So lately I haven't felt as motivated to really push it when I am at the gym.  It has been difficult.  I've decided that due to that, in addition to working out at the gym I am trying to incorporate physical activity into my daily activities more so that I can spread out my activity more.  So this week I ran to Weight Watchers.  It started pouring on the way so I rode with Courtney back.  We went to Jump on It (A place filled with trampolines) to celebrate my birthday.  So fun but a little awkward when we walked by all the adults sitting on the side watching their kids.  I am taking walks at lunch and last week at 10 p.m. Debbi wanted to go to the store to buy candy so I made us run there and back.  I also need to play more tennis!  So anyway, until I get back my mojo, I will be searching for variety and fun.  But congrats to Carlie on her 1st marathon!!!

I am posting my victory tennis picture with Scott.  This picture taken at about 7AM by Clark on Tuesday May 7th.  Thanks to Scott's bad morning with many double faults I finally beat him.  I played well but he helped me out.  It takes a combination of me playing well and Scott playing poorly for me to win.   I have found that singles tennis is pretty good exercise,  especially since Scott knows how to place the ball and keeps me running back and forth.  I love the game.   The Saturday following the victory things went downhill fast for me from a fitness standpoint.  Somehow I ended up with what is diagnosed as back spasms.  It has been uncomfortable,  untimely,  frustating,  and inconvenient.  I am getting better finally but slowly.  My hearing is going bad too but I think the doctor told me back spasms are common for men in their 50s in the condition of someone in their 20s.   By the way,  I am thrilled at Carlie's marathon news and still waiting to hear if Lance made it back alive from his major hike.      Dad

Pre-Marathon

I thought I'd do a pre and a post. This is a huge moment for me. I have thought about this for a long time. Now that it's here I'm so nervous and keep thinking about a way to get out of it. I think my biggest problem is that I want to go in there and be super fast and that's why I'm nervous because I know I can't do the whole thing that fast (I've tried and ended up getting dehydrated and really sick). So I just need to chill and know that I am capable of doing the whole thing even if it is slow. Finishing is the goal, not speed. I've done pretty good on food this week. I had dessert Monday but havn't had it since. So my body should be functioning and feeling good. Man I have butterflies just typing this!! Wish me luck!!!

Yes,  Melissa is cool.  She finally had her baby...ole "what's her name".    I think that is what I will nickhame this pretty unnamed baby.  Very exciting.  Last week was a great week of fitness and eating right for me.  Four straight days with no sweets.  And some great exercise.  I have got to get in shape to carry the new baby girl up the to the peak in July. But for the life of me I can't beat Scott at tennis in our weekly match.  When I do,  I am posting a picture!  This week there are too many work luncheons which tempt me with sweets and interrupt my exercise.  I will do my best.  Kara,  Bryce Canyon looked so fun.  I can't believe I never took you there.  Further proof of your deprived childhood.    Dad. 

Bryce Canyon

Hey Ya'll!  So I went to Bryce Canyon this weekend.  It was super fun.   Lots of hiking but lots of eating too.  I felt pretty good though because on our first hike on the first day I overheard a guy say, "I feel like I'm doing pretty good for no working out in over 4 years!"  He was not interested in going on the hike the next day.  We had a great time though.  I hadn't been to Bryce Canyon before and I really enjoyed it.  I promise promise though that starting tomorrow I am counting my points.  And I'm so excited for Melissa!  Any second now!  I'm pretty sure it was all because of my fast.