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Another run!

Wow, I haven't even blogged as much as I've been running - almost. So, I'm proud to report to have run another 4.5km today. Thought of today: Need to watch my pulse, especially in "couch potato circumstances" aka resting pulse rate. It's always been high, but with the level of training I should probably be careful. Feeling totally normal though and pretty good about getting fitter! Yeay!

Running again!

Today is beautiful. Sunshine, warm but not too hot. T and I took the bikes to Siebentischwald, a nature protection area in Augsburg. We left the bikes at the Northeast entrance of the park and started running from there to Stempflesee and back (the link shows a path around the forest - we actually were in it ;) ). I made it 4 km without a break while still being able to talk a bit. Really fun. So, what was the curious incidence of today? Actually, nothing much. Just enjoyed the weather and did some yoga exercises on a small bridge in the end. Happy weekend everyone!

Will I last?

So, here's me and my brand new pair of Saucony Hurricane running shoes after the first run along the river Lech today. I had to visit two running shoe shops to find a pair that fits. Everyone who knows how much I like shopping know that's a big deal ;)

I'm new to the whole running business - well, let's say I tried it in the past and never really lasted. The last time due to some health stuff. So here's to a fresh beginning! I guess T will make sure it happens anyways ;).

The plan is to go running twice a week. I will keep posting about my progress here and will also mentione one curious/mundane/interesting/funny thing that happened or that I thought about on each run.

Today's is: I saw a guy that looked just like the character from the movie Sideways and he was running as slowly as I was. Maybe I should cut down on my wine consumption ;).

San Francisco to Hood River - Trip photos are up

I finally managed to upload our trip photos. Sorry to my lovely friends in Dubai. I know you can't access Flickr but there are too many pics to post. One more reason to come see me in Germany - so that I can show you all the photographs ;) Pictures are here.