The Streak Is Over

Today I exercised for the first time in over 3 years. Yeah, that is right 3 years. There was a couple of times I ran for taxi, and I think I remember taking the stairs once or twice instead of taking the elevator.

Maybe it was 2 years ago...I do remember I ran a few times when I was in Miami visiting Mike. However, that is it. That is the extent of my exercising over the past few years.

Feeling fat, lazy, and a little stressed out—and realizing I was no Cal Ripken—I decided it was about time to end my streak. So I pulled out my old AquaJogging equipment and headed for the pool.

What is AquaJogging? Well, actually some people call it deep water running. It is basically running in the pool. I am not much of a swimmer and normal running kills my joints. I picked it up a few years ago when I was looking to do something different.

The high schools here in Arlington all have indoor pools. So I can exercise without worrying about the weather. The fewer excuses, the better for me.

I hadn't been over to the pool in 4 1/2 years! I could not believe it when I figured that out. Wow, how time flies. I used to get up every other morning and go over to the pool when I was in Arlington before.

So here I am, ending two streaks in one day...exercising...and now I have updated my blog.