I’ve increased my physical activity lately. It seems like everyone around me has. I was inspired by my girlfriend, roommates and other friends who have all started eating healthier and working out in the last month or two. It must be the warmer weather and sunny days that are kicking everyone out the door and into the wonderful world of running.
I started running again. I’ve always disliked running, and I still do. It’s more that I just get really bored after the first couple miles and have to suffer through it the rest of the way. The pain and exhaustion isn’t what gets to me, I’ve always gt a kick out of feeling the burn and lack of oxygen when I was busting my ass in various sports, it’s just the sheer amount of time it takes and how dull I find it. I love walking around town and witnessing the world, but I think when I get deep into my runs I start to get very tired and can’t focus on everything that’s around me so I get stuck in a loop of self-torturous “I hate this” thought while I pass everything by.
I’ve started some strenuous hiking again too.
Me on Mary's Peak
Hiking is one of my favorite things to do.
It is great. I feel better, look better and am enjoying more time spent outdoors. I’ve been taking care of other issues I’ve been putting off as well such as getting a new driver’s license and such. I feel accomplished and healthier, but the downside is I’ve been putting off my writing. I haven’t written much at all in about two weeks now. I have worked on this website and finished up a couple of my short stories, but I haven’t even looked at my novel in some time and all other new content has been squelched for the time being.
I guess all writers need to find a break every now and then. I hope. I’m gonna try and get myself back in the groove starting tomorrow. I’ve taken care of most of the “to dos” on my list and should have the time again to get back to my words. This exercise thing though, it does take up some time. I want to be more fit, but I have to find a way to balance it in with my writing and the rest of my life. It was difficult enough for me to find time to write before I started this whole exercising kick. Ah well. It’ll all work out somehow.
