Morning Exercise

We are so happy to be close to the campus track and swimming pool.  We arose before six AM our first morning in China and headed to the track.  Along the way we saw many people exercising in every open courtyard on campus.  We were impressed by their diligence and discipline.  There were more than 100 people on the track.  Wow, this place really kicks it in early!

See Rick run!

This is also the month of military training for all freshman aged men and women in China.  We can’t snap photos of them so picture the field covered in camo. 

This is “square dancing”.  They follow a routine and exercise to music.  I’d love to join in but don’t want to be the person moving arms or legs in the wrong direction.

See the pink shuttle? They keep it in the air with spectacular kicking moves.  

There are multiple disciples happening at every available place on campus.   We have seen men performing with fans and swords. (not at the same time)

Rick is a great exercise partner but I miss my brisk walking friends (I'm not sure if she means she has walking friends that are brisk, or friends that walk briskly ;) ).

This is how the real runners stretch.  Now I see why China has so many skilled    gymnasts.