On a more cheerful note

Jack and I did a 5.25-mile hike, with weighted packs, over the weekend. It was quite challenging without feeling brutal, and the fact that I wasn't really sore the next day showed me that I'm getting stronger and can amp up my efforts.

The Power of Words; or: Trying vs. Doing

just read a good quote, something Yoda says to Luke Skywalker in Star Wars:

"Do or do not--there is no try."

i'll keep this in mind today when doing >10 laps up the the big hill. "trying" sure won't cut it in September.