Walking

This week I have not made it to my 12 mile goal, but the week is not over yet.
There have been other things going on and a huge garage project underway.

The great thing about walking my dogs is that they get so happy. They run for the door and while the younger ones haven't learned yet to be still while I put on their leash, they are happy to get going. Dogs are the best motivation for walking, since they want so badly to sniff and see were all the other dogs live and are so nice and relaxed when they are finished.

I have been able to get a lot more done around the house without them barking and making a fuss in the back yard. Sure I wish I had the time to walk them everyday, but it takes too much time. I take them for an hour walk, and since I have two sets its about two hours each time I take them.

The other great thing is that I get out of the house, not just watch TV but walk around. I get to know my neighborhood better and I feel better afterwards. Last week I was really tired and I got some blisters on my feet. This week I have done some of the walks and feel better, my stamina is building. I really don't have anything bad to say about this whole idea of getting out there and walking your dogs. That's why dogs rule, cats just look at you like you need to do something for them. Dogs do something for you, like run to the leashes and then look at you, as if to say, "Its time for a walk again? right?" Its all the motivation I need.