Susan and I signed up to do a Heart Walk today. Our friend Jeanne works at a local gym and asked if we'd like to come and walk 5 miles for her team. I think she asked about 2 weeks ago. Now, I've been on weight watchers about 4 weeks now. I walk. Susan and I walk sometimes several times a week. I use the eliptical sometimes in the house and I try to stay active but I've been measuring my walks and I just wasn't sure I'd be able to do it.
5 miles is a lot.
And when you are carrying around a 100 pound weight, 5 miles is a long way!
Thankfully there was another option. The 2 mile stroll.
OK. It wasn't a stroll. No way, no how was it a stroll. I started off at the beginning of the pack with Susan, walking like crazy down this busy street. About 5 minutes into the 'stroll' my shins are killing me. I'm walking way faster than I'm used to and the ladies behind me, while they weren't actually pushing me, wanted to go faster. And I just couldn't do it. Nope. I just didn't have the strength. I shouldn't have made that big push at the beginning. Unfortunately it ruined the rest of my walk.
I did finish the 2 mile 'stroll' today but I came in dead last. Not that we were racing for any prize but I was really bummed. I thought for sure that my walking was at least 'up to par' but I guess I must remember a few things...
100 pounds extra
these people work out at the gym that was sponsoring the event
different terrain
and hey, at least I made it and didn't have to be carted away by the EMT's!
According to the activity points section of Weight Watchers, the 4843 steps I made during the walk today equalled out to 3 activity points. Yah for me!
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