Whip-my-butt-into-shape update

It's back to the open road...that's right, the weather has cooled off, and I can run outside again. This makes me happy, but is taking an adjustment. Since my last update in August, I joined a gym and got used to using a treadmill for my lunchtime runs. Treadmill running is very different from road running. Treadmills are so boring - oh, the monotony! - but much easier on the joints. The road is much more interesting, and difficult, due to the wind and having to be more alert to my surroundings. However, it feels good to be pounding pavement again.