treadmill has arrived!Today I started on the treadmill workstation. Some of my observations:

  • I am grateful for a cube with 10′ high walls. If I had standard cubicle walls my head would be popping over the top like a jack-in-the-box.
  • While the treadmill is very quiet (surprisingly so), my shoes are not. In preparation I got Rockport shoes, basically nice comfortable (thus not stylish) office shoes that will stand up to the treadmill. However, I failed to realize that in the quiet space of the office my footsteps sound more like clapping two coconuts together. I wonder if Rockport makes slippers?
  • My shelving unit that I used to hold up my keyboard sucks. It is waaaay to unstable. However, I think I can rig it to be more stable by adding a lower shelf.
  • Everybody was very curious on how “far” I went. Ironically it was the last thing on my mind. Considering I was stopping and starting my treadmill all day as I had to go to meetings or do other tasks I was not able to keep a good record.
  • While it was not even close to exhausting, I would not recommend wearing a cardigan sweater while walking on it. What was I thinking?!
  • Walking was remarkably easy. Was tired at the end of the day but I expect to get more use to it as time goes on.
  • I need way more water.
  • I needn’t worry about co-workers asking for rides.