Wednesday, February 23, 2011

Side effects

It seems like so many things in life have side effects - other consequences which are additional or unexpected. My running outside is a good example. I assumed that it would have the consequences/results of making me fitter and possibly inducing weight loss, and it has done (and is doing) both. I didn't expect the other results of feeling better (emotionally and mentally, not just physically), but I'll take them!

After my run today, I am experiencing another unexpected side effect, one I would prefer not to have: the sniffles. The pollen count in my area has suddenly gone up (I assume as a result of the recent warm weather, but I don't know for sure that's the reason). Spending time outdoors, therefore, has resulted in a mild allergic reaction. Not that I'm going to let that stop me from doing it again tomorrow. Having a sniffle isn't an excuse, just a blog topic.

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