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Thankful Thursday: iWalk 3.39 miles 👨🏻‍🦯

August 7, 2025 by Steve 6 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

I was out proper early at 7am this morning, as Sarah is working in London today so I followed her out. This also means that when I arrive home with no cuddles, kisses or coffee I have to make my ‘Protein French Toast’. I use a carton of egg whites (50 grams of protein but they are smelly, and Sarah isn’t a fan of the smell so I save them for when she’s in London! There isn’t a photo of them as they are not pretty and look like 3 pieces of toast has crashed into some eggs with blood every where (well sugar free maple farm grove syrup). You wouldn’t think I could make such devastation with just 3 ingredients, lol! 🤣 I’m thankful for the 65 grams of protein and just 650 calories! 💪🏼 

The trail was very quiet this morning, I think going out extra early kept every one away. Either way it meant that the blinding sun wasn’t quite fully awake yet, so I could go out and enjoy the walk…I’m thankful for that! 😀 

I couldn’t get this Robin Mark song out of my head 🎶 “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!” 🎶 but as it’s ‘Thankful Thursday’ I couldn’t ask for a better song to be singing around the trail. 😀 

I’m super thankful that I can now get around 1 lap (2.6 miles, but it’s another 0.8 miles to and from my house) without completely collapsing when I get home. It’s only been about 2 months since I’ve been FitBlitzing the trails again, and I’m so happy it’s finally starting to get a little easier (I really didn’t want to use the word easier), but I’m also getting lighter which can only help! 😀 

Give thanks with a grateful heart…

How might you pause to give thanks today, whether it’s through a prayer, a bible verse that jumps out at you, a walk in nature, or a quiet moment of reflection? 🤔 

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’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Tuner Tuesday: Dayle’s Audio Beacon! 📣

August 5, 2025 by Steve 3 Comments

Dayle’s Rest Stop…🥪 

Hi Fitblitzers…

Today was the day I went out and created the ‘Dayle’s Rest Stop’ audio beacon on my Soundscape 3D audio navigation app. It’s located about half a mile away from yesterday’s ‘Nancy & Ken’s Crossroads’, and is in a beautiful location in the trees. I hope you like it Dayle? 🤔 

🥾 Why ‘Dayle’s rest stop bench’:

In a place like Epsom Common, with its uneven and bumpy trails, ‘Dayles’s Rest Stop Bench’ can be especially helpful for:

  • Sitting and regaining energy on the long and hilly paths.
  • Giving your legs (especially the soleus and calves) a short recovery.
  • A chance to stop, listen to sounds of the different varieties of birds, and the wind blowing through the trees.
  • And most of all…Eating a protein bar, a Sarah stupendous stack sandwich and having a much needed drink.

Back on my 3.41 mile walk…

The sun was out and it was really quiet on the first ¾ of the lap…Then as I was climbing the hill for about half a mile, all the people seemed to be here walking down the hill (the easy way)…And I was the only one pounding up the hill. It instantly reminded me of a post I did years ago…

“BE DIFFERENT! Don’t go with the flow!” we are urged. “Don’t follow the crowd! Even a dead fish can float downstream.” It does not take any effort or work on the part of a fish to go with the flow and drift downstEven a dead fish can float. Only a living and healthy fish can swim against the current and travel upstream. In the same way, any weak Christian can live like the world; it takes a vital, healthy faith to enable someone to stand on their convictions, firm against the tide of opinion and the example of unbelievers. 

Wierd what comes to my mind, lol! 🤣 

Now focus…

Anyway, i’d better stop rambling on (pun intended) and let us check if we’re in tune as it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’. I’ve added ‘Blood Pressure’ to the ‘B’ string as I now take my blood pressure every week, as it’s so important to know your blood pressure numbers! 

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 & BP: Check blood pressure & listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
  • E – Edification: Feeding my mind and soul fuels me to serve, encourage, and inspire others.

Scripture Snack – Heaven’s Fuel…

Isaiah 40:31: “But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.”

Today’s pond photo (did you think I’d forgotten, lol)…

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Motivational Monday: Nancy & Ken’s Audio Beacon 📣

August 4, 2025 by Steve 7 Comments

“Nancy & Ken’s Crossroads”…

Hi Fitblitzers.

