Sunday, June 14, 2009

Tempered Enthusiasm

Yesterday I walked 3 miles with my friend, Shirley. We are both doing Weight Watchers and encourage each other at yacht club activities. I had forgotten to fill a prescription at RiteAid before leaving Bellevue for Bremerton. I checked with Bremerton RiteAid and it would be no problem to get it there. It is located just 3 miles from the marina. Shirley is in better shape than I am for walking and thought we could walk there and back. My husband, Al, had some reservations and he was right. So we took the bus there, and walked back. I ended up with a couple of blisters (wrong shoes) but it was an accomplishment for me. Click HERE to see our route and some photos along the way.

Weight Watchers is encouraging members to participate in a 3k or 5k walk/run this summer. I intend to do this and have signed up for a walking/training group on Tuesday nights. Last week was my first attendance and we walked 2 miles already. But the 3 miles yesterday was much harder due to the up and downhill terrain, and the sunny day. I'm glad I have a little longer to train.