Spring Weather = :)

It’s pretty great that we came back from Spring break to have spring-like weather. I don’t know about you but I am a fan. I think that sun just makes me a better person. I like other people more. I am just all around in a better mood. Am I alone in that?

There are a few things that are tendencies when the weather starts getting warmer. 

1.       Taking off your clothes.

Yes, it is warmer and you are ready to leave behind your winter clothes. I think that is so great. However, be careful. When in doubt…change. I know you might have great legs but short shorts, dresses, and skirts make everyone feel uncomfortable.  The girls want to call you out on it and if they don’t say it to your face they are thinking it and probably talking to other people about it… and the boys maybe aren’t thinking the most pure things (trust me, you don’t want that kind of attention). 

 This picture is dramatic but I thought it was funny. Girls at IWU can wear hats etc. But I think you get the point.

2.       Exercising outside again.

I think it is only natural that the warm weather makes us want to take our workouts outside. I love me some vitamin D from that sunshine. There are also a few cautions with that craving. Remember to be smart. When you go for a run…you should be running against the cars (left side of the road). When you go biking you should go with the traffic (right side of the road).  I was crazy to think that everyone knows this rule. There have been countless times when I have been running  and another runner is coming towards me on the same side of the road…that just shouldn’t happen. Today I went for a bike ride and I was on the right side of the road and came face to face with a runner coming towards me. There are some other great tips if you click on this link. http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/knowing-your-running-safety-rules.html

 Notice how you can see the bikers butt and the butts of the car.

There is something powerful in the first few warm days after being inside all winter. Campus is alive, that’s for sure. There is something powerful about going for a run and the sunlight hitting your skin.

When the weather gets warmer what is your favorite thing to do? What is that feel good sunshine activity for you?

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Now get outside and enjoy this fresh air!