Yesterday was a great beginning to 2026. It was a cold day, so we weren't interested in some of the outdoors things we might have done on a milder day. My parents had been planning to watch Chariots of Fire, and I like that movie, so we decided to have a movie day.
We've all seen the movie before, and we were all surprised by how much we've forgotten. I thought I had seen it in the years since it came out, and I saw it in the movie theatre. But now I wonder.
I did remember the main characters, of course. But I had forgotten how principled both men are. Eric Liddle stands out, of course--his decision not to run on a Sunday, even though it means he won't actually get to participate in the Olympics, is the part of the movie that many people remember. The other main character is also making a principled stand by working with a coach to get even faster, even though he's already one of the fastest students ever.
I had forgotten how wonderful the other aspects of the movie are. What amazing costumes! What wonderful settings! And that soundtrack--I hadn't forgotten how wonderful the soundtrack is.
As always, the movie made me think about trying to run again. Or maybe it's just the soundtrack that has that effect on me. The running I want to do is not the 100 or 400 yard sprint. I want long, rambling runs, and I've always run at a very slow pace.
For now, I just need to get back to walking, which I will do, once we get back to more of a semblance of regular life. My arm is healing nicely from the melanoma surgery, so I can soon return to some weight/strength work. Let me use the movie as inspiration for 2026, as I look for ways to regain good health. I'm not far off from good health now, but I am carrying some extra weight--probably another pound or two since early December, but what a wonderful holiday we've had!
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