So.
When I called my mom on Mother's Day, she told me that, on the previous Tuesday, she and her boyfriend hiked ten miles up and down a mountain trail. Ten miles.
Good grief. My 73-year-old mother is now officially in better shape than I am.
I mean, me hike ten miles? Some of which are uphill? Uh, no. I would die.
No, seriously.
Of course, I saw this day coming--Mom and Phil have been walking a few miles daily for a couple years now whereas I've been walking less and less than ever before (back in the other 'burbs, I used to walk lots). So hey, this had to happen sometime.
So yeah, yeah, yeah.... As I'm always preaching to you--we reap what we sow and that applies to walking, also. And to everything else.
I know. I know.
So guess who's gonna get back out there and 'just do it'. Yeah, me. The 53-year-old daughter who's had just about enough of this being out-walked, out-distanced by her mother.
Bleh. :)
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Of course, you know I'm actually, in reality, quite proud of good ol' Mom who's created a whole other life for herself since my dad passed away. She's an inspiration and I brag about her to just about anyone who has ears.
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My buddy, Mary, sent me this video and it inspired my socks off. Great song and great people in the video. You'll love it.
(And thanks again, Mary.)
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4 comments:
You'll be so glad you did. Just work up to it. And you had been asking us for ideas of things you could do that were low-cost! You could walk on your own after Tom leaves for work in the morning. Perfect time of year to start, too. How is the job going?
I was just thinking it's a beautiful time of year to start morning walks around the neighborhood. Of course, I was laying in bed at the time, where I am often inspired to things like that. Happily catching up on blogs today, love your new header picture!
Your mom is awesome! My 71 year old mom used to walk A LOT. The her knees started bothering her. Now she does water aerobics at the Y 3 times a week. I try to walk 3 times a week. You are inspiring me to get out and just do it! I should be setting an example for my younger girls!
That video was excellent!
You will never regret getting out there and starting on the rest of your healthier life. I sure wish I had started earlier. One thing I have found hurt me was over doing it. As in filling the wheelbarrow way to heavy and pulling it anyway etc. I used to be able to arm wrestle some of my gentlemen friends when young and win but still should not have over done over and over pushing myself beyond. I hurt my shoulders and arms,legs let alone back. Now when I try to warn others to not hurt them selfs they just say " I am young and strong and it is ok I can do it" ...yea that is what I said way back too... :( God had given me a wonderful body and it is now up to me to do my best to get it in the best shape for the shape I am in now! :) I now have to work around several body hurts but still have a better working body than so many do with serious health problems...so I have no real excuse for not trying my best. {I am preaching to myself! :) } Thanks for the inspiration....Again. Sarah
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