Day 1
October 30
Today I tried jogging (shuffling a little fast than usual) for the first mile of my 4 mile walk.  I always read a book while I walk.  It was harder, but I still managed.  I'm reading an Agatha Christie murder mystery, and it helps make the time go by faster.  It still took me 1 hour and 10 minutes.

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