There's a lake near my house. It has a 4.5 mile dirt trail for runners/walkers/bikers, I've even seen horseback riders there. There is plenty of leafy tree coverage and it is always a few degrees cooler than my neighborhood.
Today I was bringing a non-runner with me, so I knew I would be walking the whole way. The big decision was whether to wear my Vibrams or my traditional running shoes. I decided to go with running shoes and here's why:
Total Mileage - 4.5 miles
Today I was bringing a non-runner with me, so I knew I would be walking the whole way. The big decision was whether to wear my Vibrams or my traditional running shoes. I decided to go with running shoes and here's why:
- So far, my longest walk/run distance is 3.5 miles...adding a mile didn't sound like a gradual increase
- With the exception of a stretch of gravel, the paths by my house are paved with asphalt
- The lake trails are dirt and gravel and a rocky/rooty hill at one point
- That stupid foot twinge (better, but not gone)
I feel like I made the right decision because I was walking. I decided I won't try to walk/run the lake until I've worked up to 4.5 miles at home. My friend and I walked (and gabbed) at a brisk pace, so it counted as exercise...but tomorrow is definitely a Run Day!
Total Mileage - 4.5 miles
Disclaimer - Not original artwork...I wish I could draw that well!
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