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So, I did it.

Scared stiff by my latest physical, I took a leap of faith and joined my wife down the Vegetarian Road. To be honest, it hasn’t been a huge lifestyle change. I wasn’t eating mass quantities of meat in the first place – unless you count fast food burgers and pizza by the box!!!

The biggest change has come in the grocery aisles. I no longer grab food that just looks good or fills and urge I might have at that moment. No, now every shelf item is scrutinized by it’s nutrition facts label. Low fat, low sodium and low cholesterol. I’m starting to grow fond of tofu and rice cakes and have a LONG way from the first time I tried them.

I think it’s going to stick. If my energy levels stay high, the scale keeps getting lower and I can assist my chances of spoiling my grand children in the future – it shouldn’t be an issue. Thank goodness Bonnie’s Country Classic Barbecue Sauce is on the “approved” list.

I’ve always been conscience of my feet. We put a lot of weight and work on our lower digits. Aside from a few blackened toenails and cement like heels, I’ve never really had an issue. Before races, I always spend a little extra time trimming the claws – the last thing I want to cause me to DNF are toenail induced blisters.

Why all the feet talk? Well, for the first time EVER I went with my wife to go get a pedicure at the Red Rock Casino Resort. Not so much manscaping than “it can’t hurt to try it”. Going in, I have to say I was a little skeptical – and embarrassed. After some ribbing from my wife, I settled into a vibe. Vibe meaning a massage chair and a mini-sauna for my feet. At this point I’m thinking this isn’t half bad!!!

To be brutally honest, I really felt sorry for the girl working on my feet. I claim to have been gifted with my mother’s feet. Together we could sand my dad’s classic wood boats and still carry a little texture. After some serious scrubbing and filing – she declared success and to my dismay, it was over.

I’m man enough to own up to it. My feet feel great!!! Not great enough that it’s going to become a monthly appointment but great enough to know that being a runner, I need to treat my feet to a little R&R as well.

RMFR