Calgary weather is driving me nuts. Yesterday we had Spring. Today it's back to Winter. Currently it's 4°C/39°F, which usually isn't a problem. However, due to yesterday's weather I risked my Vibrams again today, and had to turn around 15 minutes... read more
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21k on May 1, Bowness Park, Calgary, AB, Canada
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Darlene walked 1.68 kilometers in 25 mins injured 1.68 km / 00:26
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Darlene walked 5.39 kilometers in 1 hour and 10 mins and 13 secs great 5.39 km / 01:10 20:57 pace
I thought I was going to have cold rain when I started out today. Very cold wind, and angry looking skies. However, the wind died down, and the skies relaxed somewhat.
A good interval walk. My Garmin was a little frenetic at the beginning - had tro... read more
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Darlene walked 3.62 kilometers in 1 hour and 12 mins and 25 secs good 3.62 km / 01:12
I think that was the slowest walk EVER, LOL! I must remember to never walk after a heavy meal. I almost fell over trying to keep my balance at that pace, and my heart rate was still too high!
Oh well, it was a stunningly gorgeous Spring day again (7... read more
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You are doing fantastic Darlene!
6 days ago
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Darlene walked 11.31 kilometers in 2 hours and 48 mins good 11.31 km / 02:49
A little nippy this afternoon - 1°C/35°F . Lovely for walking, though.
A hard walk. The longest I've done in over a month, and I feel it. I am so not ready for endurance. However, I am now able to be faithful about my training, and will soon see... read more
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Darlene walked 5.08 kilometers in 1 hour and 7 mins and 12 secs great 5.08 km / 01:07
I can hardly believe my eyes: 14°C/57°F!! Is Spring really coming?
Great endurance walk today. Gorgeous weather (obviously) and very little ice left on the path. So incredibly encouraging and motivating. I think tomorrow I'll unpack my Vibrams a... read more
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Darlene walked 4.64 kilometers in 1 hour and 5 mins and 58 secs good 4.64 km / 01:06
A bit on the cool side today: 1°C /34°F and a bit of a cool breeze besides, but not unbearable. Got a good interval walk in, and I'm enjoying the fact that I have to work harder and harder to reach the heart rate goals.
Speedy Gonazles - that's me!
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Darlene walked 5.28 kilometers in 1 hour and 10 mins good 5.28 km / 01:10
Brrr! Cold again, today (-5°C/23°F), but they're promising warmer weather by the weekend. That will keep me moving forward.
Normal training walk today. Felt good. Cold but not ridiculous, and my feet were warm, so all is good.
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Nice Job:
you're brave for getting out there in this cold. great job!
12 days ago
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Darlene walked 4.62 kilometers in 1 hour and 5 mins and 23 secs good 4.62 km / 01:05
Still sunny and beautiful, but quite a cold wind today. When I wasn't sheltered by buildings it blew right through me. Still, it was a nice 2°C/35°F, so not too bad.
A good interval workout today. Working to increase my speed. Felt great.
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Great interval training today. Hope your weather starts getting warmer soon.
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It was so gorgeous all last week. Made us believe Spring was coming, but alas, it's not to be. Predicting snow twice this week. Very sad.
13 days ago
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Darlene walked 11.56 kilometers in 2 hours and 12 mins good 11.56 km / 02:12 18:22 pace
GORGEOUS day, again. 12°C/54 °F. Bit of a cool breeze towards the end, but truly a gorgeous day.
I took the risk and wore my Vibrams but I should have left them at home. The paths were muddy, with the occasional pile of slushy snow, and there wer... read more
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Darlene walked 4.83 kilometers in 1 hour great 4.83 km / 01:00 19:59 pace
Another gorgeous day! This is the Calgary I love. Just a wee bit brisk (-2˚C/28˚F) but sunny and fresh.
I am also noticing a sharp increase in my heart fitness in this one week alone. I've never walked that particular route that quickly because t... read more
Darlene, where did you get the Vibrams? Any chance here in Calgary?
6 days agoThat would be great, Sandra. Last I checked they planned on ordering them again in April. Vibram still seems to be sold out, so I'm not holding up much hope.
Talking with a sales person last summer they mentioned how shocked they were that suddenly everyone wants them for running, and how quickly they sold out because of it. I'm hoping that will encourage them to stock them all year now.
5 days agoDarlene, I was just at MEC and they have the Vibram's in stock. I bought a pair of Fivefingers Sprint (they are pink). I'm not sure how my feet will do in them as I have issues and require orthotics but I feel they will help me strengthen my feet. I liked how they felt when I tried them on. Looking forward to giving them a try.
2 days ago