I did something I've never done before. I tried to get a group together to go walking this morning. I knew it would be dicey because it's a busy weekend, but it was worth a try.
I wasn't sure I would like walking with other people —if I could keep up with them (or less likely if they could keep up with me).
When I stepped outside and it was damp and drizzly and on the cool side I couldn't help feeling regret that I'd suggested that we meet at 8 a.m. Me and my big ideas. Why do things always sound so good in the moment then later…not so much?
But I'd committed, and Carolyn and Rona said they would be there, so there was no turning back. I had to go.
It was misting heavy enough to need my windshield wipers on to get to the park. Ugh! What was I thinking?
I love walking, but I'm a fair-weather walker. I see little sense in freezing, getting soaked or over heated.
When I got to the park there was hardly anyone else around. Another sign that this was a bad idea. Not even the die-hard exercise freaks were out. Groan!
About a 1/4 of a mile into the walk the three of us settled into a comfortable pace and I totally forgot about the damp chill in the air. Soon the jacket came off.
Before I knew it, we'd lapped the park three times and logged 4 miles, the sun was starting to burn off the clouds and the trail was starting to get crowded!
Our last Made to Crave session encouraged us to find accountability partners to keep us focused and on track. Basic, common sense advice that when taken to heart got me out of my slippers and into my walking shoes — with the side benefit of making some wonderful new friends!
I have recently found a lot of encouragement from Deuteronomy 2:3, "You have made your way around this hill country long enough; now turn north."
I love the idea that I'm not heading north by myself.
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