I must say the view just keeps getting better! The run keeps getting longer and easier (I wonder if this is from my legs getting stronger or the beauty of the route). Yesterday I took off to Battery Park on the usual 0.75 mile loop. But after doing the loop, I came out and decided to see what lay beyond. After all, the previous 2 runs had yielded rewarding routes when I succumbed to curiosity. Not at all disappointed this time either.Here are a couple of snippets I was able to capture on my iPhone that I was a carrying with me on the run. I should have taken more pictures but I was just so lost in taking in the view with my eyes, that it did not strike me until the very last moment to snap a few pictures!

Running along the east shore of Hudson, was the west side highway, with a seperate walkway flanked by trees and parks on either side and the beautiful views of hudson washing right up to the footsteps. Did the 2.5 mile run today I think. I went as far as there was a volleyball court where grown men, dressed in work formals were fighting like kids over a fault point in the game. Newyork never ceases to pick at your intrigue There is something about running beside water, I must concede. Something about it that makes me run for a longer time and feel more refreshed and free. Yes thats the word – “Free”. Run Free…

Ever felt like shouting at the top of your lungs into the wind and not hear yourself? That’s how windy it gets on top of the Brooklyn Bridge some days. It was one of those days. I had no idea I was headed for the Brooklyn bridge. I had decided to take a different route than before and see where I end up in a 30-45min run. To my disbelief, I saw myself at the entrance of the Brooklyn Bridge in under 15mins of my run from the office. I decided to go for it. What an amazing view it was! You have to walk on the Brooklyn bridge to feel it and see it.
The total distance was 1.75 * 2 = 3.5 miles in under 45 mins. I now decided that I would explore NewYork each day on a different route and try to see as much of it on foot as possible. God knows where I will end up in today’s run! But at the end of the 30-45mins, I am back, fully charged and ready for the rest of the day.

The first route I chose was an easy one. The total loop distance, if done 2 times over would be 1.75 miles. That’s not bad at all considering the huge lapse in working out that I had accumulated. I started off at a nice easy run-walk pace, and was taking a stretch break every 5 minutes. I had no idea the run would be so beautiful! Waterfront inside battery park is a runner’s paradise! All in all, an exhilarating 30 minutes.

I promised myself I will workout. Regularly. I dont see myself falling into the routine. I miss the sweaty days when all I yearn for is a bottle of ice cold water after a tiring workout. I am able to kick start the routine. But still, it lacks the punch or the regularity that was there before.

I will therefore try something new. I am going to sacrifice my afternoon lunch time by going for a very brisk walk or a light run. 30 minutes. Daily.

The plan is to hit the road , do a couple of blocks, then have a blast of cold water…get back in and grab something for lunch and head back to my desk for work. I am implementing this on a planned basis. For the past 2 weeks, I have gotten myself into the routine of getting into office 30 minutes earlier than usual, so I already get a head start. Now that the plan is falling into place, its time to implement part-2. Workout routine begins 09/24/09. Also, I am going to replace bread out of my lunch and replace with fruit whenever possible. Huh?

Please wish me luck!!!