I have logged many hours sitting on my butt today. I did drag myself out of bed for an early morning run, but it still can’t erase a full day of sitting. Even pre-COVID, teachers spent many hours sitting during those first few days back at work, but these days have always been limited. After a few days of meetings, workshops, and training, we’re up, buzzing around the school picking up books and supplies, chatting with friends and colleagues, papering bulletin boards, arranging furniture, and maybe even going out for lunch!
In these unusual and unfortunate times, I am keenly aware that these sedentary first days back to work are just the beginning of a months-long stretch of sitting. There must be some things I can do to fight this looming stillness. At least I have my watch, cheerfully reminding me to stand every hour for a minute, but that’s not enough. Is it time to work from a treadmill?
My Corner of the Village 