So the title of this blog entry is referring to EXERCISE...yes, I said it: the 'E' word. My sister and her daughter have lovingly invited me to join them on Saturday mornings (as well as one afternoon during the week) for a light workout. I say LIGHT - only because it only takes us NINE minutes to complete, but have been assured by the medical professional in charge that each workout is the equivalent of 45 minutes on a treadmill. I'm sure nine minutes sounds like a breeze to many people but tell that to these 49.99 year-old legs that have not RUN since AT LEAST 6th grade P.E.! Not to mention these poor LUNGS - which even though I've never smoked a day in my life nor been anywhere near a coal mine, I fear I may have two 'black' lungs (isn't that a disease?).
But we only run for 1/4 of the "routine" as my sister enthusiastically calls it. In fact, my sister calls me Thursday pm to tell me about the "routine" they learned. Okay, silly me, I'm thinking high school DRILL TEAM routine, so SURE I can do that - sign me up:) Whatever!! Oh and I now have an entirely new set of adjectives for joggers/runners: crazy, disturbed, insane, looney, etc.
But I am determined to go back for more punishment because my kids tell me I will feel better and have more energy. I've also heard what doesn't kill you makes you stronger. I suppose that remains to be seen.
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