Uphill, Downhill

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Due to second and third day workout soreness, I was planning to take it easy today.  However, the day began so beautifully that when a friend I was visiting suggested going out for a walk, I couldn't resist!

We strode down a long, varying-degrees-of-steep driveway while taking turns pushing her adorable baby in a stroller.  (I'm not entirely decided upon which is more difficult: downhill or uphill.  Probably up.)  Pressing back on up the hill, driving 20+ pound baby and stroller ahead of you is not to be discounted.  It's WORK!

This is where some educating comes in.

(Tip #1: Don't try to carry on a full conversation while walking/running uphill.  Especially with a baby in tow.  It's pretty difficult.)

• FitSugar's 5 Reasons to Run Uphill (Pay special attention to numbers 3-5)
• FitSugar on Running Downhill
• That's Fit's 5 Walking Tips from Fitness Expert Liz Neporent

Action for this weekend?  Find a hill (or even better, maybe you live near a mountain!).  If you can't manage that, don't worry; the nearest set of stairs will do perfectly.