I'm sick of running.

Site-specific play!

We Noom. I am keeping track of my diet -- without dieting. Right? Having to listen to the lessons are ... tedious. I don't think I need to learn any of this. But it's part of the game. Maybe something will surprise me.

It's tracking my intake, and also my exercise including daily steps. I do walk a lot. 

I haven't lost any weight yet, but -- closing the app for the day means committing to not eating anything extra after dinner. And that will, I believe, make an impact. I'm also snacking more intentionally.

Because it's not about the weight. It's about the cholesterol. It's about my heart.

Distance: 3.1 miles

Duration: 27:18
Pace: 8:48

Sciatica kicks in occasionally, perhaps due to the weather. But also, those nights the cat keeps me up all night, and I lie awake, I toss more because I am aware of the aches of lying on any one side.

And so on Friday my left hip ached during the day, and also my left shin. I believe they are connected.

Warriors - Lin-Manuel Miranda & Eisa Davis (2024)

Call Me Mercy

Still Beathin' *

Quiet Girls

Outside Gray' Papaya

Sick of Runnin'

The Park at Night

Luther Interlude

Cardigans

We Got You

A Light or Somethin'

We Got You (Reprise)

Miranda has always worn his inspirations proudly on his sleeve, and recognizing those in a show like Hamilton was part of the appeal. But here they aren't so much drops as lifts. Not vibes, but sound-alikes. He's even cannibalized his own work -- not Hamilton, but 21 Chump Street.  

Route: Forest Hill Loop
Temperature: 54°
Climate: breezy & sunny
Mood: good
Stretches: yes
Water: yes

Pain Reliever: TBD

Saturday headache. Bed past midnight, woke freezing so I added a blanket, woke again baking and with head pain. Took three Ibuprofen, a Sudafed and went back to sleep, the morning mostly salvaged. Rewarded myself with a run!

What a beautiful day, just perfect in short sleeves. Head is clear, and boy was that swift. I can still do it.

Am I going to apply for the 2026 New York City Marathon? Can I make five?