Tuner Tuesday: iWalk 5.99 miles 👨🏻‍🦯

August 4, 2026 by Steve 0 Comments

The Pond Photo on lap 1…

This is a tighter, more intimate shot of the same location, focused on the fishing spot by the water. The sky is again bright blue with scattered fluffy white clouds. A dense wall of green trees and leafy bushes fills the background across the far bank of the pond; the water itself is still and a murky olive-green, reflecting some of the trees. In the lower right foreground a person is seated in a folding chair facing the water, back mostly toward the camera. They are wearing a red short-sleeved top and a light-coloured wide-brimmed hat. A fishing rod is held upright, its tip pointing up into the sky. Around the chair are various items of tackle and equipment: a bright red bag or bag with a yellow circular design, a yellow soft bag or cool-box, a camouflage-patterned bag or seat, and a black trolley or stand with wheels. The near bank is dry, pale yellowish grass and earth, with taller green reeds and grasses growing along the water’s edge on the left. The overall mood is quiet and focused—someone settled in for a peaceful day’s fishing under a sunny sky.

Hi Friends…

This morning’s walk felt like a much bigger achievement than the distance might suggest. Two laps around the trail, just under 6 miles, may not sound like a huge challenge compared with some of the distances I have completed before, but after the knee problems I have faced over the last few months, this was a genuine rehab milestone.

For weeks, every walk has been a test of patience, listening to my body, and trusting that my knee was gradually getting stronger. Today, I stepped onto the trail wondering how it would respond, and I am delighted to say that it made it all the way around. No major flare-ups, no worrying pain, just the satisfaction of completing two steady laps and proving that progress is happening.

The conditions certainly added another challenge. It was already 25°C when I started this morning, following yesterday’s scorching 34°C heat, so this was not exactly a cool summer stroll! The warmth made the walk more demanding, but the early start, plenty of water, and keeping a sensible pace helped me enjoy being back out on the trail.

This walk was not just about miles covered; it was about rebuilding confidence. After the disappointment of having to step back from my usual distances, being able to complete six miles comfortably feels like another important step forward.

The Pond Panorama…

This is a wide, horizontal landscape photo taken on a bright, sunny day. The sky fills the upper half and is a clear, vivid blue with scattered, soft white clouds that look wispy and stretched. Below the sky is a dense line of mature green trees and bushes that form a continuous backdrop all the way across the horizon; the foliage is full and lush in varying shades of deep and bright green. In the middle distance sits a calm, greenish-brown pond or small lake whose surface is still and slightly reflective. The water is partly framed by reeds and low vegetation along the near bank. On the left-to-centre shore, just at the water’s edge, is a small fishing setup: a dark chair or seat with someone sitting in it (mostly seen from behind or side), bright orange and yellow bags or tackle boxes, and fishing rods. The ground in the foreground is dry, patchy, pale yellowish-brown grass and bare earth that slopes gently down toward the water. A few fallen branches lie on the ground in the lower right. On the far right a light-coloured dirt or gravel path curves away into the trees, with a wooden post and a couple of small signs standing beside it. Overall the scene feels peaceful, open, and rural on a warm, clear day.

One of the highlights of today’s walk was attempting another panorama of The Pond. This time, I put into practice some expert advice from Sarah, the undisputed Queen of Panoramas! She showed me that the key is to take things slowly, keep the camera steady, and make a smooth controlled turn rather than rushing the movement. So, I focused on making a really slow and steady torso rotation, carefully keeping everything as level and consistent as possible while capturing each section of the scene.

It turns out that my years of target shooting from the age of four may have helped more than I realised. The discipline of maintaining posture, balance, controlled breathing, and steady movement seems to have found a new purpose in photography. Who would have thought that skills learned while aiming at targets all those years ago would one day help me capture the beauty of The Pond in a panorama? With Sarah’s expert guidance and a little help from my old shooting discipline, I think this attempt might just be my best one yet!

Now focus…

Getting in tune also means being honest with myself. Since completing my 50km walk on March 1st, I’ve gained nearly 2 stone. The celebration was deserved, but while my knee recovered, I carried on eating like I was still burning those miles without actually walking them!

Now it’s time to get back in tune: back to a healthy calorie deficit, consistent walking, and working towards a healthier version of myself. With around 9 months until my birthday trip to Florida (God willing), I’ve got a great goal to keep me focused, one step at a time. 😀

EADGBE…🎸 

  • E – Endurance: Tortoise NOT Hare…This is for LIFE!
  • A – Activity Rings: Close my daily apple fitness watch rings.
  • D – Deficit: Make sure i’m in a healthy calorie deficit each day until healthy weight.
  • G – Goals: Focus (and celebrate) small, medium and BIG goals.
  • B – Body & BP: Check blood pressure & listen to my body and look after it (it’s not young anymore).
  • E – Edification: Feeding my mind and soul fuels me to serve, encourage, and inspire others.

Scripture snack…

Isaiah 40:31.
But they who wait for the Lord shall renew their strength;
they shall mount up with wings like eagles;
they shall run and not be weary;
they shall walk and not faint. (ESV)

Motivational Quote:..💪🏼 

“Sometimes the journey knocks us out of rhythm. A guitar string can loosen, a knee can slow us down, and our habits can drift. But being out of tune doesn’t mean the song is over. We stop, we listen, we adjust, and we begin again. Today I’m tuning my body through movement, my mind through discipline, and my heart through faith. Every step, every choice, and every day is another chance to become the person God created me to be.”

Let’s ‘FitBlitz’ 2026 Together! 💪🏼

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