Day203 100817

Got in a walk by myself after lunch.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 116

total: 252

time today: 44 minutes

weather: 70 degrees, 49% humidity, sunny and 6 mph winds

weight: 227

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +1

Day202 092817 AM PM

There were too many factors I didn't like about the location of the course so may have been last time there.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 114

total: 250

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 54/75 degrees, 88/38% humidity, sunny and 4/8 mph winds

weight: 229

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +3

Day201 092617 AM PM

In an attempt to accommodate my current schedule I found a flat course that was only half a mile and thought I could do a half mile in the morning and another half mile in the afternoon. Did 21 minutes the first half and 20 for the second. The weather splits below reflect morning and afternoon.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 113

total: 249

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 52/61 degrees, 94/74% humidity, cloudy and 8/12 mph winds

weight: 229

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +3

Day200 092417

Wish I could have done something special for the 200th entry but it has been hard to get back into a routine after the injury. Plus I have a new schedule that takes a large chunk of the day. Trying to get out when I can.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 112

total: 248

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 80 degrees, 61% humidity, sunny and 10 mph winds

weight: 229

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +3

Day199 091117

Walked alone before breakfast. Had intended it being an AM\PM day but the afternoon got away from me.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 111

total: 247

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 64 degrees, 75% humidity, sunny and 7 mph winds

weight: 231

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +5

Day198 090917

Finally back out after sprain to big toe on left foot healed and pain free. The last time out did aggravate it. Did 23 mintues on each mile.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 110

total: 246

time today: 46 minutes

weather: 68 degrees, 71% humidity, sunny and 8 mph winds

weight: 231

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +5

Day197 082717

First walk in over a week after injuring the big toe on my left foot. I initially thought it was broken but it was a severe sprain. Still some discomfort but doing much better. Such is my life.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 108

total: 244

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 85% humidity, mostly cloudy and 6 mph winds

weight: 235

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +9

Day196 081717

Walked alone after breakfast. Near perfect weather after days of rain.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 107

total: 243

time today: 20 minutes

weather: 69 degrees, 70% humidity, sunny and 16 mph winds

weight: 235

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +9

Day195 081217

Out after breakfast with weekend walking buddy. Right ankle twinged a few times in first half mile but settled down after that. Did both miles in 23 minutes.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 106

total: 242

time today: 46 minutes

weather: 72 degrees, 51% humidity, partly cloudy and 10 mph winds

weight: 235

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +9

Day194 081117

Walked alone before breakfast. After finished first mile on downhill reversed course and headed back up. Did feel a slight twinge in right knee on each mile but it was ever so slight. Did first mile in 21 and second in 20.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 104

total: 240

time today: 41 minutes

weather: 65 degrees, 81% humidity, partly cloudy and 8 mph winds

weight: 235

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +9

Day193 080917

Walked alone before breakfast. Could be another rainy day.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 102

total: 238

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 68 degrees, 73% humidity, cloudy and 9 mph winds

weight: 235

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +9

Day192 080617

Finally got a walk in with a break in the rainy weekend. Only concern was footing on rain slicked surfaces. 

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 101

total: 237

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 68 degrees, 74% humidity, cloudy and 6 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day191 080417

Went out alone before breakfast. Hit the 100 mile mark for the year. Very happy to reach that for first time while doing this. Very refreshing morning.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 100

total: 236

time today: 41 minutes

weather: 64 degrees, 67% humidity, clear and 6 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day190 080317

Got out before breakfast ahead of the rain. Feel like I can take the training wheels off soon. Right knee feels great and its been weeks since the right ankle has been a problem. 

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 98

total: 234

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 68 degrees, 73% humidity, overcast and 20 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day189 080217

Went out alone before lunch. While only a few degrees less than yesterday it felt much more tolerable. My right knee was doing well so I decided to take the steep path up the hill. Both calves cried like they were being punished but all was well once reached the top of the ridge. No problems on the downhill either. 

