Walking 1.19.11

Sometimes it is very good to try new things.
Some of you may remember the cartoon shows that featured Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote. Wile E. Coyote was always trying to capture Road Runner - I assume for a meal. That only barely makes sense to me because Road Runner was such a skinny bird that one could barely make a stew from his meat. But, then, Wile E. Coyote was very thin also. So, I guess it was a fitting match.
You surely remember that Wile E. Coyote was always coming up with a new scheme or a different trap that would capture and/or kill Road Runner. And, he always got his equipment from ACME. When one idea failed, Wile E. Coyote tried a new one rather than adjusting or modifying the failed contraption.
Still, sometimes it is good to try new things.
That is what I did this week. First, since I was at a different locale (Henderson United Methodist Church) I tried to work my walking plan where I was. Henderson has a gymn that has a walking "track" upstairs. The sign at the door declared that 23 laps equals one mile. I thought, "that's a lot of laps. But, hey, I'll give it a try." I soon lost count of the laps I had taken and was called away for another task after about 15 minutes.
The next day, still at Henderson, I decided to walk outside because it was warmer and Henderson has a large parking lot. I am not sure how large it is in feet, so I decided to walk 20 minutes. That was how much time I had before another task would demand my time. I decided I like the flat ground better than stairs.
Today I am back at Primrose and have decided to try another new thing (but not from ACME). Upstairs we have a couple of stationary bicycles among other fitness equipment. So, I decided to ride one of those today. My pedometer had recorded 2600 steps after 40 minutes. That calculates to about 1.15 miles if I were walking. So, I did not get as many steps recorded (even though my legs were continuously moving) and I did not get any more distance recorded (even though I was in motion for more minutes than usual when I am walking).
And, Wile E. Coyote did not capture Road Runner.
Until next time, may God bless you.