The world right now is so crazy and we don't know when things will return to "normal" if they ever really do. Since we are under a shelter in place we can't go to the gym like we normally would so I decided that I would make it a goal of mine to get outdoors as much as I can. I also decided that now is a good time to challenge my friends on our Apple watches. This has been so motivating because we are always trying so hard to beat one another and this is making us get up and get moving!
I am lucky to live so close to multiple hiking trails and I have been taking full advantage of them before I have to return to my retail job. I normally work five days a week at my local Kendra Scott so I tend to stay busy during my typical work week and I don't normally have the days off that my friends and family do, so getting outdoors with them typically isn't an option.
During the shelter in place order I have made it my goal to go on my favorite 5 mile trail at least four times a week! So far it has been amazing! I track all my workouts on my Apple watch and I have been competing with myself on trying to get the time down. Right now I do the trail in about an hour and 40 minutes, it's a goal to get it down to an hour and 30 minutes! On the other three days of the week I am still staying active. My mom and I have a good walk that we do around our neighborhood that is about 6.5 miles, so I tend to do that walk the other days.
I have never gotten out and walked so much in my life and I am loving it! My body feels better, I have more energy, and I am in a better mood. I absolutely am enjoying going on these walks and these hikes with my family. I am not ready to return to my typical work week and go back to not walking 5+ miles a day. But for now a girl is having a great time and isn't about to back down. I want to try and make this a normal thing for me when I go back to work.
I recommend trying to go for a walk if it's something that you normally wouldn't do, especially right now. Start small and work your way up! Start today, since it's Earth day😉
Leave me a comment with your favorite place to get outside and get moving so I can check it out to!
xo,
Jordan Rene
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