I think I’ll have to bail
I really do mean the “Thanks” part. I’m grateful to everyone who sent me messages of support. I wouldn’t have covered nearly as much ground as I had if you hadn’t been cheering me on. Also thanks to you, if intentions had been actions, I’d have covered a lot more territory.
But with two weeks ahead of me before my foot surgery, and a week of swimming and canoeing but no jogging behind me, I am giving up my running aspirations for the nonce. (Nonce = maybe just for six months, and maybe for longer. Time will tell.)
I’m not stopping because of my age: I know (because I have several friends who are doing it) that being over seventy is no reason not to run, unless there are actual physical restrictions. Which fortunately, I do not have. Essentially, in my case, given my appointment with the foot surgeon, I should have started this program in the spring.
On the positive side, my appreciation for walking has increased. 🤓 When you walk, you can take pictures more easily – like the ones I took (below) last week in Muskoka. So that’s what I’ll be doing for a while. Except when I’m sitting on the couch with my foot up.
Special thanks to Dan, for the words of support, and the running chart. At this point, I’m optimistically filing it for next year.
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Beautiful photos Mary – my favorite is the one from the canoe! I am glad that your latest running programme reminded you how much fun walking can be. Since we moved downtown, I have come to appreciate walking a great deal. Lots of time to admire the scenery and explore new areas. Good on you for doing your best to get in shape for your surgery. Hope that all goes really well.
Thanks, Ruth!
Thank you. 🙂 Good plan. Sisters are helpful!