I spent much of yesterday and the night before in tears. I woke up Saturday morning with a slight twinge in my lower back. It wasn’t bad, but was just annoying. I chalked it up to sleeping wrong or something, and I couldn’t think of anything I’d actually done to tweak it. Sunday and Monday… Continue reading Thursdays are the new Ouch
Category: Health
A Real Pain in my Ass
So, back in November of 2007, I busted my tailbone while refereeing a rollerderby bout. Ouch. Lately though, in increasing frequency, I’ve been feeling this twinge of pain in my right hip. The trigger is inconsistent, and sometimes it seems to also shoot down my leg, but it’s there. It’s also put a serious damper… Continue reading A Real Pain in my Ass
Running Progress
Well, my new shoes feel awesome. It’s been quite cold here lately, so I’ve had to institute my weather rule more often than I’d like. The rule goes like this: If it’s colder than 40°, I’m not running. It’s pretty simple. When I was a kid, I had a pretty rough case of bronchitis, and… Continue reading Running Progress
Maximum Capacity
Disclaimer: the number in this post isn’t what bothers me. I don’t want to hear bitching about numbers (mine especially or yours), unless you’re unhappy about yours and want to do something about it. I hopped on the scale recently (something I’ve never owned before, and still rarely step on), the other day, and saw… Continue reading Maximum Capacity
Water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink
I’ve had a lingering tiredness lately, and I think I can pin it down to more or less two reasons: 1) I’ve been exceedingly busy. This too will pass. 2) I’m not exercising enough. I used to bike commute daily, and run every Thursday night. Hell, I used to bike everywhere. But now, I almost… Continue reading Water water everywhere, but not a drop to drink