Another 5 km logged today and yesterday. So that's 20.69 km and over 3200 calories since Monday. From last Friday it's a total of 35.07 km and 3982 calories. The calorie burn is only an estimate from my Nike+ unit and doesn't take into consideration that I'm using the poles now.

I feel good and have less aches and pains in my legs since I started using the poles. I'm not getting any younger so I figure saving my joints now will pay off down the road when I'm older and still want to be active.

This morning I realized I've become much more fluid with the poles and don't drag them on the ground anymore when making the forward motion with them. I feel more confident using them and plant them properly about 98% of the time.

Other than that not much to report. Another 5 km this morning with the dog in tow.

More poling

I walked just over 5 k on Saturday, Sunday and today. I'm going to take at least one day off a week to give myself a break. My pants keep getting bigger but the scale keeps staying in one place. Well I guess as long as I'm getting smaller then I can assume I'm heading in somewhat of a right direction.

Tomorrow morning will be another 5km. I was limiting myself to 30 minutes in the morning but started getting up a little earlier to squeeze another 30 minutes in. I'm going to try and punctuate my nordic walking with occasional running and inline skating.

June 1st

Another 4 km done this morning using the poles. I can really feel it now when I use them and I'm getting a lot more comfortable using them. Best of all is that Cedar dog doesn't mind me using them. They do get in the way a bit when

I did notice that I am possibly dragging them a bit too much as the pads are already showing wear. I'll probably order a new set soon since everything is replaceable on my poles - the handles, the foot and the pads.