Great 5k, Bad Weather, Nice Vacation

     My wife and I went to Cape May last weekend for a much needed getaway and because I signed up to run a 5K at the beach.  It was the Grand Opening of the Cape May Running Company and I was anticipating a fun run close to the beach.  I like to run in different places and to have fun on vacation while doing it.  I always tell you life is about balance.
     On Friday night, I could hear the wind blowing and the driving rain hitting the motel room window. I wasn't sure I wanted to get up and run this 5K.   However, I signed up to do it, I paid for it and I knew that I was going to run it.  No matter what the weather.  It was 44 degrees, torrential rain, with a coastal flood and high wind warning.  Perfect weather for this 5K, right?  Not at all, but I ran it and was happy that I did.  I got my exercise in, I got to meet some like-minded people, I got to socialize with runners from across the country and, most importantly, I got my T-Shirt.
        Life is what you make it.  We went to the Cape May Brewing Co. and the Slack Tide Brewery. We had lunch at historic Cold Spring Village.  My wife loves to see the Cape May lighthouse and go shopping at Sunset Beach for salsa.  Despite the weather, we did what we wanted to do and got exercise while we were doing it.  You can't put your life on hold for the weather, for when you aren't so tired, for when it's a better time, etc.  You have to live your life while you can and make the healthiest choices you can while maintaining balance and your happiness.  Get up, get out and get moving and have a good time doing it.


You can't predict the weather, but you can predict how you will react to it.
Dan

Go Outside and Get Moving!

     I like to run around Nay Aug Park.  It has some nice trails, some scenic spots and during the work week it is not too busy.  Studies show that getting out into nature helps to lower your stress and in turn, your blood pressure.  You can forget about the rush of the office and anything that aggravates you by getting outside in the fresh air.
       The paths are a good way to get a little different view of the park, but also aid in developing your skills at maintaining balance while walking or running.  They are uneven and as you navigate them, you need to keep your balance as you go. You can swing your arms and carry weights for a little cardio addition.  You take deep breaths and you should think about nothing else than living in that moment and how beautiful it is outside.  The gym is a good place for a workout, but nothing beats getting out and really enjoying nature.


Be stress free--outside!
Dan