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Training in the past week has unfortunately been somewhat sparse, owing to a trifecta of physical ailments: first massive leg cramp in over a year (thanks to dehydration), tension in my left shoulder muscles that feels like it's pinching a nerve, and a nasty cold (which probably contributed to the dehydration). I've gotten in a token amount of standing, striking and turning, but nothing substantial. I don't really have much strength at the moment, as it all seems to be focused inward on recuperation. I'm doing taiji more often, and I think that's helping. It may take a couple more days to fully get this out of my system, but I intend not to let this little speed bump alter my forward momentum. After so many years of failing to keep to the training regimen, I feel confident in my ability to keep it up now. It's like they say, "fall down seven times..."