Of long walks

Not long ago I measured the number of steps I took to complete a 26k training walk. The total? 31,191. I dare not clip that pedometer on my hip again now that my walks are over 30k.

Many of us are spending the better part of either Saturday or Sunday walking our endurance walks in preparation for upcoming half marathons and marathons. We face challenging distances in the most difficult season. And that's not the least of it. Often we have no idea where to find a bathroom!

A couple of weeks ago, after counting on the availability of a washroom that had been available on previous walks, I found myself reduced to squatting between bushes and building in a desperate move to stay dry. It was a warm and sunny spot that seemed far from curious eyes. It wasn't until after I had pulled up my Canada red underpants and my winter tights that I considered the possibility the building might have camera surveillance on all corners. While it's unlikely my winter white glutes will be making any viral apprearance on youtube, it has crossed my mind that outdoor urban squatting is not part of most ordinary workouts.

But then anyone willing to take on the training for a marathon or half marathon are not setting themselves up for ordinary.

No pics attached for obvious reasons!