My Running Shoes Still Get a Daily Workout
Workout Goals Have Changed Due to... the Weather? ; )
Gord is out 'walking the TVP' (Thames Valley Parkway, London ONT)
Oh, I've got goals alright! Year round, all kinds of weather
The years have gone by quickly that's for sure. Almost four years have gone by since my last entry on this blog. In 2022 I trained for two half-marathons, did well in both age-group-wise (a first place and a second, but don't ask me how many runners were in my age-group : )
In 2023 I didn't continue running because of a problem with my right hip. Stiff, sore, especially after running. An inherited problem. Maybe even to be expected after the earlier 12 - 14 years of steady, hard, long-distance running, including 13 marathons, 9 'Around the Bay' races (Hamilton, 30 km.) and as many if not more half-marathons. That being said, if there is a half-marathon coming up this summer/fall that invites and accommodates walkers (i.e., they keep the clock running and water stations open for all walkers as well as runners) I will sign up tomorrow.
I didn't quit my fun and fitness routines, but I significantly changed them. I.e., no running, just walking. Generally aiming for 30 - 35 points per week, with 1 mile equal to 1 point and a short, daily 'weights and stretching' routine (approx. 10 - 12 minutes in length) equal to one-half point.
Am I sticking to it? I'd say the routine suits me just fine, and if I sort out my journals for all four year's worth of stats I'll say a bit more in the near future. I'm currently in the 30 - 35 points per week range but two dips require a bit of explainin'. (Ever been to the UK for two weeks? (Less walkn, more talkn.)
I provide below a couple of links to current YouTube videos that reveal a bit more about my current interests related to fun and fitness:
The TVP runs for several miles in three directions from downtown London.
I'm on the pathway just about every day, generally with my camera(s)
And there's always something going on at Turtle Point
(on the Mighty Thames River)
More details re my walking habit soon to follow.
Please click here to view more about "what's been going on."
Questions or comments? Contact me at gordh7700@gmail.com
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