slow and easy
That’s going to be my motto for a bit. 
Just did an hour on the treadmill … only walking 4.0mph. No problems with the hip or knees. So, I’ll be doing a bit more of these before upping the intensity again.
I’m thinking of doing the Helvetia Half Marathon this June. It’s a great 1/2 marathon for walkers … horrible for runners About 1/3 of the way into the course there’s a nice, STEEP hill to climb. Most runners hit that and come to a screeching halt. Walkers just seem to power our way through. At the end, there’s a nice, big, juicy, 4000 calorie Helvatia Tavern Burger waiting for you … and this being Oregon, land of the Brewpubs, there’s an area for the runners and walkers to have a cold pint at the finish line, too. Oh Yeah, now these guys know how to reward the finishers!! 
