Sometimes wearing this pedometer seems like a chore - I'll admit that. It can feel like I'm a slave to steps. Normal activities like running, walking to the water cooler, and going grocery shopping become part of the "challenge". I know some of you experience this too. But, that's not the point of wearing a pedometer. We're supposed ENJOY adding more physical activity into our lives. The pedometer gives us a reading on how much physical activity we are taking part in, and can motivate us to add more if we feel that we're under achieving. We shouldn't feel like it's adding stress to our lives because it's supposed to be a motivational tool. This weekend I decided to break free of my pedometer and essentially forgot about it. I went out, had fun, and let the steps talley up if they happened to do so. I really recommend that you do the same!
On Friday I ran a long run in the morning before work - 17 miles on the W&OD Trail. About a third of the way through the run I met a new friend. A high schooler riding his bike decided to tag along and chat with my during my run. Having somebody to talk to really made the run go by faster.
6/25/2010 | Daily Step Total = 24223
My weekend of fun began on Saturday. I had driven to my Dad's house on Lake Monticello on Friday evening. So, I woke up at the lake and went for a run. Then we spent the day swimming, waterskiing, tubing, wakeboarding, and of course watching some soccer. The US team's loss was disappointing, but we didn't let it ruin our fun weekend in the sun.
6/26/2010 | Daily Step Total = 30399
Sunday was a very similar day to Saturday. There was a little longer run, a trip around the lake on the water skis, all followed by a little more floating than actual swimming. What a beautiful day it was to be relaxing at the lake.
6/27/2010 | Daily Step Total = 28525
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