Today’s post is a response to a viewer comment.  Linda was responding to last week’s blog about never having enough time to workout, which you can check out here.

Comment:  You're absolutely right; time is where you make it. I get up at 4:30 a.m. to work out before I go to work. I have a 30 minute each way commute to work. I have to be in bed by 9:00 to be able to get up so early. I don't watch TV because it takes up too much valuable time. Twice a week after work, I go to an hour long kick-butt kickboxing class. Funny, it's usually the kickboxing class I have to talk myself into because I'd so much rather go home! Getting up at 4:30 is a habit and even though it is still hard to do on cold mornings, once up, I never regret it. Like Nike, I frequently tell myself to Just Do It! I read a lot of fitness magazines, your column and book, and various websites to keep myself motivated. No, it isn't always easy, but it is always worth it. -Linda

Response:  Hey Linda!  Wow, see its comments like yours that constantly puts me in check!  4:30 a.m.!  Wow, that is committed!

But you’re right.  Once you’re up, it’s the best thing you can do.  One of my very first films I worked on was with Demi Moore on a film called "The Juror".  Don't know if you remember this film, but anyway we were actually training for her next film, “Striptease”, and had to train around 4 a.m. every morning.  It was the only time available.

This was in New York, and most mornings we would run outside around the reservoir @ Central Park.  It was amazing, because the sky would start out black.  Then, slowly the morning would rise as we ran.  The colors would go from dark blue to lighter blue to finally sunrise.  The city sounds, cabs and the hustle of New York, would gradually grow as the day broke.  You would actually hear the city wake up!

Being in Central Park, we would hear the birds go from silent to full chirp as people would slowly join us on the running path around the reservoir.  It turned into such an incredible time and ritual for us.  I will never forget that side of New York; so gentle, just for that small window of time between 4:00 and 5:30 a.m.  The funny thing is we had security following us, which was hysterical!  These poor guys, running to keep up with us with their flashlights.  They actually got in great shape as well!

It's something I will never forget, and a quality I always carry with me.  Every time I go to New York, I find the time to get to the park.  It's like visiting an old friend.  Central Park to me is what makes Manhattan such a special city!

Thanks again for your comment Linda!  I really appreciate it!

All the Best in Health!

posted by Gregory Joujon-Roche in Celebrities , Community Questions
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