Walking with others

Our team trained together Saturday morning and we walked four miles. I trained by myself on Sunday and I walked five miles.

It's unbelievable the difference between the two walks. I can walk anywhere between five and seven miles easily, so my endurance level is pretty high. But after the four miles on Saturday, I was ready for more. After the five Sunday, I was done. lol

Our team talked the first week about how different walking long distances with someone is...particularly walking the half-marathon itself. And my friend Marta's recent experience with walking alone on the Appalachian Trail bears this out. Walking alone is an additional obstacle to overcome.

Walking with others...you barely notice the miles going by. You don't notice that you are keeping a good pace (we walked about a 16 1/2 minute miles Saturday morning). The fellowship and the conversation keep your mind off how hard you are working.

Sunday I was fine fitness wise, but it seemed like the walk went on forever. Don't get me wrong...I very much enjoy my walks. But I can tell you from experience, there is a huge difference when you walk with your buddies. It's so much easier and so much more fun.

I feel so lucky to know that there are several people that will be walking with me in Alaska that I know are going to make the experience one of the best things ever.

This week brings the team social and some more training.

HIKE/WALK ON GIRLS!!!
Alaska Dawg