There Ain't No Way!

This post is dedicated to my dear friend Cindy, who thinks that she can catch me and exercise more days than I.  Well have I got news for you girlie!  I got it all under control and there ain't NO WAY you will exercise more days than me.  I will be exercising in my new fancy work place gym at lunch time!   You see, I get an hour for lunch and....I can eat at my desk, so I can exercise for at least 30 minutes, take a shower and walk back to my desk and snack lightly!   HHmmm, now how are you gonna top that!!!  As a matter of fact I did just that today, I jogged on the treadmill for 30 minutes and went 2 miles.... he,he,he

5 and Counting

Five days left and I can't believe how fast the end is approaching.  I remember clearly how big and infinite 365 felt the day I started this project.  I didn't think I would ever see 200, much less 100 and now I am down to the final 5 days!!!!  Now, the question is....do I take a break and then pick back up, or do I just keep going?  Knowing myself the way I do, and based on past behavior, it is probably better if I keep going.  I have "fallen off the wagon" before and instead of running to catch the wagon and hop back on, I sit in the road and watch it disappear.  Tonight I went for a walk in the darkness and it rained, slightly.  I thought about my project and how much I miss my dog. 

Two Birds One Stone

I rode the recumbent bike tonight and while I did my exercise, I read my photography books.  It made me kinda dizzy, reading and riding, and I did not want the sweat to drip all over my book so I finally put it down and pedaled.  I can't believe how much I sweat on that recumbent bike!

Winding Down

Well, my project is winding down and I have been carefully planning this time.  I will continue to exercise at least 30 minutes everyday.  I feel "I have to" now or my day won't be complete.  I will not blog anymore about exercise but I have created a new project for myself.  I am partially inspired by my niece who is posting a picture a day for a year but I will just be devoting 30 minutes (at least) a day to learning about my camera, aspects of great photography, and photoshop editing.  I have re-joined the Photography Club and plan to attend all their events and field trips.  I will blog about it everyday for a year.  I do love the idea of devoting myself everyday to something as discipline and blogging about it for accountability.  What a great experiment or test this has been for me to stick with it and see it through to the end, without distraction!  Tonight I went for a jog outside and I even managed to get it done early!.... progress.....

Good Walk Great Friend

Labor Day was spent cleaning my room.  As hard as I tried to prevent myself from doing any house work, it happened to be a dreary day outside and not at all pleasant for playing.  I called my friend Cindy to see if they wanted to go to dinner at the one place where I knew they would not say "No" and it worked.  So I spent the day cleaning my half of the room (no, I am not finished) and went to dinner with our best friends.  After dinner we went back to my house and while our "dears" watched football, my "bestie" and I went for a "cruise" (walk) around in a BIG rectangle (1.7 miles).  I am so glad we will be spending eternity together!

Racing the Rain

I stepped out the door today and knew it was windy, but what I didn't expect was what the wind was dragging with it.... rain clouds.  I wore a coat, with a hood and decided to go for it!  I did a fast walk(almost a jog) in an attempt to out walk the rain. I battled the wind and walked at a furious pace to finish my walk before the storm.  Did I get rained on?...

Fifty Year Old Milkshake

I went to the other side of the hill today... in Montana.  We went for a ride on the Hiawatha Trail for my 50th birthday.  I wanted to go Fit-in-2-Fifty so I decided instead of sitting around eating cake and ice cream I would have an "Activity Party".  When I first thought of this idea I was going to have a Zumba Party but when I mentioned this to a few choice friends it created rolling eyes and gnashing teeth.  I knew is was going to be on Labor Day weekend and people would have plans, so I dropped it like a hot rock.  I have always wanted to ride the trail so it was a perfect match!  I did not know what to expect for the "riding substrate" my mind imagined hardpacked dirt.   Let me just warn you it is 90% rocks and the 10% dirt is what holds the rocks together!  Needless to say, the combination of a old time rigid bike frame (no shock absorbers) with street tires made me into a milkshake ~~~~ for 15 miles......