Day 1

[KSR]

Day 1: 1 hour @ 1.3 mph

 

After a few glitches getting my treadmill desk set up, I finally started walking at my treadmill desk today!  I walked for an hour at 1.3-1.4 mph.  I had no difficulty typing on my laptop because I rest the heel of my hand on the keyboard so my fingers are stable.

I was a bit worried about knee pain and lower back pain, which I suffer from, but they were fine until the last 5 minutes.  That was my signal to stop.  Prior to today, I have gotten essentially no exercise so I know I need to start this process slowly. 

Many people at work are interested in what I'm doing and I have to say I don't really like all the attention.  I'm the first person at my company to have a treadmill desk so I guess it's natural to be a curiosity.  I'm sure it will fade soon.

I'm glad to be part of this group! 

 

KSR

[Mike Duffy]

Contrats !  Remember it is the trail blazers that take all the arrows.  Use the curiosity of others as motivation.  While I work at home, I told friends and family about my new desk even before I got it.  This was strategy, when I'd rather sit or otherwise avoid the desk, that little voice in my head tells me to keep going because I don't want others thinking "well I didn't think he'd stick with it:.  Pride can be a big motivator.  I am keeping an Excel spreadsheet log and often mention my progress on emails to friends.

[KSR]

Hey Mike, I love that saying!  Boy you've got that right!  I know that people are "watching" to see how it goes and it absolutely is motivating.  Thanks for the encouragement!  katy