge ‘Theme…Triangles’

As part of my 92 day step challenge the Diabetes UK facebook group posts a different theme each day, and here’s mine…

Yay, Friday was me & Sarah’s 16th wedding anniversary, and i’ve been dying to show you guys my present but didn’t have the theme…Until now!!!

Check out the ‘Triangles’ on this bad boy!! I love the shark teeth fret inlays!

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2023 Together! 💪🏼

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Motivational Monday: Day 10/92 Step Challenge For Diabetes UK. 💪🏼

July 10, 2023 by Steve 4 Comments

Yay i managed to get the path i walk on in the bottom of the shop for you. I hope it gives you an idea of how far away from the pond i am, lol! 😀

Hi Friends.

Oh man that was hard today! I know it’s not the great opener for motivational Monday that you’d like, lol…Although i did finally manage the 6 miles i needed for day 10 of my challenge. My eyes and brain simply got fried (not in the good way like chicken, lol) but the bad way which saps my energy, remaining sight, disorientates and also gives me a headache…I’m not trying to complain but just describe in a small way how it feels. My legs are fine and are quite strong after a sighted lifetime of football (soccer in USA), cycling and i was pretty much the only one who liked leg day in the gym…Couldn’t get me off the calf machine, lol! 🤣 Sorry what i’m trying to say is that my legs are still strong enough to get me around…It’s the mental, eyes and brain that destroys my energy and will stop me before my legs give up!

Day 10/92 Step Challenge Theme…History

As part of my 92 day step challenge the Diabetes UK facebook group posts a different theme each day, and here is mine…

All i’ll say is that the stew pond i constantly bore you to tears with (thought i’d share a cold photo), is nearly an acre in size and is part of the local nature reserve which is around 450 acres…I’m sure this is tiny compared to the places you guys live??!! 😲

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2023 Together! 💪🏼

❤️ Yay…It’s Our 16th Wedding Anniversary! ❤️

July 7, 2023 by Steve 11 Comments

Hi all! Each time our wedding anniversary comes round, i can’t believe how much our marriage has grown more and more fruitful. Our love keeps blossoming through every season…And i always thank God for my lovely wife Sarah!! ❤️ Oh and i just had to show you the wedding cake…Unfortunately i didn’t have one made again for this anniversary, lol! 🤣

Our Wedding Cake…Mmmmm! 😋

Striving to be a Godly husband…

I strive daily to love Sarah biblically and extravagantly, but to love her biblically i always first ask “What is God’s love for us like?”

God’s Word…📖

Husbands, you must love your wives so deeply, purely, and sacrificially that we can understand it only when we compare it to the love that Jesus Christ has for His bride, the church..

“Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres. Love never fails…” —1 Corinthians 13:4–8

Our Prayer…🙏

Father God, Thank You for the gift and design of marriage. Nothing has brought greater joy to me than the spouse You created for me. Because You designed my marriage and are the author, perfector, and the foundation of marriage, I bring us before You today to bless this bond. In a world that has twisted what marriage is intended to reflect, in a world that tries to tear at the very fabric of our union, we ask that You continue to keep our eyes wide open to the enemy’s tactics, strategies, and distractions. May we always fight for our marriage and each other. Today, we come before and ask that You bless our marriage…Amen.

A Godly Marriage Post…

The post (below) on marriage is beautiful and is writen far better than anything i can come up with, lol…So i hope you enjoy it as much as me! 🙏

A little nook in the very heart of God

(J.R. Miller, “The Marriage Altar” 1898)
God’s plan for every marriage is happiness.

Marriage is meant to be a miniature of Heaven–a fragment of the celestial blessedness, let down into this world.

Marriage is meant to be a little sanctuary, into which husband and wife may flee from earth’s storms and dangers, where in love’s shelter, their hearts fed with affection’s daily bread–they may dwell in quiet peace.

Marriage is meant to be a shelter in which, covered from the frosts of the world and shielded from its cold and tempests–two lives may grow together into richest beauty, realizing their sweetest dreams of happiness, blending in whatever things are true, whatever things are pure, and attaining the finest possibilities of godly character.

Marriage is meant to be a holy ark, floating on the wild floods of human life–like Noah’s ark on the deluge, bearing to Heaven’s gates, to the harbor of glory–the lives which God has shut within its doors.

A godly marriage is a little nook in the very heart of God, where faithful souls are held close to the Father’s heart, and carried safely, amid dangers and sorrows, to the home above!

