Make time for play.

Today's workout became a playful one. When the kids joined me at the track I took advantage of that. Workouts can, and should, consist of all kinds of activities. This time I did:

• 1/2 mile jog .
• 4x100m strides
• lots of jumping, with and without the girls.

As a kid, playing is the same as working out. Somehow we lose that concept as we get older. Working out is whatever you make it, within reason. Jumping around like a kid still counts as a workout,

If you know me, I'm always looking for challenges that will motivate me. Since I have finally reached the distinguished title of master, I have decided to try some long jumping this year. I have not done any track related training (speed work) in many years, so this will certainly be a challenge. The big challenge for me is to stay healthy, rather than to jump far. My mind still thinks that I'm 25, but my body does not agree.

I will still do some other small challenges along the way to keep things more fun. The first will follow very shortly. Come have some fun with me, and tell me how you do.