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 97

total: 233

time today: 20 minutes

weather: 83 degrees, 57% humidity, sunny and 6 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day188 080117

Made time to go out for a mid afternoon walk. Walking buddy bailed at the last second and as I walked thought maybe I should have also. The afternoon sun felt especially oppressive and I felt really sluggish for most of the first half. One plus is my right knee felt fine.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 96

total: 232

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 87 degrees, 45% humidity, partly cloudy and 7 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day187 073017

Walked with weekend walking buddy before breakfast. On the way out she wanted to take lead and started too fast but soon slowed down. The first mile was 25 minutes. She wanted me to take lead on way back and we did it in 23. Both left foot and right knee felt fine.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 95

total: 231

time today: 48 minutes

weather: 81 degrees, 66% humidity, partly cloudy and 5 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day186 072917

Right knee was having issues as soon as I woke this morning. Yet it seemed to be getting progressivley better as I moved around so I set out alone before breakfast. It did some complaining but held up pretty well.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 93

total: 229

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 66% humidity, partly cloudy and 9 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day185 072817

Morning walk after breakfast with a walking buddy. Left foot felt fine and right knee only gave a few minor complaints. Seem to be back on track.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 92

total: 228

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 76% humidity, mostly cloudy and 0 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day184 072717

Had a minor accident in the house which cut a toe on my left foot. Waited a few days to heal before I went any distance on it. Initially didn't think it was affecting the walk but it was throwing my gait off enough to mess with my right knee. Almost like learning to walk again as I tried to find a comfortable gait. Did feel like I was limping at the end.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 91

total: 227

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 79% humidity, partly cloudy and 9 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +10

week two YT

Day183 072317

Another early morning with my weekend walking buddy. While this isn't a race I do find that walking with a buddy slows me down. But sometimes its about the company. We did each way in 24 minutes.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 90

total: 226

time today: 48 minutes

weather: 71 degrees, 93% humidity, overcast and 6 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 2

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day182 072217

Walked before breakfast with weekend walking buddy. Could feel the humidity immediately and as approached the one mile could see fog hanging over a field. Right knee felt pretty good. 24 minutes out and 23 back.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 88

total: 224

time today: 47 minutes

weather: 77 degrees, 96% humidity, fog and 7 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 2

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day181 072117

Nearly had a full scale rebellion as my body made its displeasure known for being out another half hour earlier in an attempt to be well ahead of the forecasted triple digits. It took a few minutes to get acclimated then all systems were go. The right knee held up well. Did 21 minutes on both miles.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 86

total: 222

time today: 42 minutes

weather: 86 degrees, 59% humidity, partly cloudy and 13 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 2

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day180 072017

Same plan as yesterday. Right knee only complained once on first mile but did a few times on second especially on downhill on the backside. Did first mile in 22 and second in 21.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 84

total: 220

time today: 43 minutes

weather: 86 degrees, 59% humidity, mostly cloudy and 9 mph winds

weight: 236

weight loss this week: 2

weight lost since beginning: +10

Day179 071917

Got up and out alone earlier than usual before breakfast. Had the plan I would do a second mile depending how my right knee felt. After the first mile it held up it's end of the deal so I reversed course and headed back up the hill. The winds made it tolerable but I could tell it was starting to turn that last quarter mile. Did 23 minutes for first mile and 21 for second. 

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 82

total: 218

time today: 44 minutes

weather: 82 degrees, 69% humidity, partly cloudy and 20 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day178 071817

Made it out alone before breakfast. Disappointed that my right knee gave me problems a few times. It seemed coll when I first started and about half way a switch flipped and it was like I was in a sauna. There is talk of it hitting 100 on Friday.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 80

total: 216

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 82 degrees, 65% humidity, mostly cloudy and 9 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day177 071617

