So if I won't run, I've got to figure out some other way to get in shape. These same fitness frenzied friends suggest swimming as an alternative to running. But we've got problems here, too. I like swimming, but having the attention span of a gnat means that I get bored easily. At least runners can bug other runners to keep themselves occupied.
Swimmers have to make high-pitched dolphin noises if they want to pass the time while they exercise.
And Sony has yet to invent the submersible walkman. Maybe I'll have to pass on swimming for now, too. The point is that running is not for everybody, and neither is swimming. Nor weightlifting, raquetball, golf, basketball, tennis, baseball, or IM darts. I think that there are enough activities, sports, free weights, and Nordictracks to go around.