Eastern Nebraska training

Hmmm....well, I haven't been as regular training, as I probably should be but I am getting some things done back here.  On Friday the 22nd, I took off on a 8 1/2 mile walk around the countryside and scared up a couple deer in the process.  Later in the day, it was a trip to the state track meet to watch the Sargent and Wauneta-Palisade kids compete.  A good training day, as it included alot of walking and just being up on my feet.  Saturday, it was another trip to Burke stadium and the track meet.  Again, alot of time on my feet.  Yesterday, it was planned to play 18 holes of golf.  Personally, I think that the walk and carrying my clubs is  a good way to train.  Unfortunately, rain kept us from playing so I went shopping with a friend picking up alot of extra things I need for my trip.  This morning, I walked around 6 miles in the rain, again around 4 mph pace.  It brought back some memories as I did get rained on alot when I went to Europe in 1997.  The other part of my training that has gone well has happened while in the car, and that's listening to my "French" tape.  I've made four trips to Omaha and back in the past week so have listened to it alot while driving.  It seems to be coming along o.k.  That's about it for now..."au voir."

SNorris

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Training continues!

Went on another walk on Sunday morning...this time for 6 miles. It took me about 1 1/2 hours so it still was around 4 mph pace. I took Monday off to do some errands the most of important which was to order some "Euro" money. Was glad to get it done when I did as the dollar has been losing ground since I ordered them. Who knows, getting it early may have saved me all of $5 when it's all said and done. Yesterday (Tuesday) I decided to walk up to where "Round Valley Road" intersects with 5th street which is the road that goes north out of Broken Bow. Wasn't sure how far it was but according to "map my run" .com, it was 4.2 miles up and back. This walk was a bit of a grind, but was glad to make it in good shape and decent time which was 2 hours and 10 minutes. I'm beginning to get confident in being able to handle all the hiking. Tomorrow, I'll leave for the farm in eastern Nebraska and the State Track Meet. Training now will be done around Avoca, Nebraska. Oh, I've managed to discover some more neat things to do on my trip!!! I'd tell you, but that would kind of ruin things for later. That's it for now.

SNorris
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Training Day #1

Just got back from my first, training "walk." I found out I can walk at around 4 mph which is pretty good info to know. I plan on my first day in France to have to walk about 7 miles between towns and now I'll know about how much time that will take. Of course, I didn't have on my full pack so that could make it a bit slower. I'm trying to plan out everything else I have to do before leaving. My plane and train tickets are taken care of, and I purchased my backpack, tent, sleeping bag, and camera earlier this spring. Also have my passport and hostel membership ready to go. Getting in shape is probably the most pressing thing right now. That's about it.

SNorris
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Testing 1,2,3

As the title says, "This is a test" to see what this posting thing is going to look like. That's all...there's nothing else.

SRNorris
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