Panda's Journey: The Road to Huston.

[windwalker]

Dave:

You are truly an inspiration to us all. I only hope by the time the 1/2 comes around in January, I can do a 12 minute mile. (I really just hope that I don't make a fool out of myself. )

Bryan

I entered a run race once as a walker and I finished dead last. I was determined to get faster and the next year at that same race there were 53 runners behind this walker.

I decided that I'm doing my thing and earning respect as I'm doing it. I'm not worried about making a fool of myself at all. Athletes recognise one of there own.

Walking Panda

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Panda Dave. You are so consistent with your exercise schedule - a model we should all follow!

And I agree with you - in my book, the fool is the one who recognizes they need to make changes in their lifestyle, but doesn't even try to get moving and do the best they can to make progress with the state of their physical health. Those of us who are struggling with that (and there are many of us, I'm sure) look to people like you (who used to be us) and take courage from the fact that it is never too late to make positive changes in the state of your health if you really want to make it happen.

Hope you have a great day!

Susan

 

[windwalker]

Hi, Panda Dave. You are so consistent with your exercise schedule - a model we should all follow!

And I agree with you - in my book, the fool is the one who recognizes they need to make changes in their lifestyle, but doesn't even try to get moving and do the best they can to make progress with the state of their physical health. Those of us who are struggling with that (and there are many of us, I'm sure) look to people like you (who used to be us) and take courage from the fact that it is never too late to make positive changes in the state of your health if you really want to make it happen.

Hope you have a great day!

Susan

Susan a lot of the WISHers don't know that I was really badly out of shape 6 and a half years ago when I turned 50. I have haunting memories of getting winded trying to wash my car window at the gas station. I was a smoker for 35 years besides.

I've learned, do everything right, be patient and it will happen. Now I have memories of being in the lead pack in tough walk races.

Here is a shot of 2 racewalkers in our local club finishing a race, who says walkers are not competitive.

http://bgrr.com/photos/04PurpleStrider/IMG_0096.jpg

Walking Panda

 

[windwalker]

Hi, Panda Dave. You are so consistent with your exercise schedule - a model we should all follow!

And I agree with you - in my book, the fool is the one who recognizes they need to make changes in their lifestyle, but doesn't even try to get moving and do the best they can to make progress with the state of their physical health. Those of us who are struggling with that (and there are many of us, I'm sure) look to people like you (who used to be us) and take courage from the fact that it is never too late to make positive changes in the state of your health if you really want to make it happen.

Hope you have a great day!

Susan

Susan a lot of the WISHers don't know that I was really badly out of shape 6 and a half years ago when I turned 50. I have haunting memories of getting winded trying to wash my car window at the gas station. I was a smoker for 35 years besides.

I've learned, do everything right, be patient and it will happen. Now I have memories of being in the lead pack in tough walk races.

http://bgrr.com/photos/04PurpleStrider/IMG_0096.jpg

Here is a shot of 2 racewalkers in our local club finishing a race, who says walkers are not competitive.

http://bgrr.com/photos/04PurpleStrider/IMG_0096.jpg

Walking Panda

 

[postesf]

Hey Dave! Glad to see all is well with your training!

Hope Erica is still revovering nicely!

Have a great weekend!
Stacie

 

[windwalker]

Hey Dave! Glad to see all is well with your training!

Hope Erica is still revovering nicely!

Have a great weekend!
Stacie

Hi Stacie. I'm getting slack about keeping my journal up to date. With my other threads I keep up with and DisneyRunning.com it's sometimes hard to find the time.

I had a nice 4 mile walk yesterday and then pool fun. Today though might be a full rest day, except for going to work. I haven't taken a rest day for a while so it's due.

Walking Panda

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Dave. First of all - LOVE the picture!! You guys look great - and really focused on what you're doing! Thank you for sharing.

And I totally understand about lack of time for journaling. I don't get to mine nearly as often as I would like, but don't worry - we'll keep reading whenever you get around to yours!

Hope you have a great day!

Susan

 

[windwalker]

Susan that wasn't us. Here is a picture of me walking in a run race and passing some high school girls who are running. The people in the other pics where other walkers from our club.

http://www.bghstrack.org/photos/PurpleStriders5K/pages/ps5k_174_jpg.htm

Walking Panda

 

[disneyrunningnut]

Great picture. Looks like you are flying. I enjoy reading about your progress. You are really dedicated to your goal.

