Sometimes it’s ok to just walk. Here that, runners? IT’S OK TO WALK. Since I’m freaked out about aggravating my knee before Saturday’s AR50 I decided to walk my favorite trail. It’s a park with rolling hills right along the East Bay; it’s beautiful and smelly at the same time.

Just wanted to share a few shots:

This guy ran past me and I actually wanted to chase him down. "I can run too, ya know!" But then I realized he probably didn't care I was just walking.

Windy!

OK, time to turn around!!

I ended up walking a little over 5 miles. It was a beautiful day and I enjoyed taking it easy for once. When I run trails, I’m always staring at the ground (so I don’t trip and face plant), and I try not to run with music (I always want to change the song and I’m afraid if I do so while running, I’ll trip and face plant). Walking, however, I really got to enjoy the scenery and rock out to some good tunes on Pandora.

Some highlights from the Quick Mix:

-“Bohemian Rhapsody” Queen

-“All Right Now” The Free Story

-“Killing In The Name” Rage Against the Machine <– LOVE THEM! I was an angsty teen

-“Give It Away” Red Hot Chili Peppers

-“Miss You” Rolling Stones <–I just recently discovered how awesome they are. Who knew??

Most of these songs made me want to run, but I ended up just bopping my head and shaking my hips, and singing to myself like any other crazy lady going for a walk.