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Getting Outside and Walking at Oh Dark Thirty

By Mike Jones

Mortgage and Lending with SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) NMLS 223495

January 21, 2009 09:04 AM

It's hard to get outside walking at 5:00 in the morning. I took the photo just to prove to myself that it is possible to roll out of bed at 5:00 in the morning and get walking. I need to keep doing that, and blogging about it will keep my focused.

Just now, my phone rang. My younger brother back east told me that he's getting out of the house at 5:00 and in the gym by 5:30, and he's working on losing 20 pounds.

Hmm! Sibling rivalry. I could stand to drop more than that! I'm on it.

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John Morgan

That is one fabulous shot. Good luck with your walking... it's tough to get to the point where it is a habit, but well worth it.

Jan 30, 2009 01:37 AM

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Suzanne Sands

Pavao Real Estate - Somerset, MA

Somerset MA Real Estate

Hi Mike,

Keep up the good work! I think 5:30 is the best time of the day to go for a walk, I bet you will notice a difference in your energy throughout the day. :)

Jan 30, 2009 02:06 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Suzanne,

I walked this morning, and you're right!

John,

Thanks for the encouragement. I'm on it!

Karen,

It was in the high 40's this morning, and I thought that was chilly!

Mike in Tucson

Jan 30, 2009 03:32 AM

Karen Cooper

Karen Cooper | Sr Mortgage Loan Originator ! NMLS # 223305 | First Federal Bank of Florida, Ocala, FL - The Villages, FL

Helping Homeowners w/Home Loans in 27 US States

TGIF Mike! I headed out this morning at 7:45 in to a balmy 28 degrees, engine breaking down the hill so I wouldn't have to do the slip and slide on the brakes. We've graduated from wearing parkas when the temps drop below 60 degrees to long sleeves until we hit freezing, and have to chase our youngest to put a coat on even then. Glad to hear you are keeping at it. I think I need to contact my brother to get inspired...

Jan 30, 2009 05:47 AM

Gary J. Rocks

Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ

Mike

God Bless you for being able to have nice weather to walk a 5 am Here in the East you have to bundle up so much that a guy like me looks like a big bear and attracts more cops than anything. So, now that the weather is nudging at 40 degrees in the am I am getting motivated once again to start that wee morning walks and hopefully by late spring will be jogging.

Feb 02, 2009 07:18 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Gary,

The door's not locked; we still have room in Tucson for one more transplant from the northeast. :)

Mike in Tucson

Feb 02, 2009 09:05 AM

Daniel J. Brudnok, REALTOR

Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Fox & Roach, REALTORS - Exton - PA License #RS-225179-L / Delaware License #RS-0025038 - Downingtown, PA

SRES, e-PRO,ABR,GREEN,CSP

Mike,

Great photo and I agree walking outside is much more fun than inside on the treadmill.

Feb 22, 2009 12:21 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Dan,

Thanks for coming by to comment! I hiked on Saturday, and the old quadriceps aren't used to it yet. LOL

Mike in Tucson

Feb 23, 2009 03:43 PM

Gary J. Rocks

Juba Team Realty - Jefferson Township, NJ

Mike

Thanks for the invite, I had considered Az because my brother lives there, he retirers in about 2 years and is thinking of moving to New Mexico. You never know it could still happen for me, these old bones don't like the cold anymore.

Feb 24, 2009 07:17 AM

Kathleen Lordbock

Keller Williams Realty Professionals - Baxter, MN

Keller Williams Realty Professionals

Wer are expecting 4 " of snow or more by tomorrow. Walking in snow is great for the leg muscles but I can't make my 5 mile route in it.

Feb 25, 2009 02:37 PM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Kathleen,

Don't you want to move to AZ? Check out my 2/25 blog post.

Gary,

Your old bones will love it here. :)

Mike in Tucson

Feb 25, 2009 03:03 PM

Ken Kelly

Benchmark Mortgage - Chesterfield, VA

As the others said, great picture. When I get up at that time, there doesn't seem to be a lot to see, but thanks for the motivation, I'll keep walking.

Mar 12, 2009 01:06 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Ken,

Me, too! Thanks for taking the time to comment; I'll see you soon on your blog.

Mike in Tucson

Mar 12, 2009 01:57 AM

Dan and Amy Schuman

Howard Hanna Real Estate Services - Solon, OH

Luxury Home Specialists

Good for you Mike. I was a one time fitness trainer and still big time health nut so I love to see people do whatever they can to exercise. I admire you getting up at 5AM to exercise. I myself can't get out of bed that early, but I like working out in the AM best. Keep up the good work.

dan

Mar 16, 2009 07:17 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Dan,

I appreciate the encouragement; thanks for stopping by to comment.

Mike in Tucson

Mar 16, 2009 07:28 AM

Dan Callahan

Callahan's Home Inspections - Casper, WY

Hi Mike,

Now that it looks like spring is finally here in Casper I actually thought to myself last night that I need to start doing a daily walk. Then this morning I found your post. I think its a sign that I need to get my big butt out there and do it!!!

Mar 18, 2009 01:33 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Dan,

LOL!

Mike in Tucson

Mar 18, 2009 02:09 AM

Lindsey Hasford

Edina Realty - Elk River, MN

Bringing you home...

I make a goal everyday of getting up that early and every day I fail. I finally reckoned that it's gonna hafta wait until my kids let me sleep regular hours. :-)

Mar 24, 2009 10:31 AM

Mike Jones

SUNSTREET MORTGAGE, LLC (BK-0907366, NMLS 145171) - Tucson, AZ

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Lindsey,

You're in for a long wait, then... LOL

Mike in Tucson

Mar 24, 2009 03:36 PM

Marian Goetzinger

Pine Knoll Shores Realty 252-422-9000 - Pine Knoll Shores, NC

Crystal Coast Real Estate NC

Mike, now I'm feeling lazy. I lay in bed until 5:30 and then get up and walk in the dark. I love it. I walk about 3.5 miles. About half of that is on the beach. On bright nights, the moon and stars shining on the water is breathtaking. I know that if I didn't keep walking most days, I'd get really chubby. Keep walking.

Apr 06, 2009 12:56 PM