We have snow! It is SO exciting! Chuck and I went out cross country skiing for the first time this season yesterday. Chuck was able to use his own equipment for the first time (an early Christmas present)- last year he just rented. He wanted to try out the sport and see if he enjoyed it enough to invest in equipment. We had both forgotten what an intense workout it is- we both came home soaked we were so sweaty! We did really well- first time out in 10 months and neither of us fell down. Such a change from last year- it seemed all I did was fall down! Right from the beginning I felt really comfortable on my skis, which bodes well for the rest of the season. Hopefully I will be able to improve a lot this year and get a lot smoother and faster. I go so slow right now, it's embarrassing. But at least I am upright!! We both aspire to graduate to "skate skis" once we are proficient at the "classic Nordic" style.
We are so blessed to live on the golf course where they groom a cross country trail daily. It wasn't even on our radar when we were looking for a house, but it has been such a fun addition to our lives (and just about the only exercise I get!).
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