Day 62 012514

I tried to take advantage of the weather roller coaster with the sub zero temps during the week and raised temps on the weekend. There had been some projections of it reaching 40 today but I knew it wasn't going to get any better than the 34 when I started out. The warmth the sun tried to offer was easily negated by the slight wind. I thought about cutting it short then pressed on when I reached the first turn around point. I did the first mile in 24 minutes then picked up the pace. When I reached the summit of the third hill the sun returned. It is the first hill on the way out and the third hill on the return trip. The wind had died down and the sun offered a warm embrace of encouragement for the final stretch. That wasn't so bad.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 8

total: 61

time today: 46 minutes

weather: 34 degrees and partly cloudy with 7 mph winds

weight: 228

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +2

Day 61 011914

The weather was another much nicer than normal for January so I had to take advantage. I figured I could sacrifice miss watching some of the first football playoff game. I felt sluggish going out but was surprised when I reached the first mile marker and had done 21 minutes. I think not having the extra weight of a sweatshirt and jacket helped. Just wearing my favorite long sleeve t-shirt. As I approached 1.5 I thought about stepping it up on the last stretch but felt a twinge in my right heel. My body pulled up on the reigns and said not to over do it. There is a whole year ahead. Did the second mile in 22 minutes.

I changed the feedback some:

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 6

total: 59

time today: 43 minutes

weather: 64 degrees and sunny with 19 mph winds

weight: 228

weight loss this week: 2

weight lost since beginning: +2

Day 60 011214

Able to take advantage of nice weather both weekend days. Today may have read warmer on the thermometer the lack of sun made it feel colder. Early on I encountered an older gentleman walking four little dogs. That was like starting a mystery on the last page because I soon started seeing numerous wet paw prints exiting every puddle. I did both miles in 23 minutes due to Michael Myers determination. Yet I think I'll be feeling it tomorrow.

miles walked today: 2

total: 57

time today: 46 minutes

weather: 51 degrees and overcast with 7 mph winds

weight: 230

weight lost: +4

Day 59 011114

I happily took advantage of the break in the weather after enduring -10 degrees and -45 wind chills on Monday morning. The wind was at my back to start otherwise it would have been much nicer. As I approached the second of the three hills I smirked to myself thinking of the show I just watched about the Himalayas as if it were an inside joke. There were three walks not shoveled since the last snow but I crossed the street to avoid the last one since it was a longer corner lot. I was into the wind on the return but hardly noticed it except the four times it gusted up. Not a bad start to the year.

miles walked today: 2

total: 55

time today: 46 minutes

weather: 43 degrees and mostly sunny with 16 mph winds

weight: 230

weight lost: +4