For 2015 we set a goal of exercising one hour a day. We defined exercising as hiking, cycling, playing ping pong, or hard yard work.
We met our goals, like crushed them.
We totaled 524 hours, or an hour and 25 minutes a day.
This included 294 hiking hours, and 174 cycling hours.
We cycled 2002 miles this year and hiked 526 miles, including 12.5 miles of elevation. That's a lot of up!
Both of us, but especially me, have physical issues that are common to people in their late 60s. The old bod isn't like it once was--a gradual process of deterioration and wear. A lot of movement is critical to keeping us going.
So we make that a priority. And neither of us could do it in gyms or exercise clubs. We have to be outdoors. Both of us were outdoors children of the 1950s, so that is what is in our blood. Thus, our road trips. We both believe that our road trips are critical for our survival, in addition to meeting many of our emotional needs.
It is New Year's Eve. We are having roast beef for dinner, thanks to Vicky. We hiked 5.4 miles today, saw beautiful mountains, and found interesting artifacts. Vicky surprised me with a bottle of Malbec. Tonight we will be sleeping in the desert wilderness, with no one around for miles. Total and complete isolation and quiet. Only the sound of the wind and, if we are lucky, coyotes.
Happy New Year!
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