Running a Bit
I've never been a runner. I take that back. I was in track in 8th grade and ran, slowly, the 400 meter and some relay races. But in the last 20 years I've probably run less than 10 miles total. My reasons for not running are many - from getting shin splints to not having running shoes or a decent running bra to simply not wanting to. And, to be honest, I always thought runners were kind of nutty. I mean, why would someone run on purpose? Because running looks like a lot of work. Sweating and all that when you could simply walk. But I used to think bicyclists were nutty, too. And I think of myself as a bicyclist now, or at least a hard-core aficionado. Hmmm.... Now that there is snow on the ground and my road bike is not set up for dashing through the snow I've been seeking alternate methods of exercise. I've been walking the dogs and while this is great, starting and stopping a lot with a 14 years old dog and a year-old pup doesn't translate to a lot of c...