Everyday Systems: urbanranger: message 19 of 46

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And wanted to say hi.

I ride a bike to work and for most errands. Biking is better than 
driving, and it's kept my fitness level from declining even more 
under the onslaught of terrible eating habits and a desk job, but it 
definitely doesn't help the RSI pain in my wrists or lower back 
problems. And, since I get on my bike in our front yard and park it 
right by the door at work, I actually walk less than my coworkers who 
commute by car or train - the day I wore a pedometer I only walked 
about 450 steps between leaving home in the morning and getting back 
in the evening. So this summer while it's light late in the evening, 
I've been walking for an hour or so after dinner - when I can 
motivate myself to do it.

I took a long train trip last year and really messed up my back in a 
way that flares up again if I neglect my stretching & walking. So I'm 

really trying to get into a walking habit and hoping this group will 
help.