Posts from — August 2008

As per usual, I started my power walk much later than I had planned because I have no willpower when it comes to getting out of bed early. The overnight lows are warmer than they had been so I really should try to get out about an hour earlier. There was light cloud cover today which helps.

When I was walking by a gentleman sitting on a bench, he said something about a “vision of heaven” and I thought, “Is he talking about me?” Then he goes on talking and I hear something about “old ladies and how he loves them” and I realize he’s talking about the old planes that are taking off and flying over us. And here I was thinking maybe I was somebody’s vision of heaven–at least for a few moments.

Temp: 73° / Cloudy
Time: 1:05 / 16:41 avg pace / 3.59 mph
Route: 4 mile River Park
Daily: 3.9 / Monthly: 60.2 / YTD: 113.25

Wow, there was a bit more moisture in the air today than there has been the last few days. Almost like a fog but not quite. I’m thinking that maybe that’s what the dew point measures? Maybe I should pay attention to that reading as well as the humidity because cool breeze or or no cool breeze, it’s a difficult power walk when there’s a lot of moisture in the air for this former desert dweller. On the way back down the trail, I kept thinking “I’ll stop at that point up there and then subtract the mileage for today’s walk.” But then I kept on going anyway. And, hello? I’d still have to WALK the distance I was planning to subtract in order to get back home. It took my brain a bit to recognize that fact. LOL

Temp: 69° / Sunny & hazy from moisture
Time: 1:26 / 16:51 avg pace / 3.56 mph
Route: 5 mile River Park trail
Daily: 5.1 mi / Monthly: 56.3 mi / YTD: 109.35

I went a little farther than my normal 5 mile walk to see what was up around the bend so to speak. The trail is shaded by nice trees but there’s a few more dips and hills. Yikes! It was a great power walk though. Definitely my fastest time and my first mile was at a 17:16 pace so part of the way I think I had to be under a 16 minute mile to bring my average time down to 16:10. Yippee! Progress.

Temp: 71° / Partly Cloudy
Time: 1:32 / 16:10 avg pace / 3.7 mph
Route: 5.75 mile River Park
Daily: 5.75 mi / Monthly: 51.2 mi / YTD: 104.25 mi

Logging 1 mile trip to Walmart & back for groceries. Yeah, I just like to see the mileage totals go up even if it’s only a mile at a time. *smile*

I checked out the prices of different mp3 players while at Walmart. Another thing I’ll need a loan for, I guess. Unless one of my children wants to send their mother money for an ipod or zune. Hahahaha. (Not likely, they’re just as broke as their mother.) I checked out the prices on some work out wear while there also. The prices at Walmart seem to be more in fitting with my budget. Maybe one of these days I rejoin the ranks of those living above poverty level.

Daily: 4.9 mi / Monthly: 45.45 mi / Total: 98.5

The cloud cover was very heavy today. It was almost like walking just before the sun comes up although in actuality the sun had been up for more than an hour when I started out. It was quite nice. There was a lot of moisture in the air and I ended up taking my glasses off before I reached the first mile mark because I get fogging them up. I was soaking up the deliciously refreshing breeze in my face on the way back. Can a breeze be delicious? I think so.

There were a lot of people out today. (It was a Saturday.) A number of times, the trail was congested with walkers, runners and bikers all trying to get past one another without a collision. I had a good power walk though. Not nearly as difficult as yesterday’s seemed. Maybe because I had less weighing on my mind. . .

Temp: 75° / Cloudy / Very Moist
Time: 1:05 / 16:37 avg pace / 3.61 mph
Route: 4 mile River Park
Daily: 3.9 mi / Monthly: 44.45 mi / Total: 97.5 mi

It was a long, hard 4 miles after the joy & ease of yesterday’s 5 miles. The breeze was refreshing and that’s about all I have to say about today’s walk. LOL

Temp: 78° / Partly Cloudy / Humid
Time: 1:06 / 17.01 avg page / 3.52 mph
Route: 4 mile River Park
Daily: 3.9 mi / Monthly: 40.55 mi / Total: 93.6 mi

I haven’t done a powerwalk in almost a week. I almost went further than the 5 mile trail. I was seriously considering the 6.6 mile trail but knew I hadn’t had enough water. Now a couple hours of later, I *really* wish I had pushed myself farther. I *feel* like I want to go back out for another walk. You see, walking usually quiets all the other noise in my head and somehow the noise of life is still rattling around in my head today even after my 5 miles. It’s making my much needed time of solitude really difficult. . . Actually, I’m having a hard time focusing on any of the things I need to get done. I guess that’s why I am still feeling the need to walk more. [sigh] Maybe some praise and worship music will do the trick. . . Off to put on some Phil Wickham and praying for Father to still my mind.

Temp: 75° / Cloudy
Time: 1:25 / 16:38 avg pace / 3.61 mph
Route: 5 mile River Park trail
Daily: 5.1 mi / Monthly: 36.65 mi / Total: 89.7 mi

Logging miles to grocery store and back.

Daily: 1 mi / Monthly: 31.55 mi / Total: 84.6 mi

I’ve bumped up my mileage total for the week and my shins were letting me know that they knew it this morning! I even slowed my pace down to no avail. So I cut my power walk short — not even opting to do a full 3 miles. . . Hopefully tomorrow will be better.

Temp: 71° / Cloudy
Time: 47 min / 17:10 avg pace / 3.49 mph
Route: 2.75 mile River Park
Daily: 2.75 mi / Monthly: 30.55 mi / Total: 83.6 mi