Many Short Walks in Truly Fine Weather

 (Strava hides the beginning and endings of walks for privacy reasons)

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Another Day, Another Stream Valley Park

 With great foliage. Adelphi Mill, NW Branch

Exploring the neighborhood

 Maybe I’ve never been on some of the streets I wandered along, on the hill above the creek opposite the trail. Plenty of elevation changes!

Off (My) Beaten Path

 I’m not normally up in this area, but when I finished my errand I walked around the northern reaches of Rock Creek, where a dam forms Lake Needwood. Especially picturesque today  

Neighborhood Crawl

 

Up and down every hill. Red is heart rate, green is elevation

Sunday Stroll

 With Takoma Park graffiti 

Long Walk

 I had a different and more adventurous plan for today, but I scrubbed it to stay closer to home. So out and back on home turf. Just a 10 minute break in the middle.

Full Day

 Wednesdays I work out with my trainer for an hour, then go to tap dance class for 75 minutes. After all that, I still took a stroll up the road in Rock Creek, and then spent some time at the Cult de Sac happy hour. Long day! Finished in front of the TV, rewatching Lord of the Rings  

NW Branch

 I went up the hard side (lots of ups and downs on a narrow trail) and had Bixby and a new camera, so very slow. I haven’t figured out how to get the pictures out of the camera yet. 

I haven’t been taking walks; but I’ve been very active. Sailing and gardening, on my feet much of the day. 

Wednesday Between Errands

 Rainy day today, Thursday, but I didn’t get around to posting yesterday’s walk. It was a busy day but my route and timing allowed a stop on a stretch of the creek I don’t get to that often  

Rock Creek

 Felt a little off today, so just a stroll with the dog in the beautiful weather 

Flat and Easy

 What a difference to my pace it made to be on a flat and paved surface. Even dragging Bixby along. 

Autumn Perfection

 A glittery day when I was glad to be in the shade of the woods. A woodland trail is definitely tougher than a paved path. Shoes were good, but still glad to take them off when I got home. Knees still holding up  

New Shoes!

 Cautious trip to check out the new hiking shoes. All is well. 

Yay 

Many Blustery Days

 Wednesday, after working out and then tap class- I bought new hiking boots. Thursday I spent hours up at the boat, prepping for a long duration wind event. (Days of 20+ knot winds can be as damaging as a few hours of stronger ones). For a long weekend I hunkered down inside, wrapped in blankets and books and hot food. 

Today I finally ventured out for a couple of miles along the creek. New boots ok so far. Forgot trackers. 

After PT Tuesday

 Much easier going than the other bank, but still a rough trail. 

Catchup Posts

 I was having issues with posting from my phone. I think the key is to post right away.

 

 Thursday Obstacles  9/22/22

 I set off to walk up to a new restaurant for a late, nice, breakfast, when I noticed a huge black cloud. Checking my rain app, I made the prudent decision to come home. I was busy much of the rest of the day but didn’t prioritize finishing a walk. 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Just Ahead of the Rain   9/25/2022

 

Tried for three miles but cut it short due to rain 

By the Bay

 Bixby is out of shape! He slowed me down, and I gave him a rest. Lovely day!

Tuesday after PT- the trail next door

 

First Paddle

 First one in a long long time. Arms are sore. 

Sunday Stroll

 Staying in the shade, up and down and up. 

On The Road Again

 Yesterday was a migraine day

Rock Creek Trail

 PT plus tap class plus a hike!  

I completed the loop but fumbled the app. 

Short one

 After PT

Dog Haus Lunch

 Tasty

There and Back Again

 Takoma Park Folk Festival during a break in the rain. 

Gloomy Cool Saturday

 Started tight in a penguin walk but felt great at the end. 

Daily Motivation

 

 I am experimenting here to see if daily posts will help my motivation.