All I did today was run 15 kms, made some protein bars for Roo, and took Colb to hockey. When I told one of my kids that I had a very, lazy day, I got a laugh. Presumably because any day that included running 15 kms couldn't be considered a lazy day?
But I know better. For me it was a lazy day. I have felt lethargic lately, and can't quite put my finger on why. It's one of those times when I have to rest on my laurels. I know that generally I combat that lazy streak fairly well, and as such I need to be gentle with myself.
Plus the bit of time that I did spend actively was certainly not lazy. We had a rare south wind, and while that would seem to be a good thing, it was also a rare 'cold' south wind. I was happy with my effort, despite the relative slowness of it. I spent a lot of time in advance getting my achilles ready, and while it was there the whole time, it didn't get worse as the run wore on. That's a positive sign. I've also been icing it on and off ever since, and taking the appropriate NSAID's. Tomorrow morning will tell the story.
The highlight of my day however was Colby's hockey game. He jammed his finger pretty severely at school, and while he struggled with the decision to play, he truly toughed it out. On top of that, he played with an attitude….the good kind. I think it may have been the best game he ever played! At the risk of sounding like a doting grampa, I was immensely proud. We decided that we both deserved fast food afterwards.
Chatting with him at the hamburger joint made me realize that my lifestyle (not the lazy part) has some impact on his. That made me feel pretty good as well. It allowed me to forgive myself for my laziness. I believe he doesn't see me that way. Actually he floored me with his comments.
Run 15 kms, 1:20
"I'm glad I have an active grampa. Not the old kind that sits in front of the TV, and when you get in their way they say, "Move, move!""---Colby A Rooyakkers
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Peter
But I know better. For me it was a lazy day. I have felt lethargic lately, and can't quite put my finger on why. It's one of those times when I have to rest on my laurels. I know that generally I combat that lazy streak fairly well, and as such I need to be gentle with myself.
Plus the bit of time that I did spend actively was certainly not lazy. We had a rare south wind, and while that would seem to be a good thing, it was also a rare 'cold' south wind. I was happy with my effort, despite the relative slowness of it. I spent a lot of time in advance getting my achilles ready, and while it was there the whole time, it didn't get worse as the run wore on. That's a positive sign. I've also been icing it on and off ever since, and taking the appropriate NSAID's. Tomorrow morning will tell the story.
The highlight of my day however was Colby's hockey game. He jammed his finger pretty severely at school, and while he struggled with the decision to play, he truly toughed it out. On top of that, he played with an attitude….the good kind. I think it may have been the best game he ever played! At the risk of sounding like a doting grampa, I was immensely proud. We decided that we both deserved fast food afterwards.
Chatting with him at the hamburger joint made me realize that my lifestyle (not the lazy part) has some impact on his. That made me feel pretty good as well. It allowed me to forgive myself for my laziness. I believe he doesn't see me that way. Actually he floored me with his comments.
Run 15 kms, 1:20
"I'm glad I have an active grampa. Not the old kind that sits in front of the TV, and when you get in their way they say, "Move, move!""---Colby A Rooyakkers
Love
Peter
Great quote, you should be proud.
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ReplyDeleteGoogle does noy like emoticons . Smile, smile, Happy, for your wonderful so called lazy day!!!, love colby's quote
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