It was a slow start on a lazy Sunday. My weekend walking buddy initially cancelled, my back up said NO and I was getting ready to walk alone when the first changed her mind. When we finished she complained that we should have started earlier because it was too hot. My right knee felt pretty good the whole time. We did both miles in 24 minutes.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 79

total: 215

time today: 48 minutes

weather: 87 degrees, 55% humidity, sunny and 6 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

week one YT

Day176 071517

Went out alone after breakfast. Shortly after starting I felt a pop in my right knee but in a good way. Thinking something may have corrected itself I tried to pick up the pace only to be quickly scolded that it was too soon. Other than that it was the best the knee felt on a walk in days. Could tell the day was going to be a hot one. The forecast said it will be the first of several in the upper 90's. 

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 77

total: 213

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 84 degrees, 67% humidity, partly cloudy and 11 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day175 071417

Walked alone before breafast. Right knee was giving me trouble for the initial quarter mile as tried to find a comfortable gait. Bothered me a bit after the uphill on the backside also. Maybe something I'll just have to get used to.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 76

total: 212

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 75 degrees, 69% humidity, partly cloudy and 3 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day173 071217

Went with walking buddy before breakfast shortly after the rain stopped. Had trouble initially finding comfortable pace and BOTH knees started to complain. I asked if I could switch to the other side of the path and that seemed to do the trick. Got back before the rains started again.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 75

total: 211

time today: 24 minutes

weather: 82 degrees, 67% humidity, cloudy and 9 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day172 070917

Walked the the flat two mile route after breakfast with a walking buddy. My right knee let me knw we started out too fast so we slowed to a more comfortable pace. It was 25 minutes out and 24 minutes back.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 74

total: 210

time today: 49 minutes

weather: 82 degrees, 62% humidity, partly cloudy and 10 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day171 070717

Walked alone before lunch. Finally back in groove after a few days in holiday mode. Both right knee and ankle felt really good afterwards.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 72

total: 208

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 81 degrees, 45% humidity, mostly cloudy and 15 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day170 070117

Another day walking alone after breakfast. Right knee was on cusp of discomfort a couple times but felt pretty good.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 71

total: 207

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 72 degrees, 61% humidity, sunny and 10 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day169 063017

Went out alone after breafast. Able to go at a good pace and my right knee didn't complain at all. Saw many leaves on the ground that had been shredded by the hail last night. Plus signs there had been heavy rains by how the mulberries had been swept to one side of the path.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 70

total: 206

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 71 degrees, 75% humidity, partly cloudy and 11 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day168 062817

Walked alone after breakfast. Found the correct pace right away and my right knee did not hurt at all. Probably will be finishing on the downhill for awhile.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 69

total: 205

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 79% humidity, mostly cloudy and 16 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day167 062717

Went out alone in the mid afternoon and took the more comfortable route to finish on the downhill. My right knee quickly let me know I started at a pace that was too quick. My right hip also joined in and was twinging until I found a comfortable pace. Both felt fine afterwards.

miles walked today: 1

walked this year: 68

total: 204

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 78 degrees, 50% humidity, mostly cloudy and 15 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day166 062417

Walked with another walking buddy after breakfast on the two mile flat route. Shortly after the mile turnaround point I felt a twinge in my right knee to let me know to slow it way down. We were 23 minutes the first mile and 29 the second. Knee feels fine afterwards.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 67

total: 203

time today: 52 minutes

weather: 68 degrees, 27% humidity, sunny and 12 mph winds

weight: 238

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +12

Day165 062317 PM

The dark skies had been replaced by blue and white when I ventured out mid afternoon alone. I went the opposite as this morning to finish on the downhill and my right knee thanked me for that decision. It still felt fine after the walk as well.

