I read somewhere that Americans gain the most weight between Halloween and New Year’s.
That, and NYC being rated by Men’s Fitness earlier this year as the 5th fattest city, has lit a fire under me to get fit and stay active.
I’m excited because I completed the Begin to Swim class, and I now have got some swimming chops. That was indeed a dream come true, and I put it to use whenever I get to the local gym with the pool. Gotta vary up the cardio. And I gotta wait to recharge my wallet before I take the Intermediate Swimming class.
Buuut, I’m realizing that the really big pain in the ass is that NYC isn’t really inherently a place where the general populace is active. So, to try to find a place where they’re playing something besides just basketball, baseball or American football can be challenging. (For more info): http://www.nycgovparks.org/befitnyc/
Meanwhile, in other cities, they’re active and engaged in so many other sports, it’s ridiculous. Yeah, it’s serious. Yeahthey’ve got more sporting good stores per capita than NYC, and more park space, and more green space. But you know what? We’re NYC. We got it goin’ on. And sure, NYC might not have tons of snow, most months out of the year. So we might not be breaking out the ski gear… but, PA’s not too far away, and they’ve got fresh powder somewhere. Upstate NY’s not too far away, and they’ve got great places to hike.
I’m gonna wait til after the new year to put my squash equipment to good use and start lessons. But the good news is, I’ve got it. Can’t wait to start lessons come the new year!
I’m presently saving up for this sweet country bicycle. (So sweet!) It’s probably gonna take me all of 2010 to save up, but I’m excited. :) And when I get it, I’ll be tearing up and down every road I can get on. It’s gonna be epic. I’m probably not going to be findable without a Lo Jack. :) When I’m done, that’ll free me up to save up for this tennis racquet I’ve been drooling over at Paragon Sports lately…!
Ditto for lacrosse equipment. I’m looking forward to playing some outdoor lacrosse in the winter with some friends… provided I can find some frickin’ friends in NYC who play lacrosse (or want to learn). :) Man, that’ll be fun!
I want to learn to bowl! That’s yet another activity I can do all year that’ll keep me active. Some of those balls and bags are so colorful! I’d love to have a bag that says “Dr. Killinger”, like Dr. Killinger’s Magic Murder bag in The Venture Bros. cartoon. Whoa… that’d be awwwwe-some! Port Authority, Bowlmor Lanes, Gun Hill Lanes… wherever the sweet breezes blow. ;) Gotta keep it fresh; gotta keep it fun.
Can’t wait to get my hands on some ice skates — maybe this winter! I’ll inquire at Chelsea Piers, and take advantage of the ice while I can!! That’d be so cool… and the sooner I learn to skate, the sooner I can learn to play ice hockey. That’ll be sweet!
Gotta keep active. Can’t go all sedentary, sleepy and sullen and pack on the pounds like everybody else… gotta keep moving. Scheisse… I’m going to need some better cold-weather clothing and all-weather gear! Deu-ces!!