Most of my walks have included walking Daisy with me. Except on some of the really bitter cold days. This week has been really cold again with lows below zero (though no where close to canceling school). These make for long days at work because the windchill has been below zero which means indoor recess. For several days in a row.

But I digress. It has been interesting to me to see how while walking with Daisy how our pace varies not only within the walk but also from day to day. And I guess from route to route. Some days require more bathroom breaks and some have more intriguing smells!

Sometimes the weight I’m carrying impacts the pace too. I’ve been varying from bodyweight, 12# vest to 20# backpack over the last few weeks. I’ve not paid close attention to how the weight impacts my pace. I just know it has.