5.25.2011

WALKING THE LAKE

Last night, I walked with two new friends around a local lake.  It was my first Meetup activity and I had a great time.  Good conversation, laughter and an awesome workout. It was a beautiful evening and the weather was ideal!

We walked the 6+ miles in an hour and 40 minutes--we were truckin' it.  By the time we got back to the parking lot, my legs were already beginning to hurt and by the time I got home, every muscle in body was complaining.  I was dreading today.

However, I feel pretty good this morning.  I am not as sore as I thought I'd be.  It may hit me harder tomorrow. 

I have a few other local lake walks I want to try, but I plan to continue my Tuesday night lake walk with the girls and add the others. 

Tonight, I should get on the treadmill for a 30 minute workout--keep my muscles moving and do some stretching afterwards. 

Keeping it real here...what's new with you?

4 comments:

Cammie said...

That's almost 16 minutes per mile! good job! Have you considered doing any mountain hiking, or do you think you'll be doing just lakes for a while?

It's always nice to have a walking partner to make the time go by faster.

Beth said...

Thanks, Cammie! I am getting back into condition and have some weight to lose, but I'd love to do some light mountain climbing (is their such a thing?)eventually. I have to really work on my conditioning and weight loss first before I attempt a greater challenge. Headed to your blog!

Cammie said...

All that lake hiking sounds like it's a fun and easy way to get in some more exercise. (If not fun, then more fun than doing the treadmill for hours!) I just came across your blog because we have a few shared interests. I sure don't have much to post yet. I'm with you though, the mountains can wait! Take some pictures of the next lake you do :)

Beth said...

I meant to take some pics when I was there, will have to remember to this week! :)