4.5 mile run outside in the snow, then went to the community center with the family.  Dad and kids played basketball while I got some miles on the elliptical.  I’d rather lift weights than be on a cardio machine, but I didn’t get my miles like I wanted today, so I wanted to get at least 5.5 more.  After I did that, I couldn’t resist and made my way over to the weights.

There were mostly big giant guys and one tiny girl.  The boys were of course lifting heavy duty and the girl was twiddling around with 5 lbs dumbells.  I was doing a few of my favorite moves, chest presses, curls, deadlifts etc – one of the giant boys says “Nice job” – the tiny girl seems, I don’t know, irritated?

I officially start showing off, grabbing heavier and heavier weights.  We’re all noticing each other not looking directly at one another but by the reflections in the mirror.  I keep trying to be bad a$$.

I’m not sure the exact moment where I overdo it, but it was either the lawnmowers or something but I strained the heck out of my back.  This is the same back that has been shoveling for hours and hours lately.  I’m not hurt – but I might be having some kind of feelings tomorrow.  And – maybe I’ll take an Epsom-salt/coconut-oil bath tonight 😉