'For we are mistaken when we look forward to death; the major portion of death has already passed. Whatever years be behind us are in death's hands.' Seneca
Sunday, March 26, 2017
Ouch
On the hike yesterday morning, almost as I stepped onto the trail, I tore a muscle in my right calf. Very painful but I hobbled along for the 4 mile walk then spent a very sore evening at work. This morning the pain is better and the swelling appears to have gone down. I'm guessing it will take a good portion of next week to get better. I didn't cut calories today. I'm adding back some to power the healing process. Back to starvation tomorrow. If I'm able to hike or ride, I will burn some calories that way. If I can't then perhaps it's a good thing. I can just do all those chores I have left and perhaps get some yard work done. With a few bike rides or kayak paddles along the way.
So since my 2nd retirement I've hit the trails and weights. My goal, to return to my fitness level of 2024 Summer when I hiked in Canada...
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Welcome to planet Earth. The little fellow weighed in at 8lbs 2 oz and 20 inches. I don't think he appreciates the attention he was gett...
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Darn cold weather! I got up this morning to some cool north breezes. It made me decide to hike rather than bike. Next week I will do the pm ...
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These work weeks seem to pass rather quickly enough. I'd say these weekend nights don't. The time from 8pm till 12mn is SO very long...