Showing posts with label walking. Show all posts
Showing posts with label walking. Show all posts

Tuesday, September 15, 2009

OC's Boardwalk


Ocean City's boardwalk is it's best feature. You really don't need to leave the area; everything you would like to eat, drink, or shop for is right at your disposal, especially if you're staying at a beachfront hotel. Walking the boardwalk can be very relaxing and can be a great source of exercise whether you're biking it, walking it, or jogging it. You can also rent cute bike buggies that you can ride with your friends or family. It's also great for people watching. It's clean with beautiful scenery. It's especially nice this time of the season when most folks are back to work and school, so the beach and boardwalk is a lot less crowded. I've had a very nice time at Ocean City and I'm not looking forward returning to my new career challenges. Thanks Lou and Karin for this wonderful break at a gorgeous location.

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

New Regiment Begins...

I believe I've done a blog on a similar subject before but with having to do this everyday for a year it's bound to happen. :>)

Okay, today I started a new exercise regiment that I am going to stick too!! Monday, Wednesday, and Friday I'm going to stick to my regular 30 minute Pilate's workout at home, then on Tuesday and Thursday I'm going to walk fast/jog to the gym (which is about 5 blocks away) then I'm going to bike for 5 to 8 minutes, then I'm going to lift weights for 30 minutes, and then walk fast/jog home. Today I started the Tue/Thur workout and I feel great. I sweated my tail off and it took about an hour total. I didn't start my workout till about quarter till 10 today, cause my stomach was acting up. Thursday I'm going to get up earlier, probably 8 am or so to get an earlier start. I really hope I keep this up. Jae's started going to the gym twice a week. It's week two now for Jae and so far so good.

I can already feel it, I'm definitely going to be sore tomorrow!

Friday, June 26, 2009

Lunch Within Walking Distance


To clarify, lunch within walking distance refers to me walking to my food. Not the other way around. I know it's easy to make the mistake. But generally speaking you won't find lunch walking your way unless it's being carried by a delivery person. Granted at some point in your meal's evolution it may been self-motive, but generally having food deliver itself at that stage requires more of a time and a mess commitment before eating than most people are willing to make. Not to mention lunch still on four legs is probably less than enthusiastic about taking the leap onto your plate and would, given the chance, run the opposite direction instead of delivering itself into your waiting, hungry belly.

My office is tucked away in an industrial park, separated by at least a five minute drive from every eating establishment in the area. Until recently a quick lunch meant either bringing yourself, or not coming to work. Finally a little deli opened up just up the block from us, less than five minutes away by foot. It is so nice not always having to hop in the car, fight with traffic lights and lightrail trains (the path between Renegade and most restaurants is crossed three times by tracks) anytime you need food.

I don't go out to eat that much anymore, having Sandwich Club to care for most of my and my compatriot's lunch needs. But on our off weeks, which seem to come more frequently since Kate left the group, I like being able to walk to a quick lunch. Especially now that the weather's getting nice. Even if it's not that good, which it's not. Nothing special, at least. But it's early in their history. Hopefully the menu and the food will improve with time.