Resilient

I feel like I am developing a good knack for fending off little strains and pains. A good example was yesterday, when I ran 30 minutes on the treadmill after feeling a little soreness a day earlier with my right achilles tendon -- almost right where it connects with the heel. The treadmill is a good workout when I do feel a little sore or something isn't quite right.

I'm simply maintaining. That was always my philosophy for winter running. Go easy -- maintain your conditioning, don't get hurt. Tomorrow I think I will run outside on the bike path -- in this spectacular winter wonderland. It is so beautiful with another 4 inches of snow today. The weather is moderate for winter -- about 25-30 degrees with little wind.

We also went sledding today, which is just keeping active and having fun.

Today, I read about this person named Anne Mahlum, who created a running group for homeless people in Philadelphia. She had a quote that I really believe in.

"Running is one of the most empowering activities there is because there is no end. There is always another mile, another road, another right turn. There is no buzzer and there is no referee. It has taught me so much about life, especially the simple notion that to get anywhere, you have to take it one step at a time."