Today is a sad day at Anouchka Talks . Exactly six months ago, on November 19, was the last day I was able to run. While I have seen some improvements since that time, I am still unable to train for any sort of competitive running. Furthermore, my cardiovascular stamina has greatly suffered -as most aerobic activity has been aggravating on my knees- and I feel like I will have to start from before the proverbial "square one." It has been a frustrating and downright depressing journey. After stumping various specialists on the subject, I am at somewhat of a loss myself. Last spring, I could happily pound the pavement for miles. Now, sometimes I feel a painful CRUNCH in my knees just squatting down to tie my shoes. I can't seem to wrap my mind around that... "I am a cipher, a cipher wrapped in an enigma, smothered in secret sauce."* Thank you, Jimmy James. Sorry to be a whiny complainer. I don't want to be like one of those old people w