Saturday, September 26, 2009

Trying to develop a habit

Today was Day 5-- I woke up with the urge to walk. That is good, right? I got up around 8am and was out the door. After playing with my niece for a bit we took to the pavement. Walked my mile before I could come up with excuses not to do it. I am still a bit slow, but I am coming along. The road I walk on has a slight incline going, so there is the slight decline coming home. I get all types of roadway for my knee.

I remember at some point in my college career learning that it takes 21 days to form a habit, so I guess I am about a quarter of the way through. We also marked the distances from our home to the gas station- 7 miles, round trip that is just a bit over a 1/2 marathon. I cannot wait until I will be well enough to be able to do that. Everyday will be a struggle, and everyday I will overcome that struggle to stick with my schedule. I am trying to take advantage of the weather because once it snows that means a date with the treadmill for me!

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