Wednesday, January 9, 2013

Sounds of Springtime

The weather has warmed up a bit over the last few days, and I can't get enough of being outside. I walked to and from a work meeting in a different building yesterday (about 2.8 miles round trip) and although some of the sidewalks are still icy, it practically felt like Spring!  Lots of dripping sounds from all the snow and ice melting from the trees and rooftops.

On Monday I went for a run over my lunch hour to enjoy the sunshine, and it was wonderful. My pace has been slowed by having to navigate all the slippery streets lately, but I don't mind. The run still feels good, I was never fast to begin with so I'm not terribly worried about speed, and leaping over the icy patches makes me feel like I'm a video game character or action movie hero. "Runs like the wind! Leaps obstacles in a single bound!"  I did have a startling discovery later in the work day, however. I'd thought that a short run during the day in cold temperatures was fine, since I don't sweat much and can bring a change of clothes to work... but about an hour after I got back to my desk I brushed my cheek and noticed what could only have been a big smear of freeze-dried snot. Totally professional, totally awesome. I'll be here all week.
Do you have an office job? How do you get exercise during the work day?

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