I had a lovely post ready to go and accidentally deleted it. The first part was about how I've been ellipticizing instead of running lately. And while I don't love it, I have faith that it will be worth it in the effort to get my leg healthy and happy. I also talked about how one of the nice things about the elliptical is that I can read while I'm on it. I caught up on the last three issues of Runner's World and started a new book, all while ellipticizing. And speaking of books, I also wanted to tell you about one I'm expecting in the mail any day. Even though I have yet to muster up the courage to try a Spartan Race, the book is a whole different story. It isn't just for Spartans or even runners. It's for anyone and everyone. Here's what Spartan Up! is, in its own words: Spartan Up! is more than an insider’s view of the world of obstacle racing. It’s a manual for the Spartan way of life, including: Finding the will to succeed: The fir