How was 2014, you may ask? It was fine. I ran a 5K. BFD.

Let's just say I'm ready to close the book on 2014 for fitness; so much so that I'm writing its eulogy over a week before its death.

The best news in terms of fitness in 2014 occurred in the past three weeks. Overall, I did continue to learn about my old man body, and pushed to morph it into an athletic body. There were goals. There were plans. There were actions. And there were lessons. Was it a success? In some respects.

What was learned?

If you have an injury, see a doctor. Soon.

Habits are the most important thing, so be mindful of the habits you create and foster.

Everything starts with fitness and health.

Learn from the mistakes made by someone who knows.

Strength first, endurance second.

Up at 5:15, heat on Achilles at 5:35. Half a peanut butter and jelly sandwich and a glass of milk and I should be good. Going to bed at 12:15 wasn't a great idea.

The best news...only limited tightness in the right Achilles when I woke up this morning.

For over two months, I've been nursing my right Achilles which has taken me off the road. Physical therapy is a part of the weekly routine now, and things are improving. They've improved enough that I signed up with a personal trainer last Monday and will be working with her / them for the next 3 months while I focus on strength and flexibility. After just a week I can already tell it's making a difference.

I ran two weeks ago, and it wasn't a pain free experience. After letting it recover and getting everything else stronger, I'll likely give it another shot this week. Regardless, I'll be seeing my trainer at least twice this week and perhaps three times and physical therapy will be another two times. I'll also be doing work outside the gym as I look to gain energy during work. I'll walk each day and do some kind of training every day.

Nutrition is a big part of working with my trainer, which is nice. As I regain fitness, I'll look to lose some weight along the way.

Since things were derailed for much of the past couple months, we'll hit the reset button and start logging activity here.

10:30am - Protein Pancakes, coffee
12noon - Walk, 4 mi., 1:03:01
1:30pm - Shake (whey protein and almond milk)
5:30 - Chicken tacos
11:30pm - Shake (casein protein, almond milk and peanut butter)

It's late, and I need to get up early tomorrow!!