I came across this picture from last summer today. We are right now in the midst of planning the spring and summer garden - itching to get some seeds and plants in the ground. This picture inspires....
Oremus pro invicem!
Friday, February 23, 2024
Wednesday, February 07, 2024
Walking and Running
I admit it, many years ago I was a runner and pretty good at it too, despite bad knees. Once I got married, I put on weight; running and bad knees are not compatible - so I did nothing much. About 23 years ago, I tried to take up running again in the peace of the early morning hours in our neighborhood. It lasted 6 months or so, then never again.
I was never a competitive runner, but ran to keep in shape, alleviate stress, and to think.
It turns out walking can do the same. Charlie is often talking about the benefits of walking, and I have to concur.
I have been walking off and on for some 20 years now (more on than off). I can't stand a treadmill (which I was subjected to three times a week during my heart rehab), but I love walking through the woods or in neighborhoods. I can think, pray the rosary, meditate, or just enjoy the sights.
Over the years I have done a lot of backpacking with my sons, but my last trip was 3 or 4 years ago. Walking is good training for backpacking (although there are no hills to train on around here.)
I never really liked running, it was just a means to exercise. Walking is that, plus enjoyable.
Oremus pro invicem!
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