The traveling Buddha has returned

Today we put all the Christmas stuff back in storage and put our traveling Buddha back in place. He looked very happy and was smiling. He owns this spot in the house for about 11 months of the year. I don't think he travels a lot since he got to know us. I think it's the cooking that makes him stay.

I went out for a run this morning and was somewhat too optimistic by thinking I could run for about 5 minutes. I got to 2 minutes before my legs started shaking and after a series of 2 minute walk-2 minute runs, my lungs were on fire too. I know from experience that it will get better, but for now there's no joy in running... yet.