In Case You Missed It from Harvard Med

Be glad you're exercising.  If  you're  not, start.

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Time To Run

This is the time of year to run.   Cool weather has arrived.  I got up early yesterday so I could finish in time to get to my tee time.  It was pretty chilly. But, I like it a lot better than hot and humid.

  It won't be long before golf with be over for the season.  I'll miss golfing but because of the cooler weather I'll wait until about 9 am to run.  That means I can sleep in a bit later and the traffic will be lighter! That will be nice.

On my run yesterday, I couldn't help but notice there were a lot of smokers puffing away.  I also couldn't help wondering what possesses them to pursue such an insidious activity.  Yes, I've I heard it's an addiction.  It's an addiction that millions of people have walked away from.    How much motivation do you need to quit something  that looks terrible, stinks, and kills you?   I think I'll never understand.

Pre-Race Week

My "help-out-a-friend" race is this weekend so I'm getting my head on straight.   Yesterday was a pre-race test to see how I'd feel pushing it.   I gave it a moderate start and upped my pace as I progressed.  I had a pretty time.  I'm paying for it a bit today but I'm optimistic about Sunday.   I had a light workout this morning intending to finish the afternoon but walking 18 holes pretty much did me in.  Resting the rest of the day.  I'll run 8 miles in the morning.   I'll golf again.  It's too much fun to give up.  Thursday will be even lighter.   Looking forward to the race.

Good Information from Harvard Med on Recovering from Injury

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Out with the old (plan) in with the new

Back to the usual routine today with a nice workout.  It felt good to be working hard and getting sweaty.  I took my shower got dressed, made breakfast and then, since today was the advertised final day to get the lowest priced entry, I went online to register for my marathon.   Registration closed!!   It must have been the article in 'Runners World' magazine.   I admit I was taken aback momentarily. 

Wasting no time, I went online, found another and (taking no chances - LOL) registered immediately.  It's two weeks later but it is closer and less expensive.  I don't need more training time but I think it won't hurt me to wait a couple of extra weeks.  It'll be fine.  I'll have a nice run in the morning, if the weather permits.

Golf, golf, & more golf... Staycation!

All training on hold for a few days.  I had a 2 day golf tournament this weekend   (surprised me.  I thought it was one day!  LOL).  By the by...  we stunk up the place.  I'm working on a swing change and it's not the best time to be in a tournament.  Yikes.   I had to cancel my run scheduled with my brother. (he's very understanding).  We did go ski shopping though to satisfy the itch that starts when the weather cools.

Today,  I had a one-day interclub match.    Much better result.  My partner & I 'ham & egged' it really well despite getting rained on.  The swing changes worked better.  Anyway, we won our match and finished 2nd overall.    I love the game again.  =)

Another tournament tomorrow; a state-day at The Country Club of Barre.  It'll be a long day.

Golf may not be as intensive an exercise as resistance training or running but it's a long low intensity exercise. When you think about it, 4.5 hours of walking and swing the golf club is burning quite a few calories and providing some aerobic effect.  I'm a firm believer in cross training so I have no guilt about missing a few days of my normal routine.  I'm pretty much race ready and I'll be back on running schedule Thursday.   I have another golf match on Wednesday but it's late in the day so I'll be able to do my resistance workout on Wednesday morning.  That means I'll miss only one day.  I'll be eager to get back in the gym.

My diet doesn't change.  That means watching everyone else eat all the junk food after the match.  It's not an issue. A long time ago I decided what I would and wouldn't eat so I'm not the least bit tempted.

I'll be up early tomorrow, gone all day, and tired tomorrow night but it'll be fun and then I'll be happily back in the regular routine.

In Case You Missed It, from Time magazine"..moderate drinking is not only fun but good for you."

"...moderate drinking is not only fun but good for you. So make mine a double."

Read more: http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,2014332,00.html?xid=newsletter-weekly#ixzz0zRasGFez