tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563975145138754443.post6264330701437780461..comments2017-03-07T14:29:08.787-05:00Comments on Notes on a Running Life: Wait ... you RAN to work today?Douglashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09316166415470647885noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563975145138754443.post-76916778410013871802013-08-13T18:42:06.113-04:002013-08-13T18:42:06.113-04:00I work from home so my commute is VERY short. But ...I work from home so my commute is VERY short. But I do run most of my errands, run to appointments, etc. Sometimes I feel gross showing up at stores or the dentist a little sweaty, but honestly, it's a great way to squeeze in a workout instead of sitting on the subway or on a bus and save some time in my day. In Manhattan, running places is often faster than driving or riding. I've got a tight fitting backpack that I use for errands so that I can carry and run. Love it!Run, Karla, Run!https://www.blogger.com/profile/16593862392293193320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563975145138754443.post-57312595123497263982013-08-13T00:27:34.439-04:002013-08-13T00:27:34.439-04:00It is quite nice to have the trail out my back doo...It is quite nice to have the trail out my back door (literally). There are benefits to living in a city that is small enough, and outdoorsy enough, to support a vibrant trail community. <br /><br />It would be nice if more employers supported their staff getting outdoors/being active by providing facilities that aid in cleaning up. At least no one comments about me "cooling down" in my running gear as I start my day. wildknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563975145138754443.post-44876187442959084822013-08-09T09:21:56.514-04:002013-08-09T09:21:56.514-04:00I am so envious that you can run on TRAILS on the ...I am so envious that you can run on TRAILS on the way to/from work. Too bad about the shower, I was in a similar situation at a previous employer - where there was a nice, clean shower but they never hooked up the hot water feed, and had no incentive to do so, because no one else cared and in fact it was quickly utilized as a storage closet. Typical, I guess.<br /><br />For those unfamiliar with the Superior Hiking Trail (SHT): http://www.shta.org/Douglashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09316166415470647885noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6563975145138754443.post-5589302747303179442013-08-08T23:29:37.295-04:002013-08-08T23:29:37.295-04:00I have been running to, and from, work for several...I have been running to, and from, work for several years. I dedicate at least one day each week to commuting on foot - year round. Currently I have upped that to two day's per week. <br /><br />I am fortunate in that I can commute on the SHT to within a mile of my work place, so try to make at least one day's run a trail run. <br /><br />I also have a number of route choices, so can choose based on how much time I have for the commute. Shortest is 2.5 miles, longest is 7. <br /><br />I keep my work clothes in my office (scrubs) and change when I get there. I used to have access to a shower, but that broke down and there was no incentive by management to fix it as I was the only user. I now have to be content with a sponge bath. <br /><br />I stockpile food in my office as well - canned soup, cereal, snacks, fruit - bringing them in on days that I drive. Though I have been known to go "grocery shopping" before I get to work and carry that in. And do use the commute as an excuse to support a locally owned restaurant. <br /><br />The winter commute is often warmer then driving since I live close enough that my car is barely warmed up by the time I get to work.<br /><br />I have used a number of packs over the years, depending on what it is I need to bring in. Small lumber pack for days when I have little to bring with, my Nathan minus the hydration bladder for medium loads and various REI daypacks for when I need to bring a lot of stuff - or shop. <br /><br />I am fortunate in rarely having off site meetings so it is easier to commute on foot. <br /><br />Thanks for the links to other sites about commuting by foot. <br /><br />wildknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07512372230592596889noreply@blogger.com