When I considered themes that dominate my life and writing, I had to conclude that exercising and eating well were at the top of the list. After all, the two activities go hand in hand. One activity fuels the other, which is why so many athletes I know aren't just avid sportspeople, they're also passionate eaters—they have to be!

So, I'll blog about running, but I'll also blog about swimming, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, last night's introduction to Bikram yoga, and my plan to do 90 days of P90X to get me through the winter months. And I won't just blog about eating; I'll write about cooking at home, attending soirees, and finding the best little eateries on both sides of the Connecticut River.