Exercise

Sophia posted the RevGalBlogPals Friday Five after an 8 mile bike ride down the beach boardwalk near her home, where she "was struck with the number of people out enjoying physical activity. Runners, other cyclists, surfers, swimmers, dogwalkers, little kids on scooters....

"It's easy to lose track of my physical self-care in the midst of flurried preparation for a final on-campus interview Monday for a college teaching position in the Midwest (prayers welcome!) and the family move that would accompany it. But each day that I do make time to walk or ride my bike it is such a stress reliever that it is well worth the time invested!"

So how about you and your beautiful temple of the Holy Spirit?

1. What was your favorite sport or outdoor activity as a child?
Netball in winter. Looking back at the photo I was clearly in the bottom team. But I never had an inkling of that at the time and I don't think my peers did either. We must have had amazing teachers and parents to encourage us and build our confidence.

2. P.E. class--heaven or the other place?
In between really. At High School we had these tunics with box pleated skirts over rompers (all royal blue) that I quite liked. Never much good on the skills side, but I did enjoy the classes.

3. What is your favorite form of exercise now?
Walking - along the riverbank especially or through Hyde Park, but anywhere really. With or without iPod. Preferably in walking shoes but I can manage with heels (more stroll than exercise).

4. Do you like to work out solo or with a partner?
Solo solo solo. It's my time.

5. Inside or outside?
Outside whenever possible

Bonus: Post a poem, scripture passage, quotation, song, etc. regarding the body or exercise.
No inspiration for this one tonight