I want to dispel a myth (in England at least) about US folk; namely that most are fat. Based on my own crude sample – Boston, Chicago, New York – it’s simply not true.
There are obvious differences between city and country life – as everywhere I think – but the general picture is certainly much different than people often paint it here.
We are continually astounded by the volume and frequency of runners along US streets, parks and waterfronts, looking far fitter and healthier than I can dream of!
That said, I recently bought some running shoes and have adopted a new fitness regime…currently consisting of a jog around the local park and back home again!
Hopefully one day I’ll confidently brush shoulders with joggers flanking the River Charles, breezing alongside Lake Michigan and racing around Central Park! 
