As an entrepreneur, my first thought out of bed should be, “Where is my next deal coming from?” Or, “Which deal is closing today?” Unfortunately, usually my first thought is, “When am I going to get my workout in today?” Is it the wrong thing to ask? For me and for many, the answer is, “No.”

I always feel better when I’ve gotten to exercise in the morning. On Mondays and Wednesdays, I’m into the YMCA in Terra Linda at 5:30 a.m. On those days, I will ride the Lifecycle for 30 minutes and lift for 30 minutes. On Tuesdays mornings, I will generally do a one hour run, starting from my home in San Rafael, up the Sun Valley hill and along the divide between San Anselmo and Terra Linda. On Thursday mornings, I hit the College of Marin track for a workout with the Tamalpa Runners. A sample of this work out consists of a two mile warm-up, 6×100 yard stride-outs, 2×150 yards stride-outs and 8×600 yard timed runs.

On Saturday, I might do a long run on Mount Tamalpais or if it’s soccer season, I will play in the Over 40 men’s division of the Marin Soccer League. On Sunday, I might get a lift and swim in at the Rafael Racquet Club in San Rafael. Friday is my only day off and that is because I have a 7 a.m. business network meeting. On that day, I might take my 10 year old on a bike ride after school.

In Marin, there are so many things to do to stay fit. Run up Mt. Tam, cycle out to Stinson Beach, mountain bike through and up China Camp, row with the Marin Rowing Club, hike Muir Woods or swim in the San Francisco Bay. The Bay Area has the perfect climate for all that fitness fanatics enjoy.

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Posted by:Mark Machado