Krampus, well, life is pretty random, so an exercise practice to match seems fine to me.

And my taste in music is eclectic. One of the good things about me as I got older is that, over time, I grew out of any early tendencies toward snobbery in music. For some reason, I know a lot of men my age, good friends whom I care for, who are still chasing after obscure bands that just play for a few nights in some tiny Brooklyn or Manhattan club, and whose taste in music seems integral to their identity and their idea of themselves. I don't take it all as seriously as that. On my iPod this morning at the gym, I had a whole string of classic Al Green songs, but also Britney Spears and Paramore. Whatever gets stuck in my head, or maybe can keep me going on the treadmill for those one-minute sprints.

Sharon, some people are treadmill runners, some people are outdoor runners. Maybe it's the weather, the footing, the impact, the incline, who knows? Running is hard, that's what I think, unless you put in miles regularly every week. Do what you can for now and know you'll get better if you keep doing it. I think this about weights a lot: There's no shame in where I am now. I just need to get the workouts in and it will come easier.

July 1 mutu w2d2
- mutu core phase 1 x 2
- 20 min walk
- 1536 calories
- carb/fat/protein 55/22/23%
- no desserts or sugary drinks, protein at breakfast