Yesterday I ran errands all day, but ended the day with a nice 45 minute walk with several good hills. Last night my bestie called and asked if I wanted to go hiking with her today, so I figured why not!
I had no idea I was going to do the most physically challenging thing I've ever done.
I knew it was going to be hard as soon as we got there.
About half-way up the steps TO the trail I thought I was gonna die!
Once we got up the steps there was a paved road but you step off onto a trail that basically takes you down, then back up a mountain!
O. M. G.
I thought we were never gonna get to the top. We climbed and climbed and I was breathing so hard at times I thought my lungs were going to explode. And my legs felt like I couldn't take another step.
But I made it to the top!
Somewhere along the way back down (which KILLED my knees) I saw this sign that said the trail was only 2.5 miles! Brooke confirmed it but I am not sure I want to believe her. It took us a total of 95 minutes.
But it was so worth it. I never expected to be able to do something like this at my size, but I did it! It was hard, but once again I proved I can do anything I set my mind to. I am stronger than I often give myself credit for.
7 comments:
Beautiful place for a walk. Thanks for sharing the pictures. Enjoy your Spring Break!
The hike sounds and looks wonderful. Hope your knees don't hurt too much and have a great march break.
Walking and running are both very good for the health. You don't need special and expensive equipment. Good for you Hollie!
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Way to go ! You are so blessed to have so much green so far- we are just starting to turn from drab brown to green here. Just walking with all that springtime is a reason to keep pushing on !
Way to go Hollie! Best thing about warmer weather is a great way to mix up the exercise, especially cardio.
I love hiking, and I love that you gave somewhere you didn't know a shot. Looks great!
Hi!
I just read your last three weeks (from you start of your 30 day commitment!) and just had to write.
I am going to love keeping track of you and your blog as you lose your weight. You remind me of myself so much in your writing!
I am excited for you and I am going to do a 30 day commitment soon myself!
Hiking is getting more fun for me. The more weight I lose the more I want to walk! Everywhere. I was just on line looking up trails and found we have "rails to trails" that comes thru close to our neighborhood! I am going to go soon.
Well great luck to you. Your blog is fantastic.
Cary~
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