on pink bikes, podiatrists, and why all fat men should fear compression shorts

OK first week is in the bag, and i have never been so bone tired. I stuck to the programs outlined in my previous entry, and i am glad that i decided to start the weight lifting at the bar instead of the weights i am used to. These weight training sessions became my stretching and bitching sessions ( special thanks to my lovely wife who got to put up with both).The old adage you must walk before you run is so true, and i spent the majority of my time walking instead of running. My main mission was just to make it out the door and stay out at a brisk pace for 30 minutes.

The very first night I took my beautiful daughter with her bike newly liberated of it's training wheels on my maiden jaunt. i would rather have a rabid drill instructor out of Paris island with a bad hair cut than my princess as a training coach. I heard things like: "suck it up!", "boy you're really bad at this", and "are you having a seizure?". Needless to say my next foray out I decided to go it alone, so i could gasp in peace.

Now on to the good foot doctor. I recommend that if you ever had problems with your feet find a competent podiatrist, and get them looked at. Now if you don't have insurance or can't find a doctor that didn't graduate from Tijuana, let me illuminate you. Take your favorite pair of shoes, flip on over and look how your tread is worn. if the tread is worn on the inside of the shoe you have what is known as overpronated feet. if the outside of your shoe is worn you underpronate.

now look at the arch of your foot. if you have one good for you, if you don't you are what is known as flatfooted, and you probably already know this. now my copay is $25.oo i saved you at least that so we will call it even at $5.00, pay up. There you just went to the foot doctors

Finally,

I have rather large legs, i like to think its from years of squats, but the fried chicken probably didn't hurt. after an exhaustive search and study with speaking to literally a real person, i have found a solution to the unbearable chaffing that is to come from the friction caused by thighs rubbing together enough to start a forest fire. A good pair of compression shorts help protect the tender spots, while adding support to the muscle in the upper legs. I bought and have enjoyed so far the underarmour shorts. you can find them here: www.Underarmour.com these have been a life saver, but word of warning, if you have ever had a relationship with a French fry, a cheese steak, or anything remotely tasty, do not put these things on and stand in front of a mirror. If by chance you do I suggest hard liquor and one day bed rest, burn all mirrors.

That's about it, I will next time discuss shoes, why they are cruel, and why you never trust a dvd on stretching.