Last week of August

DAYS WALKED: 5
HEAVY WALK: 2.075
LIGHT WALK: 1.450
TOTAL MILES for WEEK: 7.650

Comments: Due to the dirty air from California and Utah fires earlier in the month, not all days were run as scheduled. The air is still dirty, but it is not as bad as it was two weeks ago. At least I now can see the mountains east of SLC and make out some details in the mountains. For the first time in several days, I can see the Oquirrh mountains west of SLC and the details of the open-pit copper mine that is taking over the mountains.. The current temperature in the shade of our deck is 84 (F).

I walked in the evening on Thursday, because I had a doctor's appointment at 9 am. I wore three layers, in the evening, but two layers would have been sufficient. On Saturday I wore two layers, and that was about right.

On Saturday, I planned to walk one lap, but I didn't quite make it. I completed about 0.6 miles, and then I was too tired to do more. The radioactive water I drank just before my body scans on Thursday made me tired for several days. Thanks to four ward members who saw me and took me home.

On Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, I plan on doing Heavy runs or walks, and on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday I plan on doing Light runs or walks. This schedule alternates Heavy and Light runs or walks, for 6 days of activity per week. Sunday is always a rest day, because it is my Sabbath day. Because of my age I am walking instead of running.

This Post is an explanation of the monthly additions that will be made to this blog

To save me time, rather than making daily additions to this blog, I have been making weekly additions with daily comments within each addition to this blog. In order to further reduce the time required for updating this blog, I am now making monthly additions to this blog, using data from the last week of that month. All of the distances will be in miles.These additions will include the NUMBER OF DAYS that I have walked during that week, plus the length of my HEAVY walks and LIGHT walks plus the TOTAL miles for that week, The Heavy and Light walks are alternated. This will allow me to keep track of my physical exercise with significantly less time in adding to the blog. The first "monthly" entry to this blog is actually for two weeks and then it goes to monthly additions.

The format for each addition to this blog will be similar to the following, for the last week of the month. Due to my age and health, I am walking instead of running:

DAYS WALKED:
HEAVY WALK:
LIGHT WALK:
TOTAL MILES for WEEK:

Comments:

The numbers apply to the last week of the month. Comments will be included in that addition to help you interpret the data for that month.

I'll see you at the end of August for my next addition to this blog.

Weekly walking summary 7.050 miles this week

Monday. I didn't walk or run today  because of the bad air. The bad air is supposed to start dissipating tomorrow, so we shall see.

Tuesday. The bad air is going away, but it is still there, thanks to the big fires in California. Judy and I did not run or walk today. 

Wednesday. I walked three loops as follows: east, west, east. I also walked 0.2 miles extra distance. I was out about 7:10 and back about 10:30. The air was still dirty, but not as bad as it was last week.'

Thursday. I walked the east loop and then the west loop. Judy walked with me the 0.2 miles of extra distance. I was out at 8:10 am and back about 10:30. There was gentle breeze coming from the south. The temperature was in the 70s (F) during my walk. I jogged a few steps in the middle of my walking. During my walk, I met a ward member, who has recovered from a heart attack, that my walking has motivated him to go walking. I've received similar comments on previous days about my walking.

The air is still bad but not as bad as it was a couple of weeks ago.

Friday. I walked three loops in the following order: west, east, east. In addition, I walked 0.2 miles to get extra distance. I was out about 7:15 am (F) and back about 9:50 am. There was a mild south breeze blowing, with gusts of the breeze about 10 mph. The air is still bad but not as bad as it was a couple of weeks ago. Now, I not only can see the outline of the mountains, I am starting to see some of the details in the mountains. Two weeks ago I couldn't see the mountains at all.

In addition to going a specific distance, I push my stroller  for that distance. I push my stroller, because it helps me keep my balance, and I go faster than I would go with help from a cane or just walking with no help from a stroller or a cane.

Saturday. The air is not as bad today as it has been in past days and weeks. I can see across the SL valley and see the mountains east of the city. I can see details in the mountains, such as snow in the tops of the mountains. There is still smoke in the air over the valley, but things are improving!

I was out about 8:10 and the temperature was in the 60s (F), and I was back at 10:00 and the temperature was in the low 70s. I walked two loops (east, west) and walked 0.2 miles further for extra distance. Each loop is 0.625 in length. I jogged a few steps in the middle of my walking. There was a mild but gusty south breeze blowing, with each gust about 5 mph. Judy was busy mowing the lawns and didn't walk with me.

Sunday. The air is still bad because of a large fire in Parley's canyon, I hope the air will allow walking and running this coming week!

Weekly walking summary 5.000 miles this week

Monday. This week is a rest week, and I'm doing less distance to give my body more rest. I walked the east loop and then the west loop. It was sprinkling during the east loop, but it turned into a nice rain during the west loop. I was drenched to my skin when I got home, I was out at 8:20 am and back about 9:30, wet clothes and all.

Tuesday. Judy and I walked the east loop, and I continued by walking the west loop. We were out about 9:00 am, and I don't remember when we finished. The sky was cloudy and it was getting warmer, although the temperature was about the 80s (F).

Wednesday. I walked around the east loop, going faster than I've been doing. I was out at about 9:00 am. The sky was full of clouds, but the temperature was nice, probably in the 80s (F). Judy didn't go with me.

Thursday. I walked around the east loop and the west loop. Judy didn't go with me, because she was getting ready for a "doll party" that she is having for our younger granddaughters and younger granddaughters of her sister, Heidi Marchant. Judy expected about 21 people to attend the party.

I was out about 11:00 am. It was hot in spaces that were not shaded. I went slow because the party was in session; I was basically waiting for the party to be over. All 21 people attended the party. The kids seem to be having fun at the party.

There was a nice south wind blowing of about 10-15 mph, that helped to cool me off. 

Friday. Judy and I walked the east loop. The air was bad today, so we went inside an didn't do any more walking.

Saturday. I'm not walking today because the air-quality is so bad.