I told you all how one of my pledges was to get into shape and be healthy again. I started another part of accomplishing that today. My husband and I went for what was supposed to be a stroll for two miles on a gravel road by our house. As I was walking I kept looking at Chris who looked utterly bored. So, before I knew it I said "Go," and took off full sprint toward a road sign. He seemed confused at first but soon caught up, and passed me. Instead of getting discouraged, I closed my eyes and tried a little harder. Eventually, I made it to the sign and I felt a little proud.
On my way back I told Chris to make me jog from a cross section all the way to my house and not let me stop. He took his job seriously, acting as a drill sergeant of the highest command and when I slowed he yelled and got behind me pushing me on. When we got back a friend asked if I was being chased by a Tiger so my face must have been redder than red.
I am not the type to brag about exercise because, lets face it; those times have been few and far between lately. So, why do I insist on telling you about this experience? One, the entire experience was on two miles of pure nature. There was no gym, there was no treadmill, there weren't even paved streets. I was in nature and it felt so good to hard breathe that beautiful clean air. Second, in order to get back to nature you have to get back to the real you. I am here to tell you, you can't do that without a little exercise along the way. Hopefully, that exercise is natural, and outside, because you won't regret it.
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