I see a few individuals fell for my April Fools blog! I know there was more but they're just not admitting it!
I had a good Easter...a little too much junk but that's okay, I planned for it. I don't call this my life style change anymore, it's my life style schedule...my book will be out next year. I don't think I can always look at food as simply fuel for my body, I need to enjoy food a little more than that. So I have a life style schedule now...I haven't told the Sarge yet, I'm sure she'll be impressed! Anyways it very basic, most of the time I will eat for fuel and then plan for certain holidays and occasions to indulge a little more without feeling guilty. Pretty simple really...it needs to be simple so I can follow it!
We had a great hike last Friday...35 k's were completed. We had the largest turn out so far, eleven people started the journey and seven completed the whole thing. The other folks were only schedule to complete half the route because of other commitments. I myself just refer to them as quitters...kidding! It was great to see Big Bob out there...I think enjoyed the walk and the fresh air. We had some injuries along the way...poor Cindy couldn't complete the last three K's as her feet were totally shot...mutant blisters! She wore shoes that weren't meant for this kind of thing, a lesson was learned I believe. Rhonda phoned me the next day as her feet had swollen, were blotchy and she could feel the heat coming off of them! Dr. Dave gave her some advice....suck it up buttercup! Welcome to the real world! Naw, I didn't say that, I'm not like the Sarge. She had worn the wrong socks...you should wear socks that are the wicking kind or what Doris told me on the hike a sock that is made of smart wool. If you don't wear the right equipment you'll be in a world of pain!
Anyways my knees were completely fine during the walk...no braces at all, but I ended up with a painful (is there any other kind) shin splint at about the 10 k mark. It's still sore.
The next walk is planned for April 19th.

Big Dave out