miles walked today: 1 -- PM

walked this year: 65

total: 201

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 72 degrees, 49% humidity, mostly cloudy and 22 mph winds

weight: 239

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +13

Day165 062317 AM

Went out before breakfast with a walking buddy. Started on the winding uphill path and my right knee was fine for that. But once started decent on backside there were twinges on the first several steps due to the steep angle. When I reached the more gradual decline the pain went away. The winds are blowing some dark clouds in so something might be brewing.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM

walked this year: 64

total: 200

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 68 degrees, 49% humidity, mostly cloudy and 20 mph winds

weight: 239

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +13

Day164 061917

Went alone before breakfast. Kept at casual pace and right knee didn't bother me during walk. Yet it was an issue afterwards going down the stairs.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 63

total: 199

time today: 24 minutes

weather: 76 degrees, 48% humidity, partly cloudy and 5 mph winds

weight: 239

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +13

Day163 061517

Went out alone before breakfast. Right knee was complaining until I settled into a comfortable pace. We had additional rains which I thought might clear out the mulberries from the path but that wasn't the case. Yet I did notice the water did wipe 15 to 18 inches clean where it had flowed near the tree line.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 62

total: 198

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 77 degrees, 66% humidity, partly cloudy and 10 mph winds

weight: 239

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +13

Day162 061317

Non forecasted thunderstorms scuttled my plans yesterday so juggled so could walk before lunch today. Started up the hill too fast and started to get shin splints in left leg. As tried to adjust felt single twinge in right hip and later tweaked right knee. The woodline path was heavily littered with mulberries in three spots and had a lesser presence in four others.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 61

total: 197

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 88 degrees, 57% humidity, partly cloudy and 23 mph winds

weight: 239

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +13

Day161 061017

Early morning walk before breakfast with old walking buddy to beat the heat. Those winds could help make it either tolerable or like a convection oven. We took the flat route with 23 minutes for the first mile and 24 on the way back.

miles walked today: 2 

walked this year: 60

total: 196

time today: 47 minutes

weather: 77 degrees, 62% humidity, partly cloudy and 20 mph winds

weight: 239

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +13

Day160 060917

Out alone this morning before breakfast. Today is supposed to be the first of at least 10 straight days with highs in the 90's. We'll see how that affects my routine. Started on the uphill today with the winding path. Did feel a twinge in my right knee that was altering my gait but it seemed to go away by the time I reached half way.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 58

total: 194

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 75 degrees, 57% humidity, partly cloudy and 7 mph winds

weight: 239

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +13

Day159 060817 PM

Walking buddy initially bailed in afternoon but surprised me at the half way mark. I had started on uphill. Passed a few robins watching us from the top of a fence.

miles walked today: 1 -- PM

walked this year: 57

total: 193

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 85 degrees, 30% humidity, partly cloudy and 9 mph winds

weight: 239

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +13

Day159 060817 AM

Walking buddy came on morning walk but started later because had to wait on her. She claims she will also go on afternoon walk but we'll see. Was happy to see scale reveal that I'm under 240 for the first time in 2 years. Above from where this started but progress. Finished on the downhill.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM

walked this year: 56

total: 192

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 76 degrees, 42% humidity, partly cloudy and 11 mph winds

weight: 239

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +13

Day158 060717 PM

Out mid afternoon with a walking buddy. More complaints of the heat. We'll see if morning option is taken tomorrow. The lack of wind didn't help. Again I didn't think it was that bad.

miles walked today: 1 -- PM

walked this year: 55

total: 191

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 84 degrees, 29% humidity, mostly cloudy and 3 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day158 060717 AM

Went out alone before breakfast with only half a glass of orange juice to fuel me. Started with the steep path of the uphill. The wind was still to start but picked up by the time I reached the top.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM

walked this year: 54

total: 190

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 71 degrees, 51% humidity, mostly cloudy and 10 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day157 060617 PM

Went mid-afternoon with a walking buddy. While it wasn't the scorch levels of the previous days I still heard some complaining about the heat. Personally I didn't think it was that bad. The wind could have helped more. Finished on the downhill.

miles walked today: 1 -- PM

walked this year: 53

total: 189

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 83 degrees, 29% humidity, sunny and 4 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day157 060617 AM

