13.1

I signed up to do the Little Rock half-marathon in March 2011. It took wanting to raise funds for Heifer International (Thanks, Leigh!) to inspire me to do something I was certain I'd never do. Full disclosure: I'm a walker, not a runner, but 13.1 miles is still 13.1 miles. So, a few of us have been walking the gorgeous Big Dam Bridge, which is 0.8 miles one way. The current goal is to strengthen our legs. As of right now, it is very easy to get in 4.8 miles per session. I can already feel an eagerness to go a little further w/o fatigue, so I'd say that my legs are getting fit! The only problem that I'm am experiencing now is chafing. Ouch. These are my helpful buddies:

As are these.

BDB is great because you can easily figure your distance and time; it's great for people-watching, too. As soon as it gets cold and the excuses not to walk start flowing, I wonder what we will do. Treadmill? Sounds awful. I suppose they make workout clothes for all seasons. Here's to me not flaking. I've got a two-fold goal: finish the race to raise maximum monies for an amazing cause. Hey, if you are able to sponsor me, I'd be much obliged! Be sure to click on my name when you get to the group website Halfers for Heifer.

We got in some walking @ Garvan Gardens in Hot Springs this past weekend. It's real pretty out there right now. These made me think of my Ba Ngaoi, mums were her favorite. Mine, too!






Soaking in as much sunshine as possible:




I wonder what happened to this oak to make it grow this way! ATM dubbed it "the Devil's Card Table" because you know how they name everything for the devil? Devil's Den, etc.





This is just extra bonus for reading this far: