I’ve posted numerous times about the complete running rut I seem to be in at the moment. And I’m still trotting around like a mad woman (just this morning, as a matter of fact).

But I’m also, happily, getting back into my weight-training with Definition, one of my favorite Joyce Vedral DVDs. For now, I’m zeroing in on my upper body, by doing the 15-minute “minimum” arm workout with dumbbells. I use 3, 5 and 8 pound weights, and while that might not sound like much, I can assure you that it ain’t easy to lift those puppies. At least not for me. And not now, because I’ve slacked-off on weights to run, run, run.

Which just goes to show you that there really is something to this mixing it up stuff. Right now, I wouldn’t be quite so achy from the weights if I’d made a more conscious effort to round-out my fitness routine this spring. But I think my sky-high stress levels were somehow willing me to lace up those running shoes so often. And there’s no question that running, jogging or “rogging” – which is pretty much what I do – is absolutely brills for reducing stress.

Right now, however, sleek, toned arms are beckoning to me. After all, it’s summer and I do have an adorable town pool to get to.