Congratulations Bar exam takers

Beth was yakking throughout the work day that she was going to run 5 miles tonight, whereas I canceled my spot in a spin class to get a beer with my friend that had just finished the Bar exam. The beer was as much for me as it was for her - she caused me more stress by studying for her test than I had studying for it myself last July. Since I was pretty set on trying the spin class at the new gym, when I canceled, I was even thinking about skipping the gym entirely. When I mentioned that to Beth, of course, she pointed out that relentless Jews for Jogging mockery would ensue.

But, after the beer, I caught the 7:01 express back to Long Island and headed over to the gym to at least do a bike ride. I set it for half an hour of random hills, but unfortunately had to cut it about 3 minutes short because of a shooting pain in the back of my right ankle (which usually happens in my left ankle, about once or twice a month, in the first quarter mile of a jog, but has now happened in my right leg towards the end of the past two times I've ridden an exercise bike). After that I did a few random exercises - crunches, push ups, something you lean on so you're kind of doing an upside-down sit up (it works your lower back), and a pull-down bar.

Meanwhile, as for Beth's 5 mile run? Here's what she texted me when I asked how far she jogged: "Instead of going to the gym I am going downtown to eat and drink with my bro." I don't think I even need to go through the effort of mocking her. That just speaks for itself. Pretty sure I take the gold medal for today.