Tag: exercise

  • Embracing athleticism

    I’ve become a runner. I am embracing that identity. Two years ago, I hated running. I did it occasionally, but never ran further than 2 miles, and disliked every pounding step. For reasons that I can’t really identify, I started running regularly and farther about a year and a half ago. Once I got past…

  • It’s January… 

    And I’m watching out for signs of impending SAD. This time of year is always a challenge. The holidays are over, and that always feels like a let down. The weather is cold, and dark. The days are short, and it’s hard to get out and do things that bring me joy. The beach is…

  • Ski day

    It looks like the snow is finally gone (i hope), so before the memory fades, let me document my day off skiing with the boys. It was a Sunday, and Dad was out of town for the weekend for a business trip. When we first met, he was an avid skier, but we haven’t gone…

  • Aaaaahhhh – feels so good!

    I grew up swimming. It’s my favorite physical activity. I feel at home in the water. I took swim lessons every summer, in California, from the time I was about 6 years old. I tried out synchronized swimming (I still like to do that thing where you paddle your hands under the water at your…