[Autumn of Ginny] Walking with George

[njbookwoman]

I've been sedentary for so long that I decided this past week to begin taking a daily walk---and not just to the mailbox! My timing may have been a bit off, since we had zero temperatures most days. It made for an interesting perspective on the world, as I trudged along in a burka-like getup, my eyes peering out from a double wrap of scarves.

One advantage of living in a neatly defined housing development is that you can easily set your  goals. This week I went as far as George Place.  George and I had a nice chat. Next week's goal  is Barbara Ave; followed by Florence, Ellis, Victor and eventually all the way to Calvin! That will take about two months if I keep progressing. I haven't decided yet if non participation should result in back slippage to the previous week's goal.

I've also loosely defined "daily", allowing for substitutions if I've been on my feet a lot shopping or if my leg starts acting up again.

Silly as it sounds, I felt quite accomplished this week and energized with my modest walk and peaceful time just breathing, enjoying the neighborhood and having an imaginary chat with George. Now granted, I am no way near the Fit Bit crew out there. I know I would be severely embarrassed to see how many steps I log daily. But, just putting it in writing here does add a little motivation.

"Isn't it wonderful?" I keep reminding myself.  I try to emulate a little guy who laughs from the sheer joy of movement. And he doesn't even know yet that someday he'll be walking unassisted and then running, jumping, skipping....

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Posted By njbookwoman to Autumn of Ginny at 2/22/2015 01:20:00 PM

[Scott Knackmuhs]

No need to compare to the fit bit crew of it works for you! This year I've been taking the "scenic route" on days when I'm walking to the office from my apartment. Just taking a 5, 10, or 15 - minute detour to a street I haven't seen or a little park starts the day off right and takes a little of the hectic scramble feel out of the morning.

Happy walking!

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[Lynn Ballas]

Hey Ginny,

We all need one of those push carts! He is so adorable! Walk gingerly with all this ice around :)

Love,

Lynn