<h1>Take it easy, but take it.</h1>

I said I would put my legs to the test today and I gave it a good try. Instead of 2 trekking poles I only used one (on the recommendation of my brother, a serious trekker who has forgotten he is 65). One is better than two. You can't go as fast; therefore, you don't experience the onset of festination, which usually occurs when I move quickly.

Alas, sadly, it wasn't much of a test. With the wind chill, the temperature was - 37C. I dressed warmly but hey, how much can a person wear and still be able to move. After 1.5km, I turned and went home, half frozen. The 3k in total were uneventful. I felt no urge to fall forward, so things are looking up as far as my daily 3 mile walk when we go to South Beach. I was afraid I would not be able to walk too far without falling. I am going to go for the full 3 miles and I will only use the one trekking pole. I will be fine if I can force myself to just take it easy.

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