My longest walk……..12 miles
Yesterday the weather was perfect. It was in the low 70’s with minimal humidity. A great day for cutting grass. I walked over 24,000 steps pushing the lawnmower. I couldn’t get my light weight one started so I had to use the heavy yardman lawnmower. I was mad at my husband because he had left “baby” out in the rain. I figured the rain had ruined it. I figured pushing that mower would probably burn off more calories. I didn’t stay mad very long.
He tried to get me to use the riding mower. I got on….put down the mower….he pushed the lever to make the motor speed up…..and….and….I chickened out. I turned off and dismounted. Maybe next time. At least I had the nerve to get on. I wouldn’t do that before….it’s a step in the right direction.
Besides walking the 12 miles, I did a lot of raking yesterday. My husband was cutting hedges so I was raking piles of branches and debris and putting them into a wagon to haul to the dumping ground. I had a good work out yesterday. We spent a little over 6 hours working on the lawn.
Had to mention ….my husband got my favorite lawnmower going this morning. A screw had fallen out. Yippeee
June 13th, 2006 at 6:32 pm
well, thank goodness it was just a lose screw! You know, you won’t burn as many calories on the rideing mower, so keep on ‘chickening out’!!
June 13th, 2006 at 8:53 pm
WOW Way to go on the step count Chris. That is fantastic. Definitely a great way to get those calories burnt off.
And maybe next time you will want to use the ride on - but with the benefits of walking maybe you wont
Hope you have a great week
June 13th, 2006 at 9:02 pm
Wish I did 12 miles today.
Way to go.
Val
June 13th, 2006 at 10:13 pm
25 years ago, I’d have rode it without a second thought. As I’ve gotten older, trying new things is much harder for me. I’ll just keep pushing “baby” around. I think it’s the feeling of control. I sure didn’t feel that as I sat on the rider. EWWWW