If there's a way to kick off a marathon walk training program, it's got to be in Orange County, CA. It's the first week in May and I am walking in 75+ degree weather and enjoying yards filled with beautiful, fragrant flowers.
I found a great iPhone app that works as a GPS based pedometer...perfect for tracking my treks. Just wished it racked up those miles a little faster. I got in my required 3 miles, but it was a lot more challenging than I expected. However, in 24 weeks I know I am going to be able to look back and laugh when I'm crossing that 26.2 mile finish line.
You sure know how to rub it in to your Wisconsin friends. The needle tickled the low 40s today with a stiff wind that meant winter wind chills. I didn't even venture to the mailbox... but rode several miles in the basement. Congrats on the start of your training program. You're gonna need a bunch of time for those extended training walks - like in the 4-6 hour range near the event. Yikes.
ReplyDeleteCarl Hintzelman