The Crowd I Run With--Valentine Torture

Vintage valentine from singingthroughtherain.net.

Well, I don't run much these days, except in boot camp classes--but I will be running soon, because I'm doing the Spring Lake Five [mile] over Memorial Day Weekend again with Patsy, Andy and my fit friends.

Today, the crowd I run with--Nicky in particular--organized an outing to InnerStrength ["The Original Barre Class"] in Livingston, NJ. Jamie Greer, incredibly shapely and trained as a dancer, taught the 9:45 class. It was a hard hour.....involving balls, bars, straps, mats, blocks and a big mirrored wall. Lots of little moves, and they burned. I do feel that the emphasis on core and posture would be very good in the long run for how I carry myself, and my self-confidence. According to the website: The focus, intensity and challenge produce long lean muscles and a strong, youthful body.

The Valentine Special [valid through today] meant we could try the $25 class free. Then we went to Nicky's house. She served us big white bowls of homemade vegetable soup, quinoa chips from Trader Joe's and salad with citrus grilled chicken. She is so healthy! I felt so healthy! You should see Nicky, Heidi and Patsy. Just eating lunch with them should rub off on me. It might. It just might.

Good night.

TCOY

1. Healthy breakfast--an egg with leftover steamed asparagus, mushrooms, tomato, a little feta.
2. The barre class.
3. The healthy lunch.
4. Talked calmly to Figgy about hot topic.
5. Really luxurious half-hour nap with Sug--wind howling outside, heat warming our house, couch comfy and roomy.
6. Late in day but good tooth care, skin care and hot bubble bath.
7. Going to sleep now and getting up early. Just reviewed work notes so will have fresh eye in A.M.