Opting out

I am actually sitting in traffic as I type this. The weather turned to crap just in time for the trip home and the roads are icy and slushy. It has taken me an hour to get where I am now and I have had to turn around (and away from home) twice now. Hopfully third time is the charm.

I had it scheduled to run at lunch time, but because I was feeling tired from getting poor sleep, I chose to just relax.

I am a little stressed with all of the stuff piling up at work.

What a difference a week makes

Last week it was cold and snow was on the ground. Today it was sunny and in the 50's - simply gorgeous. I got in 8 miles today at a 9:00/mile pace - felt pretty good too - nice and relaxed. Not much more to report on that - just a beautiful day and a good run.

Slogging Through the Snow

It was more weird weather this week, with snow and sleet during the week, it was a refreshing change for sunny, warm (relatively) weather. I think it may have gotten into the low 40's on Saturday, but I did not get a chance to run, instead I put it off until Sunday, when the weather was "supposed" to be better. Well, it was cooler and overcast. Not really that big of a deal, but I had thoughts of running in shorts and a long sleeve shirt. Instead it was the full gear - right down to my snow spikes. The paths were still very snow covered and actually very difficult to run on with all the foot ruts - so I did not bother with a trail run today. Instead it was a straight out-and-back.

As I mentioned, it was difficult running because of the snow, but it was great to be outside as always. I was thinking during my run today that this was the most I have ever run outside during winter ever since I have been running, and I actually love it - prefer it to running indoors any day. In fact I am always hoping for snow when I run because I find it so relaxing.

Not an amazing run though, but it was the farthest I have run in many months. 9 miles. Almost double digits. With half marathon training starting tomorrow, I feel pretty good about where I am at. Still will be an uphill climb, but should be okay. That is all for now. A very busy week again for me (traveling out of town two days this week). So I'll be trying to squeeze in my runs during the week and get ready for my first long run this weekend.

No More Paparazzi

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Lillian grew tired of all the photos, so she put on her sunglasses to be less conspicuous...

I'm So-o-o-o Cute!

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Here's Lillian looking cute in her sweater. She's showing great range in emotions... could an Academy Award be in her future?