TINY STEPS
2026-03-23
Celebrating a year of little steps!
A year ago, March 2025, after seven years of avoiding Mercerdale Park, because that's where Sam and I walked daily, before he died the end of 2017. This day, last year, was so beautiful as I drove to buy some stamps. The postoffice was across the street from Mercerdale Park. I made up my mind that I could at least walk around the park one time, despite a terrible back ache when I walked. I'm told it's because I have a crooked spine.
Winter was over and I often drove the girls to school so I ended up going every day. I'm good at giving myself the benefit of little steps and being persistent. I also found that if I put on my purse that is a waist pack, like a belt, I could pull on it and reduce my back ache. The main thing was that I didn't push myself to do too much, but just to keep it up daily.
Gradually, I was able to do twice around the park. Later in the summer, I started to meet some friends and went around three times. Then, I decided to add 10 minutes of the treadmill at home on rainy days. Winter came and I am proud of myself as I do 30 minutes on the treadmill as most of the days are so rainy. Looking back, I am particularly pleased that I have not missed for a year. I also do a few lifting of weights daily.
The biggest benefit is that my balance is better and I can stand on one foot some. I couldn't do that last year. On the other hand, I am totally careful about using hand rails going up and down stairs as there is no need fall and create a burden on the family.
Maybe, I'll even become stronger, as I complete my eighties, than I was in my seventies???
ps. I just did 35 minutes - Yay!