Feature Entry: Musings of an Overheated Walker
It is too darn hot! Tomorrow, Ms. MoneyWalker and I are heading to the cool Mountains of New Mexico, then on the our hometown and my 50th high school reunion.
The MoneyWalker stopped walking for one week to recover from a mild case of dehydration fatigue. I was walking without replenishing enough liquid. My past hydration strategy had always worked before, but not this year. Perhaps it is a combination of an aging body and an extra hot June in New Orleans. Remember, drink plenty of fluids before, during and after a long walk.
While walking this morning, three thoughts from the previous 24 hours competed for my blog think-moments that occur during walking. They were "self-sabotage," "create your own audience," and "ex cathedra." Even with Google, I never could develop a cogent thought for development so I patched these three ideas together just to break my week-long draught of not posting.
Self-sabotage--means giving yourself the opportunity to go off the plan, for a walker, to stop walking.
Create your own audience--a literary term, but for walkers, walking solo, for bloggers, building a following. The realization that no one really cares whether you walk or not, you must create your own will.
Ex cathedra--from the teachers chair, usually refers to the Pope of Rome and his power to enact an absolute dictate; for a solo walker, the power for you to plan, to provide the law of your walk--for you to control your own pace, distance, and thoughts. For the MoneyWalker, Ex cathedra is why I walk solo, or as we may say, "from the walker's chair."
As for journal entries, weight average for last two week = 171.4 lbs; Coinage averaged over $2 bucks a walk.
MoneyWalker
Have a wonderful trip and enjoy your week of cooler air.
ReplyDeleteAs you can tell, I have also taken a blogging break but am hoping to post soon. The summer months take a toll on my time and the next four weeks are looking worse than the last. Or maybe the heat is getting to me as well. We are finally into the 90s so I'm always pushing liquids here, especially at the pool.
Morning walks or rides begin at 6:15 am, still a little chilly outside in the 60s or 70s. The low humidity makes all the difference.
Again, enjoy your vacation and your class reunion!