How to get to work....a little variation!

We didn't ride to work today.....but we didn't drive either.  Instead it was time to stretch our legs (e.g. running)!  Wifey is definitely the real runner.  I just tag along on many of her runs because I like to eat and drink and I don't like being fat.

This whole saga started because we went to a good party on Saturday and therefore didn't feel much like the 10 mile run we had planned for Sunday.  Instead, since it was a dreary cloudy day in Reno we sat around and read books and magazines and watched some running movies.

So this morning I noted we could just run the 6 miles to work and the 6 miles home and we'd have knocked out the required miles.  Usually she doesn't like this (she doesn't like to show up to work sweaty), but she went for it today.  Here's how it went (in picture form).

Wifey in the lead.

Glamorous self pic.

Wifey is obviously still in the lead and killing time!

Now I know what you're saying.  Even if you have been convinced you can ride to work....you're surely not going to be running to work.  I mean at least the bike has paniers or room to carry a bag.  What about lunch and work cloths!?

The short answer is keep it simple and light and this is about all you need!

The smallest pack is all you need.  Skip the water bladder....it's cool out!

One little pack holds work pants, shirt, salad, hard boiled eggs, onion, tomato, sliced turkey, and a cup of dressing.  A perfect salad lunch and the whole deal weighs a few pounds!  And yes, that's a razor....we decided to run at the last minute and were pressed for time. 

So if your ride is getting a little stale and you need to stretch your legs give walking to work (or running) a try.  It mixes it up and makes the day go by a little quicker!