Staying in Shape

Since the layoff, I've found that I can easily lay on the couch day in and day out with no regard to time. It's gluttonous how one can easily fall into this pattern. So a group was formed. It's our running group for a few of us who are job hunting. We join together at Lake Harriett and do a lap, maybe two. We commisserate on jobs lost, we encourage for interviewing, we give pointers for resumes, we talk politics and kids and we get moving. These are the best parts of my week, it's free, it's socializing with others and it's keeping us moving in the right direction.

Running is the easiest sport to pick up and it's the most inexpensive. Certainly anyone can make it expensive with the gadgets you can purchase to go along with running. However, you truly need running shoes ($50, bought on sale) and a street, that is all you need. We are blessed in Minnesota to have multiple lakes in the area to run around which gives us a great path and wonderful scenery to admire.

Staying in shape will help you remain confident in yourself and help you project that confidence in your interviewing. The best part is the cost is minimal to start and you will actually save money on medical bills in the future by getting into shape. On a budget or not, this is a great way to exercise. Try it and let us know how it goes for you!