Although I love my research on compression stockings, I hate being stuck inside all day in a windowless lab. When the clock on my computer rolls over to 5:00, I leap out of my chair, sending it flying into the robot maze, and out the door I skip. Ahhhh, to be outside running the hills of Umstead. Turns out, just 5min of "green" exercise a day can have a positive effect on mental health. Research on green exercise was popularized by Jules Pretty, and this form of exercise is really popular in England. In addition to its psychological benefits, most of us could stand to spend more time in the sun, as half of the world's population does not get enough Vitamin D. And, as Nicole was reminded by a guy after the run on Monday, green is such a pretty color (yeah, practice has been too normal lately... knew it wouldn't last)! #20
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Run Green
Although I love my research on compression stockings, I hate being stuck inside all day in a windowless lab. When the clock on my computer rolls over to 5:00, I leap out of my chair, sending it flying into the robot maze, and out the door I skip. Ahhhh, to be outside running the hills of Umstead. Turns out, just 5min of "green" exercise a day can have a positive effect on mental health. Research on green exercise was popularized by Jules Pretty, and this form of exercise is really popular in England. In addition to its psychological benefits, most of us could stand to spend more time in the sun, as half of the world's population does not get enough Vitamin D. And, as Nicole was reminded by a guy after the run on Monday, green is such a pretty color (yeah, practice has been too normal lately... knew it wouldn't last)! #20
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Who knew Kermit rode a singlespeed? How awesome is that?
ReplyDeletehahaha... didn't notice that, but yes, Kermit is pretty hard core!
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