THE BEST I CAN SAY about the past few days is that my body has been efficient. If I had to get hurt and sick, at least they happened together. Dual-purpose recovery! And yet there is something very odd going on during this recovery. Last Thursday after working out my right knee was a bit tender, so I …
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Age is Just a Group
WELL, THAT WAS QUICK. Seems like 2016 started yesterday, and already it's near the end of January. They say time speeds up as you get older. If that's the case, by the time I reach 70 I'll be afraid to blink. But for now, it's time to enjoy every day of being 54, just as …
Why Am I Doing This? Oh, Yeah, the Payoff
During a flatter part of last weekend's long run, I chatted with a guy who's big into triathlons. He's doing Ironman Boulder this summer, and part of his preparation is a trip to an Olympic facility for two weeks to work with top coaches. He's about my age and the two-a-day sessions are, to put …
Hey, Wait a Minute – Wasn’t This Supposed to be Fun?
From my first Aikido Yoshokai class in 2005 as a raw beginner, I knew it was something I wanted to pursue. Ten years later, I'm still training and grateful for how it's improved my life. Increased fitness, agility and coordination have been physical benefits, but the philosophy appeals to me too. I appreciate the emphasis …
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