Run Away!

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Earlier this month I gave up my gym membership to save money.  It was a good gym and I really miss having time to work out, and be away from the kids.  Because of my gym membership and the excessive heat, I didn't really run outside this summer.  Most of my miles were on a treadmill which meant there weren't as many of them.  Before I took up running I preferred to run on a treadmill because treadmill running is great, even superior, for 30-45 min., then it becomes tedious and lonely.  Anything past that and 45 min. sucks.  I think my speed improved, but my endurance defiantly suffered.  That lesson was learned this morning.  After a few weeks off of running, (I still did weights and some aerobics,) I started back up again today.  I really wanted to push myself so I did six miles.  While my lady parts didn't quite fall out, I question whether they will still work right.  I am beat!  Several hours later and my calves are still screaming.  About that....I am beginning to question whether all this working out is worth it in the long haul.  I mean yes, I have lost a ton of weight and I'll admit to spending waaaay too much flexing my arms in the bathroom mirror, but I am sore almost every day now.  My shoulders have been hurting since last spring.  I have always made fun of people who play volleyball cause no matter how you hit the ball it hurts!  Why do those fools play a game that hurts.  Well I guess I am the fool now.  In response to numerous requests and to supplicate my vanity I am posting a picture.  It isn't my best, and I am not sure it really shows off my arms that great, but there will never be a perfect picture.  And don't bother asking for the lower half cause that isn't coming for another 10 pounds or more.

I just got my hair cut last Tuesday and still haven't gotten it styled right.