I hope you had a lovely weekend, and Bruce THE Boxer didn’t blitz you too much! It was really quiet this morning out on the trail, which was great as I didn’t walk to the usual pond to take the photo you’re used to..I went behind it to take some photos of the larger pond that isn’t on my lap. But mainly I went out to find the best spot for the “Nancy & Ken’s Crossroads” audio beacon. 

At the furthest point on my lap I found the crossroads (see photo above), and I thought it was the perfect spot to name it “Nancy & Ken’s Crossroads”. It was Nancy who first inspired me to get out walking this trail 9 years ago, so I thought I’d name the first FitBlitzer audio beacon after her and her Husband Ken…I hope you like it Nancy?😀 

I’m out tomorrow to name the 2nd Fitblitzer audio beacon after you Dayle! 💪🏼 

The Larger Top pond photos..

There are 2 stew ponds on this nature reserve called the large stew pond and the small stew pond…Makes sense, lol! 🤣 My usual lap flies past the small pond but I ventured out to take some photos of the larger pond for you. I usually only go to the larger pond with Sarah at the weekends…But as it’s ‘Motivational Monday’ I risked getting mangled so I could show you some photos! 💪🏼 

Motivational Quote…

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

Oh yeah, my motivational t-shirt…

On Saturday I recieved a fantastic Orange t-shirt as the MS Society sent me it after setting up my JustGiving page for my latest crazy challenge. I put it straight on and headed out on the trail…If my plan works, it’ll be too big in a couple of months as I drop a shirt size!! 💪🏼 As I can’t take selfies, I just set the zoom to 0.5% (widest it’ll go) and take a couple of shots. Then when I get home I asked my lovely Wife Sarah which one I should post,..Hopefully I’m actually in the photo and my face doesn’t look too weird, lol! 

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Thankful Thursday: iWalk 3.38 miles 👨🏻‍🦯

July 31, 2025 by Steve 4 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

Yay it’s raining! I’m thankful for the rain (keeping the nature reserve lush, my Cagoule (keeping me dry) and for the ‘Monochrome’ filter on my photos (Dayle will like these shots, lol!). I put the ‘Monochrome’ filter on the photos each time it rains! 😀 

There’s something calming about hearing the rain hit your hood, the leaves and the path, and as there were not many people out today…It was a lovely walk. Now that’s something else to be thankful for. 🙏 

I also want to give the biggest thanks to God. Without Him, none of this would be possible. From the refreshing rain to the peaceful path, from the strength in my legs to the joy in my heart…It’s all His gift. I’m also very thankful for my old trail shoes (I didn’t want to get the new HOKA Speedgoats wet, lol), and they walked me around 1 lap today. And of course there’s my lovely Wife Sarah, who does so many things (behind the scenes) I can’t thank her enough for making this all happen! ❤️

Give thanks with a grateful heart…

How might you pause to give thanks today, whether it’s through a prayer, a bible verse that jumps out at you, a walk in nature, or a quiet moment of reflection? 🤔 

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’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Tuner Tuesday: iWalk 3.38 Miles 👨🏻‍🦯

July 29, 2025 by Steve 16 Comments

Today’s pond photo…

Hi Fitblitzers…

Yay…The sunshine (nasty glare) had gone away, and just left my best conditions with even some drizzle to cool me down along the trail. 😀 There were no dramas today, just the usual couple of swerves around stray dog walkers, but other than that it was nice and enjoyable out there without having my brains scorched! 

You may have guessed that I’ve found the ‘Mono’ filter on my photos today. I thought on the days it drizzles, rains or chucks it down I will use this filter for a change! 😀 

More trees…

Things are going really well at the moment. The weight is coming off, the nutrition is way cleaner and delicious and my walking is moving forward each week. I have the 2 lap walk tomorrow as in the last week of each month I need to do one lap more than the previous month, so I can keep getting stronger each month ready for the BIG 50K! 😨 

Anyway, i’d better stop rambling on (pun intended) and check that i’m in tune as it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’. I’ve added ‘Blood Pressure’ to the ‘B’ string as I now take my blood pressure every week.

