When 5K Feels Like Everest

in Actifit21 days ago

You ever have one of those walks where every step feels like it’s being charged to your energy credit card? That was today.

I left later than usual, life had other plans. Meetings, tasks, distractions… you name it. And when I finally laced up and stepped out, I was expecting the usual mind-clearing, energy-boosting stroll. Nature therapy. Endorphins on tap.

Instead? It felt like my body had secretly signed a non-compete with gravity. Legs heavy. Mood meh. No walker’s high, no rhythm, just me, the canal path, and a creeping sense of “why does this suck?”

But here’s the thing: I still went. I still moved. I still got fresh air and a front-row seat to one of autumn’s better sky performances. The trees wore fire-orange like runway models, the canal was glassy calm, and the sky, a soft, brooding blanket of cloud, was weirdly comforting.

Not every walk will make you feel like a champion. Some just remind you you’re human.

Today wasn’t about distance or pace. It was about not letting the off days win.

Tomorrow’s a new one. Maybe lighter feet. Maybe better flow. But I’ll still show up. That’s the real reps.


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16/10/2025
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The most beautiful season to walk around.

Definitely! I can really enjoy the colors of the leaves in autumn! Mostly in the sun, but even on a dark and clouded day it can still be beautiful...
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You're the second Hiver that said that they felt 'meh' today, and I must say that I felt the same today as well, which is so curious. I'm glad that you still got out to get some fresh air along the canal, my friend, even if it wasn't quite as enjoyable as usual. I'm sure that the fall color helped a tiny bit. 😁🙏💚✨🤙

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The fall colors definitely did help! And the fresh air definitely did as well :-)
That is curious indeed, that you had it as well... Almost like quantum entanglement!
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I had a feeling indeed that they would, and marvelous! Yep, various levels of interconnection are definitely a thing. 😁🙏💚✨🤙

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Marvelous thing, this interconnection stuff!
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It is indeed, and that's the ground of everything! 😁🙏💚✨🤙

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