This week’s Zen & M’s was written a little bit later than I usually like. In part, this was due to a busy Sunday eating Easter candy and watching Game of Thrones (finally, I am whole again).
Thank God. Look at the weather. Spring is finally here. No more snow days (I hope), no more skidding in my car and no more spring practices in the fieldhouse. That last one brings me the most excitement. Practices in the fieldhouse were absolutely terrible.
Last year at about this time, I had a full vertical split. Then, when the play ended, working out became more important to me than dancing, and I began lifting more often than bending myself in strange directions. This didn’t really affect my overall flexibility because pre-run stretches and yoga kept me limber, but I’ve recently felt inspired to take my flexibility to the next level. Also, it’s time for a flexibility post.
I’ve been a little bit restless lately because I pinched something in my knees a while back. Luckily, this hasn’t posed much of an problem for my workouts. I’ve been able to lunge, squat and do most forms of cardio, except for running. The past few weeks, however, I’ve been building my strength backup in terms of running, and I was even able to complete a run outside on Saturday and a longer one before I sat down to write this without anything hurting in a bad way, obviously I could feel the burn, though.
Well, we are kind of in an awkward week of Warrior sports. The spring season's tryouts start today, so nothing has really happened in the past week. I am at a loss for what to say. Because there is nothing new for me to report, I am going to make some more predictions (since I did so well the first time).
I thought they were going to do it. They had been in this position before. Down 11 at halftime to Saugus, they won by five. Down one at halftime to Arlington Catholic, they won by 23. Down three at halftime to North Reading, they won by 16. Down 10 to Danvers at halftime?
So, this weekend I really wanted to write you guys a thorough, informational fitness article that would require a lot of research and writing on my part. Which I love doing, by the way. I love learning more about fitness, and I love taking the time to share it with you all. But, with Senior Show only five days away, I just didn’t have that kind of time or energy.
Craving a high quality burger without breaking the bank? Celebrity Chef, Bobby Flay, recently opened Bobby’s Burger Palace (BBP) at the Burlington Mall, a diner-style burger joint.
I have to admit, I am no student of meditation, despite my obsession with yoga. But with Senior Show rehearsals in full swing, I decided to learn as much as I could about it. I love directing Senior Show, and I love my fellow seniors, but I just can’t escape any of it.
![Last Wednesday, the Wayland School Committee gathered to discuss a number of topics regarding the health curriculum and Innovation Career Pathway course. Another large topic of conversation was the ways to potentially mitigate distracting cell phone usage. "These [phones] are going to distract your learning and social relationships," Superintendent David Fleishman said. "That's concrete right there."](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Screenshot-2025-06-04-at-9.49.31 PM-1200x886.png)
![Troy Hoyt finishes the Boston Marathon, running for the Hoyt Foundation. T. Hoyt is the son of Hoyt Foundation CEO Russ Hoyt.
“[Running a marathon] might seem like a big thing, when it’s presented to you at first, but if you break it up and just keep telling yourself, “Yes, you can,” you can start chipping away at it. And before you know it, you’ll be running the whole 26 miles, and you won’t even think twice about it.” T. Hoyt said.](https://waylandstudentpress.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/C36E8761-1CBB-452E-9DF2-543EF7B1095E_1_105_c.jpeg)
