This year, I'm putting some serious thoughts into my New Year's resolutions, my goals and objectives. I am trying to be realistic. The problem is that there is only 24 hours in a day. So, in what ever I do, I need to make sure that I am getting the most bang for the buck - so to speak.
I want to: 1) improve my relationship with the Lord, 2) take care of my body, 3) be a better mom and friend; and 4) to build my real estate business so that I can help as many people as possible. Oh, yeah, 5) I've also got some big horse related goals. How do I realistically squeeze all this into 24 hour days?
At the moment, I'm considering the merits of running:
1) It is a way to stay active. Therefore, I would be taking care of my body.
2) AFTER you are finished running/jogging, it typically feels really good.
3) The Bryan College Station Association of Realtors sponsors a 5K fun run/walk every spring to raise money to buy shoes for needy kids. I didn't join the committee specifically, so that I COULD run.
4) Participating in 5Ks/10K's/fun runs/walks is a great way to contribute to various charitable causes while getting exercise.
5) Preparing for a competitive run gives you a reason to get out and jog or run.
6) It is a great way to meet new people.
7) It is a great way to explore some new sights. (I ran a handful of 5K's and 10K's a couple years ago. In addition to the runs in the Bryan-College Station, Texas area, I also ran a race at the zoo in Waco and at the YMCA in the Conroe area. There was a bunch of others in surrounding communities that I missed out on because I was not in shape.
8) Running can be a great way of working off stress.
9) If you run through different neighborhoods, you could find FSBO houses.
10) Many of the fun runs and races have a festive atmosphere afterwards. There are drinks, snacks, prizes, door prizes, music...... It is fun way to spend a few hours in the morning. Of course, it helps to be prepared.
These sound pretty good to me. Can you think of any others? Can you think of any better options that might be a more fun way to get in shape and that would offer many of the same benefits? (Horses don't count. I'll never ever give up my horses. I'm looking for something in addition to riding.)
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I tried to start a networking group that would meet and walk... didn't have any takers. I hate running. I don't mind walking. Biking is even more fun... the speed junkie in me.