When I accepted Tall Mom’s 1,000+++ Challenge at the beginning of the year, I promised to update you at the end of the first quarter. That makes you, gentle reader, my accountability partner. As of today, I’m at 253 miles walked in 2010. I’m a week behind schedule, but it’s still very doable, which almost surprises me!
An accountant by trade and a food blogger since 2009, Lois Britton fell in love with Polish cuisine during the years she lived in Poznań, Poland. As the creator of PolishHousewife.com, she loves connecting readers with traditional Polish recipes. Lois has a graduate certificate in Food Writing and Photography from the University of South Florida. She is the author of The Polish Housewife Cookbook, available on Amazon and on her website.
Vicki
How have you done this-daily, weekly? Set miles each time out? How long does it take? I took a Nordic Walking class and bought poles but have yet to get myself out the door. You can watch it here if you want. Adds more muscle workout during a walk plus it’s kinda fun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKTufkzpo8E
Lois B
Oh, Vicki, we are kindred spirits. My husband gave me Nordic walking sticks for Christmas. At first I felt a little awkward with them, but I really miss them on the rare occasions I walk without them now.
I try to average 3 miles a day, but sometimes I skip a day and just do a longer walk on the weekend to catch up.
I’ve measured routes in my neighborhood on mapmyrun.com (it’s free) and now on my smartphone (hubby’s hand-me-down). Sometimes I divide the 3 miles into 2 walks, but usually I do 3 or 4 miles.
It’s not bad once I get started, but you are totally right, the hard part is getting out the door!
What about setting a goal of 60 miles in the next 30 days. You can do it my friend.