Walking Home Is Always Faster Than Walking There
Where ever “there” may be. It’s a scientifically proven theory. Well, it is in my mind at least. I’ve got lots of anecdotal evidence. And my anecdotal evidence trumps any studies to the contrary that you can pull out of your pocket. No. Put those studies away! Let me explain how my scientific theory works. … Read more
8.15 Miles and an Unexpected Walking Partner
So I have a new distance best since I’ve started training again. I walked over eight miles yesterday! Whoot! I’m actually quite proud of that, because since my shoes got all wonky from over-use, I haven’t been able to really do my distance training for fear of injuring my foot worse than it already was. … Read more
Kickstarter Campaign Drawing to a Close
I would like to remind everyone that my Kickstarter campaign, which is seeking donation pledges for my documentary, will be drawing to a close in just a few short days. I urge everyone to take a couple of minutes to check it out, donate, and beat your friends about the head until they donate, too. … Read more
Gary Mitchell
A gentleman reading my blog contacted me recently. His name is Gary Mitchell. Apparently, he had a bout with thyroid cancer back in ’95 and was victorious. He attempted to do a 50 mile walk in West Virginia to raise money for cancer research in 2008, but couldn’t finish the walk. Apparently, he had a … Read more
Got Some New Shoes Today
Micah and I took the Max out to Clackamas Town Center today. We were on a mission. To get me some new shoes. Yup. That was the mission. Simple, really, since I have purchased the New Balance 1123′s from Jays Wide Shoes on Clackamas Promenade before and they keep my info in the computer so … Read more
The Training is Paying Off In More Ways Than One
The training is paying off in more ways than one! In addition to extending number of miles I am able to walk, I’m getting lots of other wonderful benefits! For example, I hopped on the scale this morning, and was surprised to find that I have lost 28 pounds since I started training, and 33 … Read more
Adventures With Shoes…In the Rain
The shoes I ordered from Fit Right NW came in, so I went out there to try them on. Getting out there proved to be a very wet endeavor, as I thought the bus stop I needed was much closer and it was raining. Then, I got off at the wrong stop, too, so I … Read more
A Black Toenail & It Ain’t Polished That Way!
The camera decided to autofocus on the moleskin and not the toe, but you get the idea. Poor toe! That black (dark purple, actually) nail is from it rubbing in the shoe the other day. It’s going to take a long time for that to grow out/heal. Sigh. I need some new shoes, stat. Still … Read more
Yep. I Need New Shoes.
I stopped by Fit Right NW to show them my shoes and try to find out why my feet are all funny in my shoe. I thought maybe my feet had changed, since they were slipping around more and I was getting injuries to the toes that I ordinarily didn’t get. I thought I would … Read more