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 & BP: Check blood pressure & listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
  • E – Edification: Feeding my mind and soul fuels me to serve, encourage, and inspire others.

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼 

When your goals are clear…It’s easier to take the first steps toward it.

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Motivational Monday: iWalk 3.39 Miles👨🏻‍🦯

July 28, 2025 by Steve 0 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

I hope you’re doing well after Drill Sergent Bruce THE Boxer blitzed you and me on Saturday?! 😨 It was nice to get out on the trail this morning, and I’m happy to report there were no dramas. I stopped at the usual pond and took the photo for you…I like to take one every time I’m out there (it makes me get out, lol) and not just copy and paste the photo, even though it probably looks similar. 💪🏼 

As it’s ‘Motivational Monday’ I had an idea as I was walking around the lap this morning. I thought I’d like to add you ‘FitBlitzers’ to some of my audio beacons so as it’s called out on my lap, it’s a lovely reminder that you’re here, cheering and joining me on my walk.

I quickly realised my audio beacons are quite instructional so I can’t really rename them…BUT I know there are a lot of benches on my lap, as it’s a nature reserve. So as I find them on my lap (I can’t see them but I have an idea where they are) I will label them as one of you guys and a place to sit and rest my aching legs…Sounds like a good idea to me! 😀 

Motivational Quote…

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

Awards & Badges…🥇

Over the last year when I’d been mainly in my room playing guitar, and fiddling with effects pedals etc, my Apple Watch monthly challenges have gotten much easier to reach…But as I’m out on the trail it’s going to start getting harder again, but I’ll celebrate any small victory! 💪🏼 

Also I earned this badge thanks to the 5 people who donated to my ‘Steve’s The BIG 50′ fundraising page…Wow I can’t believe it’s gone live and is ultra real to me! 😨 So I’m celebrating those lovely people with this new badge…Now that’s MOTIVATION!!! 🧡

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Thankful Thursday: iWalk 3.39 Miles 👨🏻‍🦯

July 24, 2025 by Steve 0 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

Just like last ‘Thankful Thursday’ the first thing I want to give thanks for is my lovely Wife Sarah. Before I head out to the trail, she always makes me a lovely fresh black espresso, gives me a big hug and tells me how much she loves me…Wow! ☕❤️

It was a tough one today, and I must have looked like a crazy man (yes more than usual, lol) as I was laughing to myself as I couldn’t believe my legs were not wanting to behave. They were like a stroppy teenager not wanting to move! 🤣 I know my youthful/puppy dog mind keeps writing cheques my old overweight body can’t cash…But eventually after about a mile, my legs finally conformed, and I gave them a huge thanks! 💪🏼 

Audio Beacon ‘The Crossroads…

As I approach this audio beacon, the verse from Jeremiah 6:16 always springs to mind. It says “Stand at the crossroads and look; ask for the ancient paths, ask where the good way is, and walk in it, and you will find rest for your souls”. I always need to turn left to stay on the good path and stay on my lap, and being out on the trail always gives rest to my soul! 😀 

Give thanks with a grateful heart…

How might you pause to give thanks today, whether it’s through a prayer, a bible verse that jumps out at you, a walk in nature, or a quiet moment of reflection? 🤔 

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’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Tuner Tuesday: iWalk 3.38 Miles 👨🏻‍🦯

July 22, 2025 by Steve 3 Comments

Today’s pond photo…

Yay, BlindSteve has just found the ‘Filter’ button on my iMac photos! 😀 

Hi Fitblitzers…

Unlike last ‘Tuner Tuesday’ my lovely Wife is working from her office at home, which means I get to taste her tremendous ‘Tuna stack sarnie! 😋 The sun stayed away this morning which made the trail the best it can be for me without all of the glare.

