Hi, Ladies,
SummerBreeze - Thanks for starting the new thread and for keeping us going!
Yesterday I took an hour-long power walk (3.48 miles) in my neighborhood. I was stressed about a work problem and walked with a purpose, so the first mile took 17.24 minutes, but the next two were 16:55 and 16:34.
I had no idea at the time; I think that was my first time doing less than 17 minute miles.
I made it to over 12, 800 steps for the day.
My (work) life has been out of control, but I really, really, would like to get back into a regular exercise routine. It would seem like I could fit in 30 minutes a day a few times a week. I'd REALLY like to get back to fitting in weights. I'm going to think about it and see what I can do.
I was also out of sorts this past week because I went to Atlanta last Sunday to celebrate my dad's 80th birthday. We had a lovely family celebration.
That's the good news. The bad news is that my mother (who is already 80) is experiencing more and more episodes of confusion.
I stayed a little longer than planned because I wanted to spend a little extra time with her. I got back Tuesday evening.
I did take a walk with one of the Italy crew on Wednesday, to debrief her on my trip. Made it to 12,982 steps that day. And Friday I had some coworkers over for dinner after work and had to run around the house cleaning before they arrived,
so I made it to over 11,000 steps that day (and we had a very nice time
). Other than that, my step totals haven't made it to 10,000 steps/day, but I really am going to think about it and try to do better.
SB - Wow, I was glad to see that you have gotten back to your outdoor walks.
From the winter thread it sounds like your back has improved, but you have been proceeding cautiously because there is still some pain. I know you know not to overdo it, so I hope that you can keep up with your workouts! How is it going otherwise? I promise I'll start posting more. I have a coworker who I notice is always posting clips from her workouts (she's working with a personal trainer) on FB and I keep asking myself, how is it that she's finding the time to work out and I'm constantly overwhelmed with work??? There must be another way, I guess I just need to move some priorities around, but I do want to get back to working out and posting regularly.
Waves to Penguin and Nora (and Vantreesta)!