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Trade-Offs

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Terry

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Due to freezing rain and icy streets and sidewalks, this past week and most of the next week aren’t conducive to outdoor walks.

We’re very fortunate to have an excellent sports facility nearby that features an indoor track.

Despite it being nearby, I’m driving over there to do my daily power walking.

My feature photo is the view of the Legacy Park paths from the second floor walking track windows.

I did some editing to clean up the photo and add a touch of drama to the overcast sky.

Here’s the original:

The paths are more apparent in the original and it also gives a better sense of the height it was shot from.

Sometimes there are trade-offs in post processing, just as there are tradeoffs for walking indoors vs out.

The trade-offs are both positive and negative. I prefer to focus on the positives

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14 responses to “Trade-Offs”

  1. Edward Ortiz Avatar
    Edward Ortiz

    Safety first! It’s better to walk indoors than to walk outside and risk falling on an ice patch. I have seen that happen to one of our neighbors. A lot of people in my area drive to the mall and walk inside. I think it’s a good idea because you can see people, and after the walk you can get something to drink or eat, and maybe buy something in one of the stores.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Until we got this indoor track, there were quite a few who walked at our mall too, Edward. You’re right – it’s always better to be safe when it’s icy outside. Thank goodness those days look like they’re gone now for another year.

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  2. Charla Avatar
    Charla

    Your town sure has a lot of good things. Nice there is the indoor track you can use during cold weather. Do you have any lingering problems from when you were hit by that car a while ago?

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      We’re very lucky for a small prairie city, Charla. I still have zero sense of smell, and that may be permanent damage. Aside from that, I’m doing pretty good.

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      1. Charla Avatar
        Charla

        Thank you for telling me. I know smell can affect how food tastes. I am holding out hope that some of your sense will come back.

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  3. Lana Avatar
    Lana

    Great photos esp of you so happy on the track Terry!. Wonderful to have an indoor opportunity for bad weather.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thank you and yes, we’re very fortunate that not only do we have this facility but it’s also so close by.

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  4. annemariedemyen Avatar
    annemariedemyen

    I can’t wait to see photos of your parks in the summertime. I have been doing my aerobics Monday thru Saturdays but haven’t walked lately, even on the treadmill.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      I’m so happy to see your reply, Anne! I hadn’t seen a post from you or any comments for a while, so hoped you were OK. Good for you for that aerobics commitment!

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      1. annemariedemyen Avatar
        annemariedemyen

        Thank you, Terry. I will try to get a post out tomorrow. I haven’t been feeling very well. A.

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  5. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    I like the edited version! There are always positives and negatives. We choose the side that is best, and like you said, focus on the positives. Soon you’ll be back out on the wonderful trails, and you will have maintained (or improved) your fitness by walking inside. Have a great day, Terry!

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Thanks for always being so positive and encouraging in your support, my friend! Enjoy your Sunday 😊

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  6. Chuckster Avatar
    Chuckster

    Oh Bother! Now you motivated me to go get some Sunday steps in! Generally, I prefer not to sweat—I just glisten emotionally while thinking about maybe exercising tomorrow.

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    1. Terry Avatar
      Terry

      Haha! Have a nice walk, Chuckster! 😉

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