Getting in Shape

So I decided to take some steps to get into better shape (personally, I don't mind the shape I am in - but apparently that is not just my decision). I guess the general consensus is that one should be able to walk to the mailbox without passing out.

Anyway, I have some steps I am taking to get back into shape. Actually there are a lot of steps - 6 flights of them. My plan to start out with is to take the stairs up to my office every time I go up to my office - which is twice a day (unless I forget something and have to go back to the car).

My first day I tried this turned out to be a rather intense workout. First - I took the bus to work which is 2/10 of a mile from my apartment. Then walked from the stop to my building (1/10 mi). Then, why not start off my plan with a bang - I decided to run up the six flights of stairs to my office. I was pretty successful - until I almost passed out in the stairwell at about the fourth floor. Using mostly arm strength, I managed to pull myself to the sixth floor and I plopped down in my chair. I did not stop coughing until halfway through a call with a customer.

So, my boss wants to have an off site meeting with me so we could talk about some designs without interruption. We walked back to the mall (1/10 mi) and got coffee. Then we walked around the mall a few times (1 1/2 mi). Needless to say I did not climb the stairs back up to the office. But at lunch I was asked to go out to lunch with the VP and my boss. So - back to the mall to "Blue C Sushi" (1/2 mi) and then roll my way back to the office.

I will try to keep up my daily workout regimen - though, I should probably work up to running the stairs - that way I can actually make it to my desk without collapsing by the printer.