Unexpected day off

 

I was still sipping my first coffee of the day, the one I drink black so that my fast extends a bit.  The phone dinged with a message... turns out the trainer has a cold, so, no scheduled workout today.  

My reaction was somewhat like a kid with a snow day... what will I do instead?  Maybe do a little lifting on my own, but in my mind, I'm thinking, "I need new running socks." (The ones I put on this morning are developing holes in the toes.)  "And a new pair of running shoes, it's been nearly a year."

Meanwhile, on the back deck, we had a visitor!

This one is a regular.  What usually happens is that The Prisoner takes exception at some point and chases him off.  They can be together peacefully for a while, but eventually, The Prisoner expresses himself.

Rawoal! 

Onward with Thursday.  I did a few reps of weights, and paced steps in the house.  

Then I followed through on my desire to go shop for shoes and socks.  I hadn't bought any in the store for a couple of years.  Last year I had ordered them online, delivered to my house.

But today, I wanted to see the people, and try on the shoes.  The shop owner, Lori, was in today, and we hadn't seen one another in quite some time.  She was petting a visiting canine, and I stopped to greet "Mocha" who was being socialized by her runner humans.  The name seems quite appropriate to her coloring.

As for the shoes, here are the ones that came home with me.  One Nike, one New Balance.  Both neutral running shoes.  And three pair of crew socks, to replace a few pair.  Funny, clothing does wear out!

I spent quite some time in the shop, visiting, and telling my little old lady tales to a new audience.  It's the staff's fault... they ask leading questions, and I'm off and running, so to speak.  Tried on three pair of shoes, taking a jogging lap in each, and brought two home.  They gave me a nice clearance price on the Nike pair.

Once home, I've already put those Nikes on for an indoor jog.  There's nothing quite like new running shoes to lift the spirits and the motivation to move!  At least for me!

Here's hoping you all are doing your own best to take good care of that precious gift, the one and only body you've been issued for your lifetime.  Nutrition to support your immune system, plenty of hydration, remembering to breathe, a bit of activity, and rest... all important to balance our lives.

And Life is good.  Spark on!

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