hittin' the weights

The more I think about it, I really need to start lifting weights. Aside from the infrequent trip to the bar I'm always looking for new ways to improve my health. I run enough, but the intensity of my running tends to plateau each year at about mid-winter. When it comes right down to it, how can't it? Its cold out and I have to replace an entire park with a treadmill. Bleh. I guess hitting the weights was always an option but I haven't had any interest in lifting lately. Not that I found it boring, I just feel out of place. Something about sweatin' it out with dudes who literally eat the dumbbells after their last set didn't seem appealing to me. (Not that I find it particularly appealing now) That being said, I've determined the following: most importantly, I'm not the Buccos - I can't just pack up shoppe and go to Bradenton, FL for spring training. Secondly, there is no winter "running league". So, with that in mind, I talked with McBride today and we agreed that we should go to the gym and lift at least three times a week. Sounds good to me!