The Trio Challenge: Lots of Walking

Monday, June 20, 2011

Lots of Walking

So Saturday, I was supposed to complete my Week 3 of the 5K training. I did not get out and run, but I think I made up for it in the amount that I walked. To start of Saturday morning, I played golf at Brown Deer Park. Although I did not play very well, I did carry my bag. Typically to walk a course that is 6600 yards, it breaks down to about 4 miles...tee to green. When I got done, I went home and the wife and I decided to take the kids on a walk. We walked about 3 or so miles. Now I kinda feel bad that I did not get that run in, but I am good with it knowing how much walking that I did.

Week 4 starts today. More updates to come.

1 comment:

BurmyJune 21, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Any exercise is good exercise in my mind!
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