Now I know. It’s a 1.8 mile walk across campus to Mugs coffee shop for a dollar cup of Java. If I wanted to wait an hour or so I could have caught the bus to the transit center then walked a block or two. I’ve never checked the distance so this morning I checked it with my new Fitbit. I didn’t think that was right so I checked Google Maps and sure enough, both said 1.8 miles.
I bought the Fitbit since I’m doing a lot more walking in my attempt to match Paul. I used to walk more but I have slacked off the past 3-5 years. Well, I walk but not for the distance Paul goes for nor do I get my heart rate up to high. Working on that.
8 Comments
Cedric Canard
Good for you Monte, that’s quite a goal, trying to match Paul. The man is a machine 🙂
Walking is a great way to keep the body mobile though. I admit I don’t do much of it but I do swim, which, in the kind of heat we have here, is a little less sweaty 😉
Monte Stevens
I would like to sqim if I had a pool near and easy to access. Better yet would be an ocean and beach.
Tom Dills
I bought a very basic Garmin tracker and have been walking 3 miles or so most days since we quit working. A few days in Italy and some here at home have been much more than 3 miles. It’s a good habit to get into, although I have no desire to compete with Paul! It’s nice to get out early in the morning to beat the heat and is especially gratifying to hear the traffic noise from all those people commuting to work. 😉
Monte Stevens
Don’t picture myself competing with Paul, cuz as Cedric says the mans a monster. But he is definitely leading us by example in how we can work to stay healthier. My Fitbit is a basic unit and will meet all my needs and more.
Earl
For me, early morning walks are the very best. Maggie and I were out at five this morning for our walk. A little earlier than normal for us but there are lights along the way and it’s nice to have that peaceful quiet time to ourselves (not many people/dogs out and about.) Nope…no competition here for Paul!
Earl
P.S. I like this photo!
Monte Stevens
Thank you!
Monte Stevens
Yes, 5:00 am will be dark. I am walking throughout the day. One aspect of this Fitbit is its reminders to move. It defaults to 250 steps per hour, so at 50 minutes it reminds me how many steps I need in the next 10 minutes. At first I thought this was annoying but I do have a tendency to sit and read or write and easily sit too long.