03/25/2002

Yesterday I made it out on a four-mile training walk. It felt so good to finally make it out! But by the time I got home, my feet were protesting. I have to start stepping up the training some.

I know that most of my training is going to take place this summer after I get out of school. I also know that training is going to have to be early in the morning or late at night, as it won't be safe for me to be taking three-hour walks in the heat of the Texas day. Yesterday, I started making mental notes about the placement of drinking fountains--and even found a porta-potty near my path. The things you get excited about sometimes....