I finished 2 of my 4 5k walks.
The first, Walk of the Mill on 20180908, was a fairly flat 5km event in my town for it's annual celebration.
I had a pessimistic goal of 90 minutes since I hadn't really done a full 5km.
I had an optimistic goal of 75 minutes since I had been walking but taking breaks while I did Pokemon Go.
What I did accomplish, much to my delight, amazement, and surprise was to finish in 59 minutes.
I probably could have gone a little faster, but I did push a fair bit.
I did remember to start my new Garmin.
On Sunday, 20180909, I did my virtual Travis Manion Foundation 5km.
For this one, I needed to wear a ruck since it was part of a GoRuck event.
I had a friend join me along with her toddler.
The pace was definitely slower than Saturday since I was feeling it a little bit and had tight legs.
The toddler made it over 4km before he had a melt down and she had to carry him the final bit with me pushing the stroller.
I could definitely tell I have not been training for rucking, my back and shoulders certainly felt it.
But I finished, got a couple pics, and had a great day with a friend and nice weather.
Next week, 20180916, Elsolel and I will be doing the AFSP 5km walk at Como Park.
I have been working on raising money but am still short of my goal.
My team has made their goal total but I am still short.
Help if you can by clicking this link to donate.
I really want to do something to help stop the 100 or more people that kill themselves every day.
Finally, 20180929, Elsolel and I will be walking at the Warrior 196 5km.
This event raises money to provide scholarships for students in district 196.
It is in the name of the 6 students that have died in the service to this country.
It is definitely an emotional event.
Team RWB will be there, as participants and with an informational booth.
It might say something that I am looking around for other events that I might be able to do.
I am also looking very hard at potentially doing a GoRuck Light next year.
There is a double Light for Cinco de Mayo with a Scavenger to follow.
I am thinking of signing up for the 2nd Light and then the Scavenger.
Light Challenge St. Paul Minnesota Saturday, 5.4.19 7:00 am
Scavenger Scavenger St. Paul Minnesota Saturday, 5.4.19 3:00 pm
I might be up for the Light on Friday night but I am really not sure at this point.
I am also looking to do the Light on the July 4th weekend, the one that kicked my ass before.
I don't see it on the website yet, but another course I want to do is listed.
Active Shooter Intervention - Pistol Minneapolis Minnesota Saturday, 7.6.19 8:00 am
Active Shooter Intervention - FIGHT Minneapolis Minnesota Saturday, 7.6.19 5:00 pm
Counter Ambush Response - Advanced Pistol Minneapolis Minnesota Sunday, 7.7.19 8:00 am
Now for the big news.
Even bigger than the sub 1 hour 5km for me.
My weigh in on Sunday, 20180909, was under 300, for the first time in as long as I can remember.
I started this blog at about 315 in 2012.
After looking at my measurements and body composition I really do need to start doing some weight lifting.
Body weight and core training.
I am starting to lose more off my upper body and the numbers on the FitIndex show me losing core mass and muscle.
That was to be expected but not I need to work to not lose too much.
I found my kettle bells and it is sad how HEAVY they feel.
Glad I have some 15lb ones to start working with.
Hate to say it, but I might need to get some 10lb ones.
Pictures are still showing change but not as much from week to week.
The start to now pic is very telling, especially from the sides.
I have some pics from when I started this blog so I will be pulling them up next week to compare.
You can tell the skin stretch is there.
Not sure about insurance and doing a skin clean up but that is for down the road and am not going to worry about it right now.
I have talked to Elsolel and on days she doesn't work, I will make sure to plan my walk so that I can end up at the local Anytime Fitness.
Here are the pictures.
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