@becsbuddy

Chiming in here from hot hot humid Florida. I’m on the west coast on the water…TampaBay area. I still walk in the morning but have to be out of the house before 6:30. This morning I had to wear my flashing light bracelet because it was still dark. But honestly, if I get up later than 6:30, I will just trot around my subdivision instead of my usual 2 to 2.5 miles.
It’s exhausting in this humidity. I will still get my minimum 5000 steps daily by going to my gym classes or just walking around my house at random times. I don’t remember it being this hot ever and the meteorologist said it was the hottest June and July on record since they starting keeping records.
We have runners who still go out every morning and I have a friend who does 6 or 7 miles early early because he participates in races. This weekend he raced again and , again, came in first for his age group…70 to 75…God bless him…not an ounce of fat on him. I’m 81 and boy, do I feel this humidity…try to get everything outside the home done before noon.
Walking has become such a habit over the past several years that it really bugs me on days that I don’t. It’s like I forgot to brush my teeth that day.

Always praying for evening thunderstorms.

FL Mary

Well...I did get back to it this week - we had a moderately nice day on Thursday & my winter walking pal dropped in to pick up something she forget here earlier. We said, "well, we've got a little time, let's take a walk..." and we went 5 miles in about 90 minutes! We were a bit swaty and definitely tired, but it felt so good! Yesterday we went on a 'venture with our 3 littles 9 (2 yo next door has joined our gang.) Took a group, including Moms & Auntie, to a nearby historic farm, where they got to pet & feed the animals, sort some apples, winnow a little grain - and we walked over 3 miles - even the kids. Came home & cooled off in the shade with fresh peaches - it was 94F. Today my daughter and I did 3+ very humid miles visiting a local Art Fair. It was our long-delayed day outing. Now that I have 3 days in, I feel motivated to continue. Have to get in walking shape for our State Fair later this month - I will be there at least 5 days again volunteering and take advantage of the free tickets to spend the day each time.
@imallears FL Mary - I'm with you, in June we were walking in Texas at 6:30 am. The up-side to that was the night-blooming cactus were still in full flower and the spider webs were sparkling with dew.
Sue

@becsbuddy I started walking again a few weeks ago, even though it is hot. Most nights it cools down to 50s, so early morning before 8a.m. works for a walk.

The last couple of days, I have walked to the end of our street and back. Won't attempt the downhill going into the cul-de-sac of empty lots, yet. Since I cannot bend over to get shoes tied securely on my fat and numb feet, I am using my go-to sandals and thankful it is not winter! Watching the ground carefully to not have any stumbles, moving slowly, only raising my head briefly to acknowledge a passing car or neighbor who may be out and about. With the surgery less than a week ago, trying to extend the distance a bit each day.

Sure feels good to be out and about!
Ginger

@migizii….although I live where the weather is harshly cold for more months than I can bear, right now we completely enjoy a beautiful summer almost every year! I walk daily (unless there is hard rain) and the temperatures rarely are above the mid 80’s. Today was 78 and all sun. A beautiful day☀️