Regular reader will know that work/life balance is something I’m very protective of. Our industry isn’t known for it’s healthfulness – the number of bloggers in recent years who have burnt out, either physically or mentally, is legion.
In something of a one-man quest to solve this dilemma (or at least help it in some way), I’m in the habit of forming ad-hoc exercise groups wherever I go to conferences – before the Office 2.0 conference in San Francisco last year I made some tongue-in-cheek comments about the obvious lack of fitness of Robert Scoble. Being a good sport Scoble replied telling me of his (long ago) exploits running track in high school.
Anyway – Web 2.0 Expo in San Francisco early next month seems like a good opportunity to resurrect the ad-hoc Web 2.0 jogging brigade so here’s an open invitation; anyone attending Web 2.0 who feels like a leisurely 5 – 8 mile run early in the morning on any (or all!) of the conference days just drop me a line – I’ll be staying at the Hotel Whitcomb and am always keen on new running partners!
I recently started running regularly and have realized how much I love it. I’d join you, but as one of the event organizers I usually have to be at the conference by 6:30 or 7 am, so realistically I probably won’t run that week. But good on you for managing the stress and staying fit. I hope you find some running partners.
Count me in. Lyon Street steps are also a killer and fun workout. Plus, you get amazing 360 degree views of the Bay when you get to the top.
Drop me a line on Twitter when you figure out the plan: http://www.twitter.com/JoeTheRuski
@Jennifer – fair enough. Thanks for the words
@Joe – cool – will ping you closer to the time
Sure, sounds like fun and since none of my colleagues will do any excercise during the conference this sounds really good!
We are staying at the San Francisco Marriott 55 Fourth Street.
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@hkraft – cool – closer to the time we’ll set up a time/place. I’m thinking a 630am start? Run till 730 then shower/breakfast in time to get to Moscone. How does that sound?