Post-run cancellation update

By Joel Myhre

April 13, 2007

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So I have discovered there is life after running, and it doesn't have to involve sitting on the couch. Over the last week, I have been finding other forms of exercise -- lifting weights, doing the elliptical machine, biking, rowing, swimming. All have proven to be very good exercise. I'm also convinced that doing a number of different exercises will mean being in better shape overall.

Swimming was especially grueling. Doing the "crawl" takes a lot out of you. I think I need some goggles, though.

I'm thinking of maybe doing a triathlon -- which combines swimming, biking and running. I have to have some kind of goal!

  1. anonymous / gumball
    November 1, 2007 at 3:08 p.m.
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    Hi Joel,
    After the reunion, We moved into our townhouse in downtown Seattle. I walk 8 blocks each morning & afternoon to the hospital. Since August 30th I have lost 12 lb. just from walking. The food in our neighborhood is more Asian, Mediterranian and Vegeterian. We walk 5 blocks to the supermarket and most other stores in the neighborhood. I'm adjusting mostly to not owning a car anymore. LA out.

  2. anonymous / melindakay
    November 1, 2007 at 6:12 p.m.
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    Hi LAgumball and Joel. :)

    I have a pedometer from the school I work at, and they told us to aim for 10,000 steps a day. Well, apparently I pace around while I teach, because I end up with about 12,000 a day by 3 p.m. They are really cool though - on the days where I sit more than walk around, I know I should go out and exercise more after work.
    LA - looking forward to vising you in downtown Seattle sometime!
    MK

  3. anonymous / James
    November 2, 2007 at 8:05 a.m.
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    You fire Bob Williams and come up with this blog?

  4. anonymous / basca
    November 2, 2007 at 9:26 a.m.
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    Thank you James! I saw this blog in place of Bob's and immediately rolled my eyes and groaned. I should have known something different and interesting would be quickly replaced by something 'safe' for the old fogeys. Like I care how far you walked, pedaled or crawled. Boring!

  5. anonymous / Ashby12
    November 7, 2007 at 6:28 p.m.
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    Seriously, where's Bob?

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