One thing I’ve noticed about this challenge – the most communicative people are those who like yoga, and those who like cross-country skiing. I promise my attitude about the former is quickly clearing up (I mean, hey, I did yoga *at home* today! See the previous entry).
My feelings about skiing are mixed, however. I know it’s great exercise, and it would be a great entry on this blog. I like to imagine myself hearty, rosy-cheeked, cruising smartly down well-groomed trails, puffs of well-earned steam floating from my hale, healthy lungs as I think virtuous thoughts about the benefits of outdoor activity.
But, honestly, the true picture is far less romantic. Rosy cheeks give way to a runny nose, and my virtuous thoughts give way to fervent prayers for a speedy release from the vice-grip of cold that won’t shake loose no matter how hard I am working. No matter how many times I tell myself I am supposed to warm up once I get going…I don’t. Not enough to make the first horrible freezing half hour worth it, and not enough to overcome the hours of relentless self-talk I have to endure to make myself go outside in the winter to be active. And when all is said and done, my loved ones are forced to endure my whiny, crabby attitude about the whole endeavor.
So God bless and God speed, cross country skiers! And outdoor winter runners! And snow-shoers! I admire and envy your fortitude! For my part, I salute you from my running track, my spin class, my yoga pose, and my swimming pool! I salute you from the warmth of my space heater, the warmth of the sauna, the warmth of an extra pair of slipper socks! I salute you from the bottom of my warm, warm heart!
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The goal is simple: In order to meet my 2007-2008 winter goals of staying active and maintaining fitness, I choose to try at least twelve activities I have never done before, each of them at least twice. I will record the results of those efforts here.