I’ve worked out the next 7 months during my training for ‘Steve‘s The BIG 50‘, and I can’t believe I have to do 2 laps before the end of July. I only do 1 lap at the moment (around 3.38 miles) and I can only just manage it, so I’m not looking forwards to doing 2 laps in the next week. It’s amazing how you lose your stamina so quickly, as it’s only been about a year since I started to stay in my room and pfocus on my guitar and my multiple effects pedals! 🎸 😀 

More trees…

Whilst cropping the photos to add to this post (as I can’t see my phone when taking the photos, trust me they need cropping, lol), I found the ‘Filters’ button for the first time…So all of these photos have the ‘Dramatic’ effect. 😀 

Anyway, i’d better stop rambling on (pun intended) and check that i’m in tune as it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’. I’ve added ‘Blood Pressure’ to the ‘B’ string as I now take my blood pressure every week which is great to have all that data too. 

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 & BP: Check blood pressure & listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
  • E – Edification: Feeding my mind and soul fuels me to serve, encourage, and inspire others.

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼 

“I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees” – Henry David Thoreau

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Motivational Monday: iWalk 3.38 Miles👨🏻‍🦯🌻

July 21, 2025 by Steve 0 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

I hope you’ve had a lovely weekend? As I hit the trails Monday – Thursday my legs have had a nice weekend resting ready for today’s walk. There were no dramas again to report out on the trail, so I could concentrate on my form (needs improvement, lol) and getting some nice photos for you.

As I was walking along the back of my lap, I turned left into the thicker tree section, and the sun was right in front of me and stopped me seeing anything at all…So I thought whilst I stopped that this would take a nice shot! 😀 

I also managed to measure the actual lap (without the walking to & walking from my house to the lap), and it was 2.60 miles. I’m not sure I ever knew this as I always start (and stop) my ‘Outdoor Walk Workout’ on my doorstep.

Just before I arrived at the ‘Finish Line’ audio beacon, this trail is on my left so I took a photo of that too. I don’t walk along that trail so I have no idea where it goes, or if I can manage it. 😀 

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’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

Sarah’s Stupendous Sunflowers…🌻 

Sarah wanted you to leave this post with a smile…So here is one of her 2025 sunflower she. has grown. This one is around 8 feet tall! 😀 

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🧡 Steve’s The BIG 50 👨🏻‍🦯

July 20, 2025 by Steve 5 Comments

Hi FitBlitzers…

I’m about to embark on my seventh fundraising challenge as #BlindSteve, and this one is by far the biggest, most personal and meaningful of my life.

I’m now 50, the same age my mum was when she died after a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis – I’m taking on this challenge in her memory.  

On Sunday the 1st March 2026, I’ll be walking a 50K trail around Epsom Common in just one day. But that’s not all. Over the next seven months I’ll also be working hard to loose 50 pounds as I train for the walk. 😨

I’m calling it Steve’s ‘The BIG 50’ – and it means everything to me. This isn’t just a physical challenge, it’s a way to honour my mum and raise funds and awareness for a cause that’s so important to me.

Because whilst God gives me strength in my legs I’ll want to use them and push myself to do crazy challenges to help others.

I’d love for you to be part of this journey. Please take a moment to read my story below (or through the links in this post) and, if you can, support in any way you can.

Your help would make a world of difference.
Thank you so much for taking time to read this.
Beatific blessings, Steve.

The Big 50

Hi, I’m (#BlindSteve), and on Sunday 1st March 2026 I’ll be taking on the biggest challenge of my life!

I’ll be walking 50K in one day, to raise funds for the MS Society.

But this isn’t just about me managing this walk as a blind man…It’s about love, loss and giving hope.

💔 A month that changed everything…

My mum was just 50 years old when she died, after a courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis. That same month, I was registered blind, it was the hardest month of my life…. I lost my mum and my sight within weeks.

That double blow changed me forever. But it also gave me a deep compassion for others living with daily battles and a strong sense of purpose.

👣  BIG 50 challenge

This year I turned 50 and I want to do something big to honour my mum’s memory, doing something that will challenge me to my limits and help give hope to others living with MS.

So I’ve set myself a monumental challenge…

1. To walk 50K in one day in an ultra-trail marathon

2. To lose 50 lbs in the seven months I’ll be training for this event

3. To do it at 50 (the age my mum was when she died)

Raising funds for MS research

I’ll be walking my 50K on a trail around Epsom Common. I’ll do it all in a single day, pushing through the pain, the fatigue and the challenge of not being able to see the trail I’m walking on.

