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Despite being overweight, I often forget to eat because I get caught up in a problem, realize I’m hungry, form the intent to feed myself, and then get distracted by something shiny, and forget. This, combined with the fact that writing is a sedentary career choice (not that doing mortgage loans was much better), does not bode well for physical fitness.

And yet, I find I’m no longer willing to sacrifice my health because the muse is calling. In fact, I’m learning that when I’m riding an endorphin buzz my muse speaks in a louder voice, and I write faster and more to the point.

Which is right now I’m part of a four-member virtual walk from Bag End (where the Hobbits live) to Rivendell, thanks to a new iPod Nano, a free stationery bike, and this great site that offers a mile by mile breakdown of the 478-mile trip the Fellowship of the Ring took in the first book of the trilogy.

We have dubbed ourselves the Fellowship of the Wheel, and while we’re only on Day Three, I’m already finding that it’s bringing out my competitive streak. I want to do enough miles every day, on the bike and with the dogs, so that I’m not in last place. Ever.

Maybe after a summer of this I’ll feel more confident about riding my road bike to Starbucks in the mornings, instead of driving, but even if I don’t, I’m certain that I’ll be gliding through life on an endorphin buzz.

And my muse is down with that.

Posted by Melissa in Health, Lifestyle |

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