(TRUE STORY)
A few years ago I was in for my annual physical. This was actually the first time that my Doctor, (Karin) actually told me that it was a good idea to start a walking program. I must admit, at first I was reluctant to begin anything........that I was sure not to end, but I took her advice, told my wife, that this was a great idea ..............that she had suggested 5 years prior and I was going to begin this walk-a-thon program..................ssssoooooo each and every morning I would jump into my CAR, drive for 2 1/2 minutes down to a boardwalk promenade..........which measures exactly 1 mile round trip , dressed like a super athlete in my new dark blue Nike outfit with my new $49.95 pair of Stanley F. Jabakaluski (famous Polish couch potato) walking shoes and my new $79.95 (marked down from $80.00) ipod and began this new life style. That first day was a killer, walked that sucker without stopping and it only took 55 minutes. for that mile. When I got back into my car for my drive up the hill, I found that enjoyment was only 2 1/2 minutes away( my couch). Margot made it a point to ask why it took so long. Not wanting to raise any big concern about this I simply referred to the point that I was enjoying the music so much that I kept walking until all 60 songs (at 3.5 minutes per song) were finished. Boy was she impressed. guess, I didn't really fool her though.............she started walking with me..............just to keep me in check. That exercise lasted longer than I thought it ever would (until the rainy season set in). Now, each summer comes and my walk-a-thon begins once again. As the years passed I became more enthused about this and once Lisa moved to Hungary, I inherited her ultra treadmill which does everything a good woman can do for you including making your coffee, turning the pages on your book, holding you up when you are about to fall over, measure distance, calorie count ,pulse and even creates a heavy breathing, though for different reasoning. I strategically placed it in the dining room next to the table, so that I just roll over to it after a hearty pasta meal and a couple glasses of wine..........just to help my digestion.
Now just this morning a very good friend of mine sent me an email, confirming ...................that walking is indeed healthy.........................which gave me the idea of this posting. I hope you enjoy all the reason to take up this athletic endeavor and begin a new chapter of your life.................so off the couch and let's get goin'
Now just this morning a very good friend of mine sent me an email, confirming ...................that walking is indeed healthy.........................which gave me the idea of this posting. I hope you enjoy all the reason to take up this athletic endeavor and begin a new chapter of your life.................so off the couch and let's get goin'
The Importance of Walking
Walking can add minutes to your life.
This enables you at 85 years old
to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing
home at $7000 per month.
My grandpa started walking
five miles a day when he was 60.
Now he's 97 years old
and we don't know where he is.
I like long walks,
especially when they are taken
by people who annoy me.
The only reason I would take up walking
is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.
I have to walk early in the morning,
before my brain figures out what I'm doing..
I joined a health club last year,
spent about 400 bucks.
Haven't lost a pound.
Apparently you have to go there.
Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise',
I wash my mouth out with chocolate.
The advantage of exercising every day
is so when you die, they'll say,
'Well, she looks good doesn't she.'
If you are going to try cross-country skiing,
start with a small country.
I know I got a lot of exercise
the last few years,......
just getting over the hill.
We all get heavier as we get older,
because there's a lot more information in our heads.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
AND
Every time I start thinking too much
about how I look,
I just find a Happy Hour
and by the time I leave,
I look just fine.
You could run this over to your friends
But just e-mail it to them
Walking can add minutes to your life.
This enables you at 85 years old
to spend an additional 5 months in a nursing
home at $7000 per month.
My grandpa started walking
five miles a day when he was 60.
Now he's 97 years old
and we don't know where he is.
I like long walks,
especially when they are taken
by people who annoy me.
The only reason I would take up walking
is so that I could hear heavy breathing again.
I have to walk early in the morning,
before my brain figures out what I'm doing..
I joined a health club last year,
spent about 400 bucks.
Haven't lost a pound.
Apparently you have to go there.
Every time I hear the dirty word 'exercise',
I wash my mouth out with chocolate.
The advantage of exercising every day
is so when you die, they'll say,
'Well, she looks good doesn't she.'
If you are going to try cross-country skiing,
start with a small country.
I know I got a lot of exercise
the last few years,......
just getting over the hill.
We all get heavier as we get older,
because there's a lot more information in our heads.
That's my story and I'm sticking to it.
AND
Every time I start thinking too much
about how I look,
I just find a Happy Hour
and by the time I leave,
I look just fine.
You could run this over to your friends
But just e-mail it to them
