Totally stiff...

In the olden days there were many a summer when we went out every morning on the island and ran 6 miles.  Now, we settle for doing just 4.  Fifty weeks out of the year we hump the elliptical.  The 2 weeks down here are the only times we actually go running.  So today was our first run in 12 months.  Started off slowly, easing our way into it.  The right knee started aching almost right away.  That's the knee with no cartilage, it's Kobe-Bone-On-Bone.  Somewhere after the first mile (61st Street), the pain went away, but was quickly replaced with a burning sensation in both quads.  Around mile 3, we got pretty loose and huffed and puffed our way to the 4 mile finish.  (It's actually 4.25 miles.)  Drenched in sweat, we couldn't wait to hit the shower.  On our way to sacred Wawa, we completely stiffened up and ached all over.  Most of the day felt that way.  We are pretty sure that every morning from here on out the run will be easier.  And we are guessing (hoping?!?) we'll shave several seconds off our time.

Good morning on the beach.  The surf was rough, in preparation for the afternoon thunderstorm (Phillies got rained out.)  We watched the golf in the afternoon, then fell asleep reading before watching the sudden death.  Now ready to settle in and read our John Sandford novel, Buried Prey.

That's it for now.  Back tomorrow.  Stay healthy.  Be safe.