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Faster Thursday: Day 6/92 Step Challenge For Diabetes UK.

July 6, 2023 by Steve 1 Comment

Quick question! Would you on iChristian like me to post all of my ‘FitBlitz’ adventures on here too?? Or should i keep them separate? Would love to hear your comments. 😀

Hi Fitblitzers.

As it’s ‘Faster Thursday’ (i like to make silly names up for the day, lol) i did just 1 lap (3.4 miles), but tried walking faster than i normally would. This is dangerous for me as i can’t see what’s in front of me so going faster really doesn’t help my stopping distance…It’s good to mix it up for a day as long as i don’t hit anything, lol! 🤣

When i reached the pond and took out my phone to take the photo, my voiceover screenreader told me there was a zoom level of 0.5…So i used this wide angle to take one for you (above), i was stood on my walking path and it looks miles away when i don’t zoom in as usual! 😲

Whilst speeding around the trail lap along the back straight, i thought i’d hit the brakes and take another photo for…

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Tuner Tuesday: Tuning up! 🎸

July 4, 2023 by Steve 5 Comments

Hi iChristian Family! Please come and join me on FitBlitz if you’re interested in following my progress on my latest step challenge. I’m posting everyday to keep you updated and i don’t have to fill up the feed on iChristian too! Hope to meet you over there! 💪🏼 😀

Hi Fitblitzers.

I managed my 6 mile walk again this morning through the lovely local nature reserve. As it’s day 4/92 on my step challenge i’m happy to report there were no dramas again out there, not sure how long this will last when this blindman gets stepping, lol! 🤣 I walked around the righthand side of the pond so i could get a different view of the pond for you (see above)…Of course i still took a photo of the original view from the path (below) which i take everyday to bore you to tears, lol! 😀

A brobdingnagian thanks to Dayle (Tip Of My Iceberg blog) for suggesting words for my 2 E’s below, i’ve now completed my tuning acronym. 🎸

EADGBE…💪🏼

E – Endurance – Tortoise NOT Hare, lol! 🤣

A – Activity Rings – I use apple watch so i need to close my daily…

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Tuner Tuesday: Getting in tune! 🎸

June 27, 2023 by Steve 2 Comments

Hi Fitblitzers.

Wow, i’m out of shape, lol! I walked through the beautiful local nature reserve on my one and only trail lap…I managed 2 laps which is 13,000 steps = 6 miles as it was a dress rehearsal for the One Million Step challenge that starts on Saturday 1st July. This was perfect as the challenge requires around 11,000 steps – 5.5 miles a day for 92 days! So being in a 2,000 step a day surplus should be great as if something pops up i have enough steps to finish…Well that’s the plan, the walk today nearly killed me, lol…Every pound in weight lost will help my walking during this challenge! 😀

During the walk i started thinking about my guitars and how they need tuning (random thoughts i know, lol)…But then i started to try and come up with a sort of FitBlitz acronym for a 6…

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Motivational Monday: Another Challenge & Another Donation! 😲

June 26, 2023 by Steve 3 Comments

Taken on my step challenge last year…I’m 2 stone heavier now and the t-shirt doesn’t fit…Yet, but it will!!! 💪🏼

Hi iChristian Friends.

Not only has it been 5 months since my computer died and left me for dead until this week…But it’s been 9 months since my 4th blindman fundraising challenge. Yes it was the step challenge for Diabetes UK over 2 months which i’d been celebrating until now…Unfortunately i fell down and put on 2 stone (28lb) during this time!! 😨

So once i’d gotten my computer sorted out so i could post and get back in fellowship with you guys, i also signed up for my 5th fundraising challenge, the ‘One Million Step’ challenge over 3 months starting 1st July 2023. I thought this would not only raise vital funds but awareness too…And as a side effect get my fitness back!! 💪🏼 😀

My Plan…

As i’m 48 years old now i have a plan (not sure if i’ll pull it off) but i thought i’d try THIS challenge now, then attempt the maximum 1.7 Million steps over 3 months next year (that’s Land’s End – John o’Groats!)…And then for my 50th…I’m not sure, do you have any ideas for my big 50th charity challenge?? 🤔

I didn’t want to post about this challenge yet, as i thought you’d be completely fed up about hearing me doing my challenges and always asking for money! But i had my 4th donation this morning from a kind lady from the ‘One Million Step Challenge Diabetes UK’ Facebook page and i got so excited i couldn’t keep quiet any longer! 😀 And while God gives me the strength in my legs…i’ll use them for doing crazy fundraising challenges to help others! 💪🏼

I’ve signed up to my 5th ‘Blindman Fundraising Challenge and i’m taking part in the One Million Steps Challenge ver 3 months (July – Sept 2023) and to raise money for Diabetes UK. I would be so grateful if you could sponsor me! Diabetes UK fund critical research, which has led to life-changing discoveries – like the first insulin pen and programmes to put type 2 diabetes into remission.

