I seem to be stuck at the 15 minute mile pace. To have come this far in what seems like a short amount of time is good. I’m okay with it. *smile*
Today I was singing to myself my mash-up of Phil Wickham songs. I always mix up his lyrics to different songs–not on purpose, though. I guess I like certain phrases from some songs and just manage to mix them all up together. Today I was singing parts from Phil’s “Mystery.” I substitute “dance” for “live” at times though.
I want to hear the thunder of who You are To be captured inside the wonder of who You are I want to live and I want to breathe To search out Your heart and all of Your mystery. . .
[sigh] Yes, the cry of my heart. Let me dance, father.
Temp: 68° / Cloudy / Breezy Time: 0:59 / 15:14 avg pace / 3.94 mph Route: 4 mile River Park trail Daily: 4 mi / Monthly: 32. mi / YTD: 205.45 mi
There were a *lot* of runners out today. Perhaps gearing up for the marathon that’s about a month away? I have thought about entering the quarter marathon as a walker which is doable for me; but there’s the money for the entry fee that’s not so doable at the moment. Maybe next year. . . There were about a half dozen power walkers out there, too. It makes me feel a little less like a lone ranger when there are a few other aerobic walkers on the trail. Oh, then there was the “biker dude” who actually said, “Good morning!” on his way by. Those guys — the professional-racer-looking types — hardly ever say anything more than “on the left” when they are coming up behind you. They are *serious* on the trail. It was nice to be greeted by one who was obviously *enjoying* the day and the trail. *smile*
[edit: to add mileage for trip to grocery store]
Temp: 69° / Sunny / Breezy Time: 1:27 / 15:19 avg pace / 3.92 mph Route: 5.75 mile River Park trail Daily: 6.75 mi / Monthly: 28.0 mi / YTD: 201.45 mi
I thought this morning’s walk might not be enjoyable when I first started out, but I have to say that the wonderful fall weather makes the power walk glorious!
[edit: mileage includes a mile for trip to store for groceries later in the day. . .]
Temp: 66° / Sunny Time: 1:26 / 15:04 avg pace / 3.98 mph Route: 5.75 mile River Park trail Daily: 6.75 mi / Monthly: 21.25 mi / YTD: 194.7 mi
Even though I have no rain gear, I decided not to let that stop me from going for my power walk today as it was threatening to rain. I decided to exercise some dogged-determination — words that father had spoken to me recently. *smile* It started to sprinkle by the time I got to my starting point for marking my mileage but I kept going. By the time I got back home, it was raining pretty good (and I was pretty wet), but going out for the walk had been worth it. . . On the way to the first mile mark, I spotted a turtle on the edge of the pavement. On the way back, I was thinking about seeing the turtle and was reminded how a turtle is a symbol of dogged-determination. Slow and steady wins the race and all that. *smile* Thank you, father, for continuing to reveal yourself to me and for today’s encouragement.
Temp: 68° / Rainy Time: 0:30 / 15:16 avg pace / 3.92 mph Route: 2 mile River Park trail Daily: 2 mi / Monthly: 14.5 mi / YTD: 187.95
Update to add mileage for trip to grocery store
Daily: 1mi / Monthly: 12.5 mi / YTD: 185.95 mi
I am enjoying this weather immensely for walking! I’ve noticed that they are marking the trail after 71st St. where power lines and such are located. I’m assuming that means that they will soon be working on the portion of the trail that makes up the middle of my walks. I will have to map out more alternate routes. I’ve seen up farther north on the trail where it’s new. It’s nice–wider and looks to be not just asphalt but the sort of rubberized surface material they used on the walking paths in Las Vegas parks. Not sure, I could be wrong as I haven’t gotten an up close look. . . Either way it will be nice to have wider space and new pavement to walk on when the refurbished trail is completed.
Temp: 66° / Cloudy / Cool breeze Time: 1:26 / 15:10 avg pace / 3.96 mph Route: 5.75 mile River Park trail Daily: 5.75 mi / Monthly: 11.5 mi / YTD: 184.95
It was clear, crisp autumn air that I was breathing in today. There are trees along the trail losing their leaves. I will miss the green but the cooler temperatures make it nicer to go walking.
Temp: 69° / Sunny Time: 1:27 / 15.22 avg pace / 3.9 mph Route: 5.75 mile River Park trail Daily: 5.75 mi / Monthly: 5.75 mi / YTD: 179.2 mi