A Chase
I’m a little sore. My knee was slightly swollen when I woke up, so I need to make sure to not overdo things for a few days and see if that resolves itself. I didn’t do that much of a walk yesterday, but I was active and on my feet most of the day and the two days before that I did a full three mile walk, so I’m probably just dealing with the consequences of the long break I took from my walks.
It feels warmer today than the thermometer indicates. That could just be me; I did wake up in the middle of the night feeling little too hot, but it was only 71º in the house.
When I got to the park, the only other person there was a woman walking the same path as I walk. Her pace is much better than mine, especially today, so I kept finding ways to stay out of her way so she never had to cross paths with me. I think it’s better for others, but it also prevents people from sneaking up on me from behind. I did get in 20 step ups as a result. Those feel so good and get my heart really going. I know I need to add dumbbells; I’m dreading carrying them to the park with me for my walks! But I will. There are a lot of things I need to get over.
It’s Brad’s birthday. He is going for his usual birthday dinner at Cattleman’s. He’s invited me, and I’m on the fence about it. On the one hand, I actually do like hanging out with him and that is a good opportunity. On the other hand, Friday evening at Cattleman’s can mean long wait times for the opportunity to sit and not have anything to eat. Not that I mind not eating (they don’t serve anything I can have), but it can be annoying for that to be after waiting two hours to be seated. I’m thinking about it.
Brent’s going to be over this afternoon, and after he leaves for his evening photoshoot, I think I’ll go for a second walk to try to get in my three miles. Maybe doing it all at once is part of my problem. Maybe it’s the total. Maybe it doesn’t have anything to do with my walking.
[Walk #336, 2.18 miles]
Playlist
1. Give Life Back to Music, Daft Punk
2. Totem, Zazie
3. Cold Sweat, Hot Boys, Bright Light Bright Light
4. Magic, Kylie Minogue
5. Ding, Jewels Sparkles
6. Play, Jax Jones & Years & Years
7. Come into My World, Kylie Minogue
8. Gaslight, Derik Fein
9. Easy Lover, Miley Cyrus
10. Around the World, Daft Punk
11. Cinnamon, Derik Fein
12. From the Start, Goldenfang Records
13. Any Which Way, Scissor Sisters