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?

Big Surprise

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Steph was playing with Lillian today and got some great photos... here's Lilli acting surprised.

Another Mid-week Update

It has been a better week than last week so far. Last week had me doing a lot of traveling and in a lot of meetings, so I only squeezed in two runs. This week I have run on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. I had planned to run today at lunch time, but I wasn't feeling it. I was feeling tired and I thought it best to take a rest day, so that is what I am doing. I have moved my run to tomorrow. I had a great run yesterday - my speed is slowly coming back to me. I paced my 3.5 mile run at 8:13/mile... not too shabby.

My upcoming trail run is just a mere 16 days away. Could be interesting... if the trails are snow covered like they were last weekend, it will be a workout for sure. I am still not sure if I will do just a 5k or go for the 15k... I am leaning towards the 15k though - especially since the first trail run is a (relatively) easy course.

The good news is that for a 12 week half marathon training program, I do not have to start official training until Monday the 25th... so I am getting a good base to start from. I still haven't made up my mind 100% about the Half Marathon, but it is on my race calendar for now.