Link to my FUNDRAISING PAGE.

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼

“I don’t stop when I’m tired, I stop when I’m DONE!”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2023 Together! 💪🏼

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Yay…I’m finally back!!! 💪🏼

June 19, 2023 by Steve 19 Comments

Hi iChristian Family…😀

I can’t believe it’s been 5 months since i’ve last posted! I’ll try and give you an abridged version of my fight to adapt and overcome to keep blogging!

In January (after my last post) my trusty 2010 iMac died for good, it was like my old friend. I was already starting to have problems with ‘Marsedit’ which i used for posting instead of trying to navigate the WordPress website…And over these last few months since getting an old 2015 mac mini it stopped working completely. The WordPress app on my phone stopped to and moved over to something called ‘Jetpack’, which i also had to adapt and overcome simply to just read my notifications etc with my voiceover screenreader! I use my iPhone and desktop to do different simple tasks just to post and do basic operations, and i think i’m almost there now, lol!

I’ve seriously missed you guys and hated missing your posts, comments and friendships on my blogs…But i think i have cobbled together a simple accessible way between my mac and iPhone to get back posting!! Please say hi and let me know in the comments if you are still around here?!💪🏼

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Too Cold Tuesday: Even Colder! ❄️

January 17, 2023 by Steve 0 Comments

Please don’t forget to say hello, like, comment and follow my blind trail adventures on my FitBlitz blog. I’d love to meet with you there…And it’ll stop me keep Reblogging on here too lol! 🤣

Hi Frozen FitBlitz Friends! I think you can guess that i really didn’t want to go out on the trail this morning, but that’s not the FitBlitz attitude is it, lol! After checking the weather app and it confirming that it was freezing (well below freezing, lol) my first thought was ‘at least the pond photo should look nice and white for all of you guys’ 😀 So really it’s your fault why i’m having to go out and freeze to death, lol! 🤣

I didn’t want to stand still for too long as i’d end up being one of those ice sculptures…So i quickly took the wide angle and normal zoom to get the 2 shots and crunched my way towards the path. There wasn’t too many other people out today (don’t know why, lol) so i thought i’d get a couple of photos today for you to enjoy…

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Tree Fallen Thursday: More Rain Too!

January 12, 2023 by Steve 0 Comments

More FitBlitzing adventures this morning on my walk! 😀

Hi FitBlitz family! After more rain this morning (the fine stuff that soaks you through, lol) i thought my walk would be cut short, when i stumbled upon this fallen tree. For anyone else this wouldn’t be a problem, but for this blind man it means stop and turn around and go home! But…As i stood there taking this photo for you guys i heard somebody walking towards me, i couldn’t see them but my hearing is fantastic, yay! My plan was to look busy and wait until they arrived and then i’d try and figure out how they navigated this obstacle?!

They didn’t go around the tree so i knew it must be a long one, they just stepped over it with little effort…Excellent now it’s my turn…I walked up until i kicked the tree and did a large exaggerated step over (nearly kneeing myself in the face, lol)…Yay…

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Motivational Monday: I’m Back!! 💪🏼 😀

January 9, 2023 by Steve 0 Comments

Hi friends! After having the whole Q4 celebrating my 2 fundraisering ultra walks last year…Yes the ultra walks i thought this blindman would never be able to achieve, but thanks to all of you out there who supported, cheered and donated i completed them, thank you so much! 😀

But now it’s Q1 i’ve really got to get back on it and get walking those trails! As it was a massive 3 months since i’d been out on my usual trail i t was very difficult as it’s winter and the paths are different and some of my markers have gone…But i managed it safely and got back home in one piece, a great start towards my goal of removing this unwanted weight after too much celebrating…I never said this weight loss journey was easy, lol! 😨

How are you guys doing? I hope you havn’t been as bad as…

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