A Passion for Running

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(non?) running update

passion for running category: running on Monday, December 20 2004

Well, a lot has been going on lately but not a lot of running has been going on – nope, not much running at all.

I was pretty woozy all the way up to last Wednesday so Thursday’s spin class was a no-go since I’m pretty sure I’d have barfed. Instead I planned on a very light run but that didn’t happen due to a workshop going overschedule. Yup, that’s right – work got in the way of my running. Damn work.

Truthfully though, there is a bit of sulking going on with me. Certainly, being injured is a valid reason for not running but it sure doesn’t cut it for not working out or doing other forms of cross-training. So, my admission is that I’ve been a real slacker, am losing fitness and it’s noone’s fault but my own. When I remind myself why I run/stay in shape, I realize how completely idiotic it is that I haven’t been doing so. I run to be healthy in body, mind and spirit and that’s important so I can have quality life and be there for my family. So today I’m getting off my ass, re-aquainting myself with good habits and getting active and nothing is gonna stop me. I’m counting on you to keep me honest.

On another subject, Saturday was Lori’s birthday. I got her this:

Pentax Optio S

It’s a great little digital camera (I got it because Aaron has been very happy with his) that fits into an altoids tin.

I can’t tell you how much fun it was seeing the look on her face when she opened her gift to find two Caramilk chocolate bars (she loves those) and an altoid tin. Hahaha – too funny!




4 Comments

Comment by Jon in Michigan

Monday December 20, 2004 @

Cool! Now that’s a small camera. And we’ll be keeping an eye on you so you don’t get slack again. ;)

Comment by Deene

Monday December 20, 2004 @

Aww! She loves ya. Can you be gift consultant to my Hub. I can tell already that he got me a kitchen appliance for Christmas. WAH!!! Guess who has to stand in-line on the 26th to return it.

Comment by Dawn (aka Pink Lady)

Monday December 20, 2004 @

How cool! I’m hoping for something like that from Santa. It would be great for my Tampa race in Feb. We have a digital, but its a clunker for running with.

Comment by Lesley

Tuesday December 21, 2004 @

Mark – where did you get the camera from as I am considering getting Paul one. And can you give me a “ballpark” figure?

Good job – you are such a loving husband.

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