Week 5 Mayoral Debate: On the Cam-PAIN Trail

If you are anything like me, gentle reader, you have great hopes and ambitions when it comes to working out while on vacation.

I measure my workout-on-vacation ambition by the number and style of shoes I bring.
-light hikers: maybe I will workout or maybe I just want to be comfortable walking around.
-"running" shoes: there's a gym in the area or at the hotel; I could hit the elliptical or go for a jog.
-cycling shoes: means I am bringing the bike, which means major commitment.
-hiking boots: means business; the hiking boots done come on a trip unless there is going to be hiking.

I measure my success in vacation workouts by the number of times I removed those shoes from my luggage, not necessarily worn.
2+: highly successful, though rare.
1+: virtual miracle of ambition.
0-1: pretty good.
0: the norm.

Vacation is a multi-pack of the standard excuses for not working out all wrapped into one big recycled-air fueled package.
-I am too busy!
-I feel awkward working out!
-I am tired and/or too full!
-Well, I did a lot of walking!
-I deserve a break!/I am on vacation!

Here at the Tiger Den, November is a virtual sh!t storm of nuptial action: we have three weddings in one month. The first is in Las Vegas (Tiger cousin), the second is in Chicago (my cousin), the third is in Des Moines (friends).

If I am going to stay on track for the Mayoral Race, I need to keep the fitness happening despite the travel and cake-eating commitments (okay, because of the travel and cake-eating commitments).

So, I give you...

The Week 5 Mayoral Debate Topic: Hitting The Cam-PAIN Trail

Challenge Option 1: Complete one workout some where you have never been before.

For example: I've never been to the fitness facility (Cabla-Goo-Bla) at the Excalibur Resort and Casino.*

Challenge Option 2: Do a workout that you have never done before.

For example: I've never been rock climbing, or to a water Zumba class, or done nordic walking.

Debate Smack-Down Option: Combine Options 1 and 2.

Simple as that. Choose a novel place and/or workout to do this week. Success is awarded based on novelty of location and/or workout, and, of course, style. Creative exploration is encouraged.

*Full-disclosure: we will be staying at the Excalibur Resort and Casino from Thursday evening until Monday morning. This challenge was clearly designed with that trip in mind, though, in all fairness, if you have ever been to a Las Vegas hotel, you are more likely to end up splashing around in the lobby fountain than finding the fitness facility.

And, with a full schedule of wedding, Tiger-family, Rangers, and the Tournament of Kings (yes, we are going!), along with free cocktails if you sit at the nickel slots, I am about as likely to workout as I am to bring home a jackpot.

And, finally, considering that the Mayor hates challenges, I would be willing to let him tag Steven in on this one if needed.

Boo-bam.