Day 8 Just walking the dog

My walking buddy Annie

Sometimes you just have to stop and look up!

Day 8 and not much to report ... just a walk with Annie around the neighborhood. I was busy working all day at home and finally went out the door just before dinner. The weather was a little warmer ... if you call -11 C warmer. The sky was just turning dark and the moon showing up ... good timing.
The main thing is that I made it out the door for a good long walk that we both needed.
Hope you had a great walk30!
Walk On Strong,
Sue

Day 7 Deep Freeze Walking!

Shovel, shovel shovel!

Day 7 ... and I am getting a little tired of this deep freeze but there is rain in the forecast for the weekend so I don't think that we will be shivering for long. We actually cancelled our group walk tonight because there was a wind chill warning.  That would be the first walk we have cancelled because of cold weather in 8 years ... not bad really.

I had two short walks and a lot of walking back and forth with the shovel eo clear away the drifting snow.  Dave is having back issues so I am the sidewalk maintenance person in the family for a while as he recuperates. I also did a speed walk around the mall before we went to see The Secret Life of Walter Mitty. It was a great movie about living a bold life .... quite inspiring.

That is it for today ... I hope you had a great walk30!

Walk On Strong,
Sue

Day 6 Walking News

This evening it is a windy one ... we can see across the street one minute but not the next!

Day 6 ... and the wind is blowing cold!

We hope you are tucking in and hiding from the cold if you live in southern Ontario ... of course if you are dressed in lots of layers with some kind of balaclava you should be fine for your walk30 or possibly an indoor walk is a good idea tonight!

Today my walk30 consisted of a brief walk with Annie and 2 and a half hours of moving snow all over our property with a big shovel! I did over 11,000 steps between shoveling and that walk around the block.
On Mondays I always send out our local walking news so I have decided that I am going to include it in my Monday blog. If you live in our area you are welcome to come and visit the Walk On Strong walking group every Tuesday and Saturday ... rain, snow or shine. Here goes ...

Weekly Walking News
We will be meeting tomorrow for our usual Tuesday night walk but be sure to bring something to cover your face if you plan to join us. It will be about 15 below C and with a bit of wind chill that could mean brain freeze for sure!
We are having a volunteer information session to encourage more involvement in the planning of the K W Walking Classic and other walking related events during the year.
Where:
Zehrs Community Room
750 Ottawa St. S. Kitchener
Laurentian Power Center
When: Tuesday, January 21, 2014
             2 pm to 5 pm
             Presentation at 3 pm by Dave and  Susan Lewis
RSVP to: send me a message if you would like to attend
Please consider coming to find out how you might become more involved.  We are hoping to expand our volunteer race committee and volunteers for the race event weekend.

Walks this Week:
Please join us at the Waterloo Public Square:
Tuesday at 6:30 pm for a 5Kish walk (it could be a little shorter depending on the weather)
Saturday at 8 am for a 12K walk
Saturday at 9 am for a 6 K walk
and join us at Seven Shores for coffee and/or breakfast afterward!
Everyone welcome!
That is it for Monday Walk30 Day 6 in January 2014.
Walk On Strong!
Sue

Day 5 Wintery weather

Day 5 A winter storm

Snow and cold ... not the best for walking ... but it can be done.

Just a quick note to say that most of my walk30 was back and forth in front of our home shoveling snow.  We are having a 'snow event' ( as described by the city of Kitchener), and so I was shoveling up and down the sidewalks after talking Annie for a walk. Lots of fun!
Everyone is hoping for a snow day tomorrow.

Walk on Strong!
Sue

Day 4 Walking On Strong

The Walk On Strong group at the last KW Walking Classic

Today was our regular Saturday walk so it was easy to get out the door this morning and meet the group at Waterloo Public Square to start our walk.  In spite of the cold we had a good sized group heading out for a 10K.  We did a favourite walk of mine that involved a lot of hills.  The sun was shining and the temperature was rising to -4 C by the time we finished ... it seemed balmy compared to the cold this week!
Come join us for a walk sometime ... or find a group to walk with where you live ... it will make all the difference.

Time for bed and a well deserved rest!
 Hope you had a great walk30 today!

Walk On Strong,
Sue

Day 3 Memorable Walk30's

Day 3 Who could forget a walk down Banff Avenue in December?

This is a picture I took last week in Banff ... what a walk!

Dave and I and our 2 children went out to Banff last week to experience the mountains and what a day it turned out to be. On our way from Calgary it looked as though it was going to snow and that we would miss seeing the scenery all together but by the time we made it to Banff it was a little sunny and a little bit warmer ... lucky us!   It is always good to keep track of the walks that make a difference. There is something special about walking in such an amazing place with your family.

Today I had a walk with Annie and a lot of walking from one place to another while getting some errands done in the afternoon. I decided that if I parked far enough away I would get a good deal of my 30 minutes covered before I got all my groceries.  I parked about a kilometer away from Costco but it was tough walking back with all of the things I purchased that I hadn't planned on. At least I got my walk30 in!
I hope your walk was a good one too!
Walk On Strong!
Sue

Day 2 A Very Chilly Walk

Baby it's cold outside!

Day 2 and the weather is a challenge!
We are definitely experiencing a deep freeze this week and the temperature today was about 16 to 18 below and in the minus 20s with the wind chill. Ouch!! I decided upon 2 shorter walks to make sure that I did my walk30 and did not completely freeze, just partially.

Actually cold weather is a challenge but there is a lot to be said for conquering the weather and getting out when it is easy to feel shut in.
Remember to:
- cover your face with a scarf or balaclava
- three 10 minute walks are equal to your walk30  and just as beneficial to your health
- take smaller steps to keep your center of gravity close and to have more control if you slip or slide
- layers are warmer than one big jacket or coat
- top off your winter layers with something that will break the wind
- if you are walking at night use reflective clothing or lights to keep you safe and visible 
- the faster you walk the warmer you will feel

That's all for now ... enjoy your walk!
Walk On Strong,
Sue