Well, we had an amazing walk on Groundhog Day. It truly was a winter wonderland. A little soggy, but wonderful to see. We'll be taking (more or less) the same route for our next two long walks, the 16K and 18K before the Chilly. Hope you can join us!This Monday, we'll be doing 8K, with three longer intervals. But, please, don't be prevented from coming out on Monday because you think you can't keep up. Everyone should set our own pace -- just do what feels right for you. We'll go back to the same loop we did last Monday.
The important thing about intervals is to increase the intensity of the walk -- and then rest. We've always been told that this is to "raise our anaerobic threshold." But a better way to think of it is to increase our ability to burn fat, which can only be done aerobically. You don't need to go "as fast as you can" to do this -- just push yourself outside your usual comfort zone for the interval, then recover your breath fully between intervals.
Saturday, we said goodbye to our local Loblaws mascot, Ms. Moose. Farewell, old girl, and enjoy yourself in that great moose pasture in the sky.See the rest of you at Loblaws at 7 pm!
4 comments:
Keep your fingers crossed that the rain holds off. I plan on being out - weather permitting. To add to Helens note about the route. It's a great spot for intervals. Round and round and round. If you are slower you don't need to fear being left behind. Those faster walkers can scoop us up on their last lap so no one gets left behind.
And thankfully the groundhog (at least the Canadian ones) didn't see their shadows, so spring is on the way
I'll be there tonight. Lynne, see you at your place!
I will be there tonight and so will Zoe my dog. I have had some training from Brad Pattison of At The End of My Leash so we'll see how that goes. She will be on a very short leash and I may have to smack her on the snout if she tries to jump up on someone so don't be alarmed, it doesn't hurt. 40 dogs and owns did exercises yesterday in Yorkville, just like old times and I am so stiff! Please don't talk to her or touch her (I am will not be talking to her either)
I am in for Monday, will be at the end of the line no doubt; but that is fine with me.
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