Short Sprints

With the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, Japan just having ended, it feels appropriate to rate my walks with the presentation of a medal. I'm giving myself a bronze. It was really more of a magnesium performance but they don't give out that medal.

Today was a really good walk. I took over a minute and a half off my previous best time. I definitely feel a bit winded and just the onset of becoming sweaty. And yet, that thrill of victory is a strong motivator. 

Yesterday, I didn't think my goal of twice around the park in 30 minutes was possible. Today, I think I can reach it.

I employed a new strategy I call, "Short Sprints". I pick a spot up ahead of me, maybe a tree, a driveway or a heaved sidewalk and I increase my gate until I get to that spot. Then I slow down a touch and recover. A couple of times this morning, I even extended the spot.

Getting my walk in first thing in the morning is a great way to start my day. I feel like I have accomplished something and it's only 8:36. 

I have another milestone I would like to proclaim to the heavens if modesty didn't prevent me from doing so. I weighed in this morning at 203 pounds. I'm going to make 200...and then gain it all back!