After three days in the 90's I could tell we are getting a break by how refreshing the walk was this morning. Heard the owl to the north. Finished on the downhill.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM

walked this year: 52

total: 188

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 44% humidity, mostly cloudy and 10 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day156 0603117

Tried to get out after an errand between breakfast and lunch to beat the heat. Too late. They are forecasting 90 later but it already felt like a sauna. Body feels fine otherwise.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 51

total: 187

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 79 degrees, 58% humidity, sunny and 8 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day155 0602117 PM

Went out alone in the mid-afternoon. Sometimes prefer to be solitary because the pace seems more natural. Surprising that the afternoon seemed much more comfortable despite the rise in temp. The increased winds and cut in humidity really helped.

miles walked today: 1 -- PM

walked this year: 50

total: 186

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 85 degrees, 11% humidity, partly cloudy and 12 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day155 0602117 AM

Morning walk after breakfast with my buddy. Could really feel the difference in the humidity. Really sweating by the time we were done.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM

walked this year: 49

total: 186

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 71% humidity, partly cloudy and 8 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day154 053117

Went for walk right before lunch with walking buddy. Much better than yesterday. Groin feels fine but had a couple twinges in right ankle and right knee. Luckily they didn't last.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 48

total: 185

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 37% humidity, partly cloudy and 6 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day153 053017 PM

Had a walking buddy in the afternoon but had trouble finding a comfortable pace. Can definitely tell summer is approaching.

miles walked today: 1 -- PM 

walked this year: 47

total: 184

time today: 24 minutes

weather: 78 degrees, 22% humidity, partly cloudy and 16 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day153 053017 AM

Tried to keep the pace casual as it feels like I have an aggravated groin muscle. Finished on the downhill but when I started on the incline on the backside I could feel a twinge in my right hamstring. Luckily it went away once I reached the top. I could hear an owl that was originally to the north and by the time I was on the downhill it had made its way to the south.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM 

walked this year: 46

total: 183

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 69 degrees, 40% humidity, partly cloudy and 10 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day152 052817

Went with walking buddy after lunch on the flat two mile route. 23 minutes each way. Really tired and sore afterwards.

miles walked today: 2 

walked this year: 45

total: 182

time today: 46 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 43% humidity, sunny and 9 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day151 052617

Post breakfast walk marks five days in a row. Morning rains left some slick spots. Felt pretty good afterwards.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 43

total: 180

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 66 degrees, 24% humidity, partly cloudy and 4 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day150 052517 PM

Went after sups as temp started to decline. Had walking buddy with me who wanted to shake it up a bit. So we went up the steep part of the hill, down the backside and when we hit the half way mark we reversed course and went back up the backside. It left me winded when we hit the top the second time. 

miles walked today: 1 -- PM

walked this year: 42

total: 179

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 72 degrees, 52% humidity, mostly cloudy and 8 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day150 052517 AM

Four days in a row and my knees were rebelling at the start. Sort of limbered up about half way but never totally fine until finished.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM

walked this year: 41

total: 178

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 60 degrees, 67% humidity, partly cloudy and 13 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day149 052417

Today was mainly about making up for the missed session. Normally my busiest day of the week but I made time after a couple morning errands.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 40

total: 177

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 55 degrees, 74% humidity, mostly cloudy and 11 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day148 052317

Initially thought about resting today but changed mind after breakfast. Started on the uphill side. There are two options for going up the hill on the front side. There is a winding path that goes to the northeast which had been my choice for the longest time. The other is to attack it straight on going to the north and I have been doing that more opfen lately. I went with the second option. Usually I am watching where I am walking and don't raise my head more to appreciate how steep the incline is and that the hill is two blocks high. Was surprised again by a rain but it didn't have the strenghth nor duration as the other day. I saw more drops leave a wet impression on the ground than I actually felt. ///.... Had planned an AM\PM split but the rains not allowing for that.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 39

total: 176

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 55 degrees, 64% humidity, mostly cloudy and 8 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day147 052217 PM

