-25°C/-13°F outside today. Very happy for my good, warm, walking clothes! A beautiful sunny day with some clouds; brisk and fresh. I’m starting to like this – but my toes are still suffering. I’m pretty uncomfortable “toe-wise” in the warm up, but once I get going at my training HR, they thaw out, and are reasonably happy until the cool down. Sure would like those warmer Vibrams! They seem to be sold out world-wide, though.

Loving my Garmin, and now I’m checking out the TrainingPeaks site (www.trainingpeaks.com). I’m having trouble getting my info to transfer from my Garmin to the site in spite of following the several excellent, clear, step-by-step videos. I’m sure I’ll figure it out sometime, but it’s not working today.

Anyway, I’m feeling pumped and energized, so I’m going to go and take advantage of that and get my housework done.

Have a great day, all!

I’ve had such a struggle with walking this winter. I convinced myself to go out today and brave the ice with my funky ice-pick straps that actually work with Vibrams (though only just – they are a bit finicky and need lots of readjusting, which is still better than cracking my head open on the sidewalk).

I checked the temperature (-12°C or 10°F) on our temp gauge at home but neglected to check the temp with the windchill (-18°C or 0°F w/wind). I dressed well for the -12, but not warm enough for the -18. Sigh. Gotta remember that for future.

I also forgot to charge my Forerunner, so I went “tech-less” today, which is also a good thing from time to time. I’m enjoying a great series of teaching on my iPod, so was encouraged while walking and felt inspired in spite of the cold.

I did have to cut the walk short, though. The toes was froze.

I’ll try and “get it right” tomorrow. No stress, though!

Happy Walking!

Darlene

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