I went to the Gym tonight because I didn't make it this morning. I did a Zumba class and then ran 2 miles next to Melody. It was good to talk with her - she was still pretty sore from her 1/2 on Saturday.
This morning I took my grandpa to physical therapy. He had open heart surgery 3 weeks ago. He's 74 years old and a former runner. He used to run from his home in Springville to the Provo Cemetery (about 10 miles and over Ironton hill) almost every morning. He was a sprinter in Highschool and then ran 4 marathons. He loved running and would still be doing it to this day I'm sure if he hadn't had to have his knee replaced. He pretty much stopped after that. It was fun talking to him about running - and it made me very grateful to be young and healthy and able to run. I could tell the sadness in his voice when he talked about his knee surgery and how the doctor said he could only jog after that and if he did more than that he would be right back in for the same surgery.What a great guy - I love my Grandpa.
And while I was sitting waiting for him to finish his therapy there was a copy of "Runners World" . So I read it cover to cover. I guess you could say my morning was filled with running without me actually physically running.
BTW- I just finished off the box of chocolate orange sticks in the pantry so that I wouldn't be tempted by them any more - | 