Slow but Sure!

I got out with enthusiasm this morning in the freezing cold of sub-zero wind-chills and 10 degree air temp. I had so many layers on that I felt like I was running in a dream--moving but making little progress. I did the same loop with a tiny addition for 9.08 miles on the 3 x Apple Court and the figure 8. The muscles were tight ,but the spirits were light. Blessed to get five good workouts in with the strength work included. Have a great weekend all!

Cold Start Reminds me of Maine--again!

 I got out and was feeling the frost collect on my eye-lashes. A bit of spring in my step today. Nice 8.83 miler. Got out a bit earlier and a good start to the day. God Bless!

Everything the Same

  I got up and out at about the same time as yesterday. I haven't been getting right out of be,but once up I'm getting around in good season. It was 19 degrees,but didn't feel too cold. Felt decent on the hill sprints. A bit dark with snow flurries in the forecast--all totaled , 8.86 miles! God Bless You!

Bright and Cool

Got out after another not so great rest night ,although it was better than last night. did the 3 x Apple Court and Figure Eight Loop. Nice 8.98 miler. Streets fairly quiet! God Bless!

Good Run on Night Oil

I couldn't sleep last night. Just seems to happen every now and then. I did the Randall Run for 8.94 miles. It was a sunny 36 degrees and I saw Chuck starting out on his run as I was finishing my run! New week new schedule at work. Looking to The Lord for His strength and guidance! God Bless!

Thursday-Friday

 I did a slippery icy 9 miler yesterday on Longwood and a wet and foggy 9 miler on Randall this morning. Both runs weren't the best or fastest,but they weren't terrible timewise either--just felt a bit sore and not fully engaged each day. Blessed to get the work in on a very busy week.

Slow on Longwood

 I did the Longwood Loop on a sheet of ice this morning. The thaw from the day before froze in the night. I could get very little traction,but managed to find some footing. It was a beautiful morning other than the ice. Blessed!  Total of 9.06 miles

Monday-Tuesday-Wednesday

Just barely keeping my head above water right now--training thankfully is going well!  I did two runs in Hope,Maine of 8.06 miles and 6 miles. Today in Ridge I did 8.45 miles. My life seems disjointed and disappointing right now. Things that I just don't know how to handle or fix. Lord, I look to you!

Cupid Must Think I'm Stupid

This morning I set out to do between 6 and seven miles and managed 6.4 miles. I ran Apple Court,Woodlot, and up and down my road where the footing on this slippery morning was best. The plows actually made things worse by packing down the slush into hat seamed like ice! This has been a winter where it seems like I have to constantly adapt to fit the bad winter weather-- just like Eastport. I have no school at my school in Nassau County which means hat I get  a three hour head start on my trip o Hope,Maine to see my daughters and to celebrate my parent's Fiftieth Anniversary. Happy Vqlentine's day and have a blessed weakens!

Bonus Run

Got out later since school was cancelled.  I did 8 x .3 mile repeats with equal recovery. All totaled 5.6 miles. Blessed to get the work in on a lazy day minus the shovelling.  Blessed!

In tThe Quiet of the Morning!

  I ran my 2 x Woodlot with one out and back to rt. 25 for a total of 7 miles. Woodlot has been so quiet and free of traffic. Today seemed to be warm in comparison at 14 degrees. I saw my fellow runner Chuck pass by my house after I had finished my run. I think he did the same loop that I did. Blessed to be able to get the workouts in!

Basically The Same

I did seven miles again running basically the same route as yesterday with the exception of running to rt. 25 and back and then 2 x Woodlot. Just seem to be too busy these days. God Bless!

Running on Empty

 I did not sleep well last night,but I hate to start the week with a zero. I ran to Apple Court and back and then 2 times the Woodlot Loop for 7 miles. I have been running the full length lately as opposed to running and walking--which I do to save my knees. Lately, I just want to get the work in and done so I've cut the distance a bit to save the wear and tare on the body. Still a bit groggy,but I'm looking to the Lord to get me through the day. God Bless!

The Road Less Travelled

I did the same Woodlot loop that I did yesterday. I'm just sick of struggling on slippery roads that have no room to avoid cars--so I've cut back my mileage and have run a more secluded loop. I was just not looking forward to my workouts--so I cut back for the meantime. So another 6.2 in the books. Missing my Maine daughters badly. Have a blessed day!

10 K on a Snow Day!

I read my Bible and waited for the call--No School-- another day out of April Vacation. I enjoyed running the Woodlot Loop twice on the snow covered roads. I could feel the freezing rain hit my face as I ran up Raynor. Not many folks out-- but it sure was pretty. I am truly blessed!

Bad Roads

I did hill repeats again. This section of road is wide and the traffic is slow and sparse. Not many out with many schools having delayed starts. A man resting in his plow truck was there for 6 of my 8 .3-mile repeats. The trees were weighted down with snow. I was a bit tired,but felt satisfied when the work was finished. Have a blessed day!

Snowy Hill Repeats

I did my 8 x .3 mile hill repeats this morning-- all totaled 6.5 miles. We had a snow day. The trees were beautiful weighted down with snow. Did lots of shovelling today. Supposed to get another storm on Wednesday. Blessed to have a day off with the family.