Hills

     I peeled my eyes open this morning to find Anna standing in the hallway inquiring if I'd run with her. I remember asking, "Am I going to slow you down if I'm sore?" She replied in the negative. So I arose and put on my new Saucony running shoes and began stretching in the entry. 

     As we hit the road, Anna asked, "hills or no hills?" I was indifferent and gave a noncommittal reply. She insisted I decide. "Hills."

     We ran three miles and were home in a decent thirty minutes. Running is always worse during my experience than in my memory, but this morning's run seemed particularly bearable. Maybe the shoes are magic....

     Other accomplishments for today include replacing the headlights and fog lights on my Passat, replacing the fuse for the fog lights so they work, shopping with Sara and Mom at Blick Art Materials, Loft, and REI. As always REI is full of good stuff, but I did not buy anything. I saw some Salomon XA Pro 3D Ultras in a new color. I might get them after a little while. Also, REI is having its used gear sale on December 31st. Stopping at the art store rekindled my thoughts concerning journaling more; I'd like to write more about my experiences. Finally, we stopped by Five Guys for a some fries, and now I'm home.

John

P.S. Gotta think of what I want from Mom for Christmas....