Weekend Walking - By Patti

Trying to find ways to add interest to her daily walk Trina found a couple of walking clubs in town and she shared them with me.

Shannon Miller Walk Fit

First Coast Trail Forgers Walking Club part of the American Volkssport Association

Last weekend we attended the Shannon Miller Walk Fit meet up. This was a 3 mile walk at Community First Saturdays held downtown.

It was a small group only 8 of us including me and Trina, her daughter and my husband. We walked from the Landing over the Acosta bridge, by the Friendship fountain and then returned to the Landing via the Main Street bridge.

I'd never walked over the bridges before but it's something I've wanted to do. Going up the Acosta was quite a haul since it has a pretty steep incline. But it was OK and we all made it!  Coming down was much easier...

The Main Street bridge was much easier since it isn't as tall and it was mostly in the shade.

The walk was fun except it was very hot. The best part was shopping along the river front:-) We found a booth that was selling local, raw honey so we had to check it out and buy a couple of bottles.

Trina, Me and Trina's daughter after the walk.
See the bridge behind us? Yep we walked over it...

After the walk we went over to the Omni Hotel and checked out the Volksmarch box. (box contains the maps and directions for different walks that you can do on your own.)

From the American Volkssport Association website:

What is Volksmarching? A volksmarch is a non-profit, non-competitive 5 kilometer 3.1 mile) or 10 kilometer (6.2 mile) walk. It's not a pledge walk. It's not a race. It is a fun activity you do with a club, with your family, with your pet, or all by yourself. Volksmarching received its name from its origins in Europe. Today there are thousands of Volkssport clubs around the world, allied in the International Federation of Popular Sports.

Sunday morning John and I did the San Marco walk. It was a 5K walk (about 3 miles) through San Marco shopping district and residential area. Interesting walk with lots of big houses and perfect lawns. Nice and shady which was a plus since it's still hot here...

This Volkmarch took us through a small city park. 

One thing I love about walking is that you slow down and really take in the
sights. You also have time to ponder why in the world someone would
have a blue toilet...

A nice weekend of walking, seeing some new places and meeting a few new people. 

Take a walk and enjoy the day the Lord has made!

Patti