Ever since we set our clocks back and there's no sunlight after work I've dealt with the same problem!

Since working out on a treadmill or eliptical is fairly boring I decided to start playing indoor sports more. I joined the Puget Sound Basketball League, they have a great co-ed program and you can join an existing team. Raquetball and yoga are also two of my favorite winter activities.

You could consider trying Parkour, the art of movement, which is the sport where you move (leap) from one obstacle to another, using the landscape as a playground. Classes and workshops in Western Washington are listed at www.washingtonparkour.com .  The sport got a lot of press several years ago....  

As much as I love to ramble about my triathlon/marathon training, I am nowhere near as consistent as my Dad.

He walks briskly for one hour, rain or shine (or sleet or sun or hail), every morning.  It clears his head, keeps his blood pressure low and sets the tempo for his day.

Plus, he reminds me that he'll live longer than me, with my sprint/weight/endurance intensity training.  He may have a point...

Sincerely, Jeannot's power walking might be your answer. You could find a nice trail and get in great shape.

I live up a hill. Walking up and down it is a major workout.

Oh my, how I envy that you are able to snowboard. I was never very sporty and did not even make it on roller skates.

Asked my kids if I could try rollerblading but the answer was a firm NO. At my age what I do not need is a broken hip. I had however images of me rolling around with pillows attached and taped to me.

That did not go ver either. So I am just hoping that I will keep the promise I made to myself and just walk every day.

Have a lovely holiday, Jeannot