virtual hike starts 6/3

[Bobbinyc]

I'm starting a virtual hike of the Florida Keys tomorrow, June 3.  That way, instead of just saying I took 10,000 steps, I can say "I made it to Key West!)  I thought I'd start with the shortest trail.

Join me and let's post our progress and encourage each other!

http://www.walking4fun.com/trails/florida-keys-overseas-heritage-trail/

[WordWhimsy]

@Karzig that is so cool that your niece is on the PCT! How much of the trail is she doing?  I read the book and saw the movie Wild, very interesting.

[Bobbinyc]

I wouldn't mind changing but I'm beginning to wonder who takes these photos.  I looked at part of the Appalachian trail, which is done very differently, but they have the camera pointed at the ground.  It's as if they are preparing you for what you will come across when actually hiking - here is a pebble, here is a tree root.  Maybe I looked at the wrong section, but, really?  I just wonder if they are all like this.

[Joy_]

If they are all like this it would be very sad. I enjoyed the pics of the Keys. Did you?

[WordWhimsy]

@Bobbinyc I'm going to try to catch you this weekend 🙂

[Bobbinyc]

WordWhimsy- You're on!  (who am I kidding?)

[Bobbinyc]

Joy, I thought the Keys were ok.  I really didn't need to see so many crosses on the road, though.  But, didn't we leave it because it wasn't so good?

[Karzig]

Thanks! Her goal is to do the whole trail, which I am sure she will, unless
there is some unforeseen circumstance that prevents this from happening.
She has hiked the length of California and is currently in Southern Oregon
right now. I just read the book "Wild" recently too. Pretty good book. ~
Karla

[Joy_]

I finished the Keys Bobbi.

[paperclip]

Hi everyone,

Thought I'd check in...good to see everyone doing so well!

I've been having a rough (meaning lazy) past week and I'm trying to get on track.  We had a long weekend here recently and I've really taken it to heart it seems.  Tomorrow's a new day and I plan to get my steps back in line. 

See you on the trails!!!

[Joy_]

Hi Everyone. I'm switching to the Crater Lake Trail. I will let you know how it is. This virtual hiking should be fun, not annoying. Please join me if you would like. I'd love company!

[Bobbinyc]

Hi Word, you certainly did catch me this weekend! Great job. I don't know how you guys walk so much. I need to look at my schedule and figure out how to do more.
About how much time do you spend walking every day?

[WordWhimsy]

@Bobbinyc I caught you, but barely!  This weekend we were pretty active. I took my dog for a walk, then we went golfing, and I also have started riding the exercise bike when we watch tv (I have to put my tracket on my ankle, and it only counts about 1/2 the steps, but it's better than nothing).  I don't do a specific amount of time per day, I just try to keep active all day long.  If I found I've been lazy during the day, I try to go for at least a 30 minute walk. 

[Joy_]

Hi, I usually walk for 45 minutes to an hour earlier in the day and then sometimes take another walk in the evening, slower, but for the same length of time.

[trishspreck]

I just finished the Keys.  I will join you on Crater Lake now!

[Bobbinyc]

Joy, you must be in great shape to put on several miles in 45 minutes!  I've been so thrilled to be walking again, I haven't pushed with speed.

How is your new trail?

[Bobbinyc]

Wordwhimsy- we are in exactly the same spot! You did it!

[Joy_]

Wow! So hot there Autoram!

[Joy_]

You must be a VERY good tennis player Word!

[Joy_]

I wish you could share them also Karzig!

[Joy_]

Yipee! Trishspreck. It's freezing over on this trail! It looks like a nice short one.