Walk Hike Run Day 32-34 Update

Walking Hiking and Running are all fun things to do in the rain... Or not. I know a lot of people are committed runners and train in the rain. I'm not one of them. I actually don't really like running. I just like the freedom of it. The ability to toss on a pair of running shoes and just go. I also like that about walking. Though walking in the rain sounds fun only if I'm completely covered in waterproof clothing, an umbrella, and rain boots. But even then I don't like to go far.
When I was trekking through Patagonia the weather was simply unpredictable everyday at every hour of the day. The day could start out beautiful and clear. Half way up the mountain the rain might start coming down and at the top it could be raining, snowing and sleeting all at the same time. It may have stopped as quickly as it started or not stopped at all. It was intense. But I didn't have any other distractions or responsibilities while I was there. Trek, travel and experience the adventure was all I had to do. This made it somewhat more appealing than just running around the streets of LA in the rain.
I've never been one for treadmills or gyms. But I tell ya, right now either would come in handy. So here's the deal. I'm going to go home after work tonight and do 20 minutes of movement that serves me. That might be yoga. That might be push ups and abs or swirling around my pole refraining from kicking over the Christmas tree. But I'm going to do it. Because that is the commitment I made.

Walk Hike Run Days 28~31

Walked hiked and runned ALL over town. Breathing this week. Listening to my body. Getting in some movement each day. Some days not at WHR focused more than others. But the most important this is to listen to your body this time of year.
When the days are shorter our bodies want to do less moving and sleep more. Yet we race race race around like mad men. It's okay to slow down. Rest when you need rest. Move when you need to move and make the most of each day.

WHR Day 27 A Day in the Life

It's hard to believe it has already been almost 4 weeks of this challenge. It feels amazing. With a little less than 3 weeks left, it's never too late to jump on board. Just walk, hike, run or get some form of bodily movement for a minimum of 20 minutes a day. EVERYDAY from now until New Years 2011 (or beyond). When the days feel rough, you can literally just walk outside your home, walk in one direction for 10 minutes, turn around and walk home. Check out my day in the life below.

Monday December 13, 2010 ~ A Day in the Life

Roll out of bed at the crack of 6:30am
Out the door by 7:15
7:30~1:30 Work Work Work
1:30~2:30 Lunch - Quinoa, Pinto Beans, Sauteed Kale, Avocado & topped with Hot Salsa. Yum!
2:30~3:30 Target - For 1 Table Cloth that somehow got excluded from the purchases we made there yesterday. 5 presents and $100+ later...
Hopped in the car and made it to Runyan about dusk.
Ran into some good friends for a quick chat.
Then a delicious hike up to the tippy top of the canyon.
A few slow deep breaths as the sun was starting to set and the sky was a beautiful pink. The city seems so relaxed from up there.
A stroll back down.
Some chores and now dinner - Fried Chicken. Yes, fried! My honey's making it and I can't wait.

I highly recommend getting out doors to do this challenge as much as possible. It's not always doable depending on your weather conditions, time of day or location. But the few moments of fresh air and movement are priceless.

What are you doing to stay active this season?

Walk Hike Run 24 ~26 Weekend 3

Friday Dec 10: Morning hike through Runyan Canyon, an afternoon holiday party, taught S Factor, errands and relaxed.

Saturday Dec 11: I wish I could say I just took the day off. But between an early breakfast, a Christmas tree purchase, a deep cleaning of the house and then figuring out the Christmas tree light situation... It ended up being a long day. Followed by a very lovely, fun and celebratory friend's birthday party.

Sunday Dec 12: Taught S Factor, walked up to a local restaurant with my beau, ate and walked back. About 30 minutes round trip... Followed by a very long tortuous Target trip, BevMo, Whole Foods and then home. Another productive day out.

And now for the week...

WHR Day 22 & 23

Dec 8: Day 22 - Another gorgeous day at Runyan.

Dec 9: Day 23 - Working long hours today. Gonna sneak in an S Factor class with my ladies and call it a day.

Stay movin'!

WHR Day 21

Tuesday, December 7th: Day 21 ~ Runyan Canyon to the tippy top... And it was perfect out. Hope it's like this again tomorrow. I love that So Cal can't make up it's mind about the weather right now.

WALK HIKE RUN 16-20

Thursday 12/2 Day 16: 20 min walk through neighborhood

Friday 12/3 Day 17: Yoga + S Factor

Saturday 12/4 Day 18: Thought for sure I wasn't gonna make it after working at 7am that morning. Took a late afternoon nap and woke up fully energized. Fit in a quick 20 minute run before a dinner date.

Sunday 12/5 Day 19: Taught S Factor in the morning and was going to walk to the Grove with my beau, then it started raining. No walk :(

Monday 12/6 Day 20: I can't believe it's day 20 already. Lately I've been feeling evening runs are a good motivator to keep the couch from swallowing me. So that's what I'll do tonight.