I have never considered myself a "runner." I've always been pretty satisfied being a "walker" - same benefits as running(mostly), but less work.  :)  In my late 30's, I met this handsome guy - who later became my husband. He was a runner, so the only way I could see him in the mornings (including Saturdays) was to be a "runner." I never did truly consider myself a runner, but I did manage to do some 7-mile runs (those were my "marathon" runs, for all of you real runners who are laughing at this right now.) Anyway, now that I am "older," my husband, along with several of my friends, still aspire to run, so I dutifully participate - even as I get slower. Of course, no good runner would be satisfied with just running. No, we must "cross-train" - you know, do pilates, lift weights, kick-box. But these all sound too much like exercise to me, so I quietly abstain. There are, however, other options.  This week, I chose to rearrange furniture and rake leaves in the yard. Based on the way my body is protesting every time I get up from my chair, I have decided these definitely qualify as cross-training activities. So, to all of you who do your own housework and yard work, you are AWESOME! And you are my cross-training heroes!

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