I plan to go to dinner with my housemate and dear friend, Sr. Mary, and then for a walk tonight. This is a good plan and much healthier than working until 9:00 P.M. ,eating dinner at 9:30 and then going to bed at midnight. There is hope for me! Sue Coburn had agreed to walk the 10K with me in the Pig, but she walks like she was shot out of a cannon and I will not be able to keep up. If she has to slow down for me I will be mortified. Well, maybe that will be a good incentive to pass up the cake and candy or stay with the training program over the next 4.5 weeks.
This is me.
Training Tip
How you hold your body is important to walking comfortably and easily. With good posture, you will be able to breathe easier and you will avoid back pain.
- Stand up straight.
- Think of being a tall and straight. Do not arch your back.
- Do not lean forward or lean back. Leaning puts strain on the back muscles.
- Eyes forward, not looking down, rather 20 feet ahead.
- Chin up (parallel to the ground). This reduces strain on neck and back.
- Shrug once and let your shoulders fall and relax, your shoulders slightly back.
- Suck in your stomach.
- Tuck in your behind and rotate your hip forward slightly. This will keep you from arching your back.
Wisdom Words
"To keep the body in good health is a duty...otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear." (I think there is a correlation between "senior moments" and exercise...less of the former with more of the latter!)
Blessings on our decision to live a healthier lifestyle!
Sue
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