Put the new boots on the sticks yesterday. Not as straightforward as the round boots, because they have to align with the handles and how you hold the sticks. I'm not sure I've got that dialed in yet.

But, I did get out of bed this morning!

Results somewhat similar to Tuesday's, though I think I had less trouble with landing the poles. I kept my arms more straight and tried to push through more toward the end of the stroke. Not perfect, not graceful, but less bouncy and less noisy.

502 calories, 137 bpm average heart rate, 16'56'' pace. I feel it more in my triceps than in my wrists, which is an improvement, I think.

Anyway... New month. Let's see if this thing works.

Originally posted at Nice Marmot 06:24 Thursday, 1 August 2024