Day 4 - A Walk in the Park

Okay, today's topic is: My walk -- I ended up going to the Manassas Battlefield to walk this morning. I went yesterday as well but I went to a different part and it wasn't as hilly and I didn't take any pics. I'm a morning person - so I got up this morning and headed out. The weather was perfect and I knew outside is where I wanted to be....This is Stone Bridge...

I am not very graceful, but I decided I was going to jog up this hill...I did it. I got to the top and I was winded and sweating but I did it! I won't lie, when I hit the top I had to stop and catch my breathe. The walk today wasn't the fastest but I was outdoors, I was taking it in and I definitely got my heart rate up. I didn't take my ipod so I really just was with my thoughts today. I had been listening to some gospel music (not like me) before I got out of the car and I just sort of took in all that was around me. I did a little self talk a time or two when I wanted to quit and I just kept on pushing on. I thought about wanting to go for a hike. I thought about wanting to do lots of physical things that I haven't been able to do because of being out of shape and overweight. I got this! I'm motivated. I thought about my goals. I have motivation - some might think it is silly but it is okay...this is MY JOURNEY!

Looking out over the battlefield from top of the hill.