Monday, December 20, 2010

Walk Hike Run Day 32-34 Update

Walking Hiking and Running are all fun things to do in the rain... Or not. I know a lot of people are committed runners and train in the rain. I'm not one of them. I actually don't really like running. I just like the freedom of it. The ability to toss on a pair of running shoes and just go. I also like that about walking. Though walking in the rain sounds fun only if I'm completely covered in waterproof clothing, an umbrella, and rain boots. But even then I don't like to go far.
When I was trekking through Patagonia the weather was simply unpredictable everyday at every hour of the day. The day could start out beautiful and clear. Half way up the mountain the rain might start coming down and at the top it could be raining, snowing and sleeting all at the same time. It may have stopped as quickly as it started or not stopped at all. It was intense. But I didn't have any other distractions or responsibilities while I was there. Trek, travel and experience the adventure was all I had to do. This made it somewhat more appealing than just running around the streets of LA in the rain.
I've never been one for treadmills or gyms. But I tell ya, right now either would come in handy. So here's the deal. I'm going to go home after work tonight and do 20 minutes of movement that serves me. That might be yoga. That might be push ups and abs or swirling around my pole refraining from kicking over the Christmas tree. But I'm going to do it. Because that is the commitment I made.

No comments:

Post a Comment