The perfect storm is gathering. My traditional classes are over. My freelance gig ends tomorrow. And I probably won't have an online class until about June 10 because they are transitioning to a new LMS. No teaching assignments until you are trained and I'm not scheduled for June 5.
What does that mean? Free time.
What else does it mean? It will need to be free or cheap.
The "Fitness Challenge" returns. I need to find something new and exciting. NCC is offering belly dancing and burlesque dance classes. These classes are multiple times and range from $40–$60. Basically $10 a class. Although one section of Bellydancing is already filled. So they must be popular. They also have boxing and Qigong (like Tai Chi) and all those crazy workouts that young people with good joints do. And my knees can't handle Golf. Not sure any of that is in the budget. Maybe I should pick one.
BarreForm has opened in the old Globe-Times building on the south side. That's another option. I have to stop in one day and see if they have a free trial class.
Any other suggestions?
Next up is the Volkssport Appalachian Trail challenge. You have to do 10 hikes on the AT in Pennsylvania. These will be challenging. Pennsylvania is noted for hills and rocks. I know once I did a section near the water gap and it took two hours to go up and 10 minutes to come down. I bought three books, one for Angel, the almost a teen, and I. It will be the almost teens job to keep me from killing myself. I think she'll be into these hikes because she likes the woods. Of course, bug spray and tick checks are going to be key.
Bonnie and Angel and I have been batting around this idea for a couple years — Park Fitness Courses. I was reminded today when we were at Jordan Park. I think Bonnie is game. Now that she's working a little I think Tuesday might be her "day" to explore with me.
Any other ideas? They need to be inexpensive and no more than 1.5 hour drive. I like a challenge, but let's not forget I have my mother's (and sisters) knees. Let me know in comments.
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