Nov. 14, 2013-- 1 hour and 20 minutes (7,000 steps)
Different kind of walk today. Walked around Town Lake in Austin. Town Lake or Lady Bird Lake is actually the Colorado River and runs right through downtown Austin. Today's walk was flat land, less rigorous than the first day. Lots of Austin folks are health-minded and the hike and bike trail, just beneath the Austin skyline, gets plenty of use. We've even got pedestrian bridges across the river to keep walkers, joggers, and bikers protected from traffic. Really an ideal setting for exercise and relaxation!
I found out you take more steps in less time if the ground is level. I clocked about 7,000 steps today-- versus yesterday when I did 4,000 steps on a hilly path. Today I walked with a friend and lasted more than an hour. I guess we did 3.5 miles. He explained how you should walk for exercise. This guidance, he said, comes directly from a guru in the fitness field-- "walk like you're going to an appointment, but are on-time." That means brisk walking but not rushed.
Walking is always about enjoying yourself. No stress. I can walk with another person for exercise but most other workouts-- weights, machines, swimming, etc.-- I prefer to do alone. I don't want to get injured trying to impress another person. But walking is relaxed and easily done with a friend. And you might even learn something helpful-- like how to walk for exercise.
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