Second walk of day was after lunch. Started on the uphill side and my calves thought it was a bad choice as I approached the apex. The pulled pork and cole slaw leftovers were sitting heavy in my belly. I should have waited another hour but schedule didn't allow. I would classify this as my idea of perfect weather. Nice mix of sunshine and blue skies with a good collection of white clouds swirled in. A constant breeze was rather soothing so I was comfortable in my long sleeved T-shirt. There were some angry sounds coming from the same group of trees on both the morning and afternoon walks. Could not distinguish whether it was angry squirel chatter or birds clucking. 

miles walked today: 1 -- PM

walked this year: 38

total: 175

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 73 degrees, 41% humidity, partly cloudy and 12 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day147 052217 AM

Walked after breakfast. Ended on the downhill.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM

walked this year: 37

total: 174

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 63 degrees, 58% humidity, mostly cloudy and 8 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day146 052017

Ventured out for a walk before lunch. Thought I could beat the next round of forecasted storms only to be ambushed by drops not far from the house. Rather than turn back I pressed on as my bucket hat, jacket and gloves were doing their jobs. My main concern was the compromised footing of the terrain. Yet I soon encountered many other obstacles on the path along the woodline. Never had I seen so many earthworms. Hundreds. I was careful to avoid stepping on them. If the birds are hungry a feast awaits!

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 36

total: 173

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 54 degrees, 94% humidity, light rain and 9 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day145 051617

Walked after breakfast. Hoped to beat heat of the day by going an hour earlier than yesterday but it is already starting to settle in. The heat vs humidity debate continues. Right now its the humidity.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 35

total: 172

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 76 degrees, 62% humidity, sunny and 15 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day144 051517

Time doesn't wait for intentions to be fulfilled

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 34

total: 171

time today: 20 minutes

weather: 79 degrees, 61% humidity, partly cloudy and 12 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day143 050917 PM

Second walk of the day didn't go as smoothly. Started out at a pace similar to this morning. Before I hit the quarter mark my body started to rebel. First my lower back was getting really sore then shortly after that my right ankle had twinges of pain. I pulled back on the reigns and slowed to my normal pace. Felt fine once hit half mile mark.

miles walked today: 1 -- PM 

walked this year: 33

total: 170

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 76 degrees, 44% humidity, sunny and 5 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day143 050917 AM

Nice walk after breakfast. Nothing to complain about. Near perfect weather and I felt pretty good physically. I started on uphill side and didn't think I had quicker pace but was surprised with finishing time.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM 

walked this year: 32

total: 169

time today: 20 minutes

weather: 65 degrees, 58% humidity, sunny and 14 mph winds

weight: 240

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +14

Day142 050617

Did two miles before lunch with one of my walking buddies. Didn't want to press because of yesterday but still felt like a fine pace. We did the flat course. The first mile was 23 minutes and the second dragged a bit at 25.

miles walked today: 2 

walked this year: 31

total: 168

time today: 48 minutes

weather: 73 degrees, 26% humidity, sunny and 8 mph winds

weight: 241

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +15

Day141 050517

It was a very frustrating walk after breakfast. I had tweaked my left knee yesterday so I was mindful of that going in. Yet that never really bothered me. About a quarter in the bottom of my right foot seemed to go numb and not feeling where I was stepping messed with my gait. That went away after the next quarter but I then started to be aggravated by how my upper thighs were rubbing together. Then in the last quarter my left ankle started to bother me. Once I finished everything seemed fine.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 29

total: 166

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 64 degrees, 47% humidity, sunny and 4 mph winds

weight: 241

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +15

Day140 050217 PM

Walked before supper. Near perfect weather. Finished on the downhill side. Actually feeling pretty good compared to previous days took second walk.

miles walked today: 1 --- PM

walked this year: 28

total: 165

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 65 degrees, 36% humidity, partly cloudy and 4 mph winds

weight: 242

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +16

Day140 050217 AM

Spring is back. Really enjoyable walk after breakfast. Just two days removed from near ice cold 35 degree rains. I'm feeling pretty good.

