tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273049414281272331.post549833856284433659..comments2007-06-04T21:52:22.631-07:00Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12583994762204223301noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273049414281272331.post-79294229034618776712007-06-04T21:52:00.000-07:002007-06-04T21:52:00.000-07:00Thanks for the comments. You're right, more walking and running paths would help. Also free weights, and activities like Yoga and Tai Chi don't require any artificial power.Tomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12583994762204223301noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273049414281272331.post-32231926621131276072007-06-03T23:02:00.000-07:002007-06-03T23:02:00.000-07:00P.S. Okay, clearly you've got me all riled up about this because I'm still thinking about it... a main reason people run on treadmills is that there is not a safe, inviting place to run. Seems like an effort for well-lit, well-maintained walking and running trails and tracks in everyday, easily-accessed spaces would be a huge and a necessary intervention to cut down on the energy consumed by workouts.Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05045030552279368577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5273049414281272331.post-21382438996793985822007-06-03T22:59:00.000-07:002007-06-03T22:59:00.000-07:00I love this way of thinking! It's so true. Even something as simple as running outdoors instead of running on a treadmill (using electricity!) -- it's pretty surreal when you can break out of your usual way of looking at things and see how strange the usual way is! Thanks for this post. I'll remember it whenever I'm hitting the pavement instead of the gym.Janehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05045030552279368577noreply@blogger.com