I don’t know about where you live, but I have just spent the past two days in both the mountains and Front Range of Colorado and saw something absolutely amazing. The trails, greenways and bike paths normally get lots of happy and healthy traffic. But these past few days, they have been busy non-stop from morning until evening. Instead of staying home and moping about the CoVid 19 pandemic, people are wisely choosing to get outside and enjoy the beautiful Colorado weather on bicycles and on their own two feet. I’ve seen individuals, couples and, most of all, families out on the trails walking, bicycling, talking, laughing, exercising and getting fresh air.
The Best Gyms in the World
Most recreation centers and gyms are rightfully closed during this awful epidemic. But people aren’t letting that stop them from getting exercise. Ski areas are also closed, but folks in mountain communities are still getting their recreation and fitness. Instead of ski slopes, they’re hitting the bike trails, footpaths and sidewalks for all the same pleasures without the great costs. People are rediscovering our greatest resources… trails.
Greatest CoronaVirus Hero
Over the next few weeks and months we’ll hear about all the selfless and important folks who are working their tails off to help us all deal with the CoVid epidemic. You’ll probably hear less about the important role that trails are playing to help people cope with this terrible sickness. All I have to do is look out my back door to see the impact trails are having. As always, they are providing transportation, recreation, fitness and relief to people who are otherwise worried about both the virus itself and its horrible impact on the community. For a short while, people are able to get outside, be active and forget about some of their many other worries. If you haven’t tried it yet, get out there and enjoy your local trails. You won’t regret it, and your body will love the relief from stress and worries. Even if for only a short time, you will discover the joys of nature and exercise.
