A walk...finally

Tonight after work I went on a walk.  It has been months, literally, since I went on a real walk.  I actually used my Endomondo on my Blackberry to track my time, mileage, laps, etc.  It was great.  I loved being out in the fresh air, taking photos as I went, getting some real exercise and just being in nature.  Of course for my first venture back into the world of exercise and walking I had to trek to West State Park to the Bike Path.  I went a little over 2 miles in 45 minutes.  Yes, I know, that is really slow.  But, in my defense: a. I was taking pictures the whole time, b. it was really cold, and c. I do still have that stress fracture to contend with and bursitis in my knee. 

All-in-all it was great to be back out and I hope to make this a regular habit again.  I won't say I was particularly 'cleared' to start back but, I think its time.  I've gained way to much weight and I must start back.  It was cold, but I'm from Ohio and must be made of sterner stuff.  38 degrees is not that bad and I hope to keep walking outside all winter as long as I'm able at least every other day.  My plan at this point is to go back and forth with the exercise bike and walking.  So, tomorrow I'll do the bike at the Community Center for 1/2 hour or 45 minutes; then back to the bike path (or maybe Strouds Run State Park) on Friday.  Yippee! 

Another benefit to increasing my walking outdoors should be my photos.  Here are some from tonight.  Hope you like!  Enjoy!

Day 8 Photo Challenge: Technology

So lately my 'BB' and I haven't been getting along very well.  She has developed a tendancy to freeze up and I'm not fond of that.  She also doesn't like to get my work emails (though I'm beginning to see that as a WONDERFUL THING!)

However, for better, for worse, I adore her and she is my very own Blackberry.  Taking pictures, shooting video, surfing the web, playing music, helping me work out, (when I'm not wounded-by the way the MRI on my knee is tomorrow), playing games, help me find my way anywhere, assist me with my shopping (I like to make lists) and helping me to keep track of so many important facts, documents and days in my life.   Oh, and by the way, it sends texts, emails AND makes & receives phone calls too!  A-MAZ-ING!!

BB, I do love you and can't imagine how I would keep track of myself (or my life!) without you!  Cheers! (And yes, I am a little crazy.  My doctor knows and we're dealing with that. Thank you.)