I had a physical this week. The doctor told me that in her opinion, I should stop running and lose 10-15 pounds, but she was not going to tell me to do either of those things. It was a very weird non-instruction, I have to admit. Besides, if I stop running, that would make losing 10-15 pounds a whole lot more difficult.
I ran outside today. I can't take the treadmill any more. I think all that pounding on the treadmill has been bad for my joints. My hip is bothering me, as is my knee. After today's outdoor run, my knee is twinging a little bit, which worries me somewhat, but I am hoping that a day or two of rest is all I need. I put in 5 miles today. Behind schedule in my training for the 10 miler I'm running in April, but being sick for a few weeks will do that to you. The goal is to try for 6 miles next weekend. I'll have a running partner then, so I'm hopeful she keeps me going.
I've got a crazy couple of weeks coming up. Cathedral Choral Society concert this coming weekend, AniMal and Lizett's wedding the next weekend, and then on March 17, I start my rotational assignment. As part of my fellowship, I have to go work at a different agency (of my choice) for 4-6 months. I'm going to the GAO for 6 months, and I'm looking forward to it. It's a strange feeling though, since I've only been at my current agency for 6 months. It should be a good challenge, so I hope I really enjoy it. If not, I'm still stuck there for 6 months.
I have decided that the weather in D.C. sucks. It's warmer than St. Louis, but that means lots more cold rain and less snow. Not that I particularly want snow in D.C. - no one knows how to drive in it. Snow flurries? PANIC! It's ridiculous. However, if I have to walk through it, I much prefer walking in the snow to walking in the rain. At least I can take the metro to work and don't actually have to drive along with all the crazy people on most days.