Momma told me there'd be days like this!

That's a Van Morrison song I think?
I Know, I know...pretty poor attitude eh? Oh well...that is the way it kind of went today, or at least I thought so for most of the day. As I sit down however and look back it really was a pretty good day. Claudette told me that she was advised by her therapist to fail at something every day, and so if that's a measure of success we both achieved it today. Me, in my stupidity, left a 2 1/2 foot tall stump sitting right in the middle of the yard where it grew, and where it was still firmly attached to it's roots. Claudette in an attempt to outdo me and take her head shrinkers advice literally, drove into it with her brand new vehicle. Man is it ugly, and I admit a bit disconerting. But not to worry. maybe tomorrow we will take it to the wrong body shop and get ripped off. That can be our failure for tomorrow eh Roo?

I should have known it was going to be an eventful day by the way last night went. As another old song says "I couldnt sleep at all last night". I dont know who sang that one. But I managed to drag myself out of bed at about 8:30, drank the coffee that Adrian brought me(thanks Adrian) and then headed out for a bit of a run. I decided I was going to try to do hills, and managed 2 before I had to walk home. Again I wasn't too stressed. I know that I need to push myself, but I also know that I need to listen to my body so I dont hurt myself.

I have decided to stop taking the anti-depressant medication I am on(effexor), and am in the process of weaning myself off. Here's my theory. When I wasn't active and I was struggling big time I needed the help. But of course like all medication it has side effects, most of them being downers(sleeplessness, sleepiness, fatigue, and this one is my favorite...depression!!!). As I regain a higher activity level I hope that the natural "uppers" of exercise will kick in. I believe they will, and if that's the case they also come with very few side effects. or at least only minor ones like my wee-wee going totally numb from my bike seat. Ten years ago that was a big one(no, no, no...not my wee-nee, its still big) but it just dont matter so much anymore that it goes numb. Even though I am looking into a new saddle that makes all the promises as others I've tried. Then again that new saddle should come with a brand new bike. if I remember correctly this promise was included as one of the commitments my lovely wife made in our wedding vow renewal last year...woohoo!!! Dornellas bike shop here I come!

Man, lots of things went well today. I got a great note today from Brother Dave which inspired me. Among all the kind things he said(liar David!) he also made a suggestion. He wants me to note each day what my training plans are for the following day . I am really reluctant to do this because in my obstinance , I may push myself to do things that my body is strenuously objecting to, just so that I dont have to admit failure afterwards. Regardless, I'm gonna try it one time to see if it can be a positive motivator without being a negative in some way. My plan tomorrow is to ride my bike for at least 65 km's and if it feels ok I will go another 31.5 beyond that for close to 100K's. Thats the distance of a nice loop near our house with a couple of decent hills. You will fairly be able to call me numb nuts tomorrow night...man I kill me!

Hey, thats another thing that went well today. I bought new tubes for my bike, replaced the flat, and I have 2 spares. I also was delighted with my mechanic imitation today. My truck has been making an ugly clunking noise which finally needed some attention, and I'm pretty sure I fixed that as well.

I promise a picture of Claudette's car tomorrow so you can all heckle her. Even though she has handled it extremely well I still recommend a 24 hour waiting period before any harassment begins.
So I guess that's enough blather(look that one up) for today.

I close by dedicating day 4 to our precious daughter Miguette who is more talented than me.

If you're not living on the edge you're taking up too much room!

love
peter