Yesterday a bunch of us at work walked for 45 minutes as part of “Turn a Working Lunch into a Walking Lunch.”
I guess it’s ok since I can’t run. When the weather is nice, it’s more enjoyable than the treadmill (except that I can RUN on the tm.)
This was my first walk on pavement…I usually either lean on a shopping cart or walk on a treadmill.
Our group (-3)
I walked slow. Very Slow. My foot hurt!! It was swollen afterwards. But it was worth it … doing something others were doing…I almost felt normal 🙂
Also we just got this email:
Join us for the next 10 weeks in the WalkingWorks® challenge – a friendly walking competition between April 30th and July 8th.
Employees will form teams and compete to see which team can walk the most miles. To keep things fair, the total miles walked will be the average number of miles walked by each member of your team. You can track your personal and team progress online, and will receive weekly e-mail reminders and tips to help you stay motivated. The team that averages the most miles will win a prize!
The first 60 people to register will receive a FREE pedometer and a FREE participant guide with instructions for tracking the number of steps you walk each week.
I’m pretty sure my department is joining. So I will be walking! And I want my team to win!! (Yes, I am competitive.)
Happy Running! Do you also walk?
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I almost always walk at least once or twice each week for exercise. It is easier on the joints than running, but I still get to be outside and moving around. A nice brisk walk (not a stroll) can really push you, and even build up strength and endurance for running, if done long enough.
Glad to hear you’re still progressing, and that you’re getting “out there” in several ways (walking, biking). Its all good !
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Walking is awesome. What a great way to incorporate it into your day.
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Great idea, good for you! What happened to your foot? I am a new follower..follow me back if you’d like @I Survived and Now I Run http://runningsurvivor.blogspot.com
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Shannon – had surgery Dec 30 for an ankle broken in 2 places.
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That is a great idea. Walking during the work pause is a nice activity to share the time with the colleagues and to stay in shape.
Enjoy your treadmill now, you can run on it.
During my recover I did as you are doing, long walks (with the crutches too) and treadmill.
Best wishes.
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