![]() The sound of my hiking poles mixed with the crunch of the ice under my boots made for an interesting soundtrack as I made my way through the woods. I was lucky enough to be alone in my endeavor and I relished every minute I was out there. The last hike of 2016!!!! Since it was already 2:30 by the time I got to the trailhead, I decided to go ahead and do the quick loop in Fahnestock State Park.The loop ensured that I would get a good work out and more importantly, that I would be out of the woods before it got dark.Īs soon as I came down off of Route 301, the sound of cars passing quickly disappeared and I was quickly embraced by the silence of the woods. ![]() “Winter is not a season, it’s a celebration.” “While I relish our warm months, winter forms our character and brings out our best.” Cold-weather hours drags, days and nights become small epics. Time gets pureed in the swelter of it all. “Days of high temperature are almost disposable. Getting out into the woods is, hands down, the best way to dispose of the mental garbage we all carry. The fresh air, listening to the sound of my breath as I push up hills and crossing the paths of like minded folks is beyond description. One thing I’ve learned over the years is that although the bike is excellent cardio training, it in no way can replace being out in the woods. At work and at home, the winter months mean that I will spend more time wishing that I could hike than I do actually hiking. So every night almost as soon as I get home, I pull the stationary bike out, move it in front of the tv and I ride. Days when you could stop and take a breather for any amount of time and not have to worry about freezing to death have certainly gone by the wayside.Īs a result, I am forced to be inside a whole lot more than I would like to be. I could hike all day and not have to worry about losing precious daylight. Gone are the days of the summer when the hiking was easy. I guess I’m getting a case of modified cabin fever.įor the last few weeks I haven’t really been able to get out that much. With only two hours of daylight left when I leave my school for the day, it is next to impossible to get to any trail in the area and get any type of hike in before the sun sets. Although I love the colder days and lots of snow, it is a serious buzz kill whenever I even try to think about getting out into the woods. I hate to admit it, but the winter has already worn out its welcome. Stay well.“O, wind, if winter comes, can spring be far behind?” So just dive in and let it be one of your resources as we all try to navigate cabin fever. So, as Ron mentioned, we’ve got some great episodes on everything from eating habits to mindfulness, oh it’s a catalog of stuff you can listen to. Be sure to subscribe to us on Apple podcast, Spotify, or your favorite podcast app. And you can get new episodes on your smartphone or tablet. You can leave us a review or rating on Apple podcast or Stitcher. You can take us with you as you go for your walks. Here comes the virtual connection for you, /podcast. If you like our show and you want to know more, you can check us out online. It is brought to you by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan. Thanks for listening to A Healthier Michigan Podcast. Ronald DeVries has joined us today from Pine Rest Christian Mental Health Services. But if it’s something you can do just be moving.” I think that’s such great advice.Ĭhuck Gaidica: Dr. He was talking about the healthfulness of it. And he said, “Just 10 minutes, just sit there and let sun soak into your skin.” Part of that was that vitamin D machine. And if I get sick, thats Lucilles problem. And he said, even in the dead of winter, he’ll go out and sit on a park bench somewhere in New York and roll up, this sounds weird, roll up the bottom of his pant legs and even push his parka up on his arms. Cabin Fever (2002) - Tommy: You bein sick, thats your problem. And this idea of getting outside, I remember years ago I interviewed Dr. Because there are times I go out, I put my earbuds in, and I go outside, and I’ll get halfway into something, podcast or something, I’ll think, I’d rather just be listening to nature. I know I need to eat healthier, but if you take fast food out of my diet Im in big trouble, because Im probably something like 95 chicken nugget. When all my friends are in their eighties and their bodies are broken down, Ill just be getting started. ![]() And take time to smell the coffee or watch the birds. Im just conserving my energy for later on.
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