2500 steps-- a Neighborhood stroll on the Weekend

Day 4
Nov. 16, 2003-- neighborhood walk (2,500 steps)

The pedometer is already having a beneficial effect. Having the numbers as a tool to measure your walk inspire you to go out and get some exercise. The 10,000 steps per day goal is the equivalent of 5 miles (8 km).That means 1,000 steps is about 1/2 mile. I decided to go out in the neighborhood with my pedometer and take a walk on a Saturday morning. I parked my car in a local park and took off down the street. As soon as I got out of the car I could feel my breathing get more relaxed. You feel better about being alive. I only went 2500 steps yesterday, about 1 1/4 miles, but got interrupted for a good reason.

I noticed there were some people walking and a group of cars parked around an Estate Sale. I checked it out. Didn't get much but on the way home I found a small Garage Sale. I started to go through the items for sale and decided to buy some stuff. What do these items say about me:

1. a book by Suze Orman-- "Everything You Need to Know in Good Times and Bad Times"
2. Chuck Norris autobiography-- "The Secret of Inner Strength"
3. a Monopoly game
4. Reptiles magazine 
5. a picture frame

The key was that I got out in the fresh air. I realized walking in the neighborhood can be fun and lead to good conversations.