Monday, August 13, 2012

Walking (Fast) By the Sea

I've started walking for exercise again after many days (months) of a sedentary way of life. In France I walked everywhere, all the time, but since returning I've gone back to being a daily slug (at least with an active mind...) I began this day at beautiful Fort Williams Park. I walked fast on the shore path, I even (almost) ran up a few hills. Why have I not been doing this continually over the years??? (because... because... because... mostly because I get caught up in things like reading & art.)

The ocean waves & early morning breezes filled my being with the power to move, to live!  I give big thanks, un grand merci, to a running coach I know who shared tips with me recently for getting back into shape. She reminded me of the beautiful places we have nearby to walk & to run. Motivation, & Support, very powerful stuff for creating & maintaining health habits!
I have so much gratitude for my health!

8 comments:

  1. I agree. Get running! I'll watch. hehehehehehe!

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  2. I really, really love this piece of art a lot! Love the combination of quotes and art. Good for you for getting moving again! You're right -- we're blessed with many lovely outdoor spaces, and we definitely should remember to appreciate them.

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  3. I bought a paris book today that is very much like your work. I say again, and again my dear friend.... put this in a book or prints for all of us to scoop up and love!
    V

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    1. Dear V, Thank you so much, again, for your encouragement, it means a lot!! I'm not sure yet how to get from here to there, but I'm working on it. May I ask which book you bought? I have a little collection myself & when I'm at Gibert Joseph on Rue Saint Michel at I go straight to the travel journal shelf. Rita

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  4. Rita, I have been traveling and have missed your recent posts. Your sketches and playful approach to forms (Scooby Doo indeed!) and to encourage exercise are refreshing. Let me know when you publish as I can always add another French book to the shelf!

    Bises,
    Genie

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  5. Thanks for the motivation. I walked a lot the past week on holidays, but should move more when I am back home.

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  6. I have to say I'm envious of you. I live in a hot desert where the temps get up to 115 degrees F AND we have pollution advisory alerts all the time; in other words the air is toxic. Instead I do my power walk/jog inside the building around the perimeter of the building on our walking path. I have to dodge little refridgerators and chairs in my walking path. I usually go 2.5-3 miles during my lunch hour. I would have LOVE to exercise by the beach.

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    1. Thank you for your comment & sharing. Hearing about your heat, I am very grateful for what we have here. Good for you, walking your miles no matter what. Here's hoping your winters make up for the summers.

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