Yesterday was another nice day and I decided to go for a walk at lunch. I walked up to Washington Park (as usual) but this time I walked a lot faster so I would have time to walk around the park a little bit instead of just turn around immediately.
Washington Park
Washington Park is a humongous park in the middle of downtown Portland. It’s one of my favorite places to take people visiting from other cities. There’s so much to do there. And the view of Portland is amazing.
Spring
Spring is definitely in full bloom! The trees were blooming everywhere in the park.
Flowers
Washington Park also has miles and miles of trails for hiking and running. I’m waiting for the weather to improve a bit before I try trail running with my friend Robyn. Hopefully the muddy trails will dry out soon.
My walk during lunch yesterday burned about 225 calories. Nice! That along with the 451 calories I burned on the bike trainer = a very good workout!
Today I had a nice run during lunch. I was famished by the time I got back and devoured my lunch.
Today’s Run Nike+ Stats:
Time: 36:30
Calories: 411
Pace: 8’28”
Tonight, Michael and I are meeting a friend for dinner–FRENCH FOOD! 🙂
bakebikeblog
What a gorgeous park! The reason I LOVE outdoor running 🙂
hundredtenpounds
It IS gorgeous! When the rose garden part of the park is in bloom I will post more pics. Breathtaking. One of these days I will run in Washington Park. I’m intimidated by the hills! -Lisa 🙂
Kellie
I keep telling my husband we should move somewhere out of state. Portland looks pretty beautiful.
hundredtenpounds
Portland is very beautiful. It’s close to the mountains, the ocean, camping…The winters are a bit long and gray though! The summers make it worth it.
Morgan @ Healthy Happy Place
you live in Portland?! It’s one of the places i’m DYING to visit!!! If I ever do make it out there, we’ll have to schedule a blogger meet up!
hundredtenpounds
For sure!! I’ve discovered 3 other bloggers that live in Portland (or Seattle). That would be fun!! 🙂