Running added to mix this week

Had a great night this week, and I was run ragged by one of the residents!

Since it was just the two of us, we decided to take a long walk and add in a little running. Those short intervals got tiring really quick! We had a great time and workout!

He decided that every time it is just the two of us that we are going to run ... I think I'm going to have to make sure we always have three!

Please remember I will be out-of-town the next two Wednesdays. Everyone is encouraged to walk on their own! When I return the last Wednesday of the month, we will head out for ice cream.

Hitting the road

It's been a busy summer, so I apologize for not blogging after our most recent walking groups! The weather has made some reluctant to head out, but others just keep on hitting the road!

On July 20th, just one resident braved the heat. It was great having some one-on-one time to talk about it all: movies, rabid foxes, and cats with boney heads.

Four came back on July 27th, and while I would like to say it was for the exercise, I think it was because it was ice cream week! We headed to Baskin-Robbins and had quite the range of orders. One already had ice cream for the day so did not order and another had a double scoop sundae ... before dinner! It was great to sit in the air-condition and cool off before we headed back home.

On August 3rd, it was back to just one walking. Surprisingly, it was a comfortable night outside, especially walking the shaded greenway. I think the others missed a beautiful night outside!

Looking forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday!
Mary Jo

Threat of rain can't dampen spirits

We were like the mailman tonight not letting any weather get in our way of getting our job done.

We stayed close to home tonight doing a shorter lap due to the heat and chance of rain. After the first lap everyone chose to continue so we ended up walking our regular distance! There was not one complaint!

Excitement with a new kitty on our path resulted in lots of meows and discussion. Everyone is quite excited about the Harry Potter movie and the pool party on Friday. A pool would have felt great tonight!

See everyone next week!

Mary Jo

Got to keep moving

Upon arrival, the group independently decided to do an exercise video due to the brutal heat. I didn't need any convincing!

Out went the sofa, tables and chairs in the room so the four of us would have plenty of space to move. The constant talking, laughter and convincing the one lone male it was OK to swing his hips made it a fun night.

Once the video moves became too difficult, each of us took turns leading the group in simple steps with the only rule to "KEEP MOVING!" Hopping, sit-ups, running in a circle (and getting dizzy), jumping jacks, etc., were all being done with plenty of laughter.

After 45 minutes we went outside to shoot a few hoops and play bean bag toss. That shower felt great after the hour exercise!

Next week, we hope for cooler weather as we walk and then treat ourselves to ice cream!
Mary Jo

Walking the lake

It felt like a spring night tonight walking with no humidity and a cooler temp!

Our trek tonight took us around the lake in the West Park neighborhood where the path winds "like a snake" according to the group. Around the lake, we had to play hopscotch over the geese poop! There was a ton of it with the hypothesis made that it was green due to their diet being grass! Amazing what comes up in our conversations!

Hopefully this great weather will hold for next week!
Mary Jo