Stacy's Blog

Temp 22. No wind. Lots of sunshine. I intended to go 7. My plan was to let Bayly go 4 then go another 3 without her. When I got to the last part of our usual route it was completely drifted shut. The only way to tell there was a road was because of the snow piles on each side. Any way Bayly was having a great time and so we ran on the drifts. Ugh. It was slow going. The drifts were pretty hard, but uneven and my feet sunk about an inch with each step. My legs felt like I was running in jello. By the time we were done with 4 my hamstrings were tight. So I decided not to push it. This is going to be a slacker week.

It was a great day in ND! Temp 24, no wind, some fog from the melting. Stayed mostly on the truck route and it wasn't to slippery. Ron ran 4.  According to Mr. Garmin: pace 9:05.

Tonight Ron and I went candlelight cross country skiing. I have not done that since I was about 16. It was such a gorgeous night. It was a trail down by the river lit up by ice luminaries all along the way. Lots of fun! I am not much of a cross trainer, but since ND has more winter than summer, this might be something I could get into.  Came home and watched a sappy chick flick. It was a good day! :)

It's just cold and I was in no mood to deal with it today. Tempo run on the TM:

1/2 mile @9:13

1 1/2 miles @ 8:34

2 1/2 miles @ 8:00

1/2 mile @ 7:47

1 mile @ 9:13 

Painting the bathroom tonight. 

How I long to wake up in the morning and hear the weather guy say "Sunny and highs in the 80's today!" Oh what a joyous morning that will be. We are at -8 and windchill 20 and 30 below. It never seems to end! 

Treadmill:

Started out at 9:13 pace and gradually moved down to 8:20 pace for the last 3 1/2. Did some core work. I get so bored with weights and stretches and core stuff. I wish I didn't. It is so good to do, especially as I get (dare I say) older. 

Weather guy just said we might hit 40 on Tuesday and Wednesday next week!!!!!! That 's above 0!!!!! He also said the last time we saw 40 was on Thanksgiving weekend.

Flood preparations hit high gear starting Monday.   

TM:

2 mile interval

1 mile @ 8:57

Wasn't feelin' it tonight.

Prayers up for J, G, D, M and C. 

My legs were really tired and sluggish, but I didn't care cuz it was close to 40. There were puddles to run through and the sun is feeling warmer every day! Oh it is the little things to appreciate in life. :)

Ron and I went for a Valentine Day run. It was 40 (lovin' the warmth) and slushy. Ron ran about a 9:30 pace. Mine was an 8:37 pace. Supposed to be in the upper 30's 'til Friday. Our driveway is completely clear for the first time since Thanksgiving. I feel like a cat. I just move around the house wherever the sun is shining. 

Mud, slush, sunshine and blue sky! Doesn't get any better than that! Bayly went 3, I went 8. I am going to keep her at 3 for awhile 'til she gets her running legs back. She has not been out much this winter and I notice if she goes any farther than 3 she is stiff at night. That might be her limit from now on. She will be 9 this spring, but has the heart of a 2 year old. We ran the gravel, so she was a mess when we got back. 

 I didn't keep track of pace. To busy enjoying the gorgeous day.  

Temp. was 12 and breezy. Planned on going 10 but my legs were tired and I was cold the whole time. I woke up this morning with a scratchy throat and I didn't run for 3 days, so as usual my knees were hurting.  Ok, I think that should be enough excuses for one run. :)

Bad weather headed our way so I suppose I will be on the treadmill for awhile. Ugh! 

So I ended up getting sick. I have no patience with being sick. No way am I going to get the mileage in this month that I wanted to. Hopefully this will pass quickly. On the bright side, the weather is cold and windy so I would be on the treadmill. Maybe by the time I feel like running again the weather will be better. :)

I will run today.... I will run today....I will run today even if it is on the treadmill. (sigh)

Temp 8. Windchill minus something. Who keeps track anymore.

It was a good run, even on the TM.  My legs felt fresh and despite my ears being plugged and full sinuses I felt really good. Running always helps my disposition, which has not been good this week.  Maybe my body needed the rest. Un fortunately my brain didn't. Wish they were on the same page. :) 

It was head cold vs. sanity. Sanity won. So out Bayly, Maggie and I went for a run.

Temp.  -3, slight breeze. We did our usual out and back. I didn't take Garmin. I know my pace was slow. Some of the road had drifts. Fortunately someone 4-wheeled through them so I had tracks to run through. Dogs loved it. There are ice crystals in the air so even though the sun was out it was hazy. Really pretty. 

Busy weekend ahead. Tara is home for the week! Yea! Dustin is out west in the high country, snowmobiling, so Kaylie ask us to go with her to cheer on her students on the girls BB team in the district tournament. Ron and I are going to the Home Show and look at the latest and greatest in home updating. And at some point this weekend I have to finish painting. Oh yea and I have to run. :)