Did You Know Runners Can Be Resurrected as Racewalkers?
Over the last two months since retiring from daily running , I've tried working out on an elliptical, riding a stationary bike, running barefoot, and walking. My office has a small workout room with the former two machines, and while I tolerate (and sweat like a pig) riding the bike, I didn't like "riding" the elliptical at all--it even made my knees hurt. As for running barefoot, maybe I didn't give it enough time, but my feet never got used to the punishment, and I really didn't look forward to those once-a-week workouts. So the experiment is over. I think I'll ride the stationary bike once a week while racewalking the streets of SW/SE/NW Portland the other days (I was able to reach NE when running, but it's just too far for a walk). What I missed most about running was experiencing the city--the buildings, the cars, the people, the smells. So I'm able to retain the best part while still getting in a brisk workout. I admit that racewalking felt q