With sky rocketing gas prices it sure has our wanting to get into our vehicles and drive around to do our ever day errands straight up frustrating if not down right aggravating. And if history is any indication these gas prices are going to just keep going up and up, and sure not coming down anytime soon. So what to do? How can I save some money? Especially for those who are on a strict budget diet. Or those who are diving those gas guzzling SUV's. Well! Strap on those sneakers, running shoes, gym shoes or what ever you want to call them and get to runnin and walking. Thats right I said it. I know, I know...You live to far from town , I don't have the time or I just don't want to do it. There are a few good ways to overcome those excuses and make it fun, yes fun. If your town or grocery store is out of walking or running range you can always drive with in a few miles and park. Then strap on that backpack and get to walking or running. But there's not enough room in my backpack? That's not an excuse, so see if you can borrow if not find a cheaply priced baby jogger, you can usually find one at a consignment store. That jogger can now double as a shopping cart and your errand runner.
Another great thing to consider is to buddy up with a friend or neighbor, make it a weekly thing. Pick a day that works for you both and that day can become "Runnin Errand Day". By getting creative with your errand running you can save quite a bit of money per month, all by grabbing those running shoes, backpack ( I use an Osprey backpack) and your jogger.
Not only will you be saving money on gas, helping the enviroment and hey maybe even saving on a gym membership, just think of all that great exercise you will be getting, fresh air you'll be breathing and pounds you could be dropping. Its a win win! So get out there, have fun and remember to Live It...Seek It...Run It! Richard
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