And I don't mean a slow walk!
The week after my Subiaco respite I continued walking at the gym. One day I decided that since I was behind on my Read-the-Bible-in-a Year plan, then I would take all the pages I had missed to the gym with me and read while I was walking on the treadmill. Since I knew it would take SEVERAL minutes, I chose to walk at least 45 minutes of intervals. My logic was that it would be good practice for the Toad Suck 5K since my goal is to finish that in less than 48 minutes. Sometimes there are flaws in one's logic.
My first mistake was thinking that reading and walking on a treadmill would be like walking on the streets of Conway. Reading and walking is a challenge on a treadmill - I will NOT do that during the Toad Suck 5K. The second miscalculation in my plan was thinking that I could read quickly while walking. It just didn't happen! But, I did walk for 47 minutes. I did not go 3.1 miles.
This week, however, I have been a bit lazy. I have not walked any more than or farther than what is normal and usual in a day. Next week I'll get back to exercising in some form. The weeds have grown to mowing level, so I may get in some walking by mowing those.
Also, I have decided to enter the Tour de Cure - Little Rock. The Tour de Cure is a series of fundraising cycling events held in 44 states nationwide to benefit the American Diabetes Association. I think I will participate in the 20 mile ride which begins at 8:30 a.m. April 14.
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Thursday, March 22, 2012
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
I'm getting better
Have you ever spent time walking a labyrinth? I had my first experience at the Worship Fair held at Pulaski Heights a couple of weeks ago. The closing worship focused on reconciliation. We were invited to walk the labyrinth while focusing on how we have been reconciled to God. At the center we were asked to determine to whom we needed to be reconciled.
Later, on February 28, I was at Mt Eagle for a time of renewal or "recharging of the spiritual batteries," if you please. Again I had the opportunity to walk a labyrinth while repeating the "Jesus Prayer."
"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner."
It is this prayer that helps to center our thoughts and spirit upon Jesus. I am enjoying the labyrinth walk even though it does little for my physical fitness - the spiritual fitness is real good.
I have learned that not everyone will connect to God using the same practices that I use. That is okay! But if you would like to try a desktop "finger" version, then go to http://labyrinthsociety.org and look under Resources and then Downloads.
I have maintained my walking at the gym mostly. But like a labyrinth - some folks need something different. I like my indoor workout, but I took the opportunity to walk outdoors these past 2 weeks. Up on Mt Eagle is a couple of great trails that are not real hard, but one could twist an ankle if it is already weak. The trail includes a beautiful view of the Middle Fork of the Little Red River.
On March 5 I went to Subiaco Abbey (and High School) for a week of leadership training. I took the opportunity to walk down a steep hill then around the high school track. This was my chance to see how close I am to the Toad Suck 5K speed that I set several years ago (47-48 minutes). The flat, evenness of the track is very similar to the level course of the Toad Suck 5K. I am NOT ready. I can go at a good pace for 30 minutes but I do not have the stamina for 3.1 miles yet. That will be next week's practice.
The real challenge was the walk back up hill after walking the track for 30 minutes. I tried the stairs because they looked easier than the dirt terrain that was a possibility. I had seen the soccer players run up those stairs 3 times in a row - nearly nonstop. But they efforts were deceiving me. I had to stop and catch my breath before reaching the top!
Well, I got in several days of exercise over the past couple weeks. I am losing some weight but not very fast because I have not reduced enough how much I eat. I feel stronger. I have greater lung capacity even though I cannot climb those stairs in one go at it.
Spring is fully here! Trees and flowers are blooming. Where will you go for a walk?
Later, on February 28, I was at Mt Eagle for a time of renewal or "recharging of the spiritual batteries," if you please. Again I had the opportunity to walk a labyrinth while repeating the "Jesus Prayer."
"Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me a sinner."
It is this prayer that helps to center our thoughts and spirit upon Jesus. I am enjoying the labyrinth walk even though it does little for my physical fitness - the spiritual fitness is real good.
I have learned that not everyone will connect to God using the same practices that I use. That is okay! But if you would like to try a desktop "finger" version, then go to http://labyrinthsociety.org and look under Resources and then Downloads.
I have maintained my walking at the gym mostly. But like a labyrinth - some folks need something different. I like my indoor workout, but I took the opportunity to walk outdoors these past 2 weeks. Up on Mt Eagle is a couple of great trails that are not real hard, but one could twist an ankle if it is already weak. The trail includes a beautiful view of the Middle Fork of the Little Red River.
On March 5 I went to Subiaco Abbey (and High School) for a week of leadership training. I took the opportunity to walk down a steep hill then around the high school track. This was my chance to see how close I am to the Toad Suck 5K speed that I set several years ago (47-48 minutes). The flat, evenness of the track is very similar to the level course of the Toad Suck 5K. I am NOT ready. I can go at a good pace for 30 minutes but I do not have the stamina for 3.1 miles yet. That will be next week's practice.
The real challenge was the walk back up hill after walking the track for 30 minutes. I tried the stairs because they looked easier than the dirt terrain that was a possibility. I had seen the soccer players run up those stairs 3 times in a row - nearly nonstop. But they efforts were deceiving me. I had to stop and catch my breath before reaching the top!
Well, I got in several days of exercise over the past couple weeks. I am losing some weight but not very fast because I have not reduced enough how much I eat. I feel stronger. I have greater lung capacity even though I cannot climb those stairs in one go at it.
Spring is fully here! Trees and flowers are blooming. Where will you go for a walk?
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