Something new

cactusjack · 10-04-2011, 03:34 PM

As part of my ongoing quest to improve my overall health condition, I have started a new program at work. The building I work in is in a large business park with several man made lakes. I have started a personal goal of walking around the lake nearest my building at least twice per day. One lap around is 3/4 of a mile. Here is a photo from my recent stroll. My building is in the distance near the center of the pic.

I know that walking like the this is nothing to some people, but it's a big step for me. I had become somewhat sedentary in recent years.

**ray2** · 10-04-2011, 03:43 PM

Looks like a nice place to walk.

2x18wheeler · 10-04-2011, 04:56 PM

Way to go CJ. My hat goes off to you. Walking is a great form of exercise and it is free.

**Jared** · 10-04-2011, 05:02 PM

You looked very trim at CC. It was definitely noticeable. Keep up the good work!

Sin City Stan · 10-04-2011, 05:17 PM

Good for you CJ.

Just wondering where you're going to walk next Summer. Even I draw the line in the Summer. :)

waterman · 10-04-2011, 05:27 PM

So what are you going to do when it's 110 or above??? By the way, good luck on your walking.

cactusjack · 10-04-2011, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by waterman

So what are you going to do when it's 110 or above??? By the way, good luck on your walking.

I'd still walk it at 110°, although we won't see temps like that until next June.

usranger74 · 10-04-2011, 06:07 PM

All the way Marine, all the way!!

Sin City Stan · 10-04-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cactusjack

I'd still walk it at 110°, although we won't see temps like that until next June.

More power to you.

I go to the community center, jump on a treadmill in front of the window and march. Or on weekends head up into the mountians above 8000 feet. I melt when it's 110.

macmac · 10-04-2011, 06:37 PM

Good.... I walk 1 mile every day with the dogs after they have dinner. I do plenty of other walking in the day too. I hope to have time and $$$ for winter camping again this year.

**Top Cat** · 10-04-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by macmac

Good.... I walk 1 mile every day with the dogs after they have dinner. I do plenty of other walking in the day too. I hope to have time and $$$ for winter camping again this year.

I'm going to do some winter camping myself this year.

Camp out in the house till spring and then go riding again.

**ringadingh** · 10-04-2011, 06:49 PM

Thats great, keep it up. If your a few floors up in the building, use the stairs instead of the elevator, thats also really good exercise.

AlabamaNomadRider · 10-04-2011, 08:14 PM

Keep at it CJ and Mac. Walking is a great way to exercise and also very relaxing. When the heat comes back don't let it keep you from walking. You can always go to a mall and do your walking when the temps go up.

**coacha** · 10-04-2011, 07:28 PM

That is great CJ. I get all my walking while on cafeteria duty every day for 1:30 hours. Love my job...not that though.

ponch · 10-04-2011, 08:08 PM

You know how it goes. One lap leads to two and then next thing you know you'll be doing marathons. ;)

10-04-2011, 03:34 PM	#1
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macmac Sr. Contributor Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tamworth New Hampster 06 1600 Posts: 12,484	Good.... I walk 1 mile every day with the dogs after they have dinner. I do plenty of other walking in the day too. I hope to have time and $$$ for winter camping again this year. __________________ 06 1600 Nomad Just call me Mac molon labe come and get it
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ringadingh Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Newmarket Ontario Canada Posts: 35,387	Thats great, keep it up. If your a few floors up in the building, use the stairs instead of the elevator, thats also really good exercise.
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AlabamaNomadRider Sr. Contributor Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Boaz, Alabama Posts: 13,742	Keep at it CJ and Mac. Walking is a great way to exercise and also very relaxing. When the heat comes back don't let it keep you from walking. You can always go to a mall and do your walking when the temps go up.
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coacha Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Haysville, KS Posts: 6,259	That is great CJ. I get all my walking while on cafeteria duty every day for 1:30 hours. Love my job...not that though. __________________ Ron "Coach" Allan, Haysville, KS 1999 Nomad Wine and Red "KawaTanker" 2009 BMW R1200RT 2003 BMW K1200LT "Magic Carpet" DOA 11/7/2015 VBA #00291 IBA # 41995 DS #320 '08 Elkins, WV; '09 Helen, GA; '09 Custer, SD; '10 Stanton, VA; '11 Maggie Valley; '12 Townsend, TN; '13 Estes Park; '13 Blairsville, GA; '15 Eureka Springs; '16 Helen; '18 Custer, SD
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ponch Sr. Contributor Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Way East Valley Posts: 12,015	You know how it goes. One lap leads to two and then next thing you know you'll be doing marathons. ;) __________________ Ponch VBA 0019 VROC 8109-R BMWMOA 162849 BMWRA 41335 BMW: When you care enough to ride the very best. My Motorrad Blog My Motorrad YouTube 2009 BMW R1200RT Previous bikes:2007 Nomad \| 2001 Vulcan 800 Classic \| 1984 GPz750 \| 1978 KZ1000A2 Rallies: Custer '09\|Prairie Du Chien '10\|Crescent City '11
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