<p>Gorgeous, blue sky, cooler than normal day outside - glad I brought my walking shoes with me to work - took a quick 20 minute jaunt outside before eating lunch! Refreshing!!!</p>
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<p>I’m too slow to ciimb Mt. Washington The 6.5 mile round trips to the mountains along the same ridge are all I can handle (plus a little bit). </p>
<p>That whole area is hard for me to do on a day trip because it’s just enough further than Franconia Notch (extra half hour each way) that it makes for a late start and a long day. So I’m been trying to do hikes in that area when I’m camping in Lincoln.</p>
<p>When DD climbed Mt. Washington recently, she and her friend decided to take the shuttle van down to the bottom rather than hike back down.</p>
<p>I think she said it cost about $30 each, but that might be an option. It definitely would for me because I find going down to be more painful than going up.</p>
<p>From the west side of Mt. Washington, the “cheater” way would be to park at the Cog Railway, hike up, and then take the railway back down. But, it’s all academic. At 4.7 miles and 3900 feet of very steep elevation gain, just getting to the top is outside my range.</p>
<p>My first shot would be to climb up to the Lake of the Clouds Hut, spend the night, and then hike the remaining 1.5 miles up the following morning. The problem is that just getting to the hut is no walk in the park. From what I can gather, the final mile up to the hut is very steep and very tough.</p>
<p>These hikes I’m doing up to the same ridge are “training” runs!</p>
<p>I wish I were younger and faster, but don’t we all! 
It is what it is… At least I can make it to the mailbox without gettting winded now!</p>
<p>4 miles at 7:30 mile pace tonight. Time off was good. Legs, feet, knee and breathing felt great.</p>
<p>Nice speed, Ohio. Beach cruiser bike sounds like fun.</p>
<p>Happy hiking and camping tomorrow, iDad.</p>
<p>^yes, happy trails if you haven’t left already!</p>
<p>Early morning 4 miles easy this morning.</p>
<p>Just loading up the cooler. Can’t leave too early or I’ll get to the KFC before they open for my chicken brunch in the cart.</p>
<p>Today’s hike (near the campground) is a relatively short jaunt up to [Bald</a> Peak](<a href=“http://mountainwandering.blogspot.com/2009/06/bald-peak-62309-it-was-time-to-check.html]Bald”>Mountain Wandering).</p>
<p>4.4 miles round trip. 1400 feet elevation gain. Supposed to be a pleasant hike with nice views.</p>
<p>Routine Dr.'s appt. yesterday. I had lost 18 lbs since my previous appt. in April. Feeling good about things.</p>
<p>Bald Peak looks pretty and peaceful. :)</p>
<p>Congrats Wharfrat2 on your 3+ five pound parties!!! What’s your secret???</p>
<p>^^
I go to the gym 3 days a week. I do strength and cardio two of those days and cardio only in between.</p>
<p>I’ve also adjusted my diet but not radically. I eat fewer fried foods, and less red meat. Haven’t eliminated them, just cut back. Also, I limit myself to no more than one soda in any given day (often that means none) and I don’t drink beer during the work week.</p>
<p>That’s pretty much it.</p>
<p>And it’s working - so that’s the key! Little changes over time, show gains (or loss - depending how you want to look at it) ;)</p>
<p>I know so many people in my life - at work, in the neighborhood, etc. that don’t have any exercise routine - not a walk, fitness activity or anything in their week. I think I get the evil eye from a couple women in the neighborhood who are in that category - and they see me out running or walking or cutting the grass or walking the dog or SOMETHING just about everyday - I’m not going to apologize for activity, just embrace it and the good feelings it gives me. :)</p>
<p>Congrats, wharfrat. As you see, even the smallest changes can have a big impact!</p>
<p>abasket, I’m like you. Sabadog makes it real difficult not to have some form of activity each day. </p>
<p>Enjoy your camping, iDad!</p>
<p>Is this for real?!!</p>
<p>[Tongue</a> Patch Surgery a New Extreme Method for Weight Loss](<a href=“http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/nightline-fix-abc-news/tongue-patch-surgery-extreme-method-weight-loss-131423873.html?vp=1]Tongue”>http://news.yahoo.com/blogs/nightline-fix-abc-news/tongue-patch-surgery-extreme-method-weight-loss-131423873.html?vp=1)</p>
<p>Talk about dieting extremes!</p>
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<p>Congrats, wharfrat! Slow and steady is the way to go.</p>
<p>Have a good hike/trip iDad. Way to go, wharfrat!</p>
<p>Had to run at 5am this morning and it was DARK! I needed my light, and didn’t take it. I was OK once I got out of my neighborhood. It was also cool. 64 with a north wind. I forgot what that feels like! I’m on my way to Virginia. Lots of good eating choices in the Charlotte airport. Times have changed!</p>
<p>You picked a great time to come to Virginia, MOWC. Gorgeous weather this week!</p>
<p>That tongue patch is right up there with the feeding tube diet and getting your jaws wired shut.</p>
<p>Random running story:</p>
<p>My S had a friend over last night who ran cross country in HS, who informed me that Alberto Salazar went to my kids’ high school. Alberto would run to the meet, run (and win) the cross country event, and then run home.</p>
<p>He still holds the school record for a two mile run: 8:50 . :eek: I looked it up, that was only about 10 seconds off of the national high school record of the time.</p>
<p>I’m fairly certain I’ve never run 100 yards that fast, let alone two miles.</p>
<p>I just read a book about Alberto Salazar (and his buddies Bill and Frank). I’ve met him and my son has run with him. He’s really impressive. He died (pretty much literally) and was brought back to life after one particularly ridiculous effort.</p>
<p>~ 3.4 mi humid but not overly hot rolling hills run.</p>
<p>I’ve now passed my 350 mile running goal for the year ending December 31. Two days of rest planned.</p>