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Mile 451.  Sounds better than Fahrenheit 451.  Tortoise walked a variation of an east La Verkin loop, adding a few more cul-de-sacs to get a little more distance and climbing in.  Plus the sneak preview shown above of the terrain surrounding the planned extension of Main Street.  The folks who move in will have nice views.  For another picture, a map, along with further details and the day's walking thought by Joseph B. Wirthlin, please click below to continue reading ...

Cheerio!

Lou completed today's 4.34 mile walk in 1:25:13 hours.  Tortoise rating was 5.4, based on 161 feet climbed in the 2.17 mile uphill portion (average elevation 3260). Calories burned were 618.  

Here is a map of today's route:

And here are the overall stats so far for 2015:

451.47 miles walked, which is 45.06% of Lou's 2015 goal. On this day in 2014, Tortoise had walked 444.27 year-to-date miles.   

137:10:44 hours walked, which is 43.83% of the 2015 goal (which is to walk 1 hour a day on the 313 days other than Sunday in the year)

22,559 total feet climbed, compared with 20,686 feet on this day in 2014.  

67,581 calories burned

43.13% of the year has passed

Lou has walked 25 consecutive non-Sundays since his 8 missed days May 2-11. Overall he has walked on 128 of the 137 non-Sundays in 2015, a 93.43% consistency rating.  This compares with 126 days walked after 137 non-Sundays in 2014 (a 91.97% consistency rating).

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 2008:

The Lord Jesus Christ is our partner, helper, and  advocate. He wants us to be happy. He wants us to  be successful. If we do our part, He will step in.The   simple secret is this: put your trust in the Lord, do   your best, then leave the rest to Him.”

I know why there must be opposition in all things.Adversity,   if handled correctly, can be a blessing in our lives. We can                           learn to love it.

As we look for humor, seek for the eternal perspective,  understand the principle of compensation, and draw near   to our Heavenly Father, we can endure hardship and trial.   We can say, as did my mother, “Come what may, and love it.”   Of this I testify in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.

To watch, listen to, or read this message in full, please visit https://www.lds.org/general-conference/2008/10/come-what-may-and-love-it?lang=eng #ShareGoodness

The tortoise is smiling!