After a month of being on the disablied list I am back to running ... I hope. Ran for 4.3 kms on Friday night. Everything okay. I will run again tomorrow morning. If fine, I'm on my way.

It's such a pain to be sidelined with an injury. (Knee issue.)

The Elephant in the Room ...

... or, next to me in bed!

It can be very uncomfortable in Canada ... existing in North America ... knowing there's an elephant in the bed beside you that could roll over at any time.

It looks like the US is tearing itself apart (and a lot of the world along with it) ... hopefully not worse than the 60's ... and we're right here to witness.

I wonder if there are any decent Republicans left in Congress. Are there any with a true "moral heart"?

If any are true Christians (in the US Congress), why the hell are they allowing this to happen? Review the words attributed to Jesus. Did he ever say this is the path to peace?

More on the despicable slaughter in Quebec on Sunday ...

here ... think about it. They need to be held responsibile for their words. Words matter. (Just ask Joseph Goebbels.)

http://kersplebedeb.com/posts/those-who-have-no-blood-on-their-hands

Oh (no!) ... Canada

Another massacre in Canada - this time at a Mosque in Quebec.

Thank you so very much Donald Trump and Dr. Kellie Leitch. I am sure this couldn't have happened without your help.

All my thoughts and prayers go out to those affected by this horendous event.

Canada is better than this!

In October of last year I decided I should "formalise" my running by joining a run group. As we were approaching Fall and Winter, and the changing weather, I thought it would be a good idea to get hands-on advice and direction.

I joined a local "Learn to Run" group. And, while I was well ahead of the pace they would be running at, it has been a helpful and enjoyable experience.

(If I had joined when I first decided to start running, I probably would not have been able to keep up!)

There were about 12 of us in the group. All very friendly and supportive. It was a great experience that culminated in the Resolution Run on Dec.31st that I previously mentioned.

Many from the original group (including myself) wanted to continue and signed-up for the 5K run group that started in early January (2017). And, we insisted that our coaches - a great wife and husband team - continue on with us.

Okay, so today I really went outside my abilities and ran a total of 14k. Not what I had originally intended.

I will explain more tomorrow. But, I joined a running group. We ran about 4k. Then, I decided I needed to run further - later. So, I ran an additional 10k. I have a feeling I will regret this tomorrow. We'll see.

Happy running!

On Dec.31/16 - New Year's Eve, I ran in an informal 5k. I did it in 27:30. All I could think at the time was "holy $%^#"!

Okay, folks. Let's get this blog restarted.

See you tomorrow.