Sunday, April 17. Windy, but sunny. I decided to walk to the mall and then some. 4.8 miles one way. My daughter Rebecca decided to go with me. We set out at 11:30 a.m. We arrived to the mall about 1 p.m. We did a few errands, used the restroom facilities then set on our way. She decided that she wanted her dad to come pick her up, but that was after she stopped for a Starbucks. She cracks me up. :) She was so happy to get a vanilla creme drink. I kept walking and her and Dennis drove by me waving. She had a big ole grin on her face while she was drinking and waving, it made me sooo happy to see her smiling face and her waving as she passed by.
I walked home and about .75 miles away (at that point, I had done 10 miles and was getting pretty tired. Fortunately, the wind was at my back as the whole walk south had the wind in our faces - resistance training? hahaha). I momentarily thought to call for a ride for that last .75 miles, then my brother is driving down the street all smiles, flashing his lights, waving and giving me a big thumbs up. Well, that was enough to get me to finish. My step counter read 22,850. My highest step count. When I walked in, my daughter was like - Yay.. you did it. I told her that if I said I wasn't sore, I'd be fibbing... she laughed and said, well, you have until July mommy, you can do this. Her encouragement was golden !
Fortunately, dinner was already made, so after I showered, we took dinner to my in-laws and enjoyed a nice relaxing evening.
Monday - April 18th. I woke up knowing at least 3 miles was needed. While sleeping in would have been heaven, the alarm at 4:40 got me up. I managed to do 2.8 miles. Not quite 3, but I was glad no procrastination. :-) I wore comfy skecher shoes to work and tried to walk extra hall ways to get to meetings. I occassionally will walk up a flight of stairs and back down to get to a meeting. With all the sitting at work, have to take advantage of the stairs and long hallways. The good news is, I can get to the third floor without being completely winded like a few months ago. It's a good feeling. :)
Tuesday I did some weight training and stretching. Wednesday was treadmill in the morning. I realized that walking the treadmill is the most unsatisfying activity for me. The open street/neighborhood walks are so much more gratifying.
I've been listening to a song lately a friend sent to me in a youtube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rqI9GbC-ezo It makes me smile to listen and sing along to. Thank you for reminding me about this upbeat and cheerful song. :) !
Afterwork on Thursday, I was a bit rushed in my walk time so Sam and I managed to do a mere 3 miles before we had to pick up Rebecca from volleyball. The 3day training program has Saturday and Sunday as an 8 and 10 mile walk. I'm going to do that for Friday and Saturday instead and then enjoy Sunday - Easter. :)
April 22, Good Friday. Never quite sure why it is called 'Good Friday'. Jesus died for our sins on this day... Good for us, but, not so good for him. I can't imagine the pain that his mother Mary endured watching/knowing the suffering her son went through for all of us. I am interested in the choice of the word 'Good' for this holy day. If anyone knows the reason for this choice of words, please let me know.
Sam has a veterinarian appointment. The timing is perfect as she's not putting any pressure on her one hind leg. Of course, everyone is blaming me that I did something to it on our walk last night. :-( I'm sure Dr. Slobody will see why she's limping and she'll be as good as new. I'll be driving to the Vet with Sam and Dennis, but, will be walking home. According to bing's walking map it will be 6.8 miles. I will have to add another 1.2 miles to that and I know just the spot to do that in downtown Willoughby. There is a threat of rain, so raincoat will be in order.
Cheers for now !
p.s; There was a green pickup truck with a couple in it that honked yesterday. I didn't recognize it and could not see you due to the sun, but, whoever you are.. thanks ! :)
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