Because no matter how hard it gets, it’s nothing compared to what my mum, and thousands like her, go through, every day, with MS.

🧡 A Legacy of action…

I’ve already left a gift in my will to the MS Society to help them fund future breakthroughs in treatments, care and support. But I also want to give now! Because MS is devastating families today, and hope is needed now more than ever!

🌟 Walk with me…

This walk is about more than fitness. It’s about remembrance. It’s about transformation. It’s about turning pain into purpose, and love into action.

I’ll be walking blind and on my own. But I won’t walk alone.

I’ll carry my mum’s memory with me every step. And I hope you’ll walk with me in spirit by joining me in this challenge, whether it’s through a donation, sharing my story or offering words of encouragement, you’ll help amplify the impact of my walk.

Together, we can bring hope to those living with MS today, and help create a better future for them tomorrow.

Thanks for walking along this journey with me.

With love and determination,

Steve (#BlindSteve)

Here is the link to my fundraising page: Steve’s The BIG 50

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Thankful Thursday: My next challenge idea?! 🤔 🙏

July 17, 2025 by Steve 0 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Thought I’d photobomb your usual photo and say Hi! 😀 

Hi Fitblitzers.

Wow, that was hard. I want to give thanks to the Lord for showing me that my stamina is rubbish, lol, and I need to build it up if I want to do more than 5K. ! 

my next challenge idea…🤔 

For the last few weeks since I’ve been back on the trail, I’ve been having random thoughts about #BlindSteve’s 7th challenge. I was thinking I’d like to do a music/Guitar challenge of some kind, but the number 50 kept dominating my thoughts. After a few weeks of trying to think of every challenge possible…The number 50 kept coming back!

the big 50…

Yesterday on the trail everything shifted into place, and the number 50 won’t come around again…So here is my idea and please let me know what you think as you know I’m like a moth to a flame on focusing on fundraising challenges close to my heart! I wrote a draft yesterday for my JustGiving fundraising page (not set up yet) and wondered what you think?

The Big 50!

Hi, I’m Steve (#BlindSteve), and on Sunday 1st March 2026 I’ll be taking on the biggest challenge of my life!

I’ll be walking 50K in one day, to raise funds for the MS Society.

But this isn’t just about me managing this walk as a blind man…It’s about love, loss and giving hope.

💔 A month that changed everything…

My mum was just 50 years old when she died, after a courageous battle against Multiple Sclerosis. That same month, I was registered blind, it was the hardest month of my life…. I lost my mum and my sight within weeks.

That double blow changed me forever. But it also gave me a deep compassion for others living with daily battles and a strong sense of purpose.

👣  BIG 50 challenge

This year I turned 50 and I want to do something big to honour my mum’s memory, doing something that will challenge me to my limits and help give hope to others living with MS.

So I’ve set myself a monumental challenge…

  1. To walk 50K in one day in an ultra-trail marathon
  2. To lose 50 lbs in the seven months I’ll be training for this event
  3. To do it at 50 (the age my mum was when she died)

Raising funds for MS research

I’ll be walking my 50K on a trail around Epsom Common,. I’ll do it all in a single day, pushing through the pain, the fatigue and the challenge of not being able to see the trail I’m walking on.

Because no matter how hard it gets, it’s nothing compared to what my mum, and thousands like her, go through, every day, with MS.

🧡 A Legacy of action…

I’ve already left a gift in my will to the MS Society to help them fund future breakthroughs in treatments, care and support. But I also want to give now! Because MS is devastating families today, and hope is needed now more than ever!

🌟 Walk with me…

This walk is about more than fitness. It’s about remembrance. It’s about transformation. It’s about turning pain into purpose, and love into action.

I’ll be walking blind and on my own. But I won’t walk alone.

I’ll carry my mum’s memory with me every step. And I hope you’ll walk with me in spirit by joining me in this challenge, whether it’s through a donation, sharing my story or offering words of encouragement, you’ll help amplify the impact of my walk.

Together, we can bring hope to those living with MS today, and help create a better future for them tomorrow.

