Since you asked about running (wait -- did you ask?), right now I'm at home recovering from this morning's run. If you have never done a trail run, you are really missing out. It's completely and totally a different experience from road running. You have to remain focused or you're likely to trip and fall. This uphill section of the trail was nice and challenging.
Today I headed out to Prince Edward County to get in a run at the Smyth Trail. It's about an hour and a half drive from the farm. I was the only one there. (Poor, lonely trail.) There was a lot to like about this trail -- no crowds, a cool breeze, lots of hills but no especially tough climbs, and a really good cardio workout. What I didn't like so much was all the gravel. Trails are good places to sprain or twist an ankle. Here I am trying to have some fun on a downhill section.
Note to self: Next time slow down or you're likely to break your neck. All in all, I got in a happy 5 miles on the trail. Afterwards, my knees didn't hurt at all, for which I am very grateful. Earlier I had gotten in an hour-long workout at the gym. At the risk of sounding annoying, it was another fabulous workout. You all need to get out to your local gym sometime. If you do visit it, don't forget to stretch.
Well, that's all she wrote. Have a fantastic day!