12 pack

robin and i have started to do some core work with the hope of getting a little more strength/definition in our middle sections. and by 'started' i mean we've done it once so far. we were supposed to go again last night but were too sore...we are old. but maybe eventually we both will be able to contribute to a 12 pack of abs.

these core strengthing activities contribute to my overall goal of general fitness that will allow me to pursue athletic goals in the future sometime. i've written about how running is a 'high density' aerobic activity and i have been doing a fair amount focused more on time than on pace. the majority has been on trails which i hope will allow me to emerge stronger overall. right now, the left side of my body is feeling sore which is always how it goes when i start back up with running. we'll see i guess. i hit the foam roller last night and probably should continue that practice.

this weekend is fathers day which means my dad and i will be playing in the fathers day golf tournament in mt. horeb. the interesting new wrinkle is that this year i'm also a father. for all the challenges we have had with calvin this year, i wouldn't trade being a daddy for anything. i really do feel fortunate for my family and will certainly spend time on sunday relishing calvin, robin and yes, even oliver.

happy friday.