The last two days have seen some serious kick ass walks.
Our state is building more and more bike/ped trails, many from old railroad lines. Yesterday TF, the dog, and I enjoyed one and then today just myself and the dog went on one. Yesterday it was gorgeous and over 60 degrees, while today is was 40 degrees! Crazy weather. The dog and I really kicked it up today. Super high pace. My legs are longer than TF's so without her the dog and I could really move. Mr. 8.5 year old shortie jack russell still has those fast legs. About an hour both days.
We have a lot of new paths to check out. I hadn't researched what is now available in the area because I am always on dirt trails in the woods. With the mud, I have been forced to look elsewhere. Most of them are asphalt. I do wish they were crushed stone like the Rails to Trails Conservatory uses
http://www.railstotrails.org/index.html but I know there would be less trail use if that were the case. I am glad our state has taken on this task. I am tired of waiting for Rails to Trails to get here!