Walk with my dad on 911
This week gifted me something rare and beautiful—three walks with my parents, the first since spring. One morning, my dad pointed out fences meant to keep deer from feasting on his flowers, lamenting how they’ve been nibbling his onions while birds sneak off with his garlic.
We crossed a bridge under the sun, and I found myself quietly soaking in the moment, realizing how these small exchanges become lasting memories. There’s a kind of love in simply walking side by side, listening, noticing. Today, I’m hoping to share that same warmth with my father-in-law—another walk, another chance to connect.
This morning greeted me with a crisp +12°C breeze—perfect walking weather. I clocked just over an hour on foot, covering 5.2 km and burning 627 calories, though I forgot to stop my watch for five minutes once I got home (classic move). Most of the walk kept me in the easy heart rate zone, with just under five minutes warming up. I kicked off the day right with a bowl of cottage cheese, chased down with ice water—simple, satisfying, and exactly what I needed. These small rituals, like morning walks and mindful meals, are starting to feel like anchors in my day.
This morning’s walk was one for the books. I threw on my fire control shirt and headed out around 9:30—perfect timing with the weather sitting comfortably at +12°C. I walked for an hour, splitting the time between sharing steps with my dad and soaking in the quiet solo. Back at home, I snapped a photo with my rucker weight, a little ritual that marks the effort and reminds me how far I’ve come. These are the kinds of days I live for: when the temperature cooperates, the company is good, and the rhythm of the walk feels just right.
This morning’s walk was a mix of motion and memory. I didn’t take many photos—my dad laid down the law: “Either take them while we’re walking or not at all.” Fair enough. The dog’s frequent sniff-stops didn’t help the pace, but that’s the charm of off-leash walks: freedom to explore, pause, and just be. Our time together was cut a bit short—he had to hit the gym and then head to the gun club to water trees, a task he’s taken seriously to help them thrive for years to come. We ended at the fountain, where I snapped the last photo of the walk with him. That image holds more than just a moment—it’s a memory of connection, of shared steps, and of a morning that felt quietly special.
🥾 Hike Summary – Morning Walk with Dad
- Total Time: 1 hour 14 minutes
- Moving Time: 1 hour 0 minutes
- Distance: 5.2 km
- Pack Weight: 14 kg
- Calories Burned: 627 kcal
- Active: 498 kcal
- Resting: 129 kcal
- Heart Rate:
- Average: 124 bpm
- Max: 143 bpm
- Pace:
- Average: 14:20 /km
- Moving Pace: 11:38 /km
- Best Pace: 6:33 /km
- Speed:
- Average: 4.2 km/h
- Moving Speed: 5.2 km/h
- Max Speed: 9.2 km/h
- Cadence:
- Average: 79 spm
- Max: 207 spm
- Total Steps: 6,160
- Elevation:
- Ascent: 13 m
- Descent: 11 m
- Min: 926 m
- Max: 933 m
- Training Effect:
- Aerobic: 2.2 (Base)
- Anaerobic: 0.0
- Exercise Load: 27
- Hydration:
- Estimated Sweat Loss: 803 ml
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