Done and done good

[susandennis]

So I strapped on my oh so fun new walking shoes* and turned on my 122 beats per minute music and hit the street. It's actually faster than I usually walk or have walked lately but I figured I'd try the pace for as long as I could.



I actually lasted a lot longer than I expected. I stopped an caught my breath and then went right back to the same pace. I stopped at the teriyaki place to get take home dinner and then came on home. A total of 30 minutes (after I take out the 10 spent at the teriyaki place) at a nice pace. I'm calling it good.

While I have no need to really walk fast, I do have a need to walk and carry on a conversation. That's what I could not do when my brother was here. I figure if I can train myself to walk fast, walking and talking will be a Piece of Cake.

Laundry is 3/4ths done. This day is good so far!

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I ordered and tried a bunch of walking shoes (from $75 to $150 each) from Zappos and sent them all back. Then last Saturday, I happened on a Payless and went in to look.  I found these beauties for $30 and they are outstanding. Really light weight and oh so pretty. I spent another $6 for elastic no-tie laces and ... perfection! Plus they make me smile just to put them on.

Comments

[brendamom.livejournal.com]

I have way too many pairs of shoes that are not "Choose first" shoes. They will soon be donated.
I have this one requirement...That the shoes feel good. Right off. They will feel even better soon.

[susandennis]

good test. and I need to share my closet floor fodder with Goodwill myself.

[amberdawnpullin.livejournal.com]

Your walking routines are inspiring and I have to say those shoes look fantastic. I ought to look into a pair like that.

[letmesaythis.livejournal.com]

I love the colors of you new shoes. How is the arch support in them? Do they seem like the arch support inserts would work with them? Can you tell I'm seriously considering copying your selection? :)

[susandennis]

You would be smart to copy my selection! And they actually have a good bit of support for cheap shoes but I think ann insert would work fine.