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Mile 390.  Tortoise did a sunset walk, mostly through La Verkin's Zion View Estates neighborhood.  For a map and other details, along with today's walking thought by Mary Ellen Smoot, please click below to continue reading ...

Cheerio!

Tortoise completed today's 2.22 mile walk in 41:21 minutes.  Tortoise rating was 5.4, based on 76 feet climbed in the 1.11 mile uphill portion (average elevation 3274). 326 calories were burned along the way.  

Here is a map of today's route:

And here are the overall stats so far for 2015:

390.60 miles walked, which is 38.98% of Lou's 2015 goal. On this day in 2014, Tortoise had walked 389.58 year-to-date miles. 

117:28;42 hours walked, which is 37.53% of the 2015 goal (which is to walk 1 hour a day on the 313 days other than Sunday in the year)

19,786 total feet climbed, compared with 18,725 feet on this day in 2014.  

58,475 calories burned

38.66% of the year has passed

Lou has walked 9 consecutive non-Sundays since his 8 missed days May 2-11. Overall he has walked on 112 of the 121 non-Sundays in 2015, a 92.56% consistency rating, the same as after 121 non-Sundays in 2014.

The purpose of the percentages is to have a higher percentage of distance and time walked than of the year. This tells Tortoise that he is on track. Yes, this is more numbers than you are likely interested in, all Tortoise can say is he's really good at setting high goals and having them slip away because he doesn't do them every, every day.  (If you doubt this, compare Tortoise's 2013 walking record with 2014 ... for him, it is what it takes to be consistent. And Tortoise feels much more vibrant when he is consistent.  He hopes you find what works for you)

And now for today's walking thought, initially presented in October 1998:

"To our sisters all over the world, I bear testimony of the truthfulness of the gospel   of Jesus Christ. His arms are open to each of us. His truths are plain and clear,   and His invitation is sure. I pray we will realize the vital role of our Relief Society   organization, under the direction of and in harmony with the priesthood, in   preparing women and families for exaltation. May we be exemplary women   and stand boldly for truth."

To watch, listen to, or read this message in full, please visit https://www.lds.org/general-conference/1998/10/come-let-us-walk-in-the-light-of-the-lord?lang=eng  #ShareGoodness

The tortoise is smiling!