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Stats: 58 and slim enough to be called skinny and be told "you don't have to worry about what you eat".
For the record, neither is a compliment. And i do worry or I'd be in the same weight category as 2/3 of all Americans.
I prefer to run because I'm lazy. It burns more calories than anything except swimming and I'm not comfortable being that undressed in public. Seems like too much work which is unappealing to my lazy side.
I've been in a rut lately and let my fitness level drop which means one thing for sure. My back is at risk for "going out". And not in the fun, clubbing sense of the word.
It went out once and I had an MRI. Old fashioned doc prescribed walking 3x weekly. I felt insulted. Then chagrined. He was right. If my back muscles stay strong my back won't go out. Which is to say that pesky disc won't bulge. I'm assuming its next feat would be to rupture. Mustn't have that.
I lost my old Teddy dog Wednesday. That deepened the rut I've been in as did having my purse stolen, but I digress.
Not long ago I helped rescue an elderly dog. I had 2 senior dogs that had been together nearly every day for 13 years. She fit right in. But older. Like a dinosaur.
I'm so thankful she's here with the loss of Ted. HOWEVER getting her in and out of the car for twice daily dog park runs has taken a toll on my poorly supported back.
Time to get back into it. Past time. I should have never gotten out of it.
So today I hiked a 3K course that skirts the golf course. To call it power walking would be an exaggeration. But almost!
It was nearly 100° but I had my hydration pack. I saw lots of dove, ravens, bunnies, a lizard and a road runner. And golfers. Lots of those.
I'm not overjoyed with my shoes. Too hot for the desert summer. It's so hard to find shoes that fit my long narrow feet. I'd welcome suggestions on that.
AOH is a nod to a FB group: Adventurers on Heels.
Yesterday was down day. I went to a gathering that happens every Wednesday. The crazies. One guy in his 70s did pay off a hundred- mile last weekend. I think he only did 24 minutes. He's finished it in the past. Just wanted to beat one of his friends. 50&100 milers are nothing for this bunch. They're Hashers, too. I brought gluten-free vegan cookies made with sweet potato & cocoa. Omgoodness they were like fudge brownies. So good. I have to give stuff like that away.
Today was the 4K, 4000 meter, 4th of July Firecracker Run. I just hiked it - mostly power walking. Feels good to be doing it. One friend ran with his donkey. He's getting ready for the pack- burro races in Colorado at the end of the month. I intend to go. If you've never seen them you should Google it and watch some videos.
Happy 4th of July!
Sorry for the typos. My friend ran 24 miles of a 100 mile race.
Earthquake here today. I helped with emergency response. More stress calories. Earthquakes suck!
Yesterday taking a nap during my first afternoon off this month felt like a vacation!
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