When I wear my "barefoot" shoes, people often say:
"What are those on your feet?"
"Is it Halloween?"
"Yuppy shoes."
I could go into the "barefoot" philosophy but all I really wanna say is:
"I'm gonna get you with my toes!"
I dusted (thawed) my running (walking) shoes and hit the pavement (treadmill). It was awesome (miserable) and I feel like a million bucks (death)!
Running has never been enjoyable for me. It hurts. All over. Walking, however. Mmmmm, love me some walking.
Today I decided to get back on the treadmill and sweat (swear) a little.
Did I go far?
Nope.
Did I go fast?
Nope.
Did I do it?
YUP!
I ran. I sprinted. I walked. I stood. I did an incline. I took a chocolate chip break. (You don't know what a chocolate chip break is?!? It's like the definition of life itself.)
With resolutions floating around, I felt like a lazy bum. I know some of you non-resolutioners out there are with me.
I ramble on about these things for three reasons:
1. There's no time limit in exercise. Just getting on the treadmill for a few minutes makes me feel better. Don't have a treadmill? (Mine was a generous gift from my mommy dearest) Lift. Or do some Yoga standing balance poses. The "Pencil of a Death" will totally get your heart rate up! "Pencil of a Death" is not the real name.
2. Exercise is not just for the fit people. Guaranteed you see FB posts about people running at incredible speeds, climbing mountains, running 40 miles on "accident". Forget it. Exercise has so many more benefits. Enhances mood, strengthens heart and lungs, motivates, enhances "mood". *wink, wink* Exercise for you. *wink, wink*
3. Do what you love. Try new things. I love walking and yoga. But I have sorta started to maybe like partly tolerate... jogging. I hated it for years. Loathed it entirely. Then...I tried it for more than a week and found myself being mostly, sorta, possibly okay with it. You don't need a gym either!! Go help a local farmer put up a fence, dig a trench in the frozen tundra, or do the dishes and do a squat between each dish!
In honor of JOINuary and the resolution revolution, I encourage you (me) to get out there and move. Even if it's a dance party with your kids.
Wishing everyone out there exercise peace and...HAIR PEACE!
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