Tuesday, January 28, 2014

5 things I learned while hiking

Lately, I have been on a mission to be more active. One of the ways I have been doing are small workouts in the mornings. Last week I told you about the Couch to 5K that I started. This week, I replaced one of my workouts with a hike, and I loved it. The scenery was amazing, and I want to go hiking more often. 
I've went to this particular trail before, so I had an idea of what was coming. But nonetheless, here are 5 things I've learned while hiking/jogging. 
It's okay to stop to catch your breath. 
Sometimes we need a break. And It's 100% okay. Allow yourself to take a break. Those hills, or that 5 minute jog are tiring. And you are already doing amazing, need a break take it, we wouldn't want you to get hurt. 
Hiking buddies are amazing
Workout buddies are amazing period. They motivate us, we motivate them. We have a buddy to talk and catch up. So next time you are hiking or jogging or walking or gyming it grab a friend. 
Enjoy the view.
Gahh!!! All of the hiking trails have amazing views. You see nature at it's best. So take a break, stare at the ocean, listen to the birds, see the plants. They are beautiful. We live in fast-pace world, sometimes we forget to see the beauty outside, these trails are the perfect time to do so. 
Life is like a hiking trail.
Sometimes steep, sometimes up hill, sometime downhill. rocky, hard, but at the same time beautiful. 
Don't ever give up!
Whatever you do, don't give up,keep going . Those hills are killer. You might get out of breath on those steep steps. Your feet might hurt, but I promise you when you finish the trail you will feel good, and it will all be worth it. 
What do you love most about hiking, or working out?

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6 comments:

  1. These were great! And lovely photos

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  2. Love this! I love hiking. It's such a great workout! The views are amazing too. I like hiking at Griffith Park where you can see all of the Valley, LA, and the Hollywood sign. There are benches with views that I stop and stretch or just sit and think at. It's kind of therapeutic or meditative I guess. The ocean views where you were look amazing!

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  3. Hiking is awesome! I remember when I used to live in Germany that they would have groups that would travel all over Europe to go hiking and you would get a metal for completing! Thanks for sharing :)

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  4. Thank you Kallie, it was really pretty. :)

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  5. I'm from the L.A area, well like 30 mins from Downtown, but I have yet to go to the Griffith Park. I really want to go, and do the Hollywood Sign hike and also Runyon Canyon. Those are on my Hiking bucket list. lol. The views are amazing. :)
    We went to the Trump Trails in Palos Verdes. :) i love it because of the Ocean. :)

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  6. Wow that's amazing. I bet there are a lot of beautiful places in Europe to hike and to take in. :)
    Thanks for visiting. :)

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