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Not me, though. My knees won't take it, and I'm gingerly walking longer distances without using the brace, since I'm not in any pain. I carry it with me, however, and slap it on at the first sign of any discomfort. I was able to get in more than two hours of fast walking today and it feels fine. But I'm still not going to train for a marathon and will take care of myself with shorter pursuits.
It reminds me that once, long ago, I decided to run a marathon and began training for it. Every time I would get above 30 miles in a week, I'd get injured. And now several decades have gone by to remind me that I no longer have to even try. Tomorrow, however, I'm going out with some friends to experience a new hike and enjoy these waning summer days.
The clouds will return, and I'll be happy to see them, too. But for now, sunscreen and my wide-brimmed hat will join me. My raincoat hangs dejectedly in the closet, but I've assured it that it won't be long now.
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I trained for the Honolulu Marathon in 1982, but my internist told me jogging was too stressful for me after I complained about severe chest pain. He advised me to walk or swim instead. Well, swimming laps caused chest pain, too, so I only walk now. I also snorkel when I can.
ReplyDeletewe were supposed to have a 40% chance of rain, today. obviously run*a*round is in the 60% portion that's not getting anything. :(
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely time on your hike. Hope it stays dry long enough. I can't even imagine a marathon, but my daughter has run in one.
ReplyDeletegood on you for knowing your limits...was scorching hot here today...took my son to a college football game for his bday...and it was 101...and humid...oy...we kept wetting hand towels to put on our heads...
ReplyDeleteI always thought that the west coast would enjoy a period of clear and dry days.
ReplyDeleteRunning? I don't think I have ever seen a runner who looks as if they are enjoying themselves - or not until they stop anyway.
ReplyDeleteI do admire your persistence - and your self care.
Yeah, me too, knees is the only reason I don't run marathons. Well, that and ... I'm lazy.
ReplyDeleteIt's good to know our limits and to be content within them.
ReplyDeleteI've been doing 3.5 miles a day, most days, but my legs hurt, so that's pretty much my limit at one time.
The Clouds are most pretty and we are fortunate to have some of the same skies. Some nights we sit on the back deck and marvel at the sky. The geese are passing over more frequently as they prepare for their long journeys. DJan, you are worthy marathon material just from the life you live everyday and I mean every bit of that compliment. YOu might not run the big miles but you impress us with your hikes into the mountains and jumping outta planes every week, digging in your garden, walking with your Fairhaven Group, the GYM, etc. We had a heck of a thunder storm here last nite and a few nites ago as well with powerful winds and torrential downpours. never saw it rain that hard in all my life. A few passerby's took shelter under the front porch and we invited them in, as it was blowing all around them. We all watched the storm through the windows and saw my neighbour's gazebo curtains blown to smithereens - weather patterns changing for sure. I saw the storm coming and did "batten down the hatches" as we say here - it was wicked n wild for a bit. Have a wonderful day.
ReplyDeleteLovely weather for walking or whatever else you want to do, good. We saw the sun this morning too and it being my favourite week of the year, we enjoyed it outside. The clouds will return soon enough.
ReplyDeleteIt is interesting to me as well that over your way it is hot and over here in the midwest it feels like fall already. I have socks on and long pants these days. Gads.
ReplyDeleteThe walking and hiking you do is surely great exercise as well as fun with your friends. I ran for an hour this morning and it made my heart happy. I love to run and get to do it by the sea on this lovely sunny day. Have a good week, DJan.
ReplyDeleteGood for you for keeping ontop of your aches and pains and thwarting any chance of them getting worse. I'd far rather the sunscreen than the raincoat. Enjoy the weather.. and tomorrow's adventure.
ReplyDeleteBoy the weather systems have been on their ear this year. No one is normal.
ReplyDeleteI am glad you take the brace and even happier that you didn't need it.
Glad to know that you are out and abut, walking. Not so thrilled to hear about the brace. Up her we're bracing for cooler weather — like even frost.
ReplyDeleteBlessings and Bear hugs!
It's still way too hot in Florida for prolonged outdoors stuff. I stick to the gym or the pool. Great pics.
ReplyDeleteDear DJan, I go to a dermatologist for a rare kind of skin cancer and she warned me that I needed to put on sunscreen/block even when the sky is overcast because the rays are still hitting the skin. Peace.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! You do all those difficult hikes with a sore knee. Wow! You have incredible stamina.
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