Today was my first day walking my dog. It wasn't easy! by the time we got back my lower back and shoulders were screaming at me! But these days if I do anything my muscles really ache. That's ok, because I am going to keep it up!

We didn't walk far, maybe 200 yards round trip. But we did it! My dog Crosby is a large 80# dog. He's not used to walking on a leash and I will have to teach him not to pull. He's an 8 year old rescue. I've had him for 3 years and really haven't done much with him as far as walking him on a leash. So, this will be tougher on me than if he was already trained to 'heel'. But with persistence and patients we will both learn. I really hope that eventually I will be able to run with him. I haven't ran in years. And because of my heart, I may never run again, but it is a good goal to strive for.