[014] Midweek Update

I am one of the lucky Americans who currently has a job at the moment. Not just any job, but a job that challenges me and seems to teach me a lesson everyday. Not many people can say that, so I know I'm lucky to be working with my current company. My co-workers are great, I have a boss that I actually like (how many people can say that?) and I work close to home.

However, it can be hard to really get any exercise in the office. I get up once in a while to take a walk to the water machine or to go to the bathroom, but other than that, I can't really go into full gym mode here. However, I don't let that deter me from getting some kind of workout in, even if it's quick!

One of the great things about my city is that there are parks everywhere. There's a park near my office that I like to drive to nearly everyday during lunch. When I first discovered this park, it would just be a place where I could take a break for a bit. I used to read in the shade or just sit quietly until it was time to go back to work.

Then, after doing a little exploring one day, I discovered that there was a walking track. Not just any walking track, but a walking track with little exercise stations. Though I haven't done anything with the stations, I have taken advantage of the track when weather permits. They have a handy little sign that says "5 laps = 1 mile", so when I'm out there, I try to walk at least a mile. If the weather is really good (ie, not too hot or cold), I'll do 2 miles. I haven't done 2 miles in a while, but it feels good as hell to be able to do it.

My iPhone has also come in very handy on these lunchtime walks. Sometimes I would lose count of how many times I had gone around the track, but he handy stopwatch function on my phone. It keeps track of how many times I've gone around AND the time it takes to complete one lap. I no longer have to keep going "I'm on XX lap" in my head; now, I can actually enjoy the music I listen to without having to worry about keeping track.

Well, I'm off for now, but I'll be back on Sunday with the weigh-in!