So, does my frisbee end up in the creek because I subconsciously long to be in the water or near the beach, or is it just over-confidence in my aim, or lack there of.

Mixing in different Summertime activities is a great way to keep your body and mind fresh.  Indoor workouts are fine, but nothing beats the great outdoors….

especially if you can’t get outside to exercise in the Winter.  With cold weather and limited amounts of Sun, I’ll take every chance to catch some rays.

Disc golf and biking are my activities of choice this time of year since the ocean is so far away.  After doing a 30 day resistance training program that was fairly intense, I’ve decided to ease up a little bit to let my body and mind recover.

Normally, I do short workouts that are about 30-40 minutes, sometimes an hour.  You’ve got to mix things up a bit or you’ll get stale or risk injury.

Sunday I went for a 3 hour bike ride along a flat trail.  I took it easy and just enjoyed the relatively cool weather, stopping to take a couple pictures here and there and enjoy the river views.

Yesterday, it was a casual round of disc golf.  Had to try out my new disc, only to discover that my old one, called the Shark, seems to fly a little straighter.

Of course, towards the end of the round, I tossed my new frisbee in the creek.  Since it had rained the previous day, the water was deeper than normal and pretty muddy.

As I stood at the edge of the creek, waiting to wade in, hoping to get lucky, a rat-like creature dove in on the other side.  Just what you want to see as you reach blindly under the water, amidst the rocks and vegetation.

Did I mention that I love water?  Needless to say, the disc wasn’t found and I was mostly dry when I got back to the parking lot.

The whole point is to be outdoors doing something relaxing while getting in some needed activity.  Variety is good when it comes to exercise.  Doing the same things over and over can increase your risk of overuse injuries.

Find something relaxing and enjoyable to do.

Get moving!

Brian

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