Walking in Lake Accotink Park

On my walk this morning I felt my throat close from allergens. My nose got itchy. By the end of it, I had a mild headache and lots of sneezes. I get the worst allergies in spring/summer, though I also get them in fall/winter. They are different. In colder weather they tend to be more sinus-leaning and I'm at risk of an infection if I don't take extra care. In warmer weather that still happens, but I'm also itchy all over and sensitive to the mere thought of existing. It's pretty manageable with a bunch of sprays and pills and small habits but when I actually intentionally leave my house to go out and be in nature, it impacts a little harder. It's always worth it though! I learned this is a Pileated Woodpecker - I like the red mohawk look. On hot hot days I walk in heavily shaded parks with water. Between the shade and the breezes carrying droplets of the lake, I can stand to go for 3 miles, or a 60+ min walk, which is what I strive for. The suggestion is to get 150 mins of exercise a…