As part of my busting out of the box, I am making it a goal to blog more consistently. So here's today's post.Most writers need their BIC to write. And when I say BIC I mean Butt in Chair--not the clicky pen kind. I must admit, I used to be one of those writers, but not any more.
One month ago, I'd had it with so much sitting. Because with the sitting usually came lots of drinking (hot tea) and lots of snacking, along with the writing. One of my NCW members mentioned that she has a standing workstation at her office that she can use when she is tired of sitting. I liked the idea, but wanted to take it a "step" further. I wanted to figure out how to incorporate some kind of exercise while writing.
Then it hit me. I needed to add something to my treadmill. Then I could walk and write at the same time. I found a 3/4" piece of plywood in our garage that was about 1'x3'. I got two bungee cords, secured it to my treadmill and ta da, I had a new workstation.
I was so excited! I got my laptop, my mouse, my water and my phone and set up my new office. I found out quickly that you can't walk too fast while you are trying to write. A speed of about 1.6 and an incline of 3 works perfectly for me.I don't walk and write all the time, because sometimes I need to be still and quiet in order for my muse to flow. But I am loving this new option. It seems to really work well for emailing, blogging and tweeting. I also feel really good when I am done, knowing that I have gotten in some exercise.
So over the last month I have walked for 8.7 hours and covered 14.6 miles...You can't get that with your BIC.
14 comments:
What a great idea! Good for you. I don't have a treadmill, but I am walking/jogging 3-4 times a week. Can't write at the same time though...bummer. Ha! Keep it up.
What a nifty little invention! I love it!
I do love my little invention. Janie, good for you walking/jogging that much each week. I bet you go a mile much faster than I do.
That's an awesome invention!
- Eric
This is an incredible invention. I'll have to see what I can rig up.
Thanks Eric.
Marginalia--let me know what you come up.
Awesome, Kerrie! Now when someone asks how much you wrote last month, you can say, "Over fourteen miles." :)
Shannon, That is very funny. I love it.
Great post! I've been walking while I write since June with a similar set up. Like you, I don't do it all the time and have settled into pretty much the same speed and incline. It's great for my back. Walk on!
I love that! I've been thinking of putting a recumbent cross-trainer in front of the TV to use during my favorite shows. I've also heard that sitting on an exercise ball instead of a chair in front of the computer helps tone butt and stomach muscles because they're always working to keep you balanced. Where there's a will, there's a way.
You should create a BIC index. So walking while working would be a . -4.23 BIC. 2 bags of cheetos while not working out would be a +8.94 BIC. I'm still not sure what the numbers are actually measuring, but it sounds impressive, "Today I walked 4 miles over 2.3 hours and my BIC was an amazing -10.47"
Just a thought, if you end up getting a patent for the NO-BIC Workstation, you could also create the BIC index
That's too funny Eddie. I think I will have to do that. :-)
That's awesome, Kerrie! It would be tough to do something like that with my elliptical trainer, but I do manage to read/research and scribble notes while on it. Then I'm all ready to hit the keyboard when finished.
For years I was also that dork who read while walking to and from school. I saw someone doing that on the bike trail the other day, and I felt a little nostalgic!
Hearth Cricket
Now imagine drinking water, walking, and writing while wearing Pajama Jeans. Hmmm...
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