Of long walks

Not long ago I measured the number of steps I took to complete a 26k training walk. The total? 31,191. I dare not clip that pedometer on my hip again now that my walks are over 30k.

Many of us are spending the better part of either Saturday or Sunday walking our endurance walks in preparation for upcoming half marathons and marathons. We face challenging distances in the most difficult season. And that's not the least of it. Often we have no idea where to find a bathroom!

A couple of weeks ago, after counting on the availability of a washroom that had been available on previous walks, I found myself reduced to squatting between bushes and building in a desperate move to stay dry. It was a warm and sunny spot that seemed far from curious eyes. It wasn't until after I had pulled up my Canada red underpants and my winter tights that I considered the possibility the building might have camera surveillance on all corners. While it's unlikely my winter white glutes will be making any viral apprearance on youtube, it has crossed my mind that outdoor urban squatting is not part of most ordinary workouts.

But then anyone willing to take on the training for a marathon or half marathon are not setting themselves up for ordinary.

No pics attached for obvious reasons!

Strength tip for February 2010

Here is a video of the whole body strength tip described in the WoW Power Walking February Newsletter. Enjoy!

Vancouver Olympics and WoW Power Walking connection

In December we touched the torch. Over the coming days of the Olympics we are privy to an insider's view of the Richmond Oval.

Last December we were so thrilled for WoW Power Walker Jeff Guthrie who carried the Olympic flame in Kingston, Ontario and who returned to Oakville bringing the unlit, but torched, torch for us all to see.

Now that the Olympics have begun we have a WoW Power Walking connection to what's going on in the stunning Richmond Oval, site of long track speed skating. One of our most committed walkers, Carleen Carroll, is acting as a public relations volunteer at the venue.

I recommend Carleen's blog which she is writing for the local paper, the Oakville Beaver. It's the next best thing to being there!

http://www.insidehalton.com/listing/blog