#12 Disappointment

I am feeling very disappointed this morning because of a setback in my running. Yesterday morning I had a very nice three-mile run with Vivi,so I thought everything was fine. That evening was time for the regular Wednesday night running group at the high school, so I signed up and joined the "basic running" group. We began with a 30-minute slow, easy jog, but my calf and thigh began to ache and just got worse and worse. I had to drop out. I explained to the leader, Bill, that I was coming back from a hamstring injury, and he sympathized and said to take it slow and easy. I thought I could run with Vivi again this morning, but on the quarter mile from my house to hers my leg started aching again, and I know I couldn't go on. I had to tell her I couldn't run after all. I had gotten up early and done lots of stretching and preparing to run, but it didn't work out. The hard part is that running gives me so much joy and relaxation, but I guess if I rest for a few days I may be fine.

Today is student orientation and I will meet with a group of students at some point, although the plans are still a little unclear.

As for mindfulness, I did manage a short meditation this mooring, and I will attempt to be mindful all day, especially when I begin to feel frustration.

#11 I'm back!

I am back after an extended break. The break from blogging included a two-week vacation in the Blue Ridge Mountains when I was out of touch form the Internet altogether. That felt wonderful. It also included a father-son motorcycle ride along the Blue Ridge Parkway with my son Ben. That was a definite highpoint. It was a highpoint in many ways, but literally because our destination was Mount Mitchell, at 6,600 feet the highest point in the East.

Unfortunately I also got out of some of my beneficial habits, like running and daily meditation. But today I did both, so I am back on track again. This week I am preparing for my classes, which begin right after Labor Day.
(Running: 3 miles)