miles walked today: 1 --- AM

walked this year: 27

total: 164

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 51 degrees, 66% humidity, sunny and 11 mph winds

weight: 242

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +16

Day139 042717

Got a walk in before supper. Might be last dry day for awhile.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 26

total: 163

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 57 degrees, 39% humidity, mostly cloudy and 3 mph winds

weight: 242

weight loss this week: 2

weight lost since beginning: +16

Day138 042517

I had no intention of walking today. Woke up with a sharp pain in my left arch. I put on my compression socks and new walking shoes for support. Felt good about having a fruit salad for lunch. Then the arch started feeling better. Something is brewing with the clouds and the wind but I decided to get out for a walk before the rains came. Had a slower pace and didn't have any major aches afterwards.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 25

total: 162

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 53 degrees, 73% humidity, cloudy and 14 mph winds

weight: 244

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +18

Day137 042417 PM

This morning went after breakfast and this afternoon was before supper. Went uphill side to start both times and really felt it in my right hip this afternoon as approached top of hill. Not sure what it was gusting but the winds tried to take my hat off a few times. 

miles walked today: 1 --- PM

walked this year: 24

total: 161

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 75 degrees, 27% humidity, sunny and 23 mph winds

weight: 244

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +18

Day137 042417 AM

Found out a friend had a health relapse. I have to keep walking to try and avoid the same.

miles walked today: 1 --- AM

walked this year: 23

total: 160

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 58 degrees, 44% humidity, mostly cloudy and 22 mph winds

weight: 244

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +18

Day136 041717

Took first post holiday walk before lunch. Near perfect weather.

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 22

total: 159

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 67 degrees, 42% humidity, sunny and 4 mph winds

weight: 244

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +18

Day135 041317

Walked in the mid afternoon. Tried to keep a slower pace so not to have same shin splint issue. Had a couple minor twinges but over all felt fine. Finished on downhill side which may have helped at end. 

miles walked today: 1 

walked this year: 21

total: 158

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 77 degrees, 48% humidity, mostly cloudy and 6 mph winds

weight: 244

weight loss this week: 1

weight lost since beginning: +18

Day134 041217 PM

Went out after supper with my walking buddy. Both times today started on uphill side. I really felt it in my right hip but once I reached the flat top it didn't bother me any more.

miles walked today: 1 -- PM

walked this year: 20

total: 157

time today: 22 minutes

weather: 70 degrees, 56% humidity, mostly cloudy and 11 mph winds

weight: 245

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +19

Day134 041217 AM

Planned on just taking Sunday off but Mother Nature said to take two more. I got a walk in this morning and it looks like next wave of rain could start any minute. May have pushed a little too much because of mild shin splints in my left leg. That's my good leg too.

miles walked today: 1 -- AM

walked this year: 19

total: 156

time today: 21 minutes

weather: 54 degrees, 64% humidity, cloudy and 11 mph winds

weight: 245

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +19

Day133 040817

I was totally worn out last night but did second multi mile of the year today. Went mid afternoon with a walking partner. We tried a different route I had scouted and reached the mile marker turn around in 22 minutes. It was a much flatter course. Yet I was really dragging the last half mile.

miles walked today: 2

walked this year: 18

total: 155

time today: 45 minutes

weather: 74 degrees, 42% humidity, cloudy and 16 mph winds

weight: 245

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +19

Day132 040717 PM

Walked a second time today after supper. My goal is to do that at least two or three times a week. I hope that will keep my metabolism revving. Yet might need to wait longer after eating because felt extra sluggish.

miles walked today: 1 -- PM

walked this year: 16

total: 153

time today: 23 minutes

weather: 61 degrees, 40% humidity, partly cloudy and 17 mph winds

weight: 245

weight loss this week: 0

weight lost since beginning: +19