Chelsea Downing

Week one done!

Seven days, 35 kilometres and one very happy milestone ticked off! 🚶‍♀️💪

It hasn’t all been sunshine and leisurely strolls! There’s been rain, an indoor bike ride (definitely NOT my favourite!), a migraine, some rather impressive blisters and a new appreciation for good walking socks! 😂

But there’s also been fresh air, beautiful bush walks, quality time with Coco and plenty of moments to reflect on why I’m doing this.

I’m walking for Mum, for everyone living with dementia and for the families who know just how heartbreaking this disease can be. 💜

One week down, three to go. The legs are holding up, the determination is strong, and the blisters are learning who’s boss!

Bring on Week Two! 💪💜

New shoes!

After the blister debacle earlier this week, I’m back on my feet with some upgraded equipment and renewed determination! 😂

Today’s 5km was all about putting the new gear to the test and keeping the kilometres ticking over.

Fingers crossed the only thing getting worn out from here on is the soles of my shoes, not my heels! 🤞💜

Another 5km done for Dementia Australia! 

Day 3 - Marching on!

Today’s effort came with a side serve of migraine, a couple of impressive blisters and a healthy dose of stubbornness! 😂

Not quite the leisurely stroll I had in mind, but the job is done.

3 days down, 15km clocked up! 💜

Here’s hoping tomorrow is a little kinder to the feet! 👟

Day 2 – 5km a Day for Dementia Australia 💜

Well, the weather wasn’t playing nice today! 🌧️

No long, leisurely walk through the bush for me. Instead, it was 5km on the indoor exercise bike. My least favourite form of exercise, I might add! 🚴‍♀️

Not nearly as enjoyable as a wander outdoors, but the kilometres still count and the cause is worth a little suffering!

Day 2 done and dusted! 💜

Day 1 done and dusted. Bring on Day 2! 💪🐾

Day 1 – 5km down, 29 days to go! 🐾💜

Coco and I kicked off our Dementia Australia 5km a day challenge today with a walk around the 5km circuit of our local bush.

This particular patch of bush holds some pretty special memories. It’s the same place Mum and I used to ride our horses when I was a kid. Back then it was horses and hoofbeats, today it was walking shoes and four little paws. 🐴🐾

Lots of memories along the way, a bit of nostalgia and one very happy little dog sniffing absolutely everything in sight!

A lovely way to start a challenge that’s very close to my heart. Walking for Mum, for the memories, and for everyone whose lives have been touched by Dementia 💜