When I got to the gym Saturday morning I did not have a plan. No surprise. I showed up at 10:00 a.m. which, according to Google, is “very busy” at this time. I had no choice. I often have to plan my gym time while my son is at baseball practice. I had two hours…… Continue reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Lifting #4
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What I Talk About When I Talk About Lifting #3
The gym opens at 8:00 am Saturday morning. I like to be one of the first ones in once the doors open. Being early and first is a habit of mine. In the Marine Corps, fifteen minutes prior to any formation was on time. Once, many years ago, my ex-wife and I waited for close…… Continue reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Lifting #3
What I Talk About When I Talk About Lifting #2
I went to the gym on Monday, November 8th after work. It was the first time I had been there in six days. For six days, I had things to do. I had to drive to Idaho City three times in four days because my son was hunting Elk with his stepfather. In between those…… Continue reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Lifting #2
What I Talk About When I Talk About Lifting #1
A few months ago I read a book titled, What I Talk About When I Talk About Running by Haruki Murakami. I hoped the book would’ve made me run more. It didn’t. However, it’s not just a book about running. It’s a memoir about life and writing. For Murakami, running seems to be a constant…… Continue reading What I Talk About When I Talk About Lifting #1