Things that are sore . . .

. . . in order of soreness:

1) Right calf, towards the outside

2) Right foot, because of funny walking caused by #1.

3) Upper back. I don't know why.

4) Hamstrings. Entirely too many lunges at yesterday's track practice.

But I'm loving every minute of the soreness. It makes me feel like I'm doing something worthwhile, and it makes me thankful that my only health complaint is soreness caused by activities that would be impossible if I had genuine health complaints. So yes, I'm thankful for the soreness.

Yesterday's track practice was OK, other than the fact that it involved a 17-mile bike ride down to Cupertino. And then 17 miles back. The ride itself was pretty good though, as most of it took place on Foothill Expressway, which is a magical road that somehow seems to be going downhill no matter which way you ride on it (other than a few minor bumps).

Over lunchtime today I managed to squeeze in 1500 yards at Roble Pool. It may have been possible to do more yardage, but the lifeguard there has a lonely job and loves to talk ... and he keeps on talking even after you jump into the pool. So when I arrived today, I was engrossed in a bit too much nodding and mmm-hmmming and not quite enough swimming.

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