Monthly Archives: March 2008

The end is in sight…

Posted on Sunday, March 30, 2008 by Administrator

The end of the flu that is. I feel almost human today. I hope to shuffle around outside a bit to remind me that I haven’t burnt up a road for nine days. Nine days ago today I walked 7 … Continue reading →

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The pain in gain falls mainly on the brain…

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 by Administrator

You ever heard the phrase, “No pain, no gain”? Sure you have. And you probably know that most athletes know this is a load of rubbish. The correct idea is that if you exercise to the point of pain, you … Continue reading →

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Running with the flu…

Posted on Tuesday, March 25, 2008 by Administrator

Or should I say NOT running because of the flu? I just posted a comment on Karen’s blog saying how I feel like gnawing my own limbs off! I want to run, yet can’t. Only a runner knows that frustration. … Continue reading →

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Down for the count…

Posted on Saturday, March 22, 2008 by Administrator

I guess it has to happen sooner or later. I am down with an energy-sapping, schedule-shredding cold. This is the first cold I have had since as long as I can remember. I have cold symptoms. They seem pretty mild … Continue reading →

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Run 27, 2008

Posted on Friday, March 21, 2008 by Administrator

Run 27 wasn’t a run at all but a walk because I was feeling like I had a cold or the flu or something. Definitely something is draining my energy reserves and also a sore throat, sneezing and sniffles too. … Continue reading →

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Run 26, 2008

Posted on Wednesday, March 19, 2008 by Administrator

Because of a client whose router went wonky, I could not get to the indoor track until about 6 PM. So I felt really bad (and angry) about that. Nevertheless I bit the bullet and ran 7 km indoors in … Continue reading →

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Karate 33

Posted on Monday, March 17, 2008 by Administrator

We went to the Elmwood dojo for the first time and experienced a great class. Got to understand Bunkai a little bit more. I got a glimpse into the “secrets” of real karate as opposed to the structured kata. Kata … Continue reading →

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