Thanks for walking along this journey with me.

With love and determination,

Steve (#BlindSteve)

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’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Tuner Tuesday: iWalk 3.40 Miles 👨🏻‍🦯

July 15, 2025 by Steve 2 Comments

Today’s pond photo…

Hi Fitblitzers…

My lovely wife Sarah is working in the London office today, so I put on my HOKA Speedgoats and left at 7am when Sarah’s taxi arrived. This was a fantastic time for me as there was no brain melting sun, my new shoes seemed to know this before me and shot off! I did one lap (3.40 miles) at 3.6 miles per hour, that’s really fast for me and I got home 10 minutes faster! 😲 I can’t tell you how much of a difference it makes when there is no blazing sunshine, it takes way less mental energy to not cope with that glare! 💪🏼 

Audio Beacon #18…

I actually remembered to stop and take a couple of photos of my audio beacons. I set this audio beacon called ‘Turn left into the woods on the back straight’ right on the apex of the bend. It beeps in my ear when I am facing it so I can walk towards it, and as it hits the beacon it automatically moves to the next beacon after a swooshing sound! 💪🏼 

audio beacon #22…

I also set this audio beacon called ‘Keep right for the start of the steepest hill climb’ right on the apex of the bend again, as it calls out the distance in feet as soon as it’s activated after the last beacon…I told you the Soundscape app was brilliant! 🤣 

I can’t believe it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’ already and I can’t look forward to Sarah’s stupendous tuna stack sarnie…I’ll be making my own (not so stupendous) tuna sarnie instead, 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 & BP: Check blood pressure & listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore, lol).
  • E – Edification: Feeding my mind and soul fuels me to serve, encourage, and inspire others.

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼 

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Stupendous Speedgoat Saturday! 💪🏼

July 12, 2025 by Steve 11 Comments

The Hoka speedgoat 6 Trail Shoes…😲 

Bottom view of the INOV8 TrailFly Ultra G300 MAX trail shoes showcasing a rugged, orange sole with a distinctive tread pattern.

Hi Fitblitzers…

Hi FitBlitz Friends! . Now these bad boys will really put the ‘Motivation’ in to Mondays walk, lol! 🤣 This morning me and my lovely wife Sarah visited Fitstuff (running specialists) in Guildford, Surrey, UK, to buy some more trail shoes now I’m back FitBlitzing again, and to help me with my determination to lose the 50 pounds I need to! Yes that’s 50 pounds now I’m 50 years old! 💪🏼 

I tried around 6 pairs of shoes, all different makes and styles…And these ones fit perfect with just the right amount of cushioning, grip and weight. I can’t have too much cushioning as I need to feel the trail, as I’m blind I use my feet lots to help guide me around along with my Soundscape app. 😀 

Sarah’s stupendous Oat & Almond Fruit Protein Pancakes…

A plate of French toast stacked with fresh strawberries, raspberries, banana slices, and blueberries, drizzled with syrup.

I seriously can’t describe how tasty these protein pancakes are…They should be banned, lol! These are Sarah’s custom make (top secret recipe) pancakes. All she told me is that she’s used oat flour, Almond flour and Whey Isolate for extra protein boost! I then add zero fat greek yogurt and after Sarah’s covered them with zingy fruit…I add the special Grove Farm sugar free Maple Syrup (diabetic friendly) which is only 9 calories per 2 table spoons! 😲 

I can’t wait to get out on the trail with my new Speedgoats, and also eat more of those stupendous pancakes…Losing weight has never tasted so good! 💪🏼 😀 

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together!! 💪🏼 😀

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Thankful Thursday: iWalk 3.38 Miles👨🏻‍🦯

July 10, 2025 by Steve 4 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

A serene view of a pond surrounded by lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky, with a person sitting by the water's edge.

Hi Fitblitzers.

The first thing I want to give thanks for is my lovely Wife Sarah. Before I head out to the trail, she always gives me cuddles, kisses and coffee (a lovely fresh black espresso)…And just when I think she couldn’t get any more amazing, she makes me an iced coffee when I return, as it’s the start of a 5 day heatwave! 😲 

A scenic forest path lined with lush greenery and trees under a clear blue sky.

