Warning:

When you are about to insert a new SD memory card into your "Life" (aka palm pilot), pause to consider whether or not you have recently performed a backup.

If not, perform backup of Life immediately or you may suffer catastrophic organizational failure.

As I just did.

Back to your regularly scheduled life.

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Had my first appoinment with physio 10 days ago, and after a week of intense therapy and tlc the pain is mostly gone but running is still out of the question.  I have suffered a series of repetitive strain injuries in my left leg brought on by too much too soon, consisting of a mild bursitis in my iliotibial band (left hip), hamstring tendonitis, ( Read more... )

I swear things felt better yesterday, really they did. Unfortunately, this morning's run did not go as well as I'd hoped - a short and easy 3k, which degenerated into a shuffle from a jog. I've made a physiotherapy appointment, and will make a trip to the massage therapist tomorrow. In the meantime, my butt will become seriously reaquainted with my ( Read more... )

With patience, rest, lots of stretching, and a bit of research, the soreness in my left knee and lower leg has dissipated. Over the past week I have rested my leg, done lots of stretching, and generally just listened to my body. I also did some research on the internet, and while the previous injuries I've sustained to my left knee and ankle ( Read more... )

Strange things you notice when gazing from the window of the bus ( Read more... )

Well, after reading an article about exerise and weight loss, it looks like I'm going to have to re-think my habits.

Read the article.While I have been suspecting some of the key points mentioned in the article, this confirms things. I admit I have gotten into the habit of thinking "I'm exercising so I can eat whatever I want, as much as I want, ( Read more... )

I was greeted by a pair of red-winged blackbirds this morning as I got off the bus on my way in to work today. I hadn't heard the sound in what felt like so very long that I stopped in my tracks and said 'good morning!'.

Just heard this on the radio, one of my favourites ( Read more... )