Mile 306. Lou was invited to one of the more unique church sponsored community social events he has encountered -- the Rocket Car Derby! Shown above is Starfleet 2161 Bob's speedster racing past the swift red machine. There's more pictures, even a few video clips here ... but don't blink or they'll be gone!
The walk today was to the Derby and back ... of course it was by way of a magical mystery path ... what else would you expect from Tortoise? Walking thought was by Stephen Owen ...
Cheerio!
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| The sleek competitors are lined up before the races begin. By the way, that fellow's shirt looks like an interesting alternative to Lou's mythical bat ... |
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| Strong, thin wires keep the rocket cars on track, if they don't blow up en route :-) |
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| Getting ready for each run is clearly serious business |
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| Almost home now, thought you out-of-town readers might enjoy the latest view of these two homes being built down the street. |
Here are the overall stats so far for 2016:
306.70 miles walked, compared with Lou's goal for this date of 312.10 miles.
21,844 total feet climbed so far in 2016, compared to a year-to-date goal of 19,208. Lou hopes to climb more than the 61,316 feet he climbed in 2015 -- but in 16 minutes less each day than his 1:07:04 hour average in 2015. So far in 2016 Tortoise's walks have averaged 51:20 minutes each.
His average pace so far in 2016 has been 16:24 minutes per mile, slightly more tortoise like than his goal of 16:05 minutes per mile, but a noticeable difference from his 18:25 minute per mile pace in 2015.
Lou has walked 299 consecutive non-Sundays since his 8 missed days May 2-11, Overall he has walked on 402 of the 411 non-Sundays in 2015-16, a 97.81% consistency rating.
One step at a time can lead to great things!
And now for today's walking thought ...
"But what if I were to ask you, 'Who is the greatest follower who ever lived?' -- wouldn't the answer again be Jesus Christ? He is the greatest leader because He is the greatest follower -- He follows His Father perfectly, in all things.
"The world teaches that leaders must be mighty; the Lord teaches that they must be meek. Worldly leaders gain power and influence through their talent, skill, and wealth. Christlike leaders gain power and influence 'by persuasion, by long-suffering, by gentleness and meekness, and by love unfeigned.'
"In God's eyes, the greatest leaders have always been the greatest followers."
The tortoise is smiling!
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