SIGH. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN MANY MONTHS I have skipped my Wednesday evening run with PR Fitness. A heavy workload was one reason, but my left knee is a bit sore as well, and it was probably wise to give it some extra rest. I'll switch to my new shoes for Saturday morning and …
Babes in Thailand, and a Keeper Quiche
SORRY, COULDN'T RESIST. My niece Heather, currently studying abroad in Thailand, has just posted Part 1 of her adventure at a Buddhist meditation weekend. Her stories are full of detail and drama; I think we have a budding travel writer or romance novelist here. Check it out at her blogsite, Heather and the World. Being …
Back on the Mats
GETTING AROUND ON FRIDAY IS GOING TO BE INTERESTING. Today I resumed two of my regular fitness activities - Body Conditioning class and Aikido - and my body is feeling the effects of the hiatus. The conditioning class meets Tuesday and Thursday mornings, but for various reasons I hadn't been able to slip out of …
Following Through
MY ALARM WENT OFF AT 7:00 SATURDAY MORNING. Outside, it was 20 degrees, dark and snowing, and I was snug and warm under the covers. So why did I drag myself out of bed, into tights, jacket, balaclava and gloves, and head downtown for a 13 mile run with the PR Fitness group? On the …
