This morning, just as the sun was rising, I headed out for my first early morning walk in many weeks.
Ignoring purposeful movement has resulted in a 6 lb weight gain, a feeling of sluggishness throughout the day, and a lack of motivation to do anything else.
Normally, at this time of year, I’d be walking our park in south Texas, enjoying the warmth and flowers, and greeting other early risers who are out and about.
I’ve used our cool autumn weather as one of my many excuses for not getting going. Temps right around freezing in our early mornings “could” be a deterrent. Yesterday, as I was reviewing my photos for this time of year in previous years, I was reminded that in the winter of 2020/2021, because covid prevented us from crossing the border,I walked outdoors here all winter, despite some extremely cold days.
Yes, I’m now 5+ years older than I was that winter, but I believe I’m just as fit (and I need to maintain that), so I completely ruled out that excuse.
All I had to do was set my mind and get going.
My walk this morning was just over two km (1.3 miles). I need to start slow and build up to my usual 6 km (3.7 miles). I made some photo stops along the way, so didn’t reach power walking pace.
Being the cold chicken that I am, I dressed warm in layers – actually a tad too warm. By the time I finished my stroll, I was perspiring as much as if I “had” walked on a warm south Texas morning.
I included all of the churches that surround us (three are only steps away from our condo building, and one is less than a block away) because, after all, it’s Sunday morning.
*My feature photo is of the new pavement leading to the river boardwalk. Our parks department does an excellent job of trail maintenance.*
