It’s been a very strenuous week. Our TV screen has been filled with fit young things: tumbling, diving, leaping through the air, cycling, swimming, rowing… So inspirational!
I find myself rising early, like an athlete in training. I’ve increased my stretching and warm-up exercises from ten to twelve minutes. After one of those little blue arthritis pills, I put on my workout clothes and hit the walking path around our condo. I bought a cool, red white and blue headband, just in case I should perspire; it hasn’t happened yet. I even carry a bottle of water, which I usually pour on the flower bed beside our building entrance. You don’t work up much of a thirst 
on a twenty minute power-stroll. As I left the house this morning, John suggested that I pick up one of those sports bras – so that I could walk unencumbered. If there’s one thing we both enjoy, it’s a good laugh!
I’m not the only one who finds the Olympics energizing. More of my senior neighbors are out walking this week, and the boulevard is bustling with young people cycling and running — some pushing strollers, others pulling dogs on leashes.
Even my husband is inspired. He sat transfixed for over an hour the other day staring at a women’s beach volleyball match between two European teams. When I asked which country he was routing for, he pointed to the screen. “Those two in the little white bikini bottoms.” He is such a sports fanatic!
In a further effort to get into shape, John and I haven’t eaten dessert since the opening ceremony when one of my heroes parachuted through the 
skies of Lond
on.
Between you and me, it’s been a long week. My torch is burning low, and I don’t know how much more I can take!
On the bright side, I don’t have to jump from a helicopter –- and the flower bed by our front door has never looked better.
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I could use a several power-strolls since my snacking has increased while being an Olympian couch potato.
Mrs. Rowe, your blog was charming as always.
Peggy, oh how I can relate to your Olympics Blog! In my case it is spelled O-LIMP-ics. My torch is running low, also, after all the athletes inspired me to exercise more. Therefore, I began jumping (to conclusions) and running (up bills).
Whew! What a workout!
Carolyn
Hi there Peg,
Well I thought those flowers looked particularly beautiful for the high temperatures we have been having!
I enjoyed reading your Blog and I must say, although I have also enjoyed watching the Olympics, my energy level is almost completely zapped just watching! The most I can accomplish is rushing home from work to tune in and sustain a vegetative state on my couch.
I will keep my eye out for that beautiful red, white and blue headband power stolling by my door!
Thanks for sharing and keep the Blog going…..I do enjoy it.
Debbie
I feel your pain Mrs. Rowe. A friend and I were commenting that we would like to look half as good as the women on the swim team. We decided they probably don’t drink coffee or eat pizza.
And can you imagine all that work and losing a medal by 1/10th of a second? Just shoot me now!
Hugs,
Julie
I have to click on your blog to get myself a chuckle in the morning. This is a good one. I myself(at only 50) took a pill this morning. It seems eveerything hurts now but once I stretch out a little and get my blood pumping I seem to be able to walk. Keep it up girlfriend and you may have to find a poster of the girls vollyball team for your husband for Christmas. That would probably make his day. Have a great weekend and save a little water for yourself. Pat from Auburn
Too bad the Olympics only happen every 2 years. I might work up to 2 passes around my work complex if I was more inspired. Great blog.
Power strolls are so over rated!
And as for Mr. Rowe….typical! lost in the fashion.
Thanks for sharing your take Olympics. Great as always
Maureen
Sadly, my torch is even dimmer than yours. Instead of inspiring me to step it up at the gym, I’ve been slacking more than ever. But I am very much enthralled by what’s playing out on the screen in front of me every evening and feeling very guilty at the same time. Perhaps it’s just delayed inspiration for me.
Thanks for the great blog. The flowers look wonderful.
I think the important part is that you can still make the walk around the condo. Keep stolling.
What a treat to find a new blog from Peggy. You never let us down and always have us leave with a smile. You look fabulous! Don’t change a thing.
I think everyone goes through the Olympic inspiration each summer & winter Olympics. Somehow I am more inspired during the winter games, though, than the summer ones. I am guessing it’s because it’s 105 degrees outside right now…Ugh! Thank you Mrs. Rowe for another awesome blog!
~Jen
PS. The flowers look absolutely beautiful!!
Your torch shines brightly, Mrs. Rowe!
Wonderful blog as always.
I love the part about not perpising and pouring the water on the flower bed instead of drinking it.