Let's Begin Again

Over 2 years ago, I stopped posting on this blog. The main reason is that I was no longer able to run, because of surgery on a ruptured disk in my lower back. In the meantime, I "converted" to road cycling as a way to stay involved in an endurance sport. I intend to keep riding my bike, but I'm going to give running a try again. I've received mixed medical advice about this, but it seems to me that if I run on a wood chip/dirt trail near my home, and run only short distances, I might be able to pull it off. In the past, running has irritated my sciatic nerve. Recently, I've run a bit on the soccer field without trouble, so I'm going to give it a shot. I'll chronicle any philosophical or running-related insights here. This may be worth only 1-2 more posts, or several. We'll see. I'm looking forward to resurrecting this part of my identity, and seeing what happens!