Getting Healthy is Dangerous!

Well, I still haven’t had anyone take me up on the pledge yet. I hope some people will closer to June when they see I’m really serious about this.

I got to walk outside again today. I’m glad there are some warmer, sunny days again cause I miss walking outside. I did 2.86 miles in 58 minutes today. Not fast, but I walked! I’m up to 11.86 miles for the month. It’s supposed to be sunny until Friday, so unless I have another migraine, I’ll be out walking and making up the miles I need for this month.

I tell ya, I didn’t realize how dangerous getting healthy was! I’ve already sprained my ankle and had to get staples in my knee, and then today the wind kept trying to knock me over. I know eight times it almost literally tripped me! It did add some resistance to the walk though, pushing against the wind.

Walked at the Park

Was a gorgeous day here today so we walked at the park. We did three laps, for 2.03 miles. I’m not worrying about my time so much anymore, just getting the walking in. I’m at 8.3 miles for the month now toward my 19-mile total. It was in the 20’s for the first part of the month every day and then it rained or I would be closer to my goal. I tried walking in the really cold weather one day and had a sore throat for a week afterward, so decided that wasn’t a good idea. Tomorrow is supposed to be warmer and no rain too, so I will walk again. Then rain is coming back for at least Wednesday and Thursday. I will be doing my Wii those days. Doesn’t count toward my walking goal, but at least I’ll get some exercise!

Don’t forget to donate to help the kids of St. Jude if you can!

Cold Weather

I'm at 4.5 miles for the month. Not a whole lot of walking going on this week because it's very cold here in Alabama. Only been in the 20's the last few days, so I've been doing my Wii for exercise and other stuff. I will get some more miles in soon though!

Is anybody going to take me up on the pledge? Remember, all I'm asking is that you pledge ONE PENNY for every mile I walk between now and June, up to 500 miles. That means, no more than a 5.00 donation per person to St. Jude. Surely y'all can spare that!

New Plan of Action

Even though I can’t do the half marathon I had planned in March, I still wanted to do something to show my commitment to St. Jude. Here is what I came up with:

I pledge to walk 500 miles between January 1 and June 30, 2010. I am asking that all of you pledge ONE PENNY toward every mile I walk in that time, up to the 500 limit. So if I only manage 350 miles, you would donate $3.50 to St. Jude.

This seems like a reasonable request to me. Surely most people can come up with five dollars by the end of June to donate to such a worthy cause!

I will keep everyone updated on my progress and would love for others to join me in the effort. Please donate to help the children of St. Jude. They need your support!

Walk Cancelled

I have been doing a little walking and some other exercise. Keeping up with things on that end. Unfortunately, I am not going to be able to do the Albany walk for financial reasons. My husband got transferred with his job and we aren't sure how long it is even going to last, so all our resources have to go toward paying bills down and saving for my upcoming doctor appointment. I will continue to walk for my health and try to take up money for St. Jude because I do believe fully in the cause. I hope people will keep donating!

Finally back to it!

Finally made it out to walk again. It’s been raining here every day almost, so doesn’t leave much room for walking. I will walk in sprinkles, but the rain has been pretty hard and I don’t want to end up sick so had to walk inside some and do my Wii. It’s not as good for training purposes, but is better than doing absolutely nothing exercise wise.

I walked 2.7 miles today in 58 minutes for a 21.48-minute mile. Not fast by any standards, but I was just happy to be able to do it. Along with the rain, I’ve been in a lot of pain. My right knee hurt today. Toward the end of the walk I was limping a little but I made it back around to the house. The arthritis is worse in my right knee, but my left has torn cartilage. It’s fun being me…lol.

Anyway, I’m still bound and determined to do my half marathon in March. I hope to get back to regular training now and be able to stick with it.

Please donate to St. Jude if you can. Every little bit helps. Each dollar adds up to help the kids!

Back to Walking!

Well, I finally made it out to walk again. I’ve been going through a terrible fibromyalgia flare. It lasted for 12 days total, with some worse than others, but all bad! I’m so glad it’s finally over. I just hope I don’t have another one any time soon.

I walked at the park today for 1.34 miles in 30 minutes. That makes a 22.38-minute mile, which is very slow, but I was just happy to be back out there. I hope to do another walk tomorrow. I would skip a day but rain is coming in so want to go ahead and get another one in this week at least.

Please donate to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital if you can. This time of year, it is really a blessing to be able to help a child in need. No matter how small the donation, it will be appreciated.