One of my concerns has been how to maintain my walk therapy routine through the months of winter snow. I have discussed this with Dr. H and she has the same concern. She suggested walking within the sheltered environment of a shopping centre, or similar facility. I see problems with such an approach: 1) Six miles is a long distance; 2) The aerobic benefit derives from the walking speed. The required speed is well above the travel speed found in most malls; 3) I suspect the mall owners would be displeased with anyone making a few hundred high speed circuits and then departing without making any purchases; 4) Not sure I would enjoy the stuffy, noisy environment.
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Pedal to the Metal
Toward the end of 2015, I walked over 30 miles in two days. Normally, a rest day comes between each major episode of exertion. The occasion did not permit any interlude, or any opportunity for recovery. I was putting pedal to the metal, and I felt it.
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November End of Month Review
This is an updated holding post for the November Review. I had a lot of problems and became completely backed up. There was a submission deadline to meet on December 4th and meeting this deadline required the materials be in the mail by December 3rd. All my time was devoted to completing the submission.
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