After a long work week of answering typical questions of whether Canadians say aboot (no), wear lumberjack shirts (sometimes) or apologize when you run into them (very much so, yes), it was time for a relaxing weekend watching the snow. But enough is enough. I need to run. Last year at this time I was in superb shape from all the skiing and today I could hardly make it up the Furulund hill. Aj. This is supposed to be Super Year 2012!

I took a break around the 5km point where they have some styrkträning bars and stuff which is basically all useless. The one over in Lerum is better. Still, they had the series of chin-up bars so I made an effort at some full body weight ones on the lowest bar (about 15 cm over my head). I did 5 of the bicep curls right away but when I switched to the other way it was 2. Again my shoulders and upper back/neck have no strength at all. I managed to get to 5 anyway and a few more biceps for confidence before finishing off the run. More work is needed as we say.

Anyway, conditions were perfect out today with the fluffy snow and it was not wet or anything. Despite the total lack of cardio or any sort of form whatsoever it was nice to be out...

While other bloggare have been discussing creative ways to get rid of money, I have been taking it easy. I was visiting my family over in Canada for a bit and basically did nothing. I took 4 nice forest walks and made an attempt at some running. This led to paralysis of the kind I have not felt in a long time which is the risk of any interruptions in training. I have no clue when I was running last time. Anyway, it was nice to get away.

Last Saturday I took my usual ride up to Furulund and over to Delsjön which was completely packed with people walking. The legs felt fine so I should keep it up to have a nice start on the 2012 season. Then I have tried to use my Sportlife card before it expires at the end of the month but Exclusive is packed and I can't get into any group passes. Come on people...you know you will give up training by March. So why bother starting? Give your time to me instead. Ja ja, so I seriously doubt I will renew that.

I am saving a ton of money on ski equipment and I hope that Pölder Sport is enjoying the total lack of business. Yes, I am still bitter about that whole mess up. And I still haven't even tried the Peltonen skis and I doubt it will happen this season. But it would be nice to take a spin on the Ulricehamn loop just so I don't have completely bad memories of the place. But they have no snow either.

And, yes, it feels great to have a car again. Now I can go places.