Category Archives: Gym

Home Sweet Home! AKA, Back To Work!

Posted on Monday, March 30, 2026 by Paul

First of all, HAPPY BIRTHDAY LISA!  My niece is now officially thirty years young and happily married with a beautiful son!  Wow, how time flies!! We had to sprint out the door to the gym for our twice-a-week appointment with … Continue reading →

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Hump Day Has Arrived! We Are Off And Running!

Posted on Wednesday, March 18, 2026 by Paul

It is Wednesday, and I tried to hide under the sheets, so Mary would not drag me to the “fitness center”.  Fitness center,r my aching everything!  I was made into a pretzel, lifted weights heavier than Superman could manage, and … Continue reading →

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Gym, Eat, Work and Play Never Get Old!

Posted on Monday, March 9, 2026 by Paul

It has to be a nuthouse, because we’re officially going nuts.  We’re retired… yet we’re still up at 6:00 am, as if we must report for duty and somehow there’s still “just a little work” to do all day long.  … Continue reading →

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Mid-Week Has Arrived!

Posted on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 by Paul

A little soft Irish tune while you peruse today’s Daily Diary entry.  Sit back and enjoy. We’re up and ready to take on the day!!  Since it’s Wednesday, our standing session with Peak Performance is at 8:30 am.  First stop: … Continue reading →

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The Week Begins And The Weak Are Ready!

Posted on Monday, March 2, 2026 by Paul

Monday has arrived, and we are ready to take our weekly punishment!  We climbed into the Silver Fox, whispered our final goodbyes to the garage, hit the door button like it was a self-destruct switch, and drove off to meet … Continue reading →

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Oh No!!! It’s Gym Day!

Posted on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 by Paul

Experts informed us that a glass of wine can reduce the perceived pain inflicted by our personal trainers. This morning we tested the theory… but accidentally substituted “glass” with “bottle.” Result: the workout was completely painless. In fact, we don’t … Continue reading →

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Slow Day In Paradise!

Posted on Monday, February 23, 2026 by Paul

Girls and boys, what day is it?  That’s right: Gym Day.  And with all the drama of a covert operation, we rolled out at 8:25 am sharp—no fanfare, no witnesses, no one stopping us to ask, “Are you sure you … Continue reading →

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The Weatherman Missed… Again!

Posted on Wednesday, February 18, 2026 by Paul

It is Wednesday, and that normally means we are off to the gym, but today, Mary went alone to face the onslaught from the personal training staff.  I stayed home to work with Jeff’s kids so the plumbers could get … Continue reading →

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The Rain Cometh Down!

Posted on Monday, February 16, 2026 by Paul

Today we got 1 and 5/8th inches of rain! Today we expected rain, and the weatherman nailed it.  He said 9:00 am, and it started at 9:01—basically wizard-level accuracy.  Of course, that’s the exact moment we were headed out for … Continue reading →

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The Week Has Become Weak!

Posted on Friday, February 13, 2026 by Paul

We cinched up our sweats and marched straight into the mouth of the dragon—because nothing says “self-care” like voluntarily entering a building where strangers hurt you on purpose. First, we rode the stationary bikes at breakneck speed.  Next week I’m … Continue reading →

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