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| Cindy, our leader, on the left |
This morning I joined the ladies for the walk around Lake Padden. Most of them went twice around, 5.2 miles, and I thought that maybe I could take out my trekking poles and go around the lake once in the opposite direction, giving me a chance to meet up with them even if right now I can't walk at their speed. But I guess I was too optimistic about my ability to walk at all: I only made it part way around before turning back.
It was overcast, and because of the nice rain we had last night, it was cooled off from the previous several days of too hot (for me) temperatures in the mid-eighties (28°C), and with the cloud cover, it was just right temperature-wise. I thought I could make it farther than I did, but it was a good lesson for me not to push myself too hard, too soon. At least I was out there with them for awhile, and I sure did enjoy the mile or so I did walk. Cindy admonished me to start off walking on flatter surfaces than around the lake, because she wants me to be able to join them until I'm at least 100.
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| Bouquets of sweet peas at the market |
Then I went to the Farmers' Market, not because I needed anything, but thought it would be nice to get in a little bit more walking. Chatting for awhile with a yoga friend I ran into, I was at loose ends about what I might do next. So I just went on home. Now I'm getting my chores done; writing a Saturday post and crossing it off my list.
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I am very glad that you made the attempt - and even more glad that you recognised it was too much for you and turned back.
ReplyDeleteLove those sweet peas - and would have bought some to perfume our home.
Good on you for trying.
ReplyDeleteKey is if you feel worse after your attempt to walk around the lake.
ReplyDeleteA mile is a good start! pretty flowers!
ReplyDeleteGood effort. Another bit of healing required. Soon though...
ReplyDeleteYou are getting better every day. And you did get some exercise.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers and a mile sounds just fine!
ReplyDeleteI know that seems like baby steps but for a while they will do. You will get there Djan, just keep trying.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you are listening to your body and going slowly. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sweet peas (one of Bud's favorites...had to show him your photo).
ReplyDeleteToo much, too soon. Be careful & let your body mend completely or complications could set in!
It must be frustrating for you to have to slow down so much but hopefully it won't be too long before you are able to walk a bit further.
ReplyDeletePraying you get better. Take your time.
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Being out with people is good medicine.
ReplyDeleteMore time is needed.
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