pacemaking
The most invigorating level of working out is not the said workout, but rather the influx of adrenaline that the body is shocked with. This natural stimulant and recovery method doesn’t happen in significant doses during every workout, at least not for me, yet when it does occur… let the euphoria commence! I’ve always loved that sudden realization that my heart is still beating to the last track that my iPod was playing; the internal system of the human body is crazier than we think.
Lately, I have been considering such micro aspects of life. Filling my lunch hour with books, I’ve been able to cruise through several selections so far. Having a set time for relaxing with knowledge (or opinions) is so appreciated. The latest: A Short History of Nearly Everything. What a wonderful text so far, I’m clearly having fun. The target audience is noticably for those with little background scientific knowledge (or, for that matter, interest) so at points I feel desperate for a pinch more of depth; however, overall, this book is a blast. This book seems to chronicle all scientific discoveries from the time that humans seemed interested in asking, “Why?” Even with only finishing a small fraction of it, I am recommending it without hesitance.
And thus, life carries on. An assertion here, a debate there; everywhere a cause for wonder. Oh, back to the music…
January 29th, 2005 at 10:44 pm
Mmm, yes. I listened to A Short History… on audiobook a while back and quite enjoyed it. Definitely a good choice.