I resumed running... I wonder, is it better to run on pavement or hilly lopsided earthy terrain?
I watched a Japanses film called "The Bird People of China"... I want to find works by the author who wrote the book that inspired the movie...his name is Makoto Shiina, according to the director, he wrote a lot a imaginary travel novels...
I have 5 1/2 more chapters left before I finish my spanish review (I can't believe I'm reviewing 3 years of high school spanish in 10 weeks-- it's very basic, I reviewed lots of vocabulary, and conversational phrases, I learned a bit about the culture, and basic grammar (3 tenses, subjects, direct object etc.), retraining my ear to hear the rhythm of the speech, and vocalizing the words...tomorrow is my last day...
I finished Harry Potter, it was satisfying for me as a fan... it felt weird... it seemed like I grew up with Harry (he's like a real person I knew)... it's a bit sad because it's the last book, but I'm also understanding of its end... Book 7 is like a waving good bye to a friend moving to another country... sure you can keep in touch via email but his/her presence will not be convenient, they're not hanging around... more effort to keep in touch, not close in proximity (not necessarily bad, but still not near them)...
I am not going to finish my two boxes of summer reading...at this moment, I'll be putting aside some books... I have less than three weeks to read the books I'm going to use for teaching...
It's difficult not eating desserts so carefree/freely... I know not to deprive myself but I have to watch it...
Posted by Michael Diezmos at July 31, 2007 6:50 PMRunning on earth is better for your joints; it absorbs the shock a bit more. Good luck! Miss you, Mikey D!
Posted by: Megan Ritter at July 31, 2007 10:40 PMActually, for folks with bad joints (or who've broken their feet multiple times, for example; not that I know anyone who's done that...) using an elliptical machine is best. I know, it's equipment when running doesn't require any except sneakers and energy but it is supposed to be pretty good for you. (Which is why that's my favorite since my podiatrist forbids me to run... for now...)
Posted by: Karissa at August 1, 2007 10:06 AMIf you have to run on pavement, asphalt is better than concrete. Either way (asphalt or concrete), be mindful of the fact that the road isn't flat -- it slopes toward the curb for drainage purposes (this is called "camber"). If you run in this environment frequently, you increase your risk of injury. Switch directions if you must run on roads. Better yet, take Megan's advice and run on earth. And make sure you run in a decent pair of shoes designed for your type of foot.
Posted by: tony at August 1, 2007 11:42 AM