Exercising in a flyover state means taking your life into your own hands. Several cyclists in the greater Oklahoma City area have made the news by being unintentionally killed by inattentive motorists. There are even attorneys in the OKC area that advertise that they will handle one’s bicycle accident case.
Yes, losing a few pounds or saving money on fuel can be dangerous in a flyover state which is sad. My flyover state ranks 6th in the nation . . . not in education -- something worthwhile -- but in obesity.
My favorite form of exercise is walking. It’s low impact and it can be done anywhere. I’ve been walking for years and this exercise has become even more important since entering that dreaded “change of life.” It’s a great stress reliever and there are new sights to see every day.
What will always amaze me is how drivers will not slow down when they see walkers or cyclists. We get all the way off the road when a driver approaches because although the speed limit on our road is 45 mph, invariably the driver is doing 60 or more. And, really, our road is in no condition to travel on at high speeds. Being in a vehicle must make people feel invincible. Most of the drivers around here drive those gigantic pick up trucks advertised on television by men with very deep, macho voices.
Since my husband retired, he’s been walking with me. It takes awhile to get decked out for our walks. Summer, winter, sunny or not, whatever the weather, I wear an inexpensive bright orange hunter’s vest purchased in the sporting goods department of a discount store. My husband wears a florescent yellow hat.
This morning my good natured husband wore something extra. Check out this 60 second clip.
And please watch out. That walker or cyclist could be your loved one.
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