Classic January Mistake

Bad news. I had a ton time to think during my run this evening. Good news? I may be too tired now to write all my thoughts down.

After work, I headed to the gym to attend a TRX strength-training class. What is TRX, you ask? Well, it was originally designed for the military so that they could stay in shape pretty much anywhere. Like this guy.

It is such a hard workout that doesn't ever seem to get easier. I have been quite a few times but never on a Wednesday. I made that classic mistake of attending a new class time in early January. Of course the class was full—some regulars and some newbies— and the regulars are outright glaring at the newbies for 'stealing their class' for their New Year's Resolutions. I AM NOT A NEWBIE. QUIT GLARING AT ME!

I made it through the class (barely) and changed to run home. The ironic moment of the day happened as I'm waiting to cross the street and Mercer and Westlake. I am mouthing 'Don't hit me' to a driver who wants to make a right turn as the lyrics "Shut up and drive!" are blaring in my ears via iPod. (Thank you D!)

I have really been enjoying these dark, slow runs home. The city seems so peaceful in the

dark, and, along the water, it looks a little something like this. This view helps me to embrace non-Daylight-Saving Time. That, and my blinky light.

Okay that's it. My energy is drained. I have some great things in store for tomorrow!