David

 

[windwalker]

Great picture. Looks like you are flying. I enjoy reading about your progress. You are really dedicated to your goal.

David

I'm a dreamer David, but no matter how close I come to my goal I will enjoy every step of the way. There is never shame in giving it your best shot.

Daring to Dream Panda

 

[larry's girl]

Okay, I'm GOBSMACKED!!!

There is no way you belong in the SENIOR Olympics! You look WAY younger than I pictured you - WAY younger. Oh, my word, I am flabbergasted. My DH and I look older than you do, by far, and we are several years younger chronologically (but not in any other way, I'd venture to guess). Oh, wow - your level of inspiration to me as I keep plugging along just went WAY up!! You look like the picture of health - that's what I'd love to achieve one day before my life is over.

Sorry for the assumption I made earlier - I just assumed (and you know what they say about assuming) that you and your wife were the folks in the first picture you posted. Thanks for the clarification (and the GREAT picture)!

Susan

 

[windwalker]

Okay, I'm GOBSMACKED!!!

There is no way you belong in the SENIOR Olympics! You look WAY younger than I pictured you - WAY younger. Oh, my word, I am flabbergasted. My DH and I look older than you do, by far, and we are several years younger chronologically (but not in any other way, I'd venture to guess). Oh, wow - your level of inspiration to me as I keep plugging along just went WAY up!! You look like the picture of health - that's what I'd love to achieve one day before my life is over.

Sorry for the assumption I made earlier - I just assumed (and you know what they say about assuming) that you and your wife were the folks in the first picture you posted. Thanks for the clarification (and the GREAT picture)!

Susan

No worries dear friend. I get that alot form forum friends who meet me for the first time. I practice what I preach and everything I say has been learned by my own trial and error.

Thanks for the compliment.

Shy Panda

 

[windwalker]

Most of my energy is back but workout still felt harder than it should this morning but getting better all the time.

4 miles on hills in 54 min. Slow for me but easy and smooth. Weights for biceps and shoulders then stretching. Not much energy left after the walk. I'm watching the liquid intake real close now.

Tested a new shoe on the market. I wrote a report on he WISH E/C section.

Walking Panda

 

[windwalker]

Did the same 4 mile route as yesterday in the new Brooks Mach 10s. Today feeling even better so time was 3 min 15 sec faster for the 4 miles with the same effort. Total 50:40 for 4 miles, relaxed but steady walk.

I'm feeling better and better everyday, that dehydration knocked me for a real loop for about a week. Us senior citizens have to be carefull don't cha know. Total for the week so far 24 miles.

Hydrated Panda

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Panda Dave. Glad you are feeling better. Thanks for the reminder about the importance of getting the water in. It's really easy to forget about that, especially when we get really busy.

Hope you have a great day!

Susan

 

[postesf]

HI Dave! How's it going? Glad you are back to yourself now that the hydration issue has been resolved. I think I stay dehydrated so my body never really know what it is like to go from being hydrated to dehydrated.

I had a 5oz tuna steak at lunch today. I thought of you. Seems tuna is becoming my lunch now since I can't really have sandwiches and all that gluten stuff anymore.

Hope your training continues to go well!

Stacie

 

[windwalker]

Hi Susan and Stacie, how's it going pretty princesses?

Well I'm definately back to normal:

It was forcasted to be close to 100 degrees and as we were doing our 4th mile on the way to 10 miles the themperture was already 88 humid degrees at 8:00 am. By the time the 10 miles were over it was an even more humid 96 degrees.

After a break for pancakes with blueberries, a coffee and lots of water. Then I went home and push mowed the yard for 2 hours. I took 2 5 min breaks and drank 20 oz of G2 sports drink on each break.

Then after a shower and another bottle of water I vacuumed the house and mopped the kitchen floor. Now I'm relaxing. I still have a ton of energy and that is normal for me.

Walking Panda

 

[windwalker]

4 hot huggy hill miles yesterday. Weights for arms and shoulders.

6 miles this morning with Erica. Very pleasent since it was overcast and flat route. Most of it was in the shaded cemeteries.

20 mies for the week so far and it's only wed.

Walking Panda

 

[postesf]

Hey Dave! How's it going???

 

[larry's girl]

Hi, Dave. Your energy and the miles you put in are amazing - very inspirational, you are!

Totally understand about lack of time for journals - run into that myself on a regular basis. Hope things are going well for you and DW. Have a good week!

Susan