A Short Riverside Walk With Joe, a Hill Climb, and a Happy Dog
Today’s walk with Joe felt like exactly the kind of small adventure that keeps me moving forward. We met up down by the riverside and decided to take the hill up and down once—simple, but enough to wake up the legs and lungs. Dixie even got to wear the camera for a moment, and she absolutely loved it. I, on the other hand, spent the whole time imagining it falling off into the coulees, so the camera ended up clipped onto me instead. She didn’t mind; she was too busy enjoying the trail.
We covered 1.84 km in 27 minutes while carrying 30 lbs, which is a solid bit of work for a casual outing. The temperature was a comfortable +8°C, one of those mild Alberta days that tricks you into thinking spring is closer than it is. Snow is supposedly coming in two days—classic Alberta—but for now the warmth made the climb feel good. Any elevation is good elevation, and honestly, the healthiest thing we can do is keep choosing stairs, hills, and anything that pushes the heart a little higher.
Speaking of that, my heart‑rate zones looked great today. I spent more time in aerobic territory than in the easy zone—more Zone 3 than Zone 2—which is exactly where I want to be for rebuilding fitness. It’s a nice reminder that even short walks can add up when you add weight, hills, and good company. Days like this make the whole process feel steady and worthwhile.
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