As I was zombie shuffling along the back of the lap after the ponds, I was giving thanks as there were not many people out today which makes my walks much much better…It’s sounds very anti-social butto me they are not people, cyclists, runners or dog walkers…They are seriously dangerous obstacles! 🤣 

A peaceful walking trail surrounded by lush green trees and shrubs, with a signpost on the left indicating directions.

Also when me and Sarah walked around my lap to see if it was safe for me to start Fitblitzing again…A small part of my lap was closed. But I tentativley shuffled along expecting to hit something, and to my surprise it was all open again, yay! Once I was clear and the audio beacon had called out this location I turned around and took the photo above…I’m very happy it’s back open and I can do my proper lap again! Plenty of thanks here to the rangers and local volunteers who keep this place beautiful! 😀 

Audio Beacon ‘The sunshine bench’…

A tree-lined path winding through a lush green forest under a bright blue sky.

I always smile when I hear ‘The Sunshine Bench’ audio beacon, as it’s Sarah’s favourite bench as it always seems to be in the sun. And it always takes me back to my ‘Ultra Trail Marathon‘ walk I did for the MS Society, as Sarah was sitting on here waiting to jump up and take photos of me. I still can’t believe I did that!

How might you pause to give thanks today, whether it’s through a prayer, a walk in nature, or a quiet moment of reflection? 🤔 

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’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Tuner Tuesday: New FitBlitz Logo!👨🏻‍🦯

July 1, 2025 by Steve 0 Comments

Logo design for FitBlitz featuring a cross, trees, and the text 'FitBlitz' along with the motto 'Faith. Fitness. Focus.'

Hi Fitblitzers.

As it’s a heat wave today and it’s reaching 32˚C, I decided I’d not risk melting as I’m not good in the heat (never mind carrying 50 pounds extra)…So I thought I’d be productive and design a logo for my ‘FitBlitz & iChristian’ blogs. 💪🏼 

Could you please let me know what you think of the logo above?! 

I can’t believe it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’ already but i’m really looking forward to the Sarah tuna stack sarnie. 😋

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: Feeding my mind and soul fuels me to serve, encourage, and inspire others.

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼 

“In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2025 Together! 💪🏼

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Tuner Tuesday: 6 mile walk 👨🏻‍🦯

June 11, 2024 by Steve 0 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Hi Fitblitzers.

Wow that was hard! My leg muscles felt like they were empty and only running at about 20%. Oh and the sun was out too making it really difficult…Shal i stop complaining now, lol! 🤣 I’m thankful for actually making it around 2 laps (6 miles) without any dramas, and that’s another day of walking complete ready for the challenge which starts 1st July!! 💪🏼 

I can’t believe it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’ already but i’m really looking forward to the Sarah tuna stack sarnie. 😋 

As i walked around 2 laps today, i didn’t want to bore you with another photo of the pond. So when i arrived at the Bench inside the woods audio beacon, and it’s the place where i can get lost if i’m not concentrating…I thought i’d take a photo instead.

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! 💪🏼

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Tuner Tuesday: 5.99 mile walk 👨🏻‍🦯 🌧

May 28, 2024 by Steve 4 Comments

Today’s Pond Photo…

Can’t really tell it’s raining lots, lol!

Hi Fitblitzers.

After two weeks off walking as i’ve been way too busy, i’m finally back out on the trail. I’ve really got to put in the miles from now on ready for my longest walking challenge so far that starts on 1st July. Of course it was checking it down with rain and overcast but that is my fave conditions to walk in with my eyesight.

I can’t believe it’s ‘Tuner Tuesday’ already but i’m really looking forward to the Sarah tuna stack sarnie. 😋

The foot soaker…😨 

Don’t step in the foot soakers!

I knew the trail would be wet today and the foot soaker section would be full of puddles, and as i walked two laps today i had to try and navigate this section twice. It doesn’t look much but each of the puddles are ankle deep and my trail shoes are not that tall, lol. I somehow managed to get through it both times with only a skimming of one which only soaked my toes, yay! 

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! 💪🏼

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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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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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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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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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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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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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