Weather - 85 degrees, sunny. More exercise than usual today, although not by plan. I need to renew my driver's license so I rode my bicycle into the far end of Champaign, which is about 7 miles from my home. When I got to the renewal facility I found that it was closed on Mondays. I shrugged it off and began my return trip back into Urbana. About 1/4 mile from the facility some college-aged kids swerved their car next to my bike and shouted "!@#$%^^&%$#". As they drove off I could see they did it for amusement, rather than anger, so I shrugged that off also, and laughed to make myself feel better. When I reached Prospect I ran over a large object, and 1 mile later my back tire went flat. I had about 4 miles to go, but the bike shop was on the way, so I walked another half mile and dropped off my bike for repair. I can fix a flat tire, but not very well, because more often than not, a couple of days after patching the tube, it goes flat again. Not wanting to go through that kind of hassle, I'd rather pay $15 and not have to worry about it. When I got home I was surprised to find myself full of energy, and ready for a run. I quickly changed and went back out into the sun, this time in my running shorts and shirt. It felt good to sweat as I ran 5 easy miles, and the final half mile I ran all out. After the run I stretched, did 4 sets of strength exercises, and a 35 minute walk home. I mowed the lawn a couple of hours after the run, and now I am going to walk the dog. It is great to be fit! #199 z.m. - #112
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