18:35

2018 is well on its way!

In the spirit of making changes for the new year, I decided on one basic change to my fitness routine and joined my local Planet Fitness. If you followed along last year you know that I don't do a lot outdoors in the winter. Now, my office does have a fitness center, but I'm also not really the type to work out during the workday.

So, Planet Fitness should help fill in a few of these missing points.  During the off season, I can go in a few nights a week and hit the cardio equipment.  I like the stepmills a lot -- they really get the heart rate going.

I also expect to add some Planet Fitness elements to my long distance training this year.  Most training plans call for cross training, for which I can utilize the equipment in PF. I'll also improve my stretching and flexibility using their True Stretch, which I find very effective.  Another perk is that I can use their massage equipment.  Last year I would go to the mall and sit in a massage chair for fifteen minutes after a long run.  The money I spent monthly is basically the same as the PF monthly black card membership!

Now, the fact that this facility is a few hundred feet away from the new Chick-fil-A (not to mention the tavern right inside the same building) should provide ample ways for me to destroy any fitness gains over the year.  Sort of like this guy.

Anyway, 2018 will have some new surprises, but some things are expected to stay the same.

There will be great walks, like the one I took on a mild weekend day on the rail trail with my daughter. Destination reached!

Hey look!  New trail signs! Home sweet home.

There will be great feasts. (pictured: a Dominos AFC Championship feast)

There will be Patriots in the Super Bowl. (Like, in under two hours!)

And there will be Bud Light!  Dilly Dilly!