Getting Fit As A Blogger

Do you spend hours in front of the computer without ever going outside? Are you one of those Information Technologists who rarely see the true light of day or feel the warm of the sun against your skin? Are you a blogger who is always trying to write up the latest and greatest article that will skyrocket your readership?

One thing I have been lazy in the past is being more active. I sit in front of a computer for 8 hours a day only to then go home and sit on the computer for a bunch more time. Though recently I have been trying to stay away from my computer as much as possible (especially when we get good weather) and I have taken up a couple of new activities to help me become more active and hopefully increase my fitness. Last winter Robyn introduced me to Snowboarding, something that I have wanted to try for many years (in fact since grade 6). I took the opportunity when it was presented to me and I loved it, though I found that the first time up I was really out of shape. Damn computers!

Robyn and I have also started a jogging routine to help get back into shape, well better shape than before anyway. Granted I cannot run 5km nor do marathons yet but my jogging time has increased since we started and I do find that I have increased energy throughout the day. Previously I have been dead tired sitting at my computer during works hours and when I got home I did not have the energy to do anything expect go to bed early. We also have been eating better which also helps increase my energy throughout the day and I find myself snacking less or even the dreaded binge eating.

Now I am not going to tell you the proper ways of staying fit or active especially if you are one of those people who sit behind a monitor all day but I did want to share with you some of the scenery I see when I go out for my jog when I am in Pitt Meadows, BC.

Alouette River with Golden Ears Mountain in the background

Pitt Meadows is roughly 40 minutes (drive) outside the city of Vancouver and is part of the Fraser Valley. Primarily a farming community (we are one of the largest Blueberry producers in the world) our population is not that big and a lot of people living in the Metro Vancouver area have either not heard of Pitt Meadows or know where it is located. It really consists of 2 major roadways; Lougheed Highway which runs East and West through it, and then Harris Road which runs North and South.

Being mainly farmland here in Pitt Meadows, we have a large dike system which helps irrigate the local farms. Most of these dikes run along the rivers such as Pitt River and the Alouette River. These two rivers offer beautiful scenery and an excellent place to walk, run or ride your way to a fit body, especially on a sunny day.

The photos above were taken with the Sony Ericsson W580i and decent for being taken with a 2 megapixel camera. If I was carrying my other camera with me (which would hamper my jogging skills) you might be more intrigued by the beauty that Pitt Meadows does offers on a sunny day. Nonetheless if you are looking for a nice walk, run or ride and are near Pitt Meadows I suggest you hit one of the many local dikes (especially along the rivers) and take in the spectacular views Pitt Meadows has to offer.

Alouette River with Golden Ears Mountain in the background