Morning walk

I walked 5 miles this morning. It took me about an hour and a half. I have a goal-- I signed up for a 10k in Texas City on June 11. About 10 years ago, with encouragement from Johnny the marathoner, I did my first 5K. Since then, I have completed 2 half-marathons and quite a few 10ks. After attempting to be a runner, I am quite satisfied with walking as good exercise.

I woke up at my usual weekday time of 5:45. I always plan to get up then, but I have a mental battle. I was well rested, but took my time, then had a cup of coffee, checked my email and facebook, and talked myself into it. I quickly dressed, gobbled down a slice of homemade bread, and grabbed an energy bar and water, and my ipod, for the journey. The weather is reverting to normal after an unusual cool spring. Humidity up, temp near 80 at 7:30. We need rain desperately, and the misty drizzle was refreshing. I had mapped my walk through nearby neighborhoods-- and once I was on my way I was glad. I enjoyed listening to the birds for a bit, then put on my earbuds and walked with my favorite inspirational Christian songs. I always do a little running with the Newsboys "I am free to run" but generally stick with a brisk walk.

Then home to a warm bath which gets me ready for the rest of the busy Saturday.