Monday, January 26, 2009

Workout Plan

I have a great workout routine going and I want to share it with you.  Start out by biking to the store, in fact, bike everywhere you can.  Then begin going to the library every week (by bike) until you and the children can't stand not to go.  Then sign the children up for classes during the week like swimming and gymnastics.  Also, begin drinking real milk and be sure to ride to pick it up.  All these things I was doing and it was not that big a deal.  The milk was the most difficult, the ride being 7 miles one way.  Then, once you are accustomed to this way of life, nay, dependent upon it, and with no vehicle but a bike when all these things must be done, move to the top of a hill.  It is amazing the workout I'm getting.  I used to be able to wear street clothes to the store and library at least, but now when I get home I am sweaty and gross even in the 30 degree weather.  I am also swimming with the children during the Family Swim after swimming lessons on Tuesday and swimming laps on Thursday during the lessons. I almost never ride up the hill without pulling Olivia on the Trail-a-Bike or a load of groceries.  So, assuming I can keep this up, I should be in the best shape of my life soon.  I'll let you know.