Well, he's done it again. He's signed up to run in the 2010 Honolulu Marathon in December.
I was hoping he wouldn't. I just think everything in moderation is good. Running 26 miles and 385 yards in hot sun just can't be good for you. He's now in training trying to eat carbs and putting himself on a schedule. He ran 10 miles today.
Yes, I know his blood pressure is under control now. The doctor says he doesn't even have to take meds. No pills! Nothing. His cholesterol, glucose, everything is just fine.
But still... I worry every time he goes out to run. Well... he'd probably snitch on me and tell you that I'm sleeping when he goes out anyway.
His dad had his 1st heart attack in his 40's and Art is trying his best to keep his health at its optimum.
On the other hand... I should, I should, I should do a better job myself.
Right now I'm just sitting on my duff all day scanning all our old photos. The Hawaiian weather is just murder on color photos. The black and whites are doing better but the colors are fading. And gracious, the photos I took in the beginning were really not good. When I scanned them I could see they were actually blurry. It wasn't until 1979 that Art bought me a new camera and the photos improved.
This photo of Tif and Jon in 1980 after a day at Disneyland with my sister-in-law, Kay (Art's sister... yup, her name is Kay, too)in the back seat of the car (Oh Wow! No seat belts!), just brought back sweet memories. I just want to reach in and hug them again.
Ah well... what I meant to say is that I'll have to pull myself away from this project and get some walking in! Really... I mean it! I will...
I would worry more about your worrying that's not good for your health. Sounds like your hubby is doing the right thing for him...ps you can fix faded colors on scans in photoshop but not blurring.
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Some of us have to push ourselves to exercise and some seem born to enjoy it. I have to push myself. I do not enjoy it.
I love the picture of Tif and Jon! Just want to hug them both! Art is doing the very best thing, but I know you worry. And, yes, you need to walk and as I'm telling you that, I'm also telling myself, but my lousy knees make it anything but fun, that's for sure. I do try to stay as active as possible. Ah, well, we do our best -- well, almost!
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That's such a sweet pic!
ReplyDeleteCongrats to Art for being allowed to toss his meds. David still has to take 4 different meds a day, and the same for me, too...
The photo of Tif and Jon is adorable Kay, not so long ago really. I hear you about the walking thing and I will be getting on the treadmill soon. So hot and humid for walking outside here but not today, it was glorious and shudda, cudda but I went out with my friends instead and gave my mouth a LOT of exercise - there was so much to catch up on ;)
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oh the kids look so sweet. Kay, you should go for regular walks (maybe with a friend) every day..the weather's so great there.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful picture full of sweet memories! So precious. As long as the doctor says Art can do this, (has he?), then it's okay. Maybe you can get him to walk with you to get you started. I've really been enjoying my walk/runs. It's all about the music to me. I listen to my ipod shuffle while I tour the neighborhood and try to keep up with the musical beats. You can do it!
ReplyDeleteI'd have that picture on my wall -- it's that cute!
ReplyDeleteWhenever we drive anywhere, the kids have to stop every hour or two, and I used to tell them that my Dad would drive us six hours at a time without stopping and we never complained...then a few months ago I remembered that oh yeah, the car was three times bigger back then, the backseat was one long bench, and we didn't bother with seatbelts! Guess I should stop more... LOL
all the best to Art!
ReplyDeleteI understand your concern for Art but even i think that he is doing the right thing for him.My best wishes .
ReplyDeleteThat picture is so sweet -they are looking adorable.
That photo is just so sweet! I want to hug them too!
ReplyDeleteI would worry about Art if he was my husband too, just because I can't imagine anyone running 26 miles! But it's wonderful that he is off all meds. Good for him.
Good for Art! Will he be back to blogging? I so enjoyed following his other pre-race blog. The photo is absolutely precious!
ReplyDeleteyes. we naturally cherish these partners that we have been blessed with. not ready for this adventure together to end....
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Exercise. Hmmm, I just swept the ceiling free of cobwebs. Does that count?
ReplyDeleteLove the photo of your kids. It is precious. No wonder you are working so hard to save them.
The photo of the little ones is so cute.
ReplyDeleteI think I would feel the same way about 26 miles...and the pic of your kids is heartwarming.
ReplyDeleteGood luck, Art!
ReplyDeleteAnd good luck to YOU, Kay.
My son-in-law is going to do the Sydney run and a half marathon, so I can understand.
Me, I can't run any farther than to catch the bus.
Cheryl: You are so sweet. Art said to thank you very much. He was very touched.
ReplyDeleteHowever, I have a feeling his current house renovation project is keeping him too busy to maintain his blog again though. But then again, you never know.
My husband's father and aunt had heart attacks in their 40's so he tried to stay in very good shape..I should...
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