Morning Walks

June-August 2014
Action

My junior year yielded a new learning experience for me. I had more homework than I was used to and this along with extracurriculars kept me busy. I never had any energy, and my diet began to fall short. Because of this, I felt unhealthy and constantly tired. It was time for a change. During the summer between my junior and senior year I walked in the early morning to decompress from over-the-summer IB assignments. My pets needed exercise as well, so at times I brought along my Rhodesian Ridgeback, my Black Labrador, and my Chihuahua. This activity every weekday morning was a method I used to feel healthier during the summer months and made me aware of my own fitness levels. I have since improved the distance I am able to walk and run without tiring. This was a new challenge because I do not usually exercise and have since become sluggish. Because I performed my walk every weekday for several weeks, I showed commitment and perseverance. During the winter months, I also ran on a treadmill once in a while to keep up the progress that I had built over the summer.

Outcomes from this activity:

• Increased awareness of my strengths and areas for growth.
• Undertook new challenges.
